Anime Final Quest Codes will help you collect stacks of cash and reroll your Weapons and Gear, so you can work your way through dungeons taking on waves of Goblins and Orcs, using moves that are exclusive to your class.

Use Spins to change your class from King Ripper with twin daggers to rarer options like Hawk Eye, which uses a sharp blade and ground slam to crush enemies, or maybe you'll be lucky and get the Mythic King of Curses. Alternatively, you can unlock gear with spins such as the Blood Hammer, Time Stop, or Coyote Pistol.

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When Is the Next Update or Event in Anime Final Quest?

Anime Final Quest is currently in Beta release, so updates are frequently taking place during its development. Its first big update will drop on Friday, December 19. You can expect to see Cid Shadow as a brand new weapon, a Final Boss map, featuring a final boss from Solo Leveling, and a full body armor cosmetic.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Full spoilers follow for Pluribus Episode 8, “Charm Offensive,” which is available now on Apple TV.

I really didn’t see this one coming. Carol (Rhea Seehorn) and Zosia (Karolina Wydra) are basically a couple now? What the heck!?

After Carol’s 40 days of separation from all of humanity, or whatever it is that humanity passes for these days, we saw how desperate she had become in last week’s episode. Indeed, it was actually pitiful how relieved she was when Zosia returned to her doorstep after Carol dropped her “come back” message. But still… wow.

Not everyone is the DIY type. If you're in the market for a prebuilt gaming PC, Dell is one of the best brands we'd recommend. Alienware desktops and laptops feature solid build quality, top-of-the-line gaming performance, excellent cooling (further improved on the newer models), aggressive styling, and pricing that is very competitive with other pre-built options. Best of all, there are plenty of sales that happen throughout the year, so it's not difficult to grab one of these computers at considerably less than their retail price.

Dell and Alienware Coupons

Alienware Aurora Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware's new mainstream gaming laptop for 2025 is dubbed the "Alienware Aurora" and it replaces the previous generation's x16 and m16 series of laptops. It comes in two models: the 16 and 16X. The 16 is the more economical model, but gamers should definitely opt for the higher-end 16X model. If you're looking for build quality and performance on par with the previous generation m16, then the 16X is its spiritual successor. It features an anodized aluminum lid and base, a higher quality display, a more powerful CPU, and a GPU that isn't throttled for maximum gaming performance.

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC Deals

The Aurora R16 is Alienware's bread and butter gaming PC. It can be equipped with an Nvidia RTX 5060 graphics card all the way up to an RTX 5080 and the prices for Cyber Monday are extremely competitive with other brands. For example, currently Alienware has the least expensive prebuilt RTX 5080 gaming PC that I've found anywhere. Most of these systems are customizable, however it's not difficult to upgrade your own RAM and storage yourself.

Alienware Area-51 Gaming PC Deals

If you're seeking the absolute best of the best in PC gaming performance, look no further. Dell unveiled the new Alienware Area-51 gaming PC at CES 2025. The chassis is a super-sized upgrade to the Aurora R16 system with aesthetic and cooling redesigns. The internal components have been refreshed with a new motherboard, faster RAM, and bigger power supply to accommodate the new generation of CPUs and GPUs. With a high-end system like this, it's only fitting that it be equipped with an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090 graphics card, so these are the configurations I've listed here. Note that Dell Outlet refurbished PCs come with the same warranty as buying new.

Alienware Area-51 Gaming Laptop Deals

Alienware 18 Area-51 (18")

Alienware 16 Area-51 (16")

The Area-51 is Alienware's new flagship gaming laptop for 2025. It features an anodized aluminum shell for both the lid and bottom chassis with a gorgeous iridescent finish. The frame is made of a durable and lightweight magnesium alloy. Cooling has been upgraded with generous amounts of copper and a new thermal interface material to better transfer heat away from your hottest components as well as more fans and bigger cutouts for greater airflow. Dell claims that the laptop can handle a higher power ceiling of up to 240W TDP without raising acoustics.

Design-wise, the Area 51 has a sleeker, more contoured shape compared to previous models, with rounded edges and soft corners replacing the traditional squared off design. The hinges are internally positioned so that they're near invisible. There's a transparent window on the undercarriage to show off the internal components. As befits an Alienware laptop, there's plenty of RGB illunimation, although most of it can be turned off if you want your laptop to be a bit more subtle.

Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time.

Looking for some cheeky Magic: The Gathering deals for last-minute Christmas gifts? You’re in luck. I’ve got you covered with a cheap preorder on the upcoming Universes Beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box, alongside more Booster Box and Commander Deck deals picked up by our deals team. How about 33% off the Apple iPad Air (Wi-Fi) rocking an M3 chip? Yes please. We’ve even tracked down a great deal on an Nvidia RTX 5070 12GB GPU for under $490, right in the middle of a DRAM shortage (you’re welcome).

TL;DR: Deals for Today

You’re going to need a proper gaming monitor to make the most of that much horsepower, so why not save 48% on a 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide? Or go portable instead with an RTX 5070 Ti-powered Acer Predator Helios Neo for under $1,500. The choice is yours. Let’s get into it.

MTG Deals

Edge of Eternities only released in August, but it’s already available in a great bundle deal that’s ready-made for multiplayer Commander nights. The same goes for the Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Deck Bundle. One of the standout deals right now is the Commander Masters Play Booster Box, which is currently over $100 cheaper than market value. That said, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box is also under market value on Amazon at $159.99, making it a solid pickup for fans of Universes Beyond.

Apple iPad Air (M3) Wi-Fi

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iBuypower Element SE AMD Ryzen 7 8700F RTX 5060 Ti Gaming PC (32GB/1TB)

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eBay "Holiday Rush" Sale

The best Black Friday deal on Sony's newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones has returned. eBay (via either Buydig or Electronic Express) is offering a brand new pair of Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for just $358.20 after you apply off coupon code "HOLIDAYRUSH". That's a 20% discount off the $450 list price. eBay estimates free delivery before Christmas. Both retailers are authorized Sony resellers, so you get the full manufacturer's warranty.

Meta Quest 3 / 3S Deals

Deals aside, should you get a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S? Here's a specifications comparison table so you can make up your own mind:

Amazon Buy 1 Get 1 50% off Book Sale

So the quarter-bound The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion Tolkien Illustrated Editions are must-buys in this sale for me, and they are 44% and 46% off, respectively, before the buy one, get one deal comes into play. So that's a total of $191.29 down from $243.63. Bear in mind, at MSRP, both of these books come to $445. That's an insane deal on its own. Other highlights for me are The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and A Game of Thrones hardback box set.

Sonos Refurb Sale

When it comes to big-brand gear, I'd always go for a solid refurbished or open-box deal over brand-new products. If it's a brand or retailer worth its salt, these products are pretty much new anyway but can't be sold as such, as they're a customer return or something similar.

With Sonos refurbs, you're getting the same one-year warranty you would with a brand-new alternative, plus they get delivered as new with all the leads and gubbins you'd usually get. It's literally a no-brainer when you're getting over 55% off a Sonos Arc soundbar, for example.

Pokémon TCG Single Card Price Crash

Pokémon TCG stock levels are getting better and better across the board, which means there's more chance of buying off store shelves and a much bigger chance of scalpers losing out. It's a win-win, especially for Pokémon card collectors, as single cards are finding a new floor when it comes to market values.

It's the best time this year to snap up some of those grails you've been eyeing up, so I've found the top 5 chase cards in every Pokémon TCG expansion and base set from the previous Scarlet and Violet era, as well as Mega Evolution, the current era of Pokémon cards. There's some serious bargains to be had here, and I reckon we'll see prices tick back up when Ascended Heroes launches early next year, so don't wait around.

