Games

Survival games often represent the peak of what sandbox games can offer, frequently giving players the freedom to explore large and detailed worlds as they please.

For over two decades, Côté worked at Ubisoft, most recently as Vice President and Executive Producer of the Assassin’s Creed series, a position he took on in March 2022. In October 2025, Ubisoft announced his departure, explaining he’d been offered a role at their new Vantage Studios – which would oversee Assassin’s Creed and other franchises – but that he declined. Vantage co-CEO Christophe Derennes expressed disappointment with this decision. Shortly after, Côté publicly disagreed with that account on LinkedIn, stating he hadn’t left voluntarily, but was asked to step down. He also emphasized he felt no ill will about the situation.

It’s unlikely the game creators deliberately set out to make players doubt their own morals or feel small in the universe. However, the games still manage to create a truly unsettling sense of existential dread.

The popular anime and expanding universe of Solo Leveling Arise have established the franchise as a leading example of modern fantasy. A key reason for Solo Leveling‘s success is its detailed and complex world, featuring hunters, dangerous dungeons, powerful monarchs, and the enigmatic Shadow Monarch. The story centers on Sung Jinwoo’s incredible journey from the weakest hunter to a powerful Monarch of Shadows. Among the many shadow creatures, Igris is a fan favorite, and audiences are thrilled to learn more about his story.

Over the past few months, Pokemon GO has consistently added Pokemon originally appearing in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, with creatures like Nacli and Tarountula being introduced. Leaks have also hinted that more Pokemon from those games – including Ogerpon, Terapagos, and Pecharunt – are already hidden within Pokemon GO‘s data. Now, the game is preparing to launch another new Pokemon from the ninth generation of the franchise.

Relaxing “cozy” games have become incredibly popular on Steam, and Heartopia is the newest one capturing players’ attention. Because it’s free to play, Heartopia is easy to pick up and play, making it a strong contender alongside games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Players are using the game’s extensive building tools to create amazing homes – some are charming and cute, while others are wonderfully imaginative and unique.

Despite his quiet nature, Fushiguro is a remarkably powerful and talented sorcerer who quickly picks up new skills. This is clear even in the earlier parts of Jujutsu Kaisen. He’s demonstrated his strength many times, but here are seven of his most impressive moments throughout the series.

The rivalry between Sega and Nintendo is very different now than it was 30 years ago during the peak of the console wars. Originally, Sega created Sonic the Hedgehog to challenge Mario and encourage players to choose the Sega Genesis. However, Sega stopped making consoles in 2001, and eventually began collaborating with Nintendo. This led to Sonic appearing in Super Smash Bros. games and a joint game featuring characters like Mario and Sonic competing in Olympic events.

Resident Evil 6 is actually a lot of fun, particularly when played with a friend. I’ve been enjoying it recently in co-op with my partner, and it makes me question why it received so much criticism originally.

If you’re looking for an open-world game to really lose yourself in – a virtual “second life” – a few things are essential. The game needs a huge, beautiful world filled with things to do and discover. It should also offer a lot of gameplay – ideally, over 100 hours worth. Finally, features like owning and customizing a home, building a base, or managing a settlement can make the experience even more engaging and help you feel truly connected to the game world.