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The Tomb Raider series first launched in 1996 and quickly became a hugely popular video game franchise, leading to numerous sequels and a complete reimagining. It’s also been adapted into three movies with Angelina Jolie and Alicia Vikander playing Lara Croft. Although a follow-up to the 2018 film was scrapped, a new TV series is in development with Prime Video. Created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for ‘Fleabag,’ the show aims to finally deliver a successful Tomb Raider adaptation for Hollywood, and early casting choices suggest it has a good chance of doing just that.

Even now, Borderlands 2 is considered the high point of the Borderlands series. It’s especially praised for its fantastic writing, and its villain, Handsome Jack, is often ranked among the best in video game history. The game remains incredibly replayable thanks to its fun gameplay and the wealth of downloadable content released after it came out, even 13 years later. While Borderlands 2 is often seen as the standard for the franchise, looking at the games that followed suggests its success might have been a unique case, rather than a sign of things to come.

There’s a special feeling when you play video games late at night that you don’t get at other times. The peace and quiet make the experience more immersive and almost magical, especially in large, open-world games. Slow-paced, atmospheric games are particularly enjoyable at night, especially if the game’s world is dark and a little sad.

Fans of My Hero Academia are bracing themselves for the anime’s finale. The series officially concludes this week with its final episode, My Hero Academia Season 8 Episode 11. While viewers anticipate an emotional ending, they also expect the anime adaptation to differ from the original manga’s conclusion.

2025 has been a fantastic year for gaming across all platforms – PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Even though it’s an older system, the PS4 remains incredibly popular, with major titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Elden Ring Nightreign still being released for it. The PS5 has also seen some huge exclusive games this year. Highlights include Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, the latest project from Hideo Kojima after leaving Konami in 2015, and Ghost of Yotei, a highly anticipated sequel to Ghost of Tsushima set over 300 years later.

On December 9th, the Bellwright’s Maiden Voyage update arrives with a new story, exciting challenges, unique rewards, and significant improvements to how you progress in the game. You can watch the announcement trailer now! Read More 2025-12-09 23:05

While games like Dark Souls have some truly amazing boss battles – think Artorias or Ornstein and Smough – several other soulslike games actually offer a more polished boss-fighting experience. Some achieve this by throwing waves of enemies at you, while others prioritize creating epic, visually stunning fights that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Survival and crafting games are incredibly popular right now, but many lack a compelling story. Bellwright stands out because it combines those elements with a deep narrative. Players build a resistance against injustice while also investigating a conspiracy – they’ve been falsely accused of murdering the Prince of Kavenia.

Throughout the Xbox One’s lifespan, Microsoft worked hard to make older Xbox 360 games playable on the newer console. They consistently released updates that allowed access to a growing number of these games, whether you owned them digitally or on disc (though even disc versions needed a download to play). However, in November 2021, Microsoft stopped adding new backward-compatible games, explaining that licensing issues, legal hurdles, and technical limitations prevented them from adding more.

PlayStation Plus Extra members have enjoyed several highly-rated games recently. Earlier this year, they got access to Blue Prince, a praised puzzle/roguelike title. This summer brought co-op games FBC: Firebreak and Abiotic Factor as free additions. Players also explored the beautiful action/adventure game Sword of the Sea, featuring incredible scenery and a standout soundtrack.