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The recent rumors about a LEGO Animal Crossing set coming in 2026 aren’t very exciting. Currently, only one small set—a 33-piece polybag—is reportedly planned, and details about what it will build or which characters it will include are unknown. It’s unclear if this is all there is, or just a first step towards a bigger collection. Given how popular and beloved Animal Crossing is, it feels like this single, small set doesn’t quite live up to the potential.

The series has become well-known for its beautiful graphics, engaging main character, and captivating stories combined with clever, enjoyable puzzles. Creator Benoît Sokal crafted a unique and atmospheric world, exploring hidden places and telling intimate stories, which distinguishes it from other games of its kind. It’s built a loyal fanbase, and both the original Syberia and Amerzone – which takes place in the same universe and came before the Syberia games – received updated remakes in 2025.

The gaming world has changed a lot in recent years, with releases sometimes being spread too thin or coming out during quiet periods. This often means good games get missed. Let’s take a look at some examples of fantastic titles that didn’t get the attention they deserved, simply because of when they were released. Thankfully, dedicated fans are still discovering and enjoying these hidden gems.

Looking at player numbers on Steam reveals a clear trend. Two months after launching, ARC Raiders has held onto 91% of its initial peak players. In contrast, Battlefield 6 has seen a significant 85% decrease in players during the same period.

So, I was reading an interview with the head of Battlestate Games, and it was pretty interesting. He was talking about ten years of Escape from Tarkov, and he basically said they never set out to make everyone happy with the game. He honestly doesn’t get why people are always trying to knock Tarkov off the top spot in the extraction genre, and he admitted that just getting the game to a point where it was playable was a huge struggle. It’s cool to hear that honesty, honestly.

In early December 2025, Harada and the team at Bandai Namco announced that the veteran developer would be leaving the company after three decades of service.

I should probably give a quick explanation of what NYT Connections is before I share today’s hints and clues.

Whether or not Cloud succeeds is ultimately up to the player, as they always have the option to stop playing. While other RPGs offer great stories, they don’t typically present situations where the fate of the world truly hangs in the balance. Those games usually feature heroes on more personal, less world-altering quests.

In ARC Raiders, you’ll find the Power Rod room within the Power Generation Complex on the Dam Battlegrounds map. Be aware that this area is popular with other players, so you might encounter player-versus-player combat when you go there.

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