As a Cozy Gamer, These are the Spooky and Dark Cozy Games on Steam I’m Most Excited About in 2026

I love relaxing games, and I used to study gothic literature – I’ve always been drawn to dark and mysterious stories. The new games coming out still offer the comfort and creativity that cozy game fans enjoy, but they’re adding a spooky atmosphere with elements like fog, candlelight, and witchcraft. It’s a growing trend on Steam: cozy games that explore mystery, sadness, and a gentle sense of unease, where even simple tasks like gardening might involve something ancient, unusual, and perhaps a little bit mischievous.

8 Anime That Made You Root for the Villain Instead, Ranked

These characters sparked moral debates among viewers. They exposed the flaws, broken ideals, or harsh realities that the story couldn’t ignore. Driven by love, beliefs, the will to survive, or sheer desperation, each villain on this list made fans question who they should be rooting for. This collection highlights eight anime that didn’t just create memorable villains, but also made us understand – and sometimes even sympathize with – their motivations, even when it was difficult.

One Piece: The Truth About Harald’s Death, Explained

The long-running flashback in One Piece is almost over. Originally, fans thought it would only explain the death of Harald, but it’s become much bigger, now also covering the events of God Valley, something creator Eiichiro Oda decided to add.

5 Things Naruto Does Better Than Every Other Shonen Anime

It’s clear why Naruto is considered one of the best shonen anime, considering its lasting popularity with fans. As a cornerstone of the “big three,” Naruto has really mastered the typical shonen formula. But it doesn’t just follow the formula – there are some areas where Naruto truly stands out from every other shonen anime. Let’s take a look at what makes it special.

You Can Break All the Rules in This New Mario Tennis Game

During the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced the latest installment in the Mario Tennis series. Mario Tennis Fever is part of the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Mario franchise and will feature a large roster of 38 playable characters. The game will include a new story mode and a core gameplay mechanic called “Fever Rackets,” where players can collect 30 different special rackets. Nintendo and Camelot are now releasing more information about the various types of Fever Rackets in Mario Tennis Fever.

Nintendo Reveals New Switch 2 Joy-Con Colors

Over the years, both the original Nintendo Switch and the OLED model have had many different versions of Joy-Con controllers. These ranged from simple color changes to completely redesigned controllers with unique artwork. While Nintendo regularly released new official Joy-Cons for the original Switch, the most detailed designs often came out with major first-party games like Pokemon, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda. These special edition controllers were made for collectors and often looked like they were pulled straight from the game world—for example, the Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee Joy-Cons matched the colors of Pikachu and Eevee, and the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OLED Joy-Cons featured designs inspired by the Zonai people.

Former Battlefield Dev Gives Sad Update on Bad Company 3

Many dedicated Battlefield players consider the Bad Company games to be among the series’ strongest entries. Bad Company 2, released in 2010, was a particular success, earning rave reviews from both critics and fans and improving upon the original. Because of this, players have long hoped for a sequel, especially given the game’s cliffhanger ending. Now, thanks to insights from a former developer, fans have a better understanding of how that ending was intended to play out.

How to Get Sulfur in StarRupture

Before you can get Sulfur, you’ll need to locate it. On Arcadia-7, Sulfur is easy to spot because it releases yellow fumes and turns the ground yellow. Be careful, though – walking on Sulfur deposits will cause corrosion damage.