Editorials - The Koalition https://thekoalition.com/category/editorials Gaming, Entertainment & Tech Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:23:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 12992311 Why Invincible VS Is This Year’s Must-Play Fighting Game https://thekoalition.com/2026/why-invincible-vs-is-this-years-must-play-fighting-game https://thekoalition.com/2026/why-invincible-vs-is-this-years-must-play-fighting-game#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234574 Invincible VS is a game I’ve been excited about since it was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase last June. As a fan of the Invincible Amazon Prime animated series, the 2023 Invincible Presents: Atom Eve video game, and the entire fighting game genre, I was immediately sold on this concept and...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2026/why-invincible-vs-is-this-years-must-play-fighting-game/feed 0 234574 2026 Oscars Reaction – We’re All Sinners Now in This One Battle After Another https://thekoalition.com/2026/2026-oscars-reaction-were-all-sinners-now-in-this-one-battle-after-another https://thekoalition.com/2026/2026-oscars-reaction-were-all-sinners-now-in-this-one-battle-after-another#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:28:20 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=235051 The 2026 Oscars are officially over and there were plenty of upsets, surprises and snubs to go around for everyone with everyone waiting to see who the victor between One Battle After Another and Sinners would be. Sinners received a record-breaking 16 nominations, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another‘s13...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2026/2026-oscars-reaction-were-all-sinners-now-in-this-one-battle-after-another/feed 0 235051 The Koalition’s Final Oscars Predictions – Who Will the Academy Awards Deem Worthy? https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-final-oscar-predictions-who-will-the-academy-awards-deem-worthy https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-final-oscar-predictions-who-will-the-academy-awards-deem-worthy#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:09:39 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234995 It’s that time of year again where Oscar hopefuls, voters, and entertainment journalists gather around to watch the movie Superbowl of the season: The Academy Awards. Hosted by Conan O’Brien (who is also part of the If I’d Had Legs Our Kick You cast), this Sunday at 7 p.m. on ABC,...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-final-oscar-predictions-who-will-the-academy-awards-deem-worthy/feed 0 234995 The Koalition’s Spring 2026 Mini Movie Preview https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-spring-2026-mini-movie-preview https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-spring-2026-mini-movie-preview#respond Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:09:05 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234967 The Koalition cordially invites you to preview some of Hollywood’s upcoming spring movies filled with wedding drama, a Tuscan love story, a battle to the death, a galaxy of adventures, a global icon, the return of an old family tradition, your favorite video game characters, and of course something new...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2026/the-koalitions-spring-2026-mini-movie-preview/feed 0 234967 Power Book III: Raising Kanan Teaser Trailer Reaction – Is This the Downfall of the Thomas Family? https://thekoalition.com/2026/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-teaser-trailer-reaction-is-this-the-downfall-of-the-thomas-family https://thekoalition.com/2026/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-teaser-trailer-reaction-is-this-the-downfall-of-the-thomas-family#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:58:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234820 STARZ has released a teaser trailer and first-look photos (in the gallery below) for the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, set to premiere Friday, June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.  Our Entertainment Editor and Editor-In-Chief...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2026/power-book-iii-raising-kanan-teaser-trailer-reaction-is-this-the-downfall-of-the-thomas-family/feed 0 234820 My Top 5 Most Anticipated Video Games From The Game Awards 2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-most-anticipated-video-games-from-the-game-awards-2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-most-anticipated-video-games-from-the-game-awards-2025#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:50:48 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234059 The Game Awards 2025 officially wrapped last night and left us with plenty of exciting reveals and things to think about. While I’m glad to see Clair Obscur’s: Expedition 33 take home 9 awards, I was equally impressed by several new reveals for games launching in 2026. With this in mind,...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-most-anticipated-video-games-from-the-game-awards-2025/feed 0 234059 Dotemu’s Upcoming 2026 Video Game Lineup Already Looks Interesting https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemus-upcoming-2026-video-game-lineup-already-looks-interesting https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemus-upcoming-2026-video-game-lineup-already-looks-interesting#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:54:22 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=234038 If you’ve been following us, then you already know that we’re huge fans of Dotemu. 2025 has been a great year for them, working with other outstanding studios to publish Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Absolum, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion. With 2026 only a few weeks away, Dotemu has already announced two more titles that...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemus-upcoming-2026-video-game-lineup-already-looks-interesting/feed 0 234038 My Top 5 Black Friday / Cyber Monday Games Currently On Sale And Worth Your Time And Money https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-black-friday-cyber-monday-games-currently-on-sale-and-worth-your-time-and-money https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-black-friday-cyber-monday-games-currently-on-sale-and-worth-your-time-and-money#respond Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:31:51 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=233903 LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Well, at least this is what the publishers are saying as they scramble to get their games on sale across all platforms. It’s a race to our wallets, new or old games, doesn’t matter which, is just fine for us consumers. Who doesn’t like a good...