The series has been declining in popularity, particularly because we haven’t heard anything about a third season. Meanwhile, a new anime called My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero’s is gaining a lot of attention. It’s a great option for fans of Solo Leveling, as the two shows have similar themes and styles.
Since 2007, every December 25th, World of Warcraft has offered gifts under the Winter Veil tree. Players can open one gift per character, and it typically includes new toys or pets, as well as some classic holiday items. For example, last year’s gifts included the Box of Puntables toy, the Winter Veil Cracker toy, and the Portentous Present battle pet.
The Gomu Gomu no Mi, the Devil Fruit that gives Monkey D. Luffy his powers, is incredibly significant in the world of One Piece. It’s arguably the most important fruit in the entire story, particularly because of its connection to the legendary Sun God Nika. Its true name is actually the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Nika. When awakened, this fruit transforms the user into the Sun God, granting them extraordinary strength and freedom – essentially, the ability to do anything they can imagine.
Open-world games remain incredibly popular, even though there are a lot of them. New releases always generate excitement, but it’s easy to overlook hidden gems with so many games coming out each month. To kick off the new year, here’s a look at the biggest open-world games launching in January 2026.
The Boruto series is packed with action, delivering one thrilling fight after another. It’s also working to address problems from the previous series. Many supporting characters are getting their moment to shine, and Sarada Uchiha is a prime example.
In 2025, Electronic Arts (EA) discontinued online support for 23 of its games, including popular mobile titles like The Simpsons: Tapped Out and major sports franchises like Madden NFL and FIFA. EA plans to continue this process in 2026, with at least three more games losing online access in January.
Released in 2008, the true-crime documentary Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father continues to deeply affect viewers. While many true-crime documentaries now focus on sensational or unbelievable stories, Dear Zachary feels different. It’s a more intimate and realistic portrayal of a tragic situation, offering a touching message to a young boy caught in difficult circumstances. The result is a powerfully moving and respectful film.
Released in 2016, Stardew Valley has become incredibly popular, selling over 41 million copies worldwide by late 2024. Its lasting success is likely due to its appealing pixel art, ongoing updates even years after its initial release, and availability on most gaming platforms. Updates have added new in-game events, like festivals, and improved how the game works overall.
The game has been updated with several new features to take full advantage of Nintendo’s newest console, such as easy-to-use mouse controls and the ability to play online with up to eight people.
For the first few years after the PlayStation 5 came out, a lot of its biggest games were also available on the older PS4. Plus, Sony has been actively releasing games that were once only for PlayStation on computers as well. Because of this, five years after its release, the PS5 only has eight games that you can’t play anywhere else, and that doesn’t include games that need extra equipment like the PlayStation VR2 headset.