Best Pokémon TCG Sealed Deals

The best deal here for me is the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection that's currently at market value on Amazon and close to MSRP.

• 4 x Phantasmal Flames
• 4 x Mega Evolution
• 4 x Destined Rivals
• 4 x Journey Together
• 2 x Surging Sparks

The main pull of this UPC is the Mega Charizard X ex Mega Attack Rare and Oricorio ex SIR promo cards, which, frankly, are the best couple of promo cards we've had in a big box collection for a while. It also contains Mega Charizard X-themed card sleeves, deck box, damage counter dice, playmat, and a metal coin.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A and More Deals

Need to get Pokémon Legends: Z-A sorted for Christmas? Here's the cheapest way: the Nintendo Switch 1 version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for $44.99 on Woot, then upgrade it to the Switch 2 version for $9.99 via the Amazon digital code service. You're saving $15 compared to buying the usual Switch 2 copy of Legends: Z-A.

Woot also has more discounts on top Pokémon Switch games, such as Legends: Arceus alongside Scarlet and Violet. It's a great time to build up your library if you've got a few Pokémon-sized gaps on your shelf.

Pokémon Squishmallow Deals

Nothing beats cuddling a Squishmallow, and I'll admit that to anyone. Well, getting a $69.99 massive 20-inch Sprigatito Squishmallow for $37.99 definitely beats that feeling, but there's some great deals on the best Pokémon plushies right now (in my opinion, which is correct).

Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

Solving puzzles may happen in your daily life from various word puzzle games like Wordle, or through strategy-based games and puzzle books, but piecing together a physical puzzle is a great way to focus your brain, relax and unwind. As a hobby for all ages, there are hundreds of jigsaw puzzles to choose from these days. However, as avid puzzlers ourselves, we put together a list focuses on what we've found as the most challenging yet rewarding puzzles with adults in mind, and even included some 3D gems in the mix. Many of our picks below would make for great puzzle gifts for someone you love, but you can buy them for yourself too.

TLDR: These are the Best Puzzles for Adults

What’s even better is they come in a variety of different styles and designs once put together. Whether you want the finished product to reflect your favorite franchise, game, artwork, or a piece of beautiful scenery, there are puzzles for everyone to enjoy. The below list includes a nice range of sizes as well, from 1,000 pieces to a whopping 3,000 pieces, so you’ll still have quite the challenge when putting them together.

1. The Legend of Zelda Hyrule Map Jigsaw Puzzle

How to Choose a Jigsaw Puzzle

As an adult, choosing the right puzzle for you requires a bit more thought than it did as a kid. There's more to it than just finding a picture you like and making a purchase. If you're new to the puzzle game, here are some key things to consider before you buy:

How Many Pieces?

The difficulty of a puzzle can almost always be directly attributed to how many pieces there are. For most adults a 100-piece puzzle will likely be too easy, but a 1000-piece puzzle might cause you to get frustrated and lose interest. Because of this, you need to consider how much time you're willing to dedicate before you choose a piece count. If you want something you can finish in a single afternoon, a 500-piece puzzle is likely enough of a challenge.

How Big Is It?

Another thing to consider when purchasing a jigsaw puzzle is how big it is once its completed. If you purchase a massive puzzle that won't fit on your table, you may have trouble ever finishing it. Make sure you have enough room available that you'll be able to slowly piece your puzzle together over multiple days. You can also buy yourself a good puzzle table or board if you need extra space.

Do You Plan on Displaying It?

Perhaps the most important factor in your puzzle purchase is what you plan on doing with your puzzle once you're done. If you are looking for something that's just fun to put together, you will want to focus more on the number of pieces and how the colors fit together in the image. However, if you're looking for something to display when you're done, you'll want something that looks more like a work of art. You'll also likely need to purchase puzzle glue and a frame, depending on what type of puzzle it is.

Need a better table for puzzling? Check out our picks for the best board game tables and board game storage that work great for all of your puzzles as well.

Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.

The Legend of Zelda may be one of Nintendo's most storied and popular video game franchises, but did you also know there's a vast library of books you can check out? From a wide variety of manga to lore encyclopedias, these books make the perfect gift for the Zelda fanatic in your life during the holiday season. Or if you just wanted to spruce up your own bookshelf, we got you covered there too.

We've organized all of the official Legend of Zelda books into three core sections below. There's the manga, encyclopedias, and the guide books that go welle beyond the Zelda games you know and love.

The Legend of Zelda Manga

Penned by Akira Himekawa, the Legend of Zelda manga span almost the entire history of the games, with major manga series based on many of the mainline titles like Ocarina of Time and the Minish Cap. These are great for people new to manga wanting to dip their toes in, or die-hard fans of the games looking for deeper world building. All of these stories are available individually, but if you're a collector, you can get some of them in various collected box sets, like the Legendary Edition chest.

The 11 volume Twilight Princess Manga has its own boxed set, which includes the complete story and a poster. Additionally, the Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past manga by Shotaro Ishinomori is a great quick read that's also available.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedias

If you're in the mood for something a little more educational, the Legend of Zelda encyclopedias are the perfect place to get a deep dive into Hyrule's lore, culture, and different races. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia originally released in 2013 and gave fans the first officially established timeline. If you're unfamiliar, for years fans have meticulously speculated about a branching timeline that began in Ocarina of Time — one branch where adult Link defeats Ganondorf and one where he doesn't. It's a pretty interesting bit of lore that explains some of the settings in later and past games.

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia and Art & Artifacts offer even deeper looks at the universe, and include detailed breakdowns of the different items, characters, and enemies, as well as exclusive interviews with developers. There's even a deluxe editon of the encyclopedia that looks like a retro NES cartridge, which I'd definitely recommend checking out for a bit more.

The Legend of Zelda Guides

Thanks in part to the internet, they just don't quite make video game strategy guides like they used to. These days, older guides from publishers like Prima Games and Brady Games have become steeply priced collector's items. There is, however, one massive hardcover official guide for 2023's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom that is currently available on the Nintendo Switch. This almost 500 page guide covers everything you need to know in the game, from every Korok location and cooking recipes, to dungeon solutions and boss fight strategies.

Of course, you can also find all of that information in IGN's guide to the game, but this physical copy is a great addition to your shelf.

The Unofficial Cookbook

One of the best high-end gaming PC deals that went live during Black Friday is back for one last year-end hurrash. Best Buy is currently offering the iBuypower Y40 Pro gaming PC equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X processor and RTX 5080 graphics card is on sale for $1,949.99 shipped. An RTX 5080 gaming PC priced at under $2,000 is a rare find, and this particular model is generously equipped with liquid cooling and plenty of memory and storage.

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Riot Games is reportedly working on a total makeover of League of Legends, according to Bloomberg.

The upcoming overhaul is allegedly called "League Next" and will be an update to the existing League of Legends rather than a standalone game, though it sounds like it's effectively a remake. Bloomberg suggests that the update will fully revamp the game's visual aesthetic including hcaracters, UI, and arenas. There will also be adjustments behind the scenes to help make future updates smoother. It is unclear at this time if the changes will impact game mechanics.

The report suggests that League Next is planned for release in 2027, and will be the biggest update to League of Legends in the game's nearly two-decade-long history.

Bloomberg also claims that Riot has announced an internal reorganization, but did not provide any further details on how this will impact the studio at this time.

League of Legends was first released in 2009, and in a rare feat for a game that old has remained wildly popular ever since. It's a multiplayer online battle arena, a MOBA, originally inspired by Warcraft 3 custom map Defense of the Ancients, and played a massive role in pioneering and popularizing the MOBA genre. It has gone on to inspire a number of spin-offs, including digital card game Legends of Runeterra, a mobile version of the game called Wild Rift, and a popular TV series: Arcane.

