Great action games that encourage exploration need a few key elements: solid gameplay and combat, appealing graphics, plenty of activities, and a satisfying reward for your efforts. This reward could be a well-crafted experience itself, or more commonly, things like character upgrades, new cosmetic items, or discovering optional side quests. Here are a few games that truly excel at exploration.
Even though the Vigilantes spin-off offers more from this fantastic universe with a story set before the original series, many fans are looking for something similar to enjoy right now. Luckily, the Shonen anime genre is full of amazing and satisfying series that can recapture the thrill of My Hero Academia.
In late April, Unknown Worlds officially announced that Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14th, confirming what many gamers had been expecting for weeks. Given how much players loved the first Subnautica – it has a 96% positive rating from over 177,000 reviews on Steam – the sequel is poised to be a major hit.
The show’s core idea became bigger than just Smiling Friends itself, as the audience grew with each new episode. Over its 27 episodes, the show delivers an incredible number of hilarious, wild, and memorable adventures. Episodes like “The Mole Man” and “Erm, the Boss Finds Love?” highlight the show’s remarkably creative and unpredictable nature.
While popular shows often get all the attention, there are some lesser-known series that deliver similar exciting plots and dramatic moments, but in a more concise format. These shows, whether based on historical battles or magical competitions, tell complete stories where success is always earned through struggle.
Pokemon Mega Festa 2026 wasn’t just a card giveaway; it was a large celebration of Pokemon’s 30th anniversary. The event included several different experiences like Metamong Playground, Pokemon Sports Day 2026, and Pokemon Run 2026. The festivities kicked off on May 1, 2026, with Pokemon Secret Forest, an art exhibit in Seoul Forest that was part of the Seoul International Garden Show. Along with the art, visitors could participate in a stamp rally throughout the exhibit to earn a special promo card, Magikarp 040/M-P, created specifically for Mega Festa 2026.
The upcoming collaboration between Magic: The Gathering and The Hobbit is one of the most exciting releases planned for 2026. Recently, Magic: The Gathering previewed several new cards from the set, featuring popular characters like Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and Smaug. The expansion will also include reprints of existing cards, such as Arcane Signet, Wood Elves, and the famous One Ring. However, the decision to reprint The One Ring is now causing some disagreement within the Magic: The Gathering community.
The Black Clover manga has followed an exciting path to determine who would become the Wizard King, starting when the series began in 2015. After eleven years, the story reached its conclusion, overcoming several breaks in publication by the author. It officially ended in the Spring issue of Jump GIGA, released on May 1, 2026, with three final chapters, including Chapter 392. The story ultimately focused on Asta and Yuno’s pursuit of the Wizard King title. Both were exceptionally strong contenders, but only one could ultimately achieve the position.
Within just two weeks of launching, Oblivion Remastered quickly became one of the top-selling games of 2025, ranking as the third best. It’s estimated to have sold over two million copies on Steam alone (according to Gamalytic). While initial enthusiasm for the game overshadowed some technical problems, players were thrilled to have Oblivion available on modern consoles and PCs and were patient while waiting for fixes. Unfortunately, after only two small updates, the developers stopped releasing patches for almost a year.
Fans of the Dungeon Crawler Carl series have a new book to look forward to on May 12th! The next installment, featuring Carl, Donut, and their friends, will be released that day.