Heartopia is a new multiplayer game that combines elements of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing, quickly gaining popularity with over 37,000 players trying it out on Steam. While players are still exploring the game, launched earlier this month, some noticed what seemed to be AI-generated content. The development team has now confirmed the use of AI and explained how it was implemented.
Originally born from a popular fan server within Minecraft called Hypixel, the development of Hytale faced several challenges. In 2025, Riot Games shut down Hytale‘s development and closed Hypixel Studios. However, the studio’s founder, Simon Collins-Laflamme, stepped in with plans to buy Hytale and Hypixel Studios from Riot and its parent company, Tencent. He succeeded, and Hypixel Studios was reborn as an independent studio. As a result, Hytale launched in early access on January 13th as a standalone game for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Players can access the game by purchasing one of three early access versions, starting at $20.
Even places that seem safe to adventurers can be surprisingly dangerous. Dungeon Masters often enjoy revealing hidden threats in familiar locations, especially when players feel secure. Dungeon Master Oskar shared some examples from Dungeons & Dragons – places that are much more perilous than they initially seem.
As of today, SteamDB shows that StarRupture has reached over 42,000 players at its peak during Early Access, making it one of the top 20 best-selling games on Steam. Much of its popularity likely stems from its resemblance to Satisfactory, a highly-regarded base-building game. While StarRupture shares similarities with Satisfactory, it also offers unique features that set it apart.
The anime Jujutsu Kaisen recently started its third season, and it’s been amazing, just like everything else from the studio MAPPA. It really seems like they can’t miss – every project they work on is a success!
The Switch 2 launched in early 2026 with an enhanced version of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, offering features you won’t find anywhere else. Big games from other companies, like Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, and Dispatch, are also coming to the system. Now that January is ending, Switch 2 owners are eager to see what February has in store, and it looks like next month will be even bigger with even more new releases.
I’m a huge Dragon Ball fan, and I’ve been thinking – some of the older characters deserve a lot more love! They aren’t just about big power-ups and becoming gods, you know? Many are incredible fighters who’ve always stepped up to protect Earth, and some have really interesting hidden depths and emotional stories. With a new sequel on the way, it feels like the perfect time to bring them back into the spotlight. The sequel could pick up right where Dragon Ball Super left off, or even explore totally new challenges and stories. I’ve put together a list of seven characters who I think deserve more attention, starting with those people seem to have forgotten about!
As a huge Dragon Ball fan, I’ve been blown away by how crazy Dragon Ball Super has gotten with its transformations! They’ve introduced so many different types of Super Saiyan, and each main character seems to have their own unique form. Honestly, compared to Super, DBZ’s transformations feel pretty simple. Even though Akira Toriyama really went for it with new forms in DBZ, there was always a clear sense of how things were progressing – from the Frieza Saga, through Cell, and all the way to the Majin Buu arc. Super just feels… different, and a lot more abundant in that department!
I’m a huge fan of this LEGO builder, Minute_Food_2881 on Reddit! You might have heard of them – they went viral before for turning a Lightning McQueen build into the Millennium Falcon – seriously, it was amazing! They called it the Millennium McQueen, and the LEGO subreddit went crazy with praise. It’s well-deserved, because looking through their past builds shows just how creative they are. They’ve even turned a Millennium Falcon into the USS Voyager from Star Trek! But it doesn’t stop there – they’ve completely rebuilt tons of Star Wars ships and even the Transformers sets. It’s incredible stuff!
Even though Solo Leveling is incredibly popular, it’s not the only anime of its kind, and many other shows in the action/fantasy genre are just as good. Whether you love Solo Leveling or just enjoy it, there are plenty of other great anime to discover. The Winter 2026 season already has exciting shows like Season 2 of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and the final part of Fire Force, with even more promising titles coming later in the year.