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/my-top-5-black-friday-cyber-monday-games-currently-on-sale-and-worth-your-time-and-money/feed 0 233903 Marvel Rivals Fixed the PVE Problem Overwatch Couldn’t Solve https://thekoalition.com/2025/marvel-rivals-fixed-the-pve-problem-overwatch-couldnt-solve-opinion-piece https://thekoalition.com/2025/marvel-rivals-fixed-the-pve-problem-overwatch-couldnt-solve-opinion-piece#respond Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:27:33 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=233563 Marvel Rivals has officially taken a bold step into PVE territory with its new Marvel Zombies mode, and it’s a reminder that sometimes less hype means more fun. Developed by Netease, the mode drops four players into chaotic, wave-based battles against hordes of zombies. Finishing a wave gives players the...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/marvel-rivals-fixed-the-pve-problem-overwatch-couldnt-solve-opinion-piece/feed 0 233563 Power Book IV: Force Season 3 Trailer Breakdown and Reaction – Chicago’s Last Ride https://thekoalition.com/2025/power-book-iv-force-season-3-trailer-breakdown-and-reaction-chicagos-last-ride https://thekoalition.com/2025/power-book-iv-force-season-3-trailer-breakdown-and-reaction-chicagos-last-ride#respond Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:51:28 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=233159 STARZ released the trailer for the third and final season of Power Book IV: Force, the high-octane drama returning on Friday, November 7, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays only on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. After cutting ties in New York, Tommy’s (Joseph Sikora) newfound family...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/power-book-iv-force-season-3-trailer-breakdown-and-reaction-chicagos-last-ride/feed 0 233159 007 First Light State of Play Gameplay Deep Dive Impressions https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-state-of-play-gameplay-deep-dive-impressions https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-state-of-play-gameplay-deep-dive-impressions#respond Thu, 04 Sep 2025 14:31:55 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=232737 I’ve been interested in 007 First Light since attending The Future of IO Interactive Event back in June. While there were a few details shared about this upcoming original James Bond origin story, there was no new gameplay footage outside of what was previously shown in the reveal trailer. Fast-forward to...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-state-of-play-gameplay-deep-dive-impressions/feed 0 232737 Video Game Release Date Announcements We Expect At Gamescom 2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/video-game-release-date-announcements-we-expect-at-gamescom-2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/video-game-release-date-announcements-we-expect-at-gamescom-2025#respond Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:05:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=232449 2025 has been a great year for video game releases across various genres and platforms. With Gamescom 2025 taking place next week in Germany, it will be interesting to see what exciting news comes out of that show regarding games still due out this Fall and early next year. After...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/video-game-release-date-announcements-we-expect-at-gamescom-2025/feed 0 232449 Why Crimson Desert Getting Delayed To 2026 Is A Good Thing https://thekoalition.com/2025/why-crimson-desert-getting-delayed-to-2026-is-a-good-thing https://thekoalition.com/2025/why-crimson-desert-getting-delayed-to-2026-is-a-good-thing#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 18:20:27 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=232421 Crimson Desert is an upcoming single-player medieval open-world action adventure game currently being developed and published by Pearl Abyss. Originally planned as a prequel to Black Desert Online, Crimson Desert follows the story of a Mercenary Leader named Kliff as he leads his group through the mysterious and war-ravaged continent...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/why-crimson-desert-getting-delayed-to-2026-is-a-good-thing/feed 0 232421 Which Survival Horror Game Will Stand Out In September? https://thekoalition.com/2025/which-survival-horror-game-will-stand-out-in-september https://thekoalition.com/2025/which-survival-horror-game-will-stand-out-in-september#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:37:38 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=232328 For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a fan of horror movies and survival horror video games. Resident Evil Requiem looked awesome when I saw it at Summer Games Fest in June, and fans attending Gamescom later this month will get to play it. While Requiem is...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/which-survival-horror-game-will-stand-out-in-september/feed 0 232328 Does Ghost of Yōtei Already Belong In Game of the Year Discussions? https://thekoalition.com/2025/does-ghost-of-yotei-already-belong-in-game-of-the-year-discussions https://thekoalition.com/2025/does-ghost-of-yotei-already-belong-in-game-of-the-year-discussions#respond Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:45:28 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=232001 Today, I want to have an open conversation about Ghost of Yōtei, Sucker Punch Productions’ upcoming standalone sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. We all watched Sony’s State of Play Presentation last week and witnessed various reactions online afterwards. Many have described Ghost of Yōtei as visually impressive, while others have stated that...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/does-ghost-of-yotei-already-belong-in-game-of-the-year-discussions/feed 0 232001 Is Gears of War: E-Day Still On Track For Release In 2026? https://thekoalition.com/2025/is-gears-of-war-e-day-still-on-track-for-release-in-2026 https://thekoalition.com/2025/is-gears-of-war-e-day-still-on-track-for-release-in-2026#respond Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=231931 Given all the bad news regarding Xbox layoffs last week, now seems like the appropriate time to question what’s going on with their first-party game lineups. Today, I’d like to begin with an open conversation about Gears of War: E-Day. We all watched the Xbox Showcase last month and noticed...