Games

Although official details are still under wraps, the next major Zelda game has the potential to significantly change the series. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom were groundbreaking, essentially redefining what a Zelda game could be, so its follow-up on the Switch 2 will have a lot to live up to. After nearly ten years of exploring the Hyrule introduced in those games, Nintendo is probably planning to innovate again, a shift they started with Echoes of Wisdom. A recent leak suggests we may soon learn what those innovations will be.

The intense rivalry between Naruto and Sasuke was a highlight of the entire Naruto series. Throughout the story, they fought many memorable battles, with each of them winning some and losing others. By the end, most fans agreed that Naruto had ultimately become the stronger ninja. This makes sense, as they consistently surpassed each other at different points, but overall remained evenly matched.

For years, viewers of the anime Kaguya-sama: Love is War have eagerly awaited news about a fourth season. After a long silence, many wondered if it would ever be made. Fortunately, fans can now rejoice – a new season is on its way!

I’m mostly going to explain what excites me about each game, not give a full rundown of how they play. I’ve played a few of these already, and even written some early looks at them – I’ll include links to those previews where available.

Monkey D. Luffy is the main character in One Piece, and he’s become an incredibly powerful pirate. When he first started his adventure, Luffy was weak and unknown in a huge world. But through countless challenges, he’s grown tremendously strong. These experiences have made him one of the Four Emperors, and he continues to strive for even greater power and recognition.

French President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly expressed concern about the harmful effects of online platforms on young people. In 2023, following riots sparked by a police shooting, he pointed to social media and video games as contributors to the violence. Now, with these worries increasing, Macron and other French officials are considering stricter measures, potentially including a ban for younger users—similar to what Australia has done.

Persona 5 is the most well-received and beloved game in the Persona series, so its characters have shown up in lots of team-ups with other games and franchises, both from Sega and beyond. The most famous example is Joker becoming a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there have been many other collaborations over the last ten years.

Currently, Solo Leveling is a hugely popular anime series worldwide. It’s become a standout success over the past two years, consistently outperforming newer shows. Many fans consider it to be exceptionally well-made and eagerly anticipate each new season. After the conclusion of Season 2 in early 2025, viewers are now waiting for the next installment.

Many sci-fi action RPGs draw inspiration from Mass Effect, and the upcoming The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is no different. Developed by Owlcat Games, the studio behind Pathfinder, this game is based on The Expanse book and TV series. Interestingly, The Expanse itself shares similarities with Mass Effect – both explore humanity’s relatively recent arrival on the galactic stage and highlight the importance of teamwork among space crews. Given this connection, BioWare’s Mass Effect seems like a natural model for adapting The Expanse into a video game.

The Nintendo 3DS, which came out in early 2011, was the next generation of the popular Nintendo DS. It could play most games made for the older DS system. As the name suggests, the 3DS offered glasses-free 3D graphics, and players could adjust the 3D effect using a slider. It also introduced a new analog stick-like control called the Circle Pad. The 3DS originally cost $250, but after slow sales and some criticism, Nintendo lowered the price to $170. Over its lifetime, several updated versions were released, including the New Nintendo 3DS XL for $199. Ultimately, the 3DS family of handhelds sold about 75.9 million units worldwide.