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It’s been a while since the last full Splinter Cell game, Blacklist, came out in 2013. Since then, fans have only seen glimpses of the series’ main character, Sam Fisher, in other games like Ghost Recon: Wildlands and Rainbow Six: Siege, and an animated series on Netflix. Ubisoft has often been asked about a new Splinter Cell game at gaming events, but a proper sequel hadn’t been announced until a remake of the original Splinter Cell was revealed in 2021. Now, it appears fans were actually closer to getting a completely new game in the stealth series than they thought.

Looking to become a master of Dragon-type Pokémon in Legends Z-A? This guide covers the very best Dragon Pokémon in the game, with tips on how to train them and build powerful movesets for both player-versus-player (PvP) and player-versus-environment (PvE) battles.

Valve released the original Half-Life in 1998, and it fundamentally changed the first-person shooter genre. It moved beyond simple action to deliver a game with a compelling story, inspiring many shooters that came after. Both Half-Life and its sequel have built a dedicated fanbase, and people are still hoping for a third installment. While Valve hasn’t announced anything official, recent reports suggest fans might finally get a surprise.

PlayStation announced the PS5 is expected to last several more years. Meanwhile, the UFL is considering creating its own official football video game. In other gaming news, Sony Santa Monica, the studio behind God of War, had a new game project canceled after investing over $25 million in development.

While many expected popular shows like Dandadan or The Apothecary Diaries to be Japan’s best anime of 2025, the title actually went to a lesser-known series: MAKEINE: Too Many Losing Heroines! Surprisingly, this anime isn’t action-packed. Instead, it focuses on romance and comedy, with a slow pace that allows viewers to really connect with the characters and their everyday experiences.

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Concord was a team-based shooter unveiled in 2023, and it was the first game from Firewalk Studios. Inspired by space operas like Star Wars, it received a generally positive response. Unfortunately, despite this, Sony shut it down after just two weeks because it didn’t meet their high expectations, and Firewalk Studios followed suit. Luckily, dedicated fans have managed to bring the game back online.

If you’re looking for Androids for the “In My Image” Quest in ARC Raiders, the Cultural Archives and Seed Vault on the Stella Montis map is a great place to start. You’ll find the Cultural Archives just east of the main Lobby. To get there, head through the Business Center and then the Business Lounge.

The next few months promise exciting new games for everyone! We’ll see continuations of popular series, completely original games from studios trying something new, and a ton of visually stunning titles. Whether you love role-playing games, challenging action games, or anything in between, there’s sure to be a fantastic game coming out soon to capture your imagination.

Tomorrow, with the release of Escape from Tarkov’s 1.0 update, Battlestate Games is introducing changes designed to make the game more accessible and easier to learn for newcomers – something they haven’t done in over ten years.