Games

Microsoft’s naming of its Xbox consoles has always been a bit strange. It began with the original Xbox in 2001, followed by the oddly named Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 was a huge success, putting Microsoft in direct competition with Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo. Many consider the Xbox 360 to be a high point for Microsoft in the gaming world, and it might be a good idea for future consoles to acknowledge this successful era with a name that pays tribute to it, given the inconsistent naming pattern so far.

Battlestate Games knows about the problem and is trying to fix it, but they haven’t made a public announcement yet.

The story of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is building to a thrilling climax, especially with the ongoing battle between Dabura and Yuka Okotsu. Chapter 15 marked the exciting return of the Ten Shadows Technique, which has surprised and captivated many readers.

I remember when We Were Here Together first came out in 2019! It’s a really cool game where you and a friend have to solve puzzles together, and you’re totally reliant on talking to each other to figure things out – it feels like being stuck in an escape room. It wasn’t perfect – some people had issues with how it looked and a few of the puzzles were a little too tricky – but overall, it’s a pretty complex and gripping story. It’s often given away on the Epic Games Store, which is awesome, but just a heads up: you definitely need a friend to play with, or you won’t get very far!

Traditionally, the most powerful abilities in the Naruto universe have been the Dojutsu – like the Sharingan and Rinnegan. However, other incredibly strong Kekkei Genkai often get overlooked. When mastered, these abilities can actually be more powerful than many of the Dojutsu.

The world of One Piece was once balanced by three major forces: the Marines, the Yonko (Four Emperors), and the Shichibukai (Seven Warlords of the Sea). Even though the Shichibukai were disbanded at the most recent Reverie meeting, they remain important characters with significant power and play a key role in the story. Several members of the Shichibukai have already proven to be powerful enemies for Luffy and his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates.

2025 wasn’t perfect – like any year, it had some games that just didn’t live up to expectations. Some ended up with very low scores and are often listed among the worst of the year. But does that mean you should avoid them completely? A few might still be worth checking out, depending on your tastes.

Honestly, heading into 2025, I wasn’t blown away by any upcoming game announcements. I was curious about what Nintendo had planned with the Switch 2, and yeah, GTA 6 had me excited before the delay pushed it to 2026. I had a bunch of games I thought I’d enjoy, but the biggest surprises were actually my favorite games of the year. If you’d asked me at the beginning of 2025 what my top two games would be, I would have gotten it completely wrong – the games that ended up topping my list were totally unexpected!

Lots of online stores like PlayStation Network, Xbox Game Pass, and Nintendo eShop regularly have sales, and GameStop is joining in with its popular buy-two-get-one-free offer. This is a great chance for gamers to expand their collection of physical games and save money while doing it.

If you’re a fan of Solo Leveling and eagerly awaiting Season 3, Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I’ll Obtain Ultimate Power is a new anime coming in Winter 2026 that you might enjoy. It’s an isekai series with a powerful main character and a power system that has some similarities to Solo Leveling.