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/is-gears-of-war-e-day-still-on-track-for-release-in-2026/feed 0 231931 Dotemu Is An Outstanding Studio That Owns The Beat ‘Em Up Genre https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemu-is-an-outstanding-studio-that-owns-the-beat-em-up-genre https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemu-is-an-outstanding-studio-that-owns-the-beat-em-up-genre#respond Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=231905 If you can’t tell by now, I’m a massive fan of French-based Developer and Publisher Dotemu. Founded in 2007 by Xavier Liard and Romain Tisserand, the studio has flourished for over 18 years, breathing new life into various popular global video game franchises across consoles and PC. In 2020, they...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/dotemu-is-an-outstanding-studio-that-owns-the-beat-em-up-genre/feed 0 231905 007 First Light Is A Bold Bet That Just Might Pay Off https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-is-a-bold-bet-that-just-might-pay-off https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-is-a-bold-bet-that-just-might-pay-off#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:12:49 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=231035 007 First Light dominated the video game news headlines when it was revealed by IO Interactive earlier this week. Described as a story-driven third-person action-adventure game highlighting a reimagined origin story of the most iconic world spy, it’s easy to understand why there is so much universal excitement for this...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/007-first-light-is-a-bold-bet-that-just-might-pay-off/feed 0 231035 BMF Season 4 Trailer Reaction – Lamar and B-Mickie Return https://thekoalition.com/2025/bmf-season-4-trailer-reaction-lamar-and-b-mickie-return https://thekoalition.com/2025/bmf-season-4-trailer-reaction-lamar-and-b-mickie-return#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 00:20:20 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=230189 STARZ debuts the high-octane trailer and accompanying key art for the upcoming fourth season of its hit crime and family drama, BMF, which returns Friday, June 6, with all-new episodes available to stream weekly on Fridays on the STARZ app. The explosive trailer teases the feud brewing between the drug organization’s leaders...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/bmf-season-4-trailer-reaction-lamar-and-b-mickie-return/feed 0 230189 Out of Sight Is One Upcoming Indie Horror Game Worth Playing https://thekoalition.com/2025/out-of-sight-is-one-upcoming-indie-horror-game-worth-playing https://thekoalition.com/2025/out-of-sight-is-one-upcoming-indie-horror-game-worth-playing#respond Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=229638 During GDC 2025, I saw various AAA, AA, and indie video games currently being developed across each platform. Among these games is one upcoming title named Out of Sight. This indie horror game has been on my mind since I left San Francisco, and I wanted to take the time...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/out-of-sight-is-one-upcoming-indie-horror-game-worth-playing/feed 0 229638 5 Upcoming Games Worth Playing In March 2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/5-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-march-2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/5-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-march-2025#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=228553 January and February were outstanding months for video game releases across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. With smaller and massive game releases across various genres planned for this month, March is expected to continue this trend. Today’s list highlights 5 specific bigger titles that are worth...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/5-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-march-2025/feed 0 228553 WWE 2K25 – Everything We Know So Far https://thekoalition.com/2025/wwe-2k25-everything-we-know-so-far https://thekoalition.com/2025/wwe-2k25-everything-we-know-so-far#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:12:46 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=227853 WWE 2K25 is scheduled to launch worldwide on March 14th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Roman Reigns and The Undertaker were recently announced as the official cover athletes for the upcoming wrestling video game. In addition to this news, several features were highlighted...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/wwe-2k25-everything-we-know-so-far/feed 0 227853 The Fantastic Four: First Steps Trailer Reaction – Galactus Awaits https://thekoalition.com/2025/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-trailer-reaction-galactus-awaits https://thekoalition.com/2025/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-trailer-reaction-galactus-awaits#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:59:57 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=227821 The Koalition invites you to take your first steps into a fantastic new era. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family — Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Quinn), and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Moss-Bachrach) — as they face their most daunting challenge yet....

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/the-fantastic-four-first-steps-trailer-reaction-galactus-awaits/feed 0 227821 6 Upcoming Games Worth Playing In February 2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/6-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-february-2025 https://thekoalition.com/2025/6-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-february-2025#respond Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=227717 Thanks to great titles like Dynasty Warriors: Origins and Sniper Elite: Resistance, January was a solid month for video game releases. This month will turn everything up a notch as several heavy-hitter releases are expected to keep us busy. Monster Hunter Wilds leads the charge and will be joined by...

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]]> https://thekoalition.com/2025/6-upcoming-games-worth-playing-in-february-2025/feed 0 227717 6 Upcoming First-Person Shooters Worth Playing This Year https://thekoalition.com/2025/6-upcoming-first-person-shooters-worth-playing-this-year https://thekoalition.com/2025/6-upcoming-first-person-shooters-worth-playing-this-year#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:30:00 +0000 https://thekoalition.com/?p=227313 First-person shooters have notoriously been identified as some of the most exhilarating gaming experiences over the last several decades. This fact will remain true in 2025 with several exciting games on the horizon. While we await news on the next Battlefield and Call of Duty slated to arrive later this...

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