Honestly, Twilight Princess is a really special game to me. I don’t think I’d be writing about games at all if it hadn’t come along when it did. Back in 2006, I totally fell out of love with gaming. I was a typical teenager, completely focused on trying to date and honestly, that was all I cared about.
Defining what makes a game ‘fun’ is tricky, so we’re concentrating on open-world RPGs that offer a lot to do and really pull you into the game. These are generally what players expect from this type of game. While not every game on this list will be for everyone, if you enjoy RPGs and exploring huge worlds filled with quests and hidden secrets, you’re sure to find something you love here.
Nintendogs was a key game when the Nintendo DS first launched, with three different versions focusing on various dog breeds. It quickly became incredibly popular, selling over 23 million copies worldwide and becoming one of the best-selling games for the DS. Nintendo later released a sequel, Nintendogs + Cats, for the 3DS, again launching with three different versions. The series gained a dedicated following of pet lovers, and one fan, in particular, has shown exceptional dedication to the games.
Once you’ve climbed the first set of scaffolding to reach The Gallery, you’ll be at the bottom of another set leading to the Sculptor. But before going up, look to your right – you’ll see the Vermilon Globe.
Payday 3 was released in 2023, but its launch hasn’t gone as planned. The game currently has a ‘Mixed’ rating on Steam, and recently peaked at only 384 players in a 24-hour period. While it initially reached almost 78,000 players at launch in September 2023, that number dropped sharply to around 5,000 by November, and hasn’t improved since.
To get out of House Beneviento in Resident Evil Village, you need to solve the Doll Workshop puzzle. We’ve broken down every step to help you succeed, avoid danger, and overcome the challenges within.
To get out of the Huggy Wuggy room in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, you need to power the door with three batteries. These batteries are hidden in locked rooms, so you’ll have to find a way inside, carry them back, and avoid being seen by Huggy Wuggy. Here’s a guide to help you escape!
Several characters in the series have been named Aegon, honoring the original Conqueror. We’ve seen three so far: Jon Snow, who is actually Aegon Targaryen, Aegon II in House of the Dragon, and Egg, also known as Prince Aegon, in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. As established in the original Game of Thrones, each of these Aegons has a traceable family history, and Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen are even directly related to Egg.
SpongeBob SquarePants is a hugely popular cartoon, so it’s no surprise it’s been made into LEGO sets. From 2006 to 2012, Nickelodeon and LEGO teamed up to create sets based on the show’s underwater world, Bikini Bottom. Fans could collect sets of famous locations like the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob’s pineapple house, and even the Chum Bucket. Although LEGO doesn’t currently make official SpongeBob sets anymore, dedicated fans continue to build and share their own amazing creations.
The book, Final Fantasy 9 Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa’s Memories for the Sky, first came out in Japan in 2025 as part of a big celebration for the Final Fantasy 9 anniversary. Square Enix marked the occasion with new merchandise, a vinyl soundtrack, and a special exhibit in Tokyo from November 22nd to December 7th, 2025. While fans had hoped for an announcement about a Final Fantasy 9 remake, it wasn’t revealed. For fans outside of Japan who couldn’t travel to Tokyo, the English translation of the Vivi book is a welcome treat.