Games That Were Hated At Launch But Are Now Considered Classics

Even if a game has a rough start, updates and fixes can often resolve many of the initial problems and help developers regain player trust. Sometimes, a game isn’t initially disliked because of its quality, but because perceptions change. Regardless, many of these games have become fan favorites over time.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: Shadow Puzzle Solution Guide

Feeling stuck early in the game? Don’t worry! This guide offers a straightforward solution to this tricky puzzle. The game doesn’t give you direct instructions, so you’ll need to think creatively and use logic. However, if you’d like to solve it quickly, the answer is below.

ARC Raiders Increases Map Event Frequency Following Player Backlash

Last month, Embark launched the Headwinds update for ARC Raiders, outlining their plans for 2026. This free update added a lot of new content, including a special event called Bird City. Like other in-game events, Bird City appears regularly and changes the usual map. During this event, flocks of birds gather near the chimneys in Buried City, and players can search their nests for rewards. Players can also find more Trinkets and utilize additional Ziplines scattered throughout the map.

Eiichiro Oda Has Already Revealed How He Wants To End One Piece

We’re now in the final stretch of the story, so it’s natural that the author, Oda, is gradually revealing details about how it will end. We’ve already seen this with the Egghead arc, which has prepared the way for key characters to become major players during a very chaotic time. The current arc, focusing on Elbaf, is essentially a lead-up to the series’ conclusion, and it feels like the final, decisive conflict is about to begin.

GameRant Daily Crossword Mini (February 4, 2026)

— Daily Crossword — Loading… 00:00 Clues Results 0 — More Games{“2026-02-04”: [ { “id”: “1”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “B1”, “end”: “B7”, “solution”: “VALHEIM”, “clue”: “Viking-themed survival game featuring procedurally generated wilderness (7)” }, { “id”: “2”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “D1”, “end”: “D7”, “solution”: “ODYSSEY”, “clue”: “2017 Nintendo Switch title where Mario travels to the … Read more

GameRant Daily Crossword (February 4, 2026)

— Daily Crossword — Loading… 00:00 Clues Results 0 — More Games{“2026-02-04”: [ { “id”: “1”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “B1”, “end”: “B15”, “solution”: “CLIFFBLESZINSKI”, “clue”: “Lead designer of Gears of War and Unreal Tournament. Often known as \”CliffyB\” (5,10)” }, { “id”: “2”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “D1”, “end”: “D9”, “solution”: “ASCENSION”, “clue”: “2013 prequel title. … Read more

Name That Game (February 4, 2026)

Name That Game Easy (15s)Medium (10s)Hard (5s) — QUESTION 1/1 Results 0 — [ [1, “image”, “https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/hollow-knight-stag-stations-guide-featured-image.jpg”, “Which game is this?”, “Hollow Knight”, “Ori and the Blind Forest”, “Salt and Sanctuary”, “Haiku the Robot” ], [2, “image”, “https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ss_e46818d3d16bdb6d8f07d0ca23c1dc05d0073b93-1920×1080.jpg”, “Which game is this?”, “Doom”, “Wolfenstein 3D”, “Quake”, “Duke Nukem 3D” ], [3, “image”, “https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-witcher-3-multiplayer-mod-1.jpg”, “Which game … Read more

Best-Written Games Of The Last 10 Years

In this discussion, we’re concentrating solely on storytelling in video games. Strong writing in games comes from a combination of compelling plots, memorable dialogue, rich background lore, and effective delivery. While many games have demonstrated excellent narratives throughout history, we’ll be looking specifically at titles released in the last ten years – from 2016 onwards – and how their writing stood out. The only exception to this timeframe is Kentucky Route Zero, which finished releasing in 2020. We’ll be ranking these games based on their overall quality, though it’s important to note that they are all exceptional works, so the ranking is somewhat subjective.