Bloomberg reports that League of Legends still has over 100 million players each month. The game also continues to be one of the world's biggest esports, with the finals of its World Championship hosted in 2025 in China reaching 6.7 million viewers virtually.

League of Legends has remained so big for so long that we actually re-reviewed it years after our initial 2009 launch review...in 2014. At the time, we said it was "an amazing and intense MOBA with great depth, tons of character, and a huge community."

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Archie Andrews is one of the oldest and most enduring characters in the comic book world, and he's about to experience his strangest reboot ever in 2026. Today, Archie Comics revealed that they're partnering with Oni Press to completely reimagine Archie and the Riverdale gang for a postmodern audience.

The two publishers will collaborate next year on a trio of new ongoing monthly series from some of the most unique voices in the industry. The creators involved include Ice Cream Man's W. Maxwell Prince, Casanova's Fábio Moon, and Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees' Patrick Horvath.

First up is the flagship Archie series in September 2026, which will be written by Prince and illustrated by Moon and Nick Cagnetti (Spirit of the Shadows). That series will be followed in October by Sabrina the Teenage Witch, written by Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One) and illustrated by Kano (Gotham Central), and in November by Archie in Hell, written by Horvath and illustrated by Tyler Crook (Harrow County).

This new line of comics serves as a completely fresh start for the franchise, with the publishers drawing comparisons to DC's All-Star Superman. It's timed to coincide with the 85th anniversary of Archie's debut in 1941's Pep Comics #22.

"Mark your calendars: 2026 is going to be a major milestone for one of the most important brands in comics, as an immensely talented cast of creators comes together to simultaneously honor and reinvent Riverdale in ways never before attempted," Oni Press Publisher Hunter Gorinson tells IGN. "We've been working behind the scenes for many months now to assemble an ambitious, multi-year plan that will see Archie, Betty and Veronica, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and so many more of these beloved comics icons step into hugely inventive new series that will channel Archie's distinct storytelling power and joyful spirit for this unique moment in American history. Much like the Barbie movie or All-Star Superman before them, these are stylish and bold introductions that will tell us everything we need to know about these characters – and a lot about ourselves, too. We're aiming to make these no less than the most compelling, surprising, and compulsively readable new series of the year, full stop."

Oni will follow up these three titles in 2027 with a new line of middle-grade and YA graphic novels set in their own continuity. More information about those books will be revealed in 2026. The publisher will also reprint classic Archie Comics material in a new series of trade paperbacks, hardcovers, and box sets.

"Oni Press, much like Archie, has seen great success across a wide variety of genres and styles. As is the Archie way, accessibility is key, and Oni excels in finding new ways to get comics into the hands of readers. We're excited to join forces to tell brand-new, ongoing Archie stories that are relevant in 2026 and available to a larger comic-reading audience than ever before," says Archie Comics' Senior Director of Editorial Jamie Rotante. "Hunter, Sierra, and the whole team at Oni's ability to find the right voices that will stay true to our iconic characters, while also bringing their own unique styles and planting them firmly in the modern era, and pairing them with artists that will keep our characters recognizable and fresh, has been remarkable. This will truly be a great new era for Archie."

Look for more details on this ambitious reboot later in 2026.

In other news, check out IGN's nominees for Best Comic Book Series or Original Graphic Novel of 2025, which includes Prince's Ice Cream Man.

Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on BlueSky.

Rabbids: Takeover Codes will help you whether you're playing as the supportive Chef, or in the attacking Pirate or Ninja roll. When you redeem codes for Rabbids: Takeover, you'll be able to use them in the shop to purchase items including weapon packs, stickers, and cosmetic items. So if you ever wanted to slap a Rabbid or use Hot Sauce to take them down while dressed as Edward Kenway, this is your opportunity.

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Codes for Roblox experiences are typically case-sensitive, so the best way to ensure you've got a working code is to directly copy it from this article. We check all codes before we upload them, so you can guarantee they're working. Just double-check that you haven't copied over an extra space!

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We regularly check and test new codes for popular Roblox experiences, so the best way to get more codes for Rabbids Takeover is to visit this article. But if you want to search for codes yourself, you can visit the Rabbits Takeover community on Roblox.

When Is the Next Update or Event in Rabbids Takeover?

Rabbids Takeover was last updated on December 18, 2025. There are no new updates or events currently announced, but if that changes, we'll update this article. Addiitonal collaborations beteween Ubisoft and Roblox have been teased, however, with Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell announced as future collaborations to look out for.

Lauren Harper is an Associate Guides Editor. She loves a variety of games but is especially fond of puzzles, horrors, and point-and-click adventures.

Amazon’s Prime Video Tomb Raider show has reportedly added The White Lotus alum Jason Isaacs to its cast.

News of the latest addition to the latest live-action video game series adaptation’s growing roster comes from Deadline, which reports that Isaacs has boarded in a mystery role. It’s another major addition for the Tomb Raider series, which already includes Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones) as Lara Croft, with Sigourney Weaver (Avatar: Fire and Ash) said to still be in talks to join, too.

Naughty Dog is allegedly requiring most of its developers working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet to work a minimum of eight extra hours per week, in an effort to meet a deadline for an internal demo that will be reviewed by Sony.

This is according to a Bloomberg report, which claims that beginning in late October, Intergalatic developers have been required to work at least eight hours a week, though not more than 60 hours total per week, and to log their time in an internal spreadsheet.

Those developers have also been asked to work from the office five days per week, where previously the requirement had only been three days per week, with up to two days work-from-home. This has caused some to have to scramble to find childcare and pet care arrangements that were previously not needed.

The mandatory overtime is in service of finishing an internal demo in time for a review by Sony, after said demo missed multiple deadlines. Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet does not currently have a public release date or window set, but Bloomberg's report suggests internally it is targeting mid-2027.

The report concludes that the mandated overtime ended this week, and Naughty Dog will return to just three days a week mandated in-office ithrough the end of January, with a more detailed schedule to come.

Naughty Dog has been notorious for crunch over the years on series such as Uncharted and The Last of Us, with the studio even openly hiring for individuals who would be willing to crunch. In 2021, studio co-presidents Evan Wells and Neil Druckmann addressed the issue in an interview with Game Informer, saying that while they wanted to prevent burnout, they didn't want to impose a one-size-fits-all restriction on employee passion and creativity. That same year, the studio hired a number of producers specifically tasked with alleviating workload. However, many of those producers have reportedly since left the company, and some employees have apparently already worked long hours to finish Intergalactic's first trailer, which debuted at The Game Awards last year.

Druckmann has referred to Intergalactic as the most "ambitious" "expansive" and "expensive" game Naughty Dog has ever made. "What can I say and not say? I can tell you we’re in the thick of it. We’re making it, we’re playing it. We’re firing on all cylinders."

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

With so many different streaming services available, there are a lot of different places to watch movies and TV shows online. The sheer amount of options can make it difficult to find exactly what you're looking for, especially for anime with some major titles split up between multiple services.

If you're wondering where you can watch anime online in 2025, we've gathered some of the best sites and apps below. While some streaming services offer a full suite of options, others have only a smaller selection. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to watch the best anime online across various subscriptions, and some are super cheap or even free.

Crunchyroll

Best Anime Streaming Service Overall

Between redefining the mecha genre and inspiring an entire industry of model kits, I'd argue Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the most influential anime franchises of all time. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the series is set in the far future, when giant robot suits are used as weapons of war in conflicts between Earth and its space colonies. As Japan's answer to Star Wars, Gundam features epic space battles, laser swords, and people with mind powers, but still feels grounded in its militaristic settings.

Whether you're a veteran completionist looking to fill gaps in your mobile suit knowledge or a total newbie who wants to see some cool robot fights (and perhaps some horrific, poignant explorations of the horrors of war), here's how to watch Mobile Suit Gundam in order.

