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Released in 2024 for both the original Switch and the new Switch 2, *Pokemon Legends: Z-A* takes players to Lumiose City, a bustling, French-inspired area within the Kalos region. This new *Pokemon* game breaks from tradition with its real-time battles, where a player’s positioning and timing are key to victory. Beyond the updated combat, the game also features a redesigned Nurse Joy, offering a fresh experience for long-time fans.

The Crew 2’s offline mode was first announced in September 2024. Ubisoft Ivory Tower then said testing would start in April. Now, just a few months later, the new Hybrid Mode – which includes the offline functionality – has been released unexpectedly in a recent update.

In *Boruto: Two Blue Vortex*, Naruto isn’t shown at his peak. The creators, Kishimoto and Ikemoto, emphasize his weakened state and past glory, making him depend on the newer generation of ninjas from Konoha. This shift sees him mentoring Boruto, Sarada, and Himawari, a development that many dedicated fans find both expected and unsettling.

First revealed in 2021, *Marvel’s Wolverine* generated a lot of excitement among comic book fans and those who enjoy action games, particularly after the popularity of Insomniac Games’ *Marvel’s Spider-Man*. Because Wolverine is so different from Spider-Man characters like Peter Parker and Miles Morales, the announcement of *Marvel’s Wolverine* suggested a unique gameplay experience. Last month, Insomniac Games shared details about how this clawed, often-gritty hero will play very differently from their web-slinging predecessor.

Honestly, battle royale feels a little past its prime in 2025, but it’s still massively popular! Millions of us are still jumping into these huge maps, trying to survive the shrinking zones of electricity, storms, and gas. I was really excited when Battlefield 6 came out – the story mode was good, and the multiplayer was fantastic. But we all knew they had a battle royale mode up their sleeve, and I’m really curious to see what they do with it.

Unlike some games where you can save whenever you want, Pokémon Legends Z-A mostly saves automatically. This guide explains how the auto-save feature works, how to save manually if needed, and whether you have the option to disable auto-saving in Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Developed by the small team at Sunset Visitor, *1000xRESIST* is widely considered to have one of the most compelling stories in gaming from 2024. The game is set in a future where a disease brought by aliens has wiped out most of humanity. Players follow Iris Kwan, who is immune to the disease and becomes a key figure in the remnants of society. The story explores the complicated dynamics within her isolated community, including the ongoing alien threat, the use of cloning, and the emergence of a powerful religious group.

From October 9th to 16th, Epic Games offered the action platformer *Gravity Circuit* and a bundle for *Albion Online* as free games. Now, those have been replaced with two new freebies: *Amnesia: The Bunker* and *Samorost 3*.

Sony has been bringing more of its PlayStation games to PC, like the popular titles Helldivers 2 and God of War Ragnarok, which you can find on Steam. Previously, these games often required a PlayStation Network (PSN) account, but that’s no longer always the case. While not every PlayStation series is available on PC, a recent job posting suggests another franchise might be coming soon.

Steam Next Fest has tons of demos for indie games, and we’ve picked out the best ones for you to try. You won’t want to miss games like Cairn, which features incredibly realistic climbing, and YapYap, where you cast spells using your voice. Plus, there’s intense Cold War action in ‘83 and fast-paced, replayable combat … Read more