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In *Cyberpunk 2077*, improving your Intelligence skill makes Smart Weapons even more effective, encouraging players to focus on and use this type of weapon.

As a big fan of online games, it’s sadly become pretty clear that a lot of them don’t stick around forever. Maintaining those servers costs a lot, and sometimes licenses run out or the company owning the game changes. It’s even worse now with so many games being digital-only – if a game gets pulled from online stores, it’s basically gone! That’s why I’m really glad the ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement is trying to fix this. The newest example is *WWE 2K25*, and thankfully, 2K is at least giving us some warning before the online servers shut down.

Originally released in 1992 for the Sega Genesis, *Steel Empire* was a fast-paced arcade shooter created by Japanese studio HOT・B. It’s since been updated for several platforms, including the Game Boy Advance (2004), 3DS (2014), and PC (2018). In early 2024, ININ Games released a revamped version for the Nintendo Switch called *The Legend of Steel Empire*. While built on the 2018 PC version, this new edition features enough substantial changes and improvements to be considered a completely new game.

Players will eventually be able to unlock fast travel to the top of the SV News building. This saves them from having to climb it each time they want to attempt a Skate challenge that appears there.

The characters in One Piece will likely be in very different places by the time the story concludes. Many are striving for greatness, but only a select few will succeed. Luffy and his crew are no exception. Their accomplishments have already earned them significant bounties, and those bounties will probably continue to rise, potentially reaching unprecedented levels by the series’ end.

If you’d prefer not to buy the Digital Deluxe Edition, the regular version of *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* will be available on all consoles starting September 25th, 2025, at midnight EDT (5:00 AM BST).

Gearbox uses SHiFT codes to give players free items in the game, most often Golden Keys. These keys unlock Golden Chests, which contain rare and powerful in-game items. Even if you’re not actively hunting for loot in the endgame of *Borderlands 4*, SHiFT codes are a reliable way to earn Legendary items throughout the game. They’re a fantastic bonus in a game like *Borderlands 4* that’s all about collecting loot.

Overwatch 2 has partnered with musicians and other brands several times before. Last year, the game featured a collaboration with the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM, adding hero skins inspired by the group’s members. LE SSERAFIM returned earlier this year with even more skins for characters like Mercy and D.Va, and players could also buy the previous set of skins. This year has brought other exciting partnerships, including collaborations with G.I. Joe, Street Fighter 6, NERF, and the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5.

To play games online with your PlayStation 4 or PS5, you need a PlayStation Plus subscription. This subscription also gets you a few free games each month. You can play these games as long as you keep your PS Plus membership active at the same level you used to get them. While most free games are available with the basic ‘Essential’ plan, some, like *Bomb Rush Cyberfunk* and *No More Heroes 3*, require the ‘Extra’ or ‘Premium’ plans. The free games change every month, so don’t wait too long to download the ones you want!

If you meet Junjiro at the Hideout, he’ll ask to join you on your journey to explore the island. Since it’s too risky to bring him, you promise to find something for him during your travels. This starts the ‘Painting Memories’ sidequest, and finishing it will earn you the ‘Breathtaking’ achievement. This guide will show you where to find all the Sumi-e locations on Awaji Island, complete Junjiro’s request, and unlock the achievement.