How Long Is Mobile Suit Gundam?

The Gundam franchise has continuously produced anime shows and movies since its inception in 1979, but not all Gundam are the same. Though the most popular and "fleshed out" Gundam timeline is the original, known as Universal Century (or UC), there are enough alternate timelines and meta-narratives that you could spend decades trying to catch up on everything. At least in this article, we cover 14 timelines total.

Because of these different timelines, and because the franchise originated in anime rather than manga or books, every piece of media in Gundam is considered canon (to its own timeline, at least). However, we recommend starting with the Universal Century timeline before jumping into these alternatives.

Where Can I Watch Gundam?

The majority of the Gundam franchise, including the original series, is on Crunchyroll. Several movies and shows are also streaming on U.S. Netflix. Unfortunately, some entries are simply unavailable to stream at all — like the acclaimed, fan-favorite Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket. Your best (legal) bet is trying to track these down on DVD or Blu-ray.

Mobile Suit Gundam in Order: The Universal Century Timeline

The original Gundam timeline, and the largest in the franchise, starts with the One Year War between Earth and a nation of space colonies and follows the conflict's effects on the galaxy.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam - The Origin

2015-2018

An origin story for Char Aznable in the years leading up to the formation of Zeon and the One Year War. It's a fantastic introduction to the Universal Century.

2. Mobile Suit Gundam (aka Gundam 0079)

1979-1980

The show that started it all. The original Gundam introduced the mobile suit that gave the franchise its name, and tells an epic story of war and rivalry between hero Amuro Ray and the charismatic Char Aznable. The compilation movie trilogy is a great alternative if the '70s animation and pacing prove too much for newer audiences.

3. Mobile Suit Gundam MS-IGLOO

2004-2008

A show all about Zeon engineers trying to rush their technology, showcasing why they might have lost the war.

4. Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team

1996-1999

A side story in the war, focusing on a small squad, and what I consider one of the best Gundam stories. A self-contained story with great character writing and a fascinating look at the war from a more grounded perspective.

5. Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance

2024

Taking place in the last months of the war, the Netflix show follows a Zeon pilot tasked with defending the European front against the Federation's forces.

6. Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

1989

A self-contained story all about the realities of war, shown from the perspective of a child who initially thinks soldiers are cool when the horrors of war come knocking at his door.

7. Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

2015-2017

A rare glimpse at the non-Amuro or Char soldiers who risked their lives in the war. Be warned, don't get too attached to the characters.

8. Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory

1991-1992

What if Gundam was Top Gun? The answer is Stardust Memory, a show with great '80s power ballads, exciting combat, a crew of pilots you could easily see playing volleyball on the beach, and a great need for speed.

9. Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

1985-1986

The war is over, and the victors have become the new villains. The show blurs the line between good and evil, with a more complex story, a great redemption story for Char, and even more space fights.

10. Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

1986-1987

A more humorous Gundam show, a bizarre attempt to balance out the darkness of Zeta with slapstick comedy and a goofy new group of characters.

11. Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack

1988

The story of Char and Amuro comes to a close with an epic movie. Mostly worth it for those invested in the rivalry of the two mecha pilots.

12. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

2010-2014

In many ways, this is the conclusion to the Universal Century, a story of a normal boy who becomes a Gundam pilot on behalf of Zeon, threatening to bring down the Federation. This is a rare Gundam title that was adapted from a novel.

13. Mobile Suit Gundam: Twilight Axis

2017

This short film is one of the few Gundam titles to have a female protagonist. Sadly, the film's short runtime means it crunches the story into mere minutes.

14. Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative

2018

A year after the events of Unicorn, the discovery of a long-lost Gundam threatens the Federation. This film features some wild Gundam designs.

15. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

2021

It's been 12 years since Char's rebellion, and now a chance encounter between a Newtype, an officer, and the son of a major Federation officer from the original series results in an exciting spy thriller full of intrigue.

16. Mobile Suit Gundam F91

2004

The closest Gundam has come to actually being Star Wars, with a protagonist that's essentially Darth Vader and music that resembles the Imperial March.

17. Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

1993-1994

Even Tomino jokingly rejected this entry in the franchise. That being said, the French Revolution inspiration gives this show, at the very least, a cool premise.

18. G-Saviour

2000

A live-action movie about the Federation and the colonies battling over food shortages that serves as proof that Gundam works best in animation.

How to Watch Other Gundam Timelines in Order

The Cosmic Era Timeline

A timeline focused on the conflict between normal Earth-born humans known as "Naturals," and genetically altered superhumans known as "Coordinators." This is where the SEED series takes place, which is a good introduction to the Gundam franchise as an alternative to the original show.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

2. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

3. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER

4. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom

The Our Century Timeline

What if Gundam weren't real giant robots, but a franchise with merchandise that regular people are fans of? This is the home of the Gundam Builders franchise, which takes place in our reality, and follows fans of Gunpla — plastic Gundam models — that fans use to fight in high-tech arenas.

1. Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G

2. Gundam Build Fighters

3. Gundam Build Fighters Try

4. Gundam Build Divers

5. Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE

6. Gundam Breaker Battlogue

The Correct Century Timeline

This is an alternate timeline with a rather cool tie to the UC that is best left unspoiled. There is only one title in this timeline, which boasts mecha designs by Syd Mead, a charming protagonist, and a unique premise that kind of reminds me of a western.

1. Turn A Gundam

The Future Century Timeline

The first alternate timeline, Future Century skips the One Year War for a more civilized and exhilarating alternative — a giant tournament. Only one show takes place in this timeline, which is the show for people who always wondered what a Matador Gundam could look like, or a Viking Gundam, or the best-named Gundam — Tequila Gundam. It's the Gundam equivalent of the Gremlins 2 skit from Key & Peele.

1. Mobile Fighter G Gundam

The After Colony Timeline

The timeline that gave Gundam its big break in the U.S. — the messy, campy, iconic Gundam Wing. Five young pilots are sent to Earth independently with Mobile Suits on a mission to fight against a hostile Earth on behalf of the rebellious colonies, but the boys end up finding kinship in each other and choose their own reasons to fight.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

2. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz

The After War Timeline

A timeline regarded by some fans as an alternate telling of the Universal Century where the One Year War ended in an even bigger tragedy — with 99% of Earth's population dying from colony drops. Only one show takes place in this timeline, featuring a young boy living on post-apocalyptic Earth decides to pilot a Gundam to save the life of a mysterious girl he has just met.

1. After War Gundam X

The Anno Domini Timeline

The only Gundam timeline to use our calendar, this is the home of the Gundam 00 show and movie. The paramilitary organization Celestial Being tries to rid the world of war by creating the most powerful weapon ever. Surprise, it's five Gundams. It has some elaborate worldbuilding and is the very first Gundam entry to feature actual aliens as antagonists.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam 00

2. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 – Awakening of the Trailblazer –

The Advanced Generation Timeline

Several hundred years after humanity has colonized space and endured an era of long-lasting peace, a new enemy appears. This is the home of Gundam AGE, a series that spans several decades as the protagonists grow from children to old veterans.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam AGE

The Regild Century Timeline

Created for the 35th anniversary of the Gundam franchise, this was the first series that Gundam's creator Yoshiyuki Tomino wrote and directed in 15 years. This timeline takes place a millennium after the Universal Century in a world that is more anti-technology.

