Games

Xbox Game Pass had a slow finish to 2025, but it’s started 2026 strong. February brought a great selection of games, including both new releases and popular titles – a mix of big-budget AAA games and smaller indie hits. Recent additions include favorites like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Death Howl, Kingdom Come Deliverance, and Diablo 2: Resurrected. Just recently, subscribers also gained access to TCG Card Shop Simulator, a well-received 2024 game with an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating from over 43,000 Steam users, despite its simple concept.

The recent announcements of both Xbox CEO Phil Spencer’s retirement and Xbox President Sarah Bond’s departure caused a lot of surprise and speculation about the future of the company. While many questions remain unanswered, the new leaders have begun addressing some of the biggest concerns fans have raised.

I’ve been really enjoying Heartopia lately, and it seems like a lot of other people are too! It’s only been out for about two months, but it’s already had a great start. They’ve gotten over a million downloads on mobile, and at one point, over 66,000 people were playing on Steam at the same time! There’s so much to do – you can level up your guild, help out the townspeople with their requests, and just generally build a life for yourself. One of my favorite parts is decorating my house! People are getting super creative with it – some are designing completely original things, while others are recreating famous scenes. I even saw someone who built their house to look exactly like a really iconic building from an anime – it was amazing!

Currently, Zoro’s greatest strength is his Haki ability. He possesses Conqueror’s Haki and is working to become more skilled with it, but that alone won’t be enough for him to reach his full potential. To become truly powerful, Zoro needs to get even stronger, and the author of One Piece has already hinted at what his next power-up will be.

This month’s update for ARC Raiders included a new Map Condition, two new enemy types, bug fixes, and improvements to gameplay quality. Importantly, the update also adjusted the balance of the game, specifically weakening the Kettle, Stitcher, and Venator enemies. However, players were surprised to learn that crafting certain items like the Wolfpack and Deadline now requires additional materials – the Wolfpack needs a Rocketeer Driver, and the Deadline needs a Comet Igniter, which drops from the new enemy types. These changes upset many ARC Raiders players, and the developer, Embark Studios, has since released a statement addressing the concerns.

Geodude is a pretty common Pokémon you’ll find while playing the game and working towards becoming the Pokémon Champion. It lives in most of the caves and tunnels throughout the game, including these spots:

Like the magical mirror in Snow White, the mirror in The Sims 4 can give players special insights. If you’re looking for it in the game, this guide will show you where to find it.

Spotlight Hours have been a favorite event in Pokemon GO since they began in 2020. Every Tuesday, these events focus on a single Pokemon, increasing its appearance in the game, boosting the chance of finding a Shiny version, and offering extra Stardust when you catch it. They’ve often coincided with other events, like the current Road to Kalos event which has featured Totodile. However, it looks like Spotlight Hours might be ending with the next season of Pokemon GO, at least for the time being.

With so many games available, what one person considers average, another might absolutely love. This list isn’t just about personal preference; it focuses on how important and influential these games were for their genres and franchises, and ranks them based on how well-made they are. Ultimately, these are all games you should experience.