Games

The latest update for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds adds characters from Mega Man as a paid DLC. This is the fourth paid character pack released for the game, following additions from Minecraft, SpongeBob SquarePants, and Pac-Man. Two more paid packs are planned for 2026, featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and Avatar Legends universes. Alongside these, the game has also received a lot of free content, adding characters like Hatsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Like a Dragon, and AiAi from Super Monkey Ball to the racing roster in the past six months.

Creating a believable game world is a delicate art. It needs to feel both new and familiar, but it’s easy to go overboard. Some games, like Crimson Desert, prioritize spectacle, filling their worlds with cool features even if they don’t quite fit together. Other games take a different approach, meticulously crafting a consistent style and only adding details that feel natural to the setting. Let’s explore some of the best open-world games that excel at sensible world-building, creating truly immersive and convincing universes.

Having trouble earning Karma in Kena: Bridge of Spirits? This guide can help you get more, allowing you to unlock all of Kena’s abilities more quickly.

For over 20 years, The Sims has been the most popular life simulation game. While it’s long been the top choice for players wanting a relaxing and open-ended experience, new games like InZOI and the upcoming Paralives are now challenging its dominance. Paradox Interactive, the creators of Cities: Skylines, also tried to enter the market with Life By You. However, after multiple delays to its early access release in 2024, Paradox ultimately cancelled the game, deciding it wouldn’t meet their standards.

Shōnen anime continues to be the most popular type of anime, introducing many fans to the world of animation with iconic characters like Naruto and Luffy. For a lot of people, shows like the original Fullmetal Alchemist on Adult Swim or Dragon Ball Z Kai on Nicktoons were their first experiences with anime, creating a lasting fondness for the shows they grew up with.

It’s clear what inspired The Devil’s Due – you can see elements of games like Slay the Spire and Balatro – but it still feels fresh and original. The game successfully blends these influences with its own unique style and themes, creating a truly special experience. Plus, you can try it out now! A free demo of The Devil’s Due (scheduled for full release in Q3 2026) is already available on Steam.

Drakesfall Gorge is located on the northeast side of Hernand, past the Hills of No Return. While exploring, you’ll find two lines of statues depicting Hernandian soldiers, leading to a larger, ancient statue at the gorge’s end.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise, so I revisited everything – playing all the games, watching the movies, and rereading the books. I enjoyed the Resident Evil books a lot in high school, but it had been a long time since I picked them up again.

Nearly every home video game console has featured at least one memorable puzzle game, and some have become true classics that players still love today. Let’s take a look back at the most highly-regarded puzzle games from each generation of home consoles.