1. Gundam Reconguista in G

The Post Disaster timeline

A post-Iraq War Gundam timeline that focuses on more grounded subjects like slavery, colonialism, and child soldiers (in a much less subtle way than past shows). This is the home of Iron-Blooded Orphans, one of the darkest Gundam shows yet, which is saying a lot.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans

The Ad Stella Timeline

The home of The Witch From Mercury, this timeline is set in an era where space has become a corporate race, with a multitude of companies investing in different types of mobile suits. Additionally, Gundams here have a bit of a psychic connection to their pilots (think synchronization in Evangelion or Pacific Rim) which has caused many pilots to be killed and Gundams to be banned almost everywhere.

1. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury

The GQuuuuuuX Timeline

Another alternate version of the Universal Century. In this timeline, Char Aznable gets his hands on the White Base and the original RX-78 Gundam instead of Amuro Ray, drastically changing the outcome of the One Year War. This is the home of the most recent Gundam series, Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which IGN's review called "exactly the kind of inventive reimagining of Gundam we deserve."

1. Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

What's Next for Mobile Suit Gundam?

The gears of Gundam never stop turning. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway - The Sorcery of Nymph Circe, a sequel to the 2021 movie and part of a planned trilogy, is hitting IMAX theaters in Japan on January 30. A prequel to SEED Freedom, titled Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero, is also in development.

And, of course, there is also the live-action movie we've been threatened with for a few years. Though the film has (predictably) suffered setbacks, there is a small chance it could genuinely be great. As of now, one of the only details we have is the possibility of none other than Sydney Sweeney’s involvement.

Marvel's decision to reintroduce Chris Evans' character Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday has prompted backlash online, with many fans criticizing the move as a "desperate" attempt to win back audiences at the expense of newer characters, and especially Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson.

Today's Avengers: Doomsday trailer, which is available to watch now in theaters attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash, confirms what had previously been leaked: that Marvel has more story to tell featuring Steve Rogers, following what appeared to be a final send-off to the character in Avengers: Endgame.

One of Endgame's most memorable scenes saw Steve passing his shield to Sam, physically handing over the mantle of Captain America as he bowed out of the role. Now, fans say, this moment has effectively been undone, with numerous comments calling it a snub both to Sam, and to Mackie's tenure.

"The MCU just keeps on disrespecting Sam Wilson and I am TIREDDD," wrote one fan on X. "It feels like Marvel is belittling Sam Wilson's efforts to prove himself worthy of the shield Steve passed on to him," added another, sharing a clip of Sam's training from Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

"All I have to say about Avengers: Doomsday is that I will not tolerate the Sam Wilson disrespect!" added another. "What is the point! That whole ass movie about exactly this scenario only for them to bring back Steve anyway????!"

Numerous comments have pointed to the tough journey Sam Wilson has faced since being given the shield by Steve. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier effectively negates Steve's decision by placing a question mark on Sam's claim (and personal desire) to be Cap, only for him to emerge as the hero by the series' end.

Mackie's only lead movie in the years since, Captain America: Brave New World, was then widely panned by critics and fans alike for its underwhelming and heavily-reshot story, though many still praised Mackie's performance as the actor doing the best he could with the material he was given. (In IGN's 5/10 Captain America: Brave New World review, we described the movie as "neither brave, nor all that new, falling short of strong performances from Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, and Carl Lumbly.")

Regardless, Marvel boss Kevin Feige subsequently raised eyebrows by subsequently pinning the film's financial failure on being "the first without Chris Evans." No plans have since been announced for a fresh Captain America sequel.

Alongside criticism specifically of Steve Rogers' former Captain America returning, more general disdain has been expressed at Marvel yet again returning to a name from the franchise's Infinity Saga, after previously casting former Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. It's a point of discussion that IGN itself has picked up, and dubbed as a "surprisingly disappointing way of kicking off the film’s marketing." As IGN's Jesse Schedeen states, "Why is a movie that’s supposed to bring together the current generation of MCU heroes so preoccupied with the former Captain America?"

"They spent six years introducing new characters only to do this," wrote a fan with a similar view on X, labelling the decision as "pathetic and desperate."

"Y'all bashed Eternals, Marvels, Fantastic Four, Multiverse of Madness, etc," another fan countered. "Now y'all complaining about bringing back the OGs. Anything Marvel does will be considered pathetic and desperate."

While the many Marvel releases since Avengers: Endgame have been mixed in quality, and nothing has come close to rivalling that movie's enormous $2.8 billion box office haul, the MCU has still had some notable successes. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness earned $955 million, while Black Panther: Wakanda Forever drew in $859 million. Deadpool and Wolverine, meanwhile, made over $1.38 billion.

Still, it's notable that Marvel seems keen to market Avengers: Doomsday to the huge audience that turned for Endgame, rather than those who watched anything since. The movie's big market beats so far have been Downey Jr. getting announced as Doctor Doom, and now Evans getting announced as Steve Rogers (whether he ends up as Captain America again, or not).

A leaked plan for three more Avengers: Doomsday trailers has suggested that yet another OG Avengers actor, Chris Hemsworth, will be given his own trailer next, before a trailer that fully reveals Downey Jr. as Doom follows that. Only after all of those, will the movie get a more general trailer — which may be where we finally see more of Marvel's current roster.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

With the theatrical release of our first look at Avengers: Doomsday, previously-leaked details surrounding three more upcoming trailers now appear to have been confirmed.

Last week, it was reported that Disney would launch four different Avengers: Doomsday trailers attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash over the course of four weeks. Subsequent claims then pointed to the first of these revealing the return of Steve Rogers — something that's now been proven accurate.

So what's next? Well, fans are expecting the remaining three trailers to feature similar, character-focused reveals for Thor and Doctor Doom, before a final trailer that's more of a general tease for the whole movie.

With Steve Rogers' turn in the spotlight now available to watch publicly by Avatar: Fire and Ash theater attendees, fans expect Thor's trailer to launch next week, right around Christmas Day. The Doctor Doom-focused trailer is then expected around New Year's Day, before the overall Doomsday trailer hits slightly later in January.

At least, that's what fans believe based on leaks that got Captain America's return right. So far, Disney has not said anything officially about its plans to promote Doomsday, or how it will release these trailers online, rather than as something designed to get people into theaters to watch the new Avatar movie.

Plans can always change, of course, but it'll be interesting to see whether Marvel hastens the arrival of its main Doomsday trailer — something that's expected to feature more of the movie's cast — following an early backlash to Chris Evans' return that some fans have labelled 'disrespectful' to current Captain America Anthony Mackie. It's a point of discussion IGN has also expanded upon, suggesting it has exposed Marvel's failure to introduce more fan-favorite characters in the years since Endgame.

Purported details of Thor's trailer are also already floating around the internet, and claim it will show a more sober take on the character than the wackier version seen in Taika Waititi's largely-panned Thor: Love and Thunder. While Chris Hemsworth was previously confirmed for the movie, re-establishing his character (and reminding audiences that another core Avengers member will be back) will likely be a draw.

As for Doctor Doom, well, audiences are yet to properly see former Iron Man legend Robert Downey Jr. in the role — save for his shock appearance in costume at Comic-Con to announce his involvement, back in July 2024.

Earlier today, Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo posted their own short teaser for their upcoming Marvel blockbuster, exactly 12 months before its theatrical release. The next month should be an interesting one for Avengers fans, as the wait for December 18, 2026 continues.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Heads up: AirPods Pro 3 earbuds just got a new price cut that beats all previous deals, including Black Friday. Several retailers have once again lowered the price of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 earbuds to $199. That's $20 lower than the Black Friday sale price, and a big drop compared to the retail price of $249. This would make a fantastic (albeit extremely generous) gift for any iOS user, even if that person already has an older generation AirPods Pro. Some of the retailers can still have it delivered by Christmas, although at this point you certainly don't want to dawdle.

Update: If you want to get it by Christmas, get it from Target.

AirPods Pro 3 Earbuds for $199 (New All-Time Low Price)

It's now official: Captain America star Chris Evans will be back in Avengers: Doomsday.

