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Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Netflix and Sega have partnered to create multiple adaptations, including a new animated Sonic the Hedgehog TV show, a film based on Crazy Taxi, and a movie adaptation of the upcoming game Stranger Than Heaven. The deal aims to leverage popular Sega franchises for streaming content.
StarCraft, Diablo 5 and WoW Forever Define BlizzCon 2026
Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a significant lineup of new games and updates at BlizzCon 2026, including a new StarCraft open-world shooter targeting 2030 and Diablo 5 for 2029. World of Warcraft Forever, a remastered version of the original game, will launch November 4. The event also featured new content for Diablo 4, Overwatch, Warcraft 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm, alongside a Diablo animated series.
Diablo 5 is coming spring 2029, and a Netflix show is in development
Blizzard has officially announced Diablo 5, slated for a spring 2029 release. The game will be set a century after Diablo 4, with Diablo having already triumphed. A new animated series set in the Diablo universe is also in development with Netflix.
Höjdpunkterna under Blizzcons öppningsshow
Blizzard Entertainment revealed several new titles and updates during its BlizzCon opening show. A new Starcraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, Diablo IV's 'Season of Hell's Legacy' arrives in early 2027 with a Nintendo Switch version sooner, and a Diablo animated series is coming to Netflix. World of Warcraft will see a 'classic plus' version called 'World of Warcraft Forever' and its next expansion, 'The Last Titan', is slated for next year. Warcraft III: Reforged also receives a new DLC campaign today.
Diablo Animated Series Coming To Netflix, Other Blizzard Franchises Teased
Blizzard Entertainment announced a partnership with Netflix to create an animated Diablo series during BlizzCon 2026. Studio president Johanna Faries also teased potential adaptations for other Blizzard franchises like Overwatch and Warcraft, though no concrete details were provided.
Den tecknade Golden Axe-serien har fått en trailer
Paramount has released a trailer for a new animated series based on Sega's classic game Golden Axe. The series will follow original characters Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they fight against the villain Death Adder. The animated Golden Axe series is set to premiere on September 16.
Golden Axe animated series gets September release date on Paramount+
Sega's Golden Axe series is being adapted into an animated series, which will begin streaming on Paramount+ on September 16, 2026. The show will follow Ax Battler, Tyris Flare, and Gilius Thunderhead as they battle Death Adder and save Yuria, introducing new characters along the way. The series is executive produced and written by Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler.
Action Roguelite GodsTV Drops a Demo on Steam and a Pilot for Its Animated Series
The action roguelike game GodsTV, developed by Spud Gun Studios and Melbot Studios, has released a demo on Steam for PC. Concurrently, a pilot episode for its accompanying animated series, which shares the same satirical reality TV show premise, is available on the Mashed YouTube channel. The game features 90s-inspired humor, combat, and a progression system tied to player fame and the favor of alien gods.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Xbox will continue to support Steam while also strengthening its PC ecosystem through the Xbox App and Battle.net integration. Separately, Amazon is developing a 'Warhammer 40,000' animated series.
Wuthering Waves confirms that an animated series for the gacha RPG is in the works
Kuro Games has confirmed that its gacha RPG Wuthering Waves will receive an animated series titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium. The series is being produced by Kuro Onroad, an animation brand under Kuro Games. While a teaser trailer offers a glimpse, further details regarding the story, characters, and release date are yet to be announced.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Kuro Onroad has revealed an animated series titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium. Further details about the series were shared on the company's X account.
ARK FRANCHISE REVEALS AT IGN LIVE 2026
At IGN Live 2026, Studio Wildcard revealed ARK Maker, a new world-building mode for ARK: Survival Ascended, and shared details about ARK: The Animated Series. The studio also announced the upcoming release of the Genesis Ascended Part 1 remaster and the Tides of Fortune expansion on June 25, featuring new naval gameplay and creatures.
In a very sus development, the Among Us animated show just shadow-dropped on Paramount Plus
The animated series based on the game Among Us has unexpectedly been released on Paramount Plus, possibly due to an early accidental launch. The series appears to have dropped without prior announcement.
Uncharted 3 co-director and The Dragon Prince co-creator joins the Overwatch team, once again reigniting hopes for an…
Justin Richmond, co-director of Uncharted 3 and co-creator of The Dragon Prince, has joined Blizzard Entertainment as the new Franchise Creative Director for Overwatch. This appointment has reignited community hopes for an Overwatch animated series, a possibility that has also been hinted at by Overwatch general manager Walter Kong.
Overwatch's general manager has ignited player hopes for an animated series after revealing that he 'would not rule out' other narrative experiences in the future
Overwatch's general manager Walter Kong has not ruled out the possibility of an official animated series in the future, stating that Blizzard hears the community's demand. While past attempts at story-focused content like story missions were not well-received, the game's recent rebrand and focus on narrative have reignited hopes for expanded storytelling experiences.
Overwatch GM Walter Kong gives fans hope for a Cyberpunk Edgerunners-esque animated series
Overwatch General Manager Walter Kong has expressed openness to the idea of an animated series based on the game, acknowledging significant fan demand. While no concrete plans are announced, Kong stated he "wouldn't rule it out," suggesting Blizzard is considering expanding the Overwatch universe through storytelling experiences.
MEDIA ALERT: “Pokémon Horizons: Season 3-Rising Hope” Continues with New Episodes Now Available on BBC iPlayer
The Pokémon Company International announced that new episodes of "Pokémon Horizons: The Series" Season 3, titled "Rising Hope," are now available on BBC iPlayer in the UK. The latest chapter follows Liko, Roy, and their friends as they train at Blueberry Academy to confront the Explorers and uncover the secrets of Terapagos.
PAC-MAN Snack Break Animated Series Premieres May 22 on YouTube
Bandai Namco Entertainment announced that the new PAC-MAN animated series, PAC-MAN: Snack Break, will premiere on YouTube on May 22, 2026, with new episodes released monthly. The series is set in New Pac-City and features PAC-MAN alongside a colorful cast of characters. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is currently available on multiple platforms.
Netflix renews Stranger Things animated spin-off Tales From '85 for season 2
Netflix has renewed the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From '85 for a second season. The renewal comes after the series debuted in the top 15 animated series debuts of all time for the streamer. New episodes are expected to arrive on Netflix this fall.
Former GTA lead Dan Houser's new "AAA story-driven open world video game" and animated series unveils its main cast, featuring stars of 30 Rock and Billions
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games and former narrative lead on Grand Theft Auto, has revealed details about his new studio Absurd Ventures and its upcoming AAA story-driven open-world video game and animated series, collectively dubbed Absurdaverse. The project's main cast, featuring comedians from shows like 30 Rock and Billions, has been unveiled ahead of further announcements at the Netflix Is A Joke festival.
