WWE 2K26 Details New Island Mode Factions

The Island debuted in WWE 2K25 as a new way for players to compete online. It puts you on The Island of Relevancy, where you team up with or battle against WWE Superstars, complete challenges, and try to impress Roman Reigns to take his spot as Head of the Table. In WWE 2K25, you could create and customize wrestlers, improve their skills, and compete against players worldwide to earn the top score. While The Island hasn’t become as popular as modes like Universe and MyGM, the developers at Visual Concepts are committed to improving and expanding it.

Assassin’s Creed Franchise Gets New Leadership Team

Marc-Alexis Côté, a veteran of Ubisoft with over 20 years of experience – including more than 10 years leading the Assassin’s Creed franchise – departed the company in October 2025. He had spent approximately five years as the executive producer for Assassin’s Creed, managing all projects within the series. His departure created a significant leadership challenge for Ubisoft, and the company has now appointed someone to fill the role.

Marathon Devs Share Details Regarding Networking and Security Ahead of Server Slam

Bungie first announced Marathon, a remake of the classic 1990s first-person shooter, in 2023, with plans to release it in 2025. However, after a limited test play, the game received mostly negative feedback, so Bungie decided to postpone the release to make significant improvements. They’ve been working on things like AI behavior, combat balance, and adding new features like nearby voice chat. Now, with the game launching in just over a week, Bungie is sharing details about its online systems and security measures.

Pokemon Leaker May Hint at Legends Galar Ahead of Pokemon Day

Originally considered as a follow-up to the Legends games, information about Pokemon Legends: Galar first appeared in a leak from October 2025, known as the TeraLeak. Internal documents from Game Freak described the game as taking place in an ancient version of the Galar region, long before Poke Balls existed. The game was planned to feature a unique mechanic where players would build up large groups of Pokemon, similar to the Pikmin series, to fight against Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon. While talk of Pokemon Legends: Galar died down, a recent tweet from Riddler Khu has brought the possibility back into discussion.

Forza Horizon 6 Showcase Reveals Stunning Landscapes And Biomes

Following the huge success of previous games, the developers at Playground Games are taking on a big challenge: bringing Japan – a long-requested location – to the Forza series. Known for its large open worlds and lively car celebrations called “Horizon Festivals,” the games usually start with you as a star. This next installment will be different – you’ll need to earn your place before you can fully participate. As fans eagerly await its release in mid-2026, everyone is excited to see how the team will pull off their most detailed and culturally sensitive project yet.

Best Open-World Games You Probably Missed

Some games become timeless classics, likely still being played on future consoles like the PS7. However, other open-world games didn’t achieve the same widespread popularity – maybe dedicated fans explored them, or perhaps they simply went unnoticed. Let’s highlight these overlooked titles and explain why they deserve recognition alongside huge hits like The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and other epic adventures.