Disney's first trailer for the December 2026 blockbuster — which first leaked online earlier this week — has now been officially released in theaters alongside the first showings of Avatar: Fire and Ash. And with this, Evans' return is now set in stone.

The minute-long trailer begins with a familiar figure parking a motorcycle outside a 1950s-style house. After carefully folding away his Captain America uniform, Evans is then revealed — and we see him holding a baby. The trailer then cuts to black, before on-screen text confirms: "Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday." Finally, we see a ticking countdown clock, tracking the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds until Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters a year from now, on December 18, 2026.

Earlier today, Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo posted their own short teaser for their upcoming Marvel blockbuster, exactly 12 months before its theatrical release — featuring the countdown clock now seen in the Steve Rogers reveal trailer.

And as IGN reported this morning, today has seen fans heading into Avatar: Fire and Ash screening around the world expecting to see the Doomsday trailer, though many (but not all) have been left disappointed. Disney appears to have kept the trailer to a very limited release until now, with clips posted to social media still being removed by copyright claim.

For many Marvel fans, Evans' return will not come as too much of a surprise. Outside of the trailer's leak online this week, filming reports from this summer appeared to show the same 1950s-style house being secretly constructed, with many fans recognizing its design from the final scene in Avengers: Endgame. Fans also spent a good deal of time analysing recent photos of Evans' real-life arms, and noted that he appeared to have returned to his Captain America physique.

Now, the spoiler tag has well and truly been snipped off by Marvel, which is clearly keen to tell audiences to expect more from Evans' character, a year in advance of Doomsday's release.

So, what's going on here, story-wise? Of course, the last time we saw Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame, he was off to return the Infinity Stones to their original places across reality. Following that, he was expected to return to the present — but instead stayed in the 1950s, apparently to live out a peaceful life with his sweetheart Peggy Carter.

But fans think there's more story to tell here — story which would then take place before Steve turns up as an old man and hands his shield over to Sam Wilson, something that also happened in Endgame. Could Steve's multiversal mission have somehow attracted the attention of Doctor Doom, setting up a fresh rivalry between Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans' characters?

The idea of more story for Steve Rogers is also something Avengers: Endgame and Doomsday directors Joe and Anthony Russo have teased, as early as 2021. Could everything that's about to happen in Doomsday (and Secret Wars) take place before Steve hands over the shield? And how will the fact that Steve Rogers is now a father play out? Is his baby about to be kid-napped by Doctor Doom, just as Sue and Reed Richards' toddler Franklin was? It's going to be a long 12 months until we find out.

Disney's theatrical release of the first Avengers: Doomsday trailer is reportedly just the first of four separate trailers set to be shown with Avatar over the next four weeks, in a move designed to encourage repeat viewings and keep audiences entertained with a series of big reveals. Confirmation of Steve Rogers' return is certainly a strong start.

For more on Cap's return, check out how Chris Evans coming back for Avengers: Doomsday might just be Marvel admitting their biggest failure.

Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at tom_phillips@ign.com or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social

Ever since Kevin Feige and Robert Downey, Jr. heralded the arrival of Avengers: Doomsday at Comic-Con 2024, fans have been clinging to any scrap of news they can find about this hotly anticipated sequel. What is Doomsday really about? Why is Downey playing this iconic Marvel villain? How will this film cap off the MCU’s Multiverse Saga?

At long last, the first trailer for Avengers: Doomsday is here, and we get answers to exactly none of those questions. Instead, Marvel has opted to tease the next Avengers movie by giving us a new glimpse of a familiar hero. Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers will be back for the fifth Avengers movie, and he’s got a baby in tow.

In some ways, this is indeed a big reveal, giving us hints about the plot and direction of Doomsday. But in other ways, it’s a surprisingly disappointing way of kicking off the film’s marketing. Why is a movie that’s supposed to bring together the current generation of MCU heroes so preoccupied with the former Captain America? Let’s discuss why this teaser has us so disappointed.

What Happens in the Avengers: Doomsday Teaser?

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday is going to be massive, as evidenced by the livestream from a few months back featuring dozens of actors’ chairs and culminating with Downey himself. But the first teaser focuses on none of those actors. Instead, we get the first confirmation of the pervasive rumor that Evans is reprising the Steve Rogers role in Doomsday. He’s not only back, but he apparently has a pretty big part to play if he’s getting his own teaser.

This short trailer is more a tone piece than anything that sheds much light on the plot of Doomsday. We hear a somber piano rendition of Alan Silvestri’s iconic Avengers theme and see sun-drenched scenes of Steve riding his motorcycle home, handling his old Captain America uniform, and cradling a newborn baby. Clearly, retirement and domestic anonymity are treating him well.

And that’s about it. The trailer then cuts to black and promises “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.” The footage then ends with a countdown timer to Doomsday’s theatrical release in December 2026.

On the surface, this teaser doesn’t do much more than confirm Evans’ appearance in Doomsday. Which is nice and all, but it was already pretty widely assumed he’d be back in some capacity. Why not just throw a Chris Evans chair in along with the rest in that previous livestream and leave it at that?

The emphasis on Steve and Peggy Carter’s child is an interesting wrinkle, though. How will the baby factor into the plot of Doomsday? What does it mean that Steve and Peggy had a baby in the first place? There are a lot of lingering questions about Steve’s status quo at the end of 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. Did Steve affect the MCU’s Sacred Timeline by travelling back to the past and staying there? Will there be far-reaching, unintended consequences of that act?

Perhaps the biggest question is how Downey’s Doctor Doom factors into all of this. We’re still waiting to find out if Downey is actually playing Victor von Doom or if this character is a variant of Tony Stark. We have to wonder if Steve’s act of travelling back in time and fathering a child who shouldn’t exist creates a splinter timeline where things go wrong for the MCU. Is Doom also a product of that timeline? Does he harbor a grudge against Cap for altering the natural order of things? Steve may wind up having to atone for his decision to retire and muck about with time, however harmless his intentions. Yes, the poor guy deserved that long-overdue dance, but at what cost?

Those are all questions worth considering as we wait for more Avengers: Doomsday footage. But that’s not really why we’re here. Rather than being excited by the possibilities stirred up in this teaser, we come away merely with a feeling of resignation. Steve Rogers is back, and we couldn’t be more disappointed.

Why Cap’s Return Is So Disappointing

To be clear, we’re not disappointed that Evans is returning to the Marvel fold. Steve’s story in Endgame wrapped on enough of an open-ended note that there’s obviously still more to explore with the character. The problem is more the way in which this trailer suggests that Steve is going to be a focal point of Doomsday (and by extension Secret Wars, too). It’s no accident that Marvel is making Evans’ character the sole focal point of the first Doomsday footage. They’re telegraphing the fact that he has an integral part to play in this story about the Marvel multiverse collapsing.

Again, we have no problem with Steve playing a supporting role in Doomsday and Secret Wars. He’s still the hero so many other characters revere and respect. He has valuable experience to bring to the table. And as the walls between universes begin to crumble, there’s plenty of potential for Evans to have fun playing multiversal variants of Steve Rogers.

But why is he being positioned as one of the main characters of Doomsday? Hasn’t Steve had his time in the spotlight by now? What about the many, many characters Marvel has spent the past seven years and three phases introducing? Heck, we have a new Captain America in Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson. Why isn’t he getting his own trailer? Or what about other major players like Simu Liu’s Shang-Chi, Pedro Pascal’s Mister Fantastic, or Letitia Wright’s Black Panther? What about Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova and her fellow New Avengers?

