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Xbox FanFest concludes its eight-city tour in Seattle on November 12, 2026, at the Museum of Pop Culture. The event coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Xbox brand, featuring hands-on gameplay, historical artifacts, and fan activities. Entry is available through two sweepstakes ending October 11, 2026, for U.S. residents aged 18 or older.
On September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks was marked by ceremonies across the United States. In Seaside, California, local officials and former CIA Director Leon Panetta reflected on the personal and professional impacts of the day, emphasizing the need to educate younger generations. In New York City, thousands gathered for the annual reading of names, while media outlets highlighted the city’s resilience and the complex legacy of the post-attack recovery. The events underscored the enduring emotional weight of the tragedy and the ongoing efforts to preserve its memory.
The Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a moving pre-game ceremony honoring victims and families affected, and Cody Bellinger—the son of a 2001 Yankee and a firefighter—delivered the big hit in a win, as manager Aaron Boone praised the clutch at-bat.
Former presidents Biden, Obama, Bush, Clinton and spouses joined other leaders at a 9/11 memorial service at Ground Zero for the 25th anniversary, with moments of silence marking key attack times; Trump did not attend the NYC ceremony and instead participated in a Pentagon memorial tribute.
New York City is preparing for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a massive security operation, including fencing, checkpoints, and a heavy police presence around the memorial, as dignitaries and former presidents gather for ceremonies. President Trump will observe the anniversary at the Pentagon, while other living presidents are set to attend the NYC events; the coverage also notes tributes from Melania Trump and messages from city leaders, as well as newly released records indicating officials were aware air quality near Ground Zero could be unsafe.
In a 25th‑anniversary reflection, Michael Bloomberg recounts how Lower Manhattan rebuilt after 9/11—creating a 24/7 neighborhood around the memorial, culture, housing and open spaces—arguing that continuing to live, thrive, and remember is the strongest rebuke to terrorism.
Families of 9/11 victims delivered a petition with over 101,000 signatures to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, urging him to skip the 25th anniversary memorial, saying the ceremony should be a private, solemn space for mourners and not a political platform; supporters argue the memorial is sacred while critics cite the mayor’s actions and appointments as justification for the request.
Jordana Brewster looks back at the unlikely 1990s audition that launched The Fast and the Furious, detailing Mia Toretto’s creation, her racing-boot camp experience, and the on-screen chemistry with Paul Walker. She praises Rob Cohen’s multi-threaded storytelling, notes the franchise’s evolution under Justin Lin, and reflects on the film’s Cannes 25th-anniversary restoration as a validation of its enduring legacy—plus a hint that she may return for future installments as the series continues to expand.
Vin Diesel delivered an eight-minute, tearful tribute to Paul Walker at LA's 25th‑anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious, with Meadow Walker in attendance; he recalled their brotherhood, noted his 91-year-old father attended, and teased Fast Forever (2028), as the celebration also marks a new Universal ride, Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.
Ubisoft announced a new Ghost Recon game in development and launched an Insider Program inviting fans to help shape its future, timed with the series' 25th anniversary celebrations; a large Wildlands update was also revealed, though no gameplay was shown and the direction—open-world versus tighter missions—remains unclear.
LOTR stars including Dominic Monaghan, Elijah Wood, Sean Astin and Billy Boyd will attend Fan Expo Boston Aug. 7–9 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring, with events such as An Evening with the Hobbits and a morning Second Breakfast feast; other cast members like Orlando Bloom, Karl Urban, John Rhys-Davies and John Noble will meet fans, and Monaghan discusses fandom, group chats, and future LOTR projects with Stephen Colbert.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Xbox is giving away free dynamic themes and avatars designed by community creators, plus a 25th-anniversary badge for players who log in across console, PC, or the mobile app, and a Game Pass spotlight featuring classic titles like Fable Anniversary, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Fallout 4, and Psychonauts 2.
On its 25th anniversary, Anachronox—born from Ion Storm's chaotic era—has quietly earned a devoted cult following for its absurd humor and inventive world, with Tom Hall promising behind-the-scenes revelations as players revisit the quirky sci‑fi RPG that combined weird humor, a planet for a party member, and Chrono Trigger‑style gameplay on modern digital storefronts.
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a 25th-anniversary remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, is showcased by Game Informer with a new cover and a 22-page feature. GI visited Halo Studios to play three new prequel missions, conducted extensive interviews, and secured downloadable high‑resolution concept art by Sam Wood, with the issue also previewing other games; the remake releases July 28, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 celebrated the series’ 25th anniversary with the XBOX Series X25 Limited Edition and X25 Wireless Controller, announced Gears of War: E-Day and Clockwork Revolution as non-timed console exclusives, and rolled out a flood of world premieres and trailers across first-party and partner games—Senua, Spyro: A Realm Beyond, DOOM: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Minecraft Dungeons II, State of Decay 3, Fable, and more—while also unveiling major reveals like Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, Persona 6, METRO 2039, Where Winds Meet, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, Crazy Taxi: World Tour, JOIN US, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, and updates to Age of Empires IV, Fallout 76, ESO, Sea of Thieves, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024—underscoring Xbox’s cross‑platform strategy through Game Pass and Play Anywhere.