Many of the greatest open-world games offer fantastic close-quarters combat that’s both fun to play and watch. If you enjoy the thought of powerfully defeating enemies with your bare hands, here are some new games to keep an eye on.
Even though Hytale is still being developed and isn’t fully finished, the game includes powerful tools that let players create their own content. Some of the most popular additions so far have been new items and character skins, and this PokeFind mod aims to add both. Installing mods is easy – players simply need to use the CurseForge app.
The Pokémon Company is building excitement for its first release in 2026, called Ascended Heroes. This new trading card game set will bring back popular features from 2025, including updated Mega Evolutions, Owner Pokémon, and new Stellar Tera Pokémon cards. Ascended Heroes will also introduce cards featuring Pokémon and characters from the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, like Corbeau, Canari, and the evolved forms of the game’s starter Pokémon. The Pokémon Company is now revealing even more of what players can expect from this exciting new set.
The latest chapters of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex are really picking up the pace! The current storyline, where Mamushi is attacking the village, is full of unexpected twists. The fighting in Konoha is intense because Mamushi keeps making clones, which is putting a huge strain on the village’s defenses. He’s a serious threat to everyone living there, and it looks like this arc could have some major character deaths.
The movie is now playing in theaters after a long-awaited release. But if you prefer to watch from home, you might be wondering when it will be available for streaming. Here’s the latest information about the streaming release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.
According to the US Department of Justice (who clearly had a field day with this one), Panzera was part of a drug trafficking organization that made Black Friday shoppers look amateur. Hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl analogues, MDMA, methylone, and ketamine? Check. Counterfeit pills that were basically fentanyl roulette? Double check. Over a metric ton of drugs imported? Triple check. And let’s not forget the hundreds of thousands of dollars sent to China via Bitcoin and wire transfers. Because who needs Venmo when you’re funding a global drug empire?
Released into Early Access in April 2024, No Rest for the Wicked is Moon Studios’ first game outside of the Ori series, representing a big change in direction for the developer. Stepping into the challenging Soulslike genre for the first time, Moon Studios has effectively used Early Access feedback to refine the game, which has resulted in strong sales. The game recently surpassed 1 million copies sold – a notable achievement for a self-published title. Player reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with No Rest for the Wicked currently holding a “Very Positive” rating on Steam, based on 86% positive reviews.
As a huge fan of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, I’ve been so excited for the sequel! The first one did unbelievably well – over $1.36 billion! – and it looks like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on track to be just as big. Nintendo dropped the first trailer back in November, and we found out Benny Safdie would be Bowser Jr. and Brie Larson would voice Rosalina, which was awesome. Now, with the movie coming out soon, they’ve given us another sneak peek at this new animated adventure!
State of Decay 3 was originally announced in July 2020. We haven’t seen much about it since, with the last update being a short gameplay trailer in 2024. Recently, Craig Duncan has shared that he’s had a chance to play the game and that Xbox Games Studio is still excited about its potential.
From the beginning of the Final Saga, all the way to Elbaf, Zoro has consistently proven he’s among the most powerful pirates and swordsmen of this generation. He’s traveled a great distance, overcoming numerous strong opponents along the way.