Apparently, Steve is a bigger priority for Marvel than any of those characters. And not just him. Recent leaks have suggested that Marvel will be following up this Steve Rogers trailer with a second focused on Chris Hemsworth’s Thor and a third focused on Downey’s Doom before finally dropping a fourth, more traditional trailer. Assuming those leaks are true (and this trailer makes it seem like they are), that means Marvel’s early marketing for Doomsday will center entirely around the core trinity of Evans, Hemsworth, and Downey. This Avengers sequel is showing every sign of being centered around the same core trinity that the previous four films were. Is this 2025 or 2015?

That speaks volumes about Marvel’s approach to Doomsday and their lack of faith in the newer characters they’ve tried so hard to establish post-Endgame. They clearly don’t trust characters like Sam Wilson or the New Avengers to generate the excitement and hype they’re looking for. Instead, this is Marvel playing the old hits and banking on the proven favorites.

This suggests that Marvel has pretty much given up trying to salvage the Multiverse Saga as it has been. Not that we can entirely blame them. The MCU has grown far more inconsistent in recent years in terms of both quality and box office performance. Audiences have struggled to connect with these newer characters in the same way they did the classic Avengers lineup. Even with Marvel pivoting to more of a quality over quantity approach in 2025, the box office returns have remained pretty sluggish.

There have been some major successes during the Multiverse Saga, most notably 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home and 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. But it’s also telling that both of those films trade so heavily on nostalgia for older superhero characters. No Way Home probably wouldn’t have soared past a billion dollars without the help of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, nor would Deadpool have without the help of Hugh Jackman coming back as Wolverine. Marvel must be looking at those numbers and deciding that nostalgia is the best, easiest way to ensure that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are successful. Forget the hardcore fans who have memorized every name and face in the MCU. It’s time to target the casual audiences who checked out of the MCU once Evans and Downey did.

We can certainly understand the studio’s reasoning here. It’s easier to pivot to nostalgia than try to fundamentally repair what hasn’t been working for the past seven years. But that doesn’t make it any less disappointing. Flawed or not, there’s still a lot of potential in the current MCU. The whole problem with the Multiverse Saga is that Marvel has spent so much time and energy introducing new characters and not nearly enough on bringing them together and building connections between them. Heck, the out-of-continuity Marvel Zombies series did more on that front than anything else.

Doomsday should mark the point where Marvel finally addresses that fundamental flaw. This is where we finally see two teams of Avengers butt heads while the fate of their world and countless others hangs in the balance. This is where those newer characters have to finally sink or swim. Instead, they’re all going to be playing second fiddle to the original Cap, Thor, and a guy who looks like Iron Man.

Will Marvel’s nostalgia ploy work? Probably. Again, casual audiences will be thrilled to see these old favorites again. These trailers will no doubt build additional hype for the next Avengers movies and help gin up the numbers for Avatar: Fire and Ash in the process, since they’re playing before the new James Cameron film. Throw in the inevitable return of key players like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man in Secret Wars and it’s safe to assume that Marvel Studios has a giant pile of cash coming its way.

But that doesn’t change the fact that this is the easy, cynical way out. Marvel used to be skilled at making audiences care about heroes they had never heard of before. Just look at the success of the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Now they seem to have lost their touch, and they’ve given up trying to get that mojo back.

Nostalgia will probably help the MCU in the short term. But what about after Phase 6? What happens when the time comes again for Marvel to focus on a new generation of characters and new storylines. They certainly can’t count on Evans and Downey to stick around forever. What reason is there to assume things will be any different next time around? Is Marvel just hoping to coast along until the time comes to introduce the MCU version of the X-Men?

The most we can hope for is that Marvel ultimately finds a way to balance the classic Avengers trinity with the newer generation of MCU heroes. But with a cast this massive, that’s far easier said than done. Doomsday is a make-or-break moment for the MCU, and Marvel has opted for the easier path. We’ll see how well that works out for them.

For more on Avengers: Doomsday, see what the current status quo of the MCU is right now and brush up on every Marvel movie and series in development.

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Following multiple days of criticism from fans and fellow game developers over the studio's use of generative AI, Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity maker Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke has announced an AMA (Ask Me Anything, typically on Reddit) in the new year, inviting people to ask members of different Larian departments "any questions you have about Divinity and our dev process directly."

In a post to Twitter/X, Vincke said that since the announcement of the studio's next game, Divinity, at The Game Awards last week, "a lot has become lost in translation." He continued, saying that "Larian's DNA is agency" and said it would be irresponsible of the studio not to "evaluate new technologies," presumably referring to the generative AI discussion that started the controversy. But he also appeared to backpedal somewhat on the idea, adding that "our processes are always evolving, and where they are not efficient or fail to align with who we are, we will make changes."

Vincke's full statement is below:

It’s been a week since we announced Divinity, our next RPG, and a lot has become lost in translation.

Larian’s DNA is agency. Everything we work towards is to the benefit of our teams, games, and players. A better work day, and a better game. Our successes come from empowering people to work in their own way and bring the best out of their skill & craft, so that we can make the best RPGs we can possibly make.

In that context, it would be irresponsible for us not to evaluate new technologies. However, our processes are always evolving, and where they are not efficient or fail to align with who we are, we will make changes.

To give you more insight, we’ll do an AMA featuring our different departments after the holiday break, in which you’ll get the opportunity to ask us any questions you have about Divinity and our dev process directly.

We’ll announce the date in the new year. In the meantime, I wish you all happy holidays!

Vincke's statement comes in response to criticism of his own remarks in interviews following the announcement of a new Divinity last week. In a Bloomberg interview, Vincke admitted that Larian has been pushing generative AI internally, even though it hasn't led to gains in efficiency or speed. Some examples given included using the technology for brainstorming, PowerPoint presentations, pitching concept art, and writing placeholder text.

In response, a number of players across various social platforms, as well as game developers and even former Larian employees criticized the studio, arguing that the listed uses for generative AI at Larian either seemed like things that didn't benefit from generative AI at all (such as placeholder text), or alternatively were key parts of the artistic process and would suffer from not having humans at the helm throughout (concept art).

Vincke then responded with multiple statements, one given to us, and another posted on Twitter/X, where he claimed that critics were misunderstanding what Larian was doing and that "We are neither releasing a game with any AI components, nor are we looking at trimming down teams to replace them with AI."

We also had our own interview with Vincke about Divinity, which you can read in full here.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Let's make this simple: You want to know if there are any mid- or post-credits scenes in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The answer is no; James Cameron has never included a closing credits scene in any of his movies, and that doesn’t change here.

The third chapter in James Cameron’s Avatar saga, Avatar: Fire and Ash, picks up with the Sully family now fully immersed within the Metkayina, the clan that gave them safe shelter in Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). They’re still mourning the loss of Neteyam – the eldest son of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña) – who was killed in that second film.

There are also looming concerns about the human boy known as Spider (Jack Champion) – the biological son of the Sullys’ sworn enemy, Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). He’s grown up alongside the Sullys and is treated like a family member by all of them… well, all except Neytiri, who always kept him at arm’s length thanks to his humanity, and who has now grown even more openly hostile towards him in the wake of Neteyam’s death.

This will lead to the latest adventure for our Na'vi heroes on Pandora... which we'll get into with a full spoiler discussion on Friday. So be sure to check back on this page then, and in the meantime take a look at our chat with Cameron and Sigourney Weaver about how the director has changed between Aliens and Avatar, or watch our Avatar movies recap below to catch up on the story of Jake, Neytiri and the rest.

Does Avatar: Fire and Ash Have a Mid- or Post-Credits Scene?

It does not, though as you’re listening to Miley Cyrus sing over the closing credits, you do get the standard “Visit Scenic Pandora”-style shots of the planet’s landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife that also concluded the first two films. This time, they switch it up a bit, because there are also shots of the primary characters pulled from footage we’ve seen so far.

