Games

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Sony continued to expand, purchasing Columbia Records and Columbia Pictures. These were then integrated into Sony Music Group and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Beyond music, film, and television, Sony entered the gaming market with the 1994 launch of the PlayStation, which quickly became the world’s best-selling console brand. More recently, in 2021, Sony bought Crunchyroll and combined it with its existing Funimation service, aiming to become a leading name in anime.

Most games of this type have at least a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ ending, but nowadays they often feature multiple endings that aren’t simply good or bad. Even with these choices, open-world RPGs frequently include a particularly bleak and memorable ‘bad’ ending that can stay with players long after they finish the game.

For years, there have been rumors about a remake of Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. These rumors gained new traction in the summer of 2025 when a video surfaced of actor Matt Ryan, who voiced Edward Kenway, hinting that players “may have to beat it again.” Several leaks also suggested the game was in development, even pinpointing a release before the end of March 2026. This timeline appeared to be confirmed when the European game rating system, PEGI, listed Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, aligning with Ubisoft’s plans for an unannounced release in that period. Despite the potential launch being just a few months away, Ubisoft hasn’t officially announced the remake, leaving fans anxiously awaiting more information and a first look at the updated game.

To get the best outcome in Quarantine Zone: The Last Check on Day 27, players need to meet their goals: send zombies into the cage a minimum of two times and prevent the Survivor area from becoming infected. If they succeed, the main character will receive a congratulatory radio message from Major Rhodes, confirming they’ve finished their service at the camp.

Heartopia is a new multiplayer game that combines elements of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, quickly gaining popularity with over 37,000 players trying it out on Steam. While players are still exploring the game, launched earlier this month, some noticed what seemed to be AI-generated content. The development team has now confirmed the use of AI and explained how it was implemented.

Originally born from a popular fan server within Minecraft called Hypixel, the development of Hytale faced several challenges. In 2025, Riot Games shut down Hytale‘s development and closed Hypixel Studios. However, the studio’s founder, Simon Collins-Laflamme, stepped in with plans to buy Hytale and Hypixel Studios from Riot and its parent company, Tencent. He succeeded, and Hypixel Studios was reborn as an independent studio. As a result, Hytale launched in early access on January 13th as a standalone game for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Players can access the game by purchasing one of three early access versions, starting at $20.

As of today, SteamDB shows that StarRupture has reached over 42,000 players at its peak during Early Access, making it one of the top 20 best-selling games on Steam. Much of its popularity likely stems from its resemblance to Satisfactory, a highly-regarded base-building game. While StarRupture shares similarities with Satisfactory, it also offers unique features that set it apart.

Even places that seem safe to adventurers can be surprisingly dangerous. Dungeon Masters often enjoy revealing hidden threats in familiar locations, especially when players feel secure. Dungeon Master Oskar shared some examples from Dungeons & Dragons – places that are much more perilous than they initially seem.

The anime Jujutsu Kaisen recently started its third season, and it’s been amazing, just like everything else from the studio MAPPA. It really seems like they can’t miss – every project they work on is a success!

The Switch 2 launched in early 2026 with an enhanced version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, offering features you won’t find anywhere else. Big games from other companies, like Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and Dispatch, are also coming to the system. Now that January is ending, Switch 2 owners are eager to see what February has in store, and it looks like next month will be even bigger with even more new releases.