As a huge fan of the ninja world, I’ve always thought it was fascinating that the strongest ninja aren’t always the best leaders. There’s so much more to being a good Kage than just being powerful! So, I wanted to talk about a few Kage who, well, let’s just say they caused some serious problems – whether on purpose or because they made some really bad calls.
For the first few years after the PlayStation 5 came out, a lot of its biggest games were also available on the older PS4. Plus, Sony has been actively releasing games that were once only for PlayStation on computers as well. Because of this, five years after its release, the PS5 only has eight games that you can’t play anywhere else, and that doesn’t include games that need extra equipment like the PlayStation VR2 headset.
Xbox Game Pass games are usually removed in two batches each month – one around the middle and another at the end. Recently, Mortal Kombat 11, Still Wakes the Deep, and Wildfrost were taken off the service for Cloud, Console, and PC on December 15th. Coming up on December 31st, the popular horror game Carrion and the intense first-person shooter Hell Let Loose will also be leaving.
The RPG market has been incredible this year, with so many new releases it’s almost too much to keep up with! Even updated versions of older games, like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered and Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles, were huge hits. With so many great options available, it was really hard to choose the best one.
Many popular video games are set during the holiday season, even if they aren’t specifically about Christmas. For example, Tom Clancy’s The Division features a snow-covered New York City adorned with festive lights and trees. Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Batman: Arkham Origins both offer snowy Manhattan settings that perfectly capture the seasonal atmosphere. Plus, the original Max Payne is also set in a Christmas-decorated New York and is a relatively quick play.
Boruto: Naruto Next Generation is an anime that has sparked a lot of debate among fans. While the animation was initially well-received thanks to Studio Pierrot, it quickly became apparent that the production lacked long-term planning.
Researchers have devised efficient quantum circuits for constructing powerful ‘superchannels’ from seemingly random quantum noise, opening new avenues for quantum information processing.
The Akatsuki is a memorable part of the Naruto series. The group started many years before the main story takes place, and its purpose evolved over time. Initially, they worked as hired guns, taking on jobs from villages to fight in their wars, which allowed them to earn a lot of money.
While characters like Sanemi, Obanai, and Mitsuri are clearly very powerful—possibly even stronger than many heroes we’ve seen so far—the current story arc hasn’t fully showcased their abilities. Because of this, it’s hard to place them above characters who have already proven themselves. The same applies to characters like Sanemi and Kokushibo, who are known for their immense power, but haven’t had a chance to fully demonstrate it in the current arc. Therefore, these rankings are based on what we’ve actually seen happen, rather than what we expect will happen.
To finish the year well, Sony is offering PlayStation Plus members five free games in December 2025. You need an active PlayStation Plus subscription to claim these games, but once you do, they’re yours to keep permanently. This is different from the regular PS Plus Extra and Premium game libraries, where games change each month.