The Game Awards included a reveal trailer for NO LAW, a cyberpunk first-person shooter from developer Neon Giant and publisher Krafton that’s coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The trailer gave us a first look at the sleazy, lawless city of Port Desire and ended on a line that hints at the game’s tone: “Reap what you sow.”

You play as Grey Harker, a seasoned military veteran who barely survived his last deployment. So he decided to leave war behind to lead a life of peace and gardening, but of course, that peaceful life wasn’t in the cards. Trouble came knocking on his door (or more like bulldozing through it), and now it’s time for some payback.

Trouble isn’t exactly rare in Port Desire. As the trailer says, it’s a city with no laws and no oversight. It’s located on the coast where the borders of three nations meet, leading to a melting pot of both people and environments. There are seedy areas soaked in neon, tall buildings that stretch into the smog-filled sky, as well as lush areas where the jungle has started encroaching on the city. And you’ll see all of it as you travel across the dense open-world city.

The Mayors have used violence and intimidation to establish a kind of order, but it’s tenuous at best. Everyone is out for themselves, justice is self-defined, and you’re seemingly always one step away from crossing the wrong person. In this den of danger and vice, Grey’s decisions are up to you.

The open-ended story of NO LAW evolves depending on the decisions you make. Will you help and protect those who need it? Or will you take what you want when you want it, whoever gets in your way be damned? These decisions have consequences, and each decision and consequence compound on each other to make each playthrough different. After all, “reap what you sow” doesn’t just apply to the people who’ve wronged Grey. It also applies to you, the player. This is the kind of story where it won’t be possible to see every path and outcome in one playthrough, and your relationships will be shaped by your choices.

Grey’s morality isn’t the only thing you’ll have control over. It’ll also be up to you how to approach combat, with several tools at your disposal. Having been in the military, Grey has training in gunplay, stealth, and hacking, but you’ll be the one to decide if he should specialize in one of these paths or be a jack-of-all-trades. He can stick to the shadows and strategically eliminate foes, use devices and hacking to outsmart them, or say to hell with all that and just rush in guns blazing, driven purely by rage.

The trailer shows some of that in action, including sneaking through vents to get the drop on enemies from above, using a device to map a room, and facing a giant mech in a 1-on-1 shootout in the street using explosives in the environment. You can also see in the trailer that environments are built with verticality in mind, providing ample opportunity for both catching enemies unawares and violently kicking them off elevated surfaces to their deaths.

This is the first look at NO LAW, but there are sure to be many more details revealed in the future. No release information was given, but we know it’s coming to Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and it’s available to wishlist now. If you want to get the latest updates on its progress, you can follow NO LAW on Discord, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook.

The Nintendo Switch port of 1–4-player survival game Oppidum is officially out, completing its list of platforms after it came to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox earlier this year.

Oppidum was created by Spanish indie developer EP Games with a team so small it only has one programmer, though you wouldn’t know it from the scope of the game. It has more than 40 hours of story content and a ton of features. It takes place on the once beautiful and magical island of Insule, but now corruption has spread across it and its creatures. And you're the hero who comes to break the curse that looms over the island.

You’ll establish a camp that’s your safe space, then explore the island’s woods, swamps, and caves to try to locate the source of the corruption. These areas are full of creatures you’ll need to deal with, some of which are still touched by the magic that imbues the island.

Combat is real-time and you’ll often face groups of enemies, so you need to pay attention to the skills of each to figure out which ones to take out first. For example, one enemy might charge you with its shield raised and seem like the most immediate threat. But it could be protecting a nearby healer, so you’ll need to avoid the aggressive attacker and take out the healer first.

Enemies will drop resources, and you can gather others by chopping down trees, taking a pickaxe to rocks, or opening treasure chests (some of which are locked until you clear the surrounding area of enemies). You’ll notice that after chopping down a tree, a glowing silhouette of it will remain. That means it will eventually regrow in that same spot, powered by the energy of the island. With the materials you gather, you can construct buildings, craft tools, upgrade your weapons, plant and tend crops, take care of animals, and cook meals.

As you venture across the island, you’ll meet and build relationships with its inhabitants. They’ll have new quests for you, and as you help them, they’ll help you in return. They’ll move the story forward and inform you about local customs and lore, deepening your connection to the world around you. And completing their quests can score you rewards like increased health and blueprints to improve your camp and equipment, so it’s worth helping everyone you find. As your gear improves, you’ll be able to tackle new areas, where you’ll find new residents to help, new mysteries to solve, and new information to uncover.

Completing objectives can also open up unexpected new possibilities. For example, when you defeat a boss, it’ll unlock its Altars, where you can make offerings to get new upgrades. That includes things like expanding your inventory, increasing your health, increasing how many of one item can be included in a stack, and more. This gameplay loop guarantees that through Oppidum’s 40+ hours of content, there’s always something new to discover and new goals to accomplish.

You can do all of this solo or with up to three other players at the same time. There’s cross-play between all platforms, with options for shared or private playthroughs. A shared game allows everyone to invite new people, nobody can be kicked out, all players can connect at any time (meaning you don’t need a particular person to be online in order to play), and if someone leaves the realm, their slot can’t be used by someone else. A private game is created by one person, and only they have the power to invite or kick out other players. It’s also only possible to join the game while the creator is online, but if someone leaves the realm or is kicked, they can be replaced by another player.

The experience can also be fully customized, including difficulty level and gameplay options. Difficulty can be altered with multiple different presets to tailor it to exactly what you’re looking for. If you just want stress-free gameplay where you gather resources and build up your camp without facing any real danger, you can turn on the Relaxed option, which makes it impossible for you to die. On the other end of the spectrum, if you’re looking for more of a challenge, you can activate Hardcore mode, which makes enemies much tougher and survival mechanics harsher.

If you want to get into more nitty gritty gameplay options, you can do that too. You can change things like enemies’ aggro range and how long an in-game day lasts. And there are accessibility options like disabling the need to hold buttons, adjusting durability settings for your tools and gear (which includes turning off the durability system altogether), simplifying fishing, and several more. The breadth of options earned Oppidum the Best Accessibility award at Spain’s Iris Games Awards, so needless to say it’s one of the game’s strongest features.

The Nintendo Switch launch of Oppidum also includes the recently released Patch 1.2.0, which added a bunch of new features and content. The headlining additions are two new minigames. Beach Pong is what it sounds like, and you can play against a friend or bennies, the island’s native creatures. In Battle Arena, you can earn rewards for fighting off waves of enemies. You can play in co-op with up to four players, or compete against each other in PvP.

The patch also added a new cue to let you know the right time to parry an enemy, a “snap to grid” option during building construction, a new pause feature, and lots more. For full specifics on the patch and everything it added, check out EP Games’ official website. For the latest news and updates, you can follow the game on X/Twitter or Bluesky.

Evangelion is one of the most influential and revered anime series ever created, with a fan base that continues to grow with each passing year. If you’re someone looking to jump in for the very first time, things can become rather daunting quickly, especially once you start looking at all of the titles.

With an original series, a reboot, and a recap, there's plenty to discover in the iconic sci-fi anime. To help you get started, I put together my recommended watch order for the full franchise. As we gear up for the original series' 30th anniversary next year, it's time to get in the robot and experience the world of Evangelion.

At a Glance: Evangelion Watch Order

If you have all of Eva lined out in front of you, here's a quick look at our recommended watch order. For more information on the series and its development, scroll on.

What Is Evangelion?

Neon Genesis Evangelion first began as a manga series in December 1994. The anime premiered in October 1995 and aired on TV until March 1996. The series was both created and written by Hideaki Anno, with production occurring at Studio Gainax. Following the TV anime, Evangelion became incredibly popular, resulting in the development of The End of Evangelion to provide an alternate ending to the series.