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A recent study from Newzoo (March 2025) found that PC gamers primarily play older games – titles released six or more years ago make up over two-thirds of their total gaming time. Popular, long-lasting games like DotA 2 and League of Legends are a major reason for this, but players also spend time revisiting games they’ve previously purchased. Often, though, they aren’t sure which game to play next.

The story of One Piece is entering its final arc, meaning the Straw Hat crew is nearing its complete lineup. Currently, the crew consists of ten members: Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brook, and Jinbe. While already a large group, Luffy intends to add at least one more member, and possibly more, to his crew as they pursue their goal of becoming the Pirate King. Several characters are potential candidates to join the Straw Hats before the story concludes.

One possibility is that this marks the start of a new “Phantom” event, a complicated alternate reality game (ARG) that has appeared in several Battlefield games. These events usually involve players solving puzzles both within the game and on external websites, collaborating to unlock special cosmetic items or weapons, like the Phantom Bow. However, the appearance of an alien skull – instead of the usual split human skull linked to the Phantom group – suggests this could be a hint towards something different. Some players believe it might signal a new game mode based on aliens for Battlefield 6.

As a huge One Piece fan, I truly believe the Straw Hats aren’t just the core of the story, they’re probably the most iconic crew ever in manga and anime! It’s amazing to think about how far Luffy and his friends have come over the last twenty-plus years – from the East Blue all the way to the New World, even to the skies and underwater! They’ve overcome incredible obstacles – defeated powerful enemies, overthrown tyrants, challenged a corrupt system, and fought in huge wars. Through it all, they’ve shared so many laughs, tears, victories, and losses. The crew has grown over time, and some members have stepped away briefly, but the Straw Hats have always remained the heart and soul of One Piece.

Master of Command is a standout strategy game coming in 2025, offering a fresh take on the genre. It combines the historical setting of the Seven Years’ War with the unpredictable challenges of rogue-like gameplay. Players will lead historical armies, carefully manage supplies, and engage in difficult battles where every soldier lost is felt, but every win is incredibly rewarding. Successfully completing a campaign, especially defeating its challenging bosses, provides a truly satisfying sense of accomplishment. Unlike sprawling grand strategy games, Master of Command focuses on intense, tactical combat, and its procedurally generated campaigns ensure that no two playthroughs are ever the same. For fans of games like Empire or Napoleon Total War who are looking for something new, this could be the perfect fit.