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I think that feeling is especially intense in winter. Perhaps it’s because the cold really penetrates you, and you see it visibly accumulating outside. It’s hard to say for sure.

Naruto Uzumaki wasn’t born a powerful ninja. He started off weak and many people thought he would never succeed. No one imagined he’d become one of the greatest ninjas ever. Becoming strong was a difficult process for Naruto, filled with battles against incredibly dangerous opponents.

TopMob interviewed Paul Kubit and Dylan Barker, associate game director and lead encounter designer for World of Warcraft, about dungeons and raids in the upcoming WoW: Midnight expansion, and how changes like addon restrictions are impacting their design. Kubit explained that a key goal is to create enjoyable surprises. “There’s fun in novelty,” he said, “there’s fun in not knowing exactly what’s going to happen, or when something unpredictable happens.” This idea extends beyond the story itself, influencing everything from how encounters are built and the types of enemies players face, to the way content updates are released.

It’s hard to understand the direction this series is taking. Instead of building on what came before or exploring more complex stories, why are we revisiting Kiryu’s story when he’s already had his time in the spotlight? It feels like a step backwards.

The original LittleBigPlanet received incredible reviews (with a stunning 95 on Metacritic) thanks to its unique gameplay where players could play, create, and share their own levels, offering almost limitless content after finishing the main story. Sadly, those player-created levels, and all content made for the original game and its two sequels, are no longer available. That’s why I’d prefer a remake of LittleBigPlanet over the older God of War games. The existing versions of LBP feel unfinished, and while that’s not the only reason, it’s a big one. The first three God of War games still play well today (especially 3, with its PS4 remaster), and God of War as a franchise is still going strong with new games planned. God of War will be fine even without remakes, but LittleBigPlanet is in danger of being forgotten, which is really disappointing.

Many characters from the Final Fantasy series, including Final Fantasy 10, aren’t used to their full potential. While they might start strong with interesting designs or introductions, they often don’t develop into truly exciting or memorable figures. Fan theories are often the only thing keeping these characters relevant outside of their original games.

Roronoa Zoro was the first member to join Luffy’s journey to become the Pirate King. It took a lot of convincing, but Luffy eventually succeeded. Since joining the Straw Hat Pirates, Zoro has been a valuable asset to the crew, primarily due to his incredible power. Before joining Luffy, he was famous throughout the East Blue as the Pirate Hunter.

I really enjoy turn-based strategy RPGs and roguelites, so Mewgenics is the perfect game for me. As a big Pokemon fan, I love the breeding system – it lets you improve your units and build a powerful cat army to easily progress through the game. I got a bit carried away with how strong my team was, though, and almost put myself in a situation I couldn’t win!

In the Naruto universe, powerful abilities have always been central to the story, and the authors, Kishimoto and Ikemoto, have expertly developed them. With the new generation taking center stage in Two Blue Vortex, we’re seeing a wealth of incredible powers revealed, including the unique abilities known as Karma, and much more.