Some games offer incredibly extensive character customization, going far beyond what most players would even attempt. While variety is always welcome, today we’re highlighting the games with the most diverse and over-the-top customization options, including those that significantly alter the overall gameplay experience.
Europa Universalis 5 is a large-scale strategy game based on historical events, letting players experience 500 years of world history. It quickly became a best-seller on Steam after launching on November 4th, briefly surpassing the popular game Arc Raiders in sales. Currently, it has a score of 87 on OpenCritic and a “Very Positive” rating on Steam. Because so many new players are trying the game—and perhaps the Europa Universalis series for the first time—the developers at Paradox have already released an update to fix bugs and improve the overall experience.
The Yonko and their crews are home to some of the strongest characters in the world of One Piece. Over time, the author, Oda, has introduced many incredibly powerful pirates within these groups, including the Yonko themselves and their skilled commanders. It’s not surprising that these crews possess some of the most formidable Devil Fruit powers, and these abilities are definitely not to be taken lightly.
Checkpoint Flags may seem simple, but they’re surprisingly useful once you learn how to use them. To get the most out of them, it helps to understand what they do. Here’s a brief explanation of how Checkpoint Flags work in PEAK.
When Arc Raiders launched, a lot of players immediately jumped in, which caused some server problems. The game developers, Embark Studios, quickly released an update to fix these issues. Beyond just getting the servers working smoothly, they also gave all players who logged in on November 2nd 500 Raider Tokens as a thank you. Since then, the game has been running well, and players have been sharing funny moments and clips online.
Fans are excited about the updated designs of Pokemon like Mega Chimecho and Baxcalibur in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and are eager to learn what players will be able to do in the Hyperspace Lumiose area. Though hints suggest some gameplay might be similar to a roguelike, a major attraction of the new Mega Dimension DLC is the promise of several new Mega Evolutions, alongside the return of familiar Pokemon. With Chimecho and Baxcalibur already confirmed to receive new Mega Evolutions, this validates the rest of the previously leaked list.
Fans of One Piece consistently rank Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, among the most powerful pirates ever. According to the author, Oda, Roger possessed immense wealth, fame, and strength, and was considered the strongest pirate of his time, with only Whitebeard and Garp on his level. While Roger was incredibly powerful at his peak, recent developments in the story have revealed that he wasn’t actually the strongest pirate overall.
In 2003, the game Kill Switch brought a significant change to home consoles, even though it was a fairly standard third-person shooter on systems like the PS2 and Xbox. Its innovative cover system was the standout feature. While not widely remembered today, it was an important development. The following games all built upon this idea and define the cover shooter genre at its best.
Since its release, the team behind Battlefield 6 has been working to improve the game’s bot system in all modes. Recently, a producer detailed how the bots function, what’s needed for them to operate effectively, and how they can improve gameplay. Now, a new update confirms that bots will be back for players to interact with.
Fans of My Hero Academia are excited to hear that its creator, Kohei Horikoshi, will be returning to Weekly Shonen Jump. He finished the first part of My Hero Academia last year, in late 2024, and while the ending wasn’t entirely unexpected, it was still sad for many readers. To make things even more difficult, Horikoshi left around the same time as Gege Akutami, the author of Jujutsu Kaisen, which also recently concluded.