A great RPG doesn’t need a huge open world. Sometimes, players just want a focused story, but with the ability to approach challenges in different ways and make choices that actually matter. The games we’re highlighting do exactly that – they shine in offering meaningful freedom within a more directed experience.
Falcom is a game developer famous for its Trails series of role-playing games. This series is actually part of the larger Legend of Heroes franchise, and over a dozen Trails games have been released to date. Fans love the series for its captivating stories and fun gameplay. The newest installment, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is a reimagining of the original game from 2004, scheduled for release in 2025. Falcom also creates the popular Ys series of RPGs, with the latest game, Ys X: Proud Nordics, launching in Japan in July 2025.
Xbox Game Pass has changed a lot recently, growing in features but also increasing in price. Some changes, like the significant price increase for the Ultimate subscription a few months ago, haven’t been popular with everyone. However, new features, such as a potential free version supported by ads for cloud gaming, could attract many more players to the service.
Rescuing people trapped in the Sector 7 Slums is proving difficult because of an underground lab filled with monsters. Cloud and his team need to focus on one monster in particular. Here’s a guide on how to start and defeat the Type-0 Behemoth.
You might recognize these children from the ‘Kids on Patrol’ side quest in Chapter 8 – you need to finish that one before this job becomes available. Their exact locations aren’t shown on your map, so this guide will help you find them for the ‘Missing Children’ quest in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Lots of games are planned for release in 2026, as you’d expect. Now that January is over, new games will be coming out quickly, making it hard to keep track of everything. To avoid getting overwhelmed, let’s focus on action games and highlight some of the most promising titles – both from independent developers and major studios – that are scheduled for release in the next few months.
Throughout the Power Rangers series, many of the most memorable Rangers have taken on different roles. For example, Jason Lee Scott is famous as the original Red Ranger, but he also became the powerful Zeo Gold Ranger. He’s not alone – several other prominent Rangers have transformed into multiple forms, showcasing their connection to the morphing grid and unlocking unique abilities.
Let’s consider who else could have beaten Pain in the Naruto story. While characters like Sasuke Uchiha and Kakashi Hatake became incredibly strong later on and might have had a chance, many other powerful shinobi would likely fall short, even if they put up a good fight against Pain’s Six Paths technique.
Xbox Game Pass subscribers had a packed February 2026, with popular titles like Indika, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Madden NFL 26, and Paw Patrol Rescue Wheels: Championship all becoming available. More games are planned for release soon, and subscribers should also be aware that one game will be leaving the service on February 15th, so there’s still time to play it if they haven’t already.
If you haven’t heard of it, Stardew Valley is a game where you play as a young farmer who moves to their grandfather’s old farm in a peaceful town. You can grow crops, fish, gather resources, mine, make things, and even fight monsters! It’s known for its heartwarming story and interesting characters. Players have loved the big updates the game has received, like Update 1.6 and the upcoming 1.7 patch, and the creator, ConcernedApe, plans to continue supporting Stardew Valley for a long time. That’s why it’s surprising to learn he’s already thought about making a completely new sequel that could reimagine the world of Stardew Valley.