Games

PlayStation Plus has different levels of service. The basic ‘Essential’ tier gives you access to games that stay available as long as you remain a subscriber – they’re like free games you can keep playing. The ‘Extra’ and ‘Premium’ tiers are different; games are added and removed each month, similar to how Xbox Game Pass works. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium usually get a big update with new games every month, and the next update is scheduled for January 20th.

2025 was a great year for video games, and now we’re looking ahead to 2026. What big-budget, high-quality games – often called ‘Triple-A’ titles – can players expect? While many have confirmed release dates or timeframes, delays are always possible. Whether they’re released on time or not, the anticipation will be worth it.

Okay, so I went into Hytale thinking it’d just be like another Minecraft mod, but wow, was I wrong! It doesn’t just add a little to what Minecraft already does, it totally takes things to the next level. The world is amazing – the environments are gorgeous, and they’ve added so many cool new ores to find. It’s a whole new experience!

Since the WWE 2K series returned with WWE 2K22, online support for the games hasn’t lasted very long. The servers for WWE 2K22 went offline in January 2024, followed by WWE 2K23 in January 2025. Originally, WWE 2K24 was scheduled to lose online support this January, but 2K extended support until March 31st.

Arkane, the studio behind games like Dishonored and Prey, is currently developing Marvel’s Blade, which is expected to be their most widely seen game yet. While there’s no release date announced, it will likely be some time before the game is ready. If you’re eager to play another Arkane game with immersive action and stealth, now might be a good time to revisit their classic titles, or even explore some of their lesser-known releases.

I took a long break from Magic: The Gathering when I was 19, but I got back into playing and collecting a couple of years ago when the Bloomburrow set was announced. I bought all four Commander decks from Bloomburrow, plus a collector’s booster display, a regular booster box, the starter decks, and a pre-release kit. I quickly became really engaged again, and I’m already excited about the Lorwyn Eclipsed set. I’ve been involved with Magic: The Gathering for most of my life, so while I understand why Wizards of the Coast is making changes to the Ashling, the Limitless card before it’s even released, I also think it’s a sign of a larger issue with the game.

As a gamer, I’ve come across a few titles that just feel… flawless. This list is all about those games – the ones released since 2010 that are seriously hard to fault. I’m looking at everything when I think about what makes a game great: how fun and memorable it is, what new things it brought to the table, how polished and technically sound it is, and whether I still want to play it years later. But it’s important to remember that everyone has different tastes, and no list can ever include every game someone might think is perfect.

2026 will be an exciting year for Magic: The Gathering, with four sets crossing over with popular franchises. The year kicks off in March with a full expansion based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Throughout the year, players can also look forward to Magic sets inspired by Marvel, The Hobbit, and Star Trek. Plus, two sets continuing the game’s established storylines – Secrets of Strixhaven and Reality Fracture – will also be released. Recently, fans received a surprising hint about another upcoming Magic set.

The Far Cry series began in 2004 and has become popular for its expansive open worlds, exciting first-person gameplay, and stories about surviving in dangerous, uncontrolled environments. While the first game was created by Crytek, Ubisoft has developed and released all the Far Cry games since then. It’s been a few years since Ubisoft released a new Far Cry title; the most recent was Far Cry 6 in 2021, featuring Giancarlo Esposito as the villain. Currently, Far Cry 6 has generally received mixed to positive reviews on Steam.

Microsoft’s game streaming service, first known as xCloud, has been available since November 2019 as a benefit for Xbox Game Pass subscribers in certain regions. It originally required the top-tier ‘Ultimate’ subscription, but in August 2025, Microsoft made it available to all Game Pass members (excluding those on PC). Later, in November 2025, the company announced plans to offer a free version of the service supported by advertisements, confirming long-standing speculation.