Ray Dalio

2025 saw the release of the seventh installment in the acclaimed 4X strategy series titled “Civilization 7” in mid-February. This game received decent reviews compared to the average game launch, but it fell short critically when compared to other games in the franchise and some other Firaxis titles. As of now, it has an average score of 79 and a 77% recommendation rate on OpenCritic. The player reception seems less favorable, as evidenced by its “Mixed” rating on Steam, based on more than 31,000 reviews. Interestingly, it’s the only “Civilization” game without a positive user score on Valve’s storefront to date.

During March and April 2025, the game experienced a quieter period due to the developers’ intense focus on Version 1.5, which was anticipated as the most significant update for Infinity Nikki. Regrettably, upon its release, Version 1.5 faced strong criticism from the Infinity Nikki community. Among the main grievances, players pointed out an incomplete zone, a misleading dye system, game-halting bugs, vanishing currency, and the elimination of the much-loved intro for Infinity Nikki.

Although Bethesda doesn’t officially endorse modding for Oblivion Remastered, it was inevitable that the enthusiastic community would start creating additional content for the game. Amazingly, just a few weeks after its release, Nexus Mods reports over 2,600 mods available to the public – an impressive figure considering the game’s youthful age. It remains to be seen if Oblivion Remastered can ever rival Skyrim’s massive collection of 110,000 mods on Nexus Mods, but it’s still early days.

The blockbuster action film series, “Mission: Impossible,” has been a consistent success in Hollywood since its inception in 1996. Fans have been captivated by its thrilling international escapades and jaw-dropping stunts. The first movie, featuring Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt, an agent for the IMF, was a box office sensation that led to several follow-ups such as “Mission: Impossible 2” (2000), “Mission: Impossible III” (2006), “Ghost Protocol” (2011), “Rogue Nation” (2015), “Fallout” (2018), and the upcoming “Dead Reckoning Part One” (2023). With seven sequels under its belt, many believe that “The Final Reckoning,” set for release later this week, will mark the end of this action-packed franchise. One of the stars has admitted that it’s a bittersweet moment to bid farewell to this iconic series.

The opening surprise of Thunderbolts left spectators stunned, as it swiftly eliminated one of the presumed leading characters. Director Jake Schreier shared his reasoning behind this dramatic decision.

Among the significant characters in “One Piece,” Shanks stands out as one whom fans have longed to see more often in the Final Arc of the series. It’s evident that Shanks is immensely skilled; he is recognized as a fearsome Yonko, his power being seldom matched by others.

In the role of a follow-up to the blockbuster hit Breath of the Wild, Nintendo encountered the task of making Tears of the Kingdom memorable. Besides a revamped Hyrule map featuring Sky Islands and The Depths, one of the key elements in the 2023 game was Ultrahand. This ability allowed players to manipulate objects and combine them to construct astonishing machines that could be upgraded using Zonai devices. Over time, the gaming community has grown more accustomed to the building aspects of the game.

Though many people might recognize Konami for its home console video games, it’s worth noting that the studio boasts a rich history in arcade gaming as well. Konami’s arcade collection features timeless titles from the 1970s and 80s such as Gradius, Frogger, and TwinBee. Many of Konami’s home console series like Castlevania and Contra have also made their way into arcade machines. Additionally, the company has developed games based on popular TV and film franchises such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Goonies. Recent news suggests that Konami is planning to establish a dedicated division for its arcade games.

Final Destination Bloodlines is the sixth movie in the Final Destination horror film series and the first one released in fourteen years. The plot revolves around a cursed bloodline, where members start dying under mysterious circumstances linked to an unfortunate event that their ancestor was supposed to have died from five decades ago but didn’t. Originally planned as a reboot for the franchise following the success of Final Destination 5, it eventually developed into a sequel, incorporating storylines and characters from previous films. One of its most exciting aspects is the return of Tony Todd as William Bludworth for one last, foreboding cameo.

The popular video game series Resident Evil served as a basis for a film franchise featuring Milla Jovovich, which began in 2002 and concluded in 2017 after six movies. These films developed an original storyline that borrowed heavily from the games, creating a blueprint for each subsequent sequel. Characters, creatures, and occasional plot points were drawn from the games, but the majority of the narrative was unique to the films. Critical reception was mediocre at best, but the movies proved financially successful enough to warrant continuation.