Honestly, the hype around this game is insane! It launched after a ton of great previews, and get this – over 35 million people pre-registered! That’s a massive number, and it really set the stage for a big launch.
While many games tried to compete with Halo, Resistance: Fall of Man was a particularly notable attempt. Released in 2006, it represented a significant shift for Insomniac Games, the studio known for family-friendly franchises like Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank. They wanted to create something more mature for the PlayStation 3. Although Resistance: Fall of Man didn’t quite reach the same level of success as Halo, it remains a memorable “Halo-killer.” The game launched successfully with the PS3, but after several sequels and spin-offs, the Resistance series appears to have stalled.
The Elbaf arc in One Piece has given fans a glimpse of many fascinating new characters, each with impressive powers. As this is the final part of the story, Oda has skillfully introduced both incredibly strong Devil Fruits and exceptionally talented Haki users.
The game Highguard was the final surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2025, and remarkably, details hadn’t leaked beforehand. Created by the team behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, the trailer suggests it’s an online first-person shooter where players choose from various heroes or classes, each with unique skills. The gameplay appears to focus on defending your base while attacking the enemy’s, using weapons like the Shieldbreaker to break through defenses and win. Though the announcement didn’t excite everyone, the developers haven’t responded to fan questions or concerns.
Arknights: Endfield, a new game from the creators of the popular mobile game Arknights, is a spin-off that takes a different approach to gameplay. Unlike the original, which focused on tower defense, Endfield is an open-world action RPG with combat, exploration, and base-building. The game generated a lot of hype before its January 22nd release, with over 35 million pre-registrations. However, since its launch, players are encountering a surprising problem that’s causing financial issues for many.
The Smuggler’s Sanctuary is where you can purchase tarot cards and decorations for your Anchordeep base, but its main purpose is to allow you to sell Eye of the Witness to Plimbo. Each Eye you sell gets you one piece of a Holy Talisman. These talismans are used to unlock new Fleece forms with different powers. Initially, you can give Plimbo four Eyes, and by defeating more bosses, you can give him up to four more, letting you earn a total of eight talisman fragments – enough for two new Fleeces.
Mega Raids are a simple way for Pokémon GO players to obtain Pokémon that can Mega Evolve. Mega Pokémon have been a key part of Pokémon GO since the feature launched in late 2020, bringing many Mega Evolutions from the main series games into the mobile game. These raids were introduced alongside some of the game’s toughest challenges, with more Mega Pokémon added over time. Now, Pokémon GO might be emphasizing Mega Raids even more with a possible new currency system tied to them.
WWE 2K25 launched with the largest roster in WWE game history, featuring over 300 wrestlers. The selection has continued to grow with the addition of 25 more through the season pass and special edition content, including stars like Brock Lesnar and unique versions of John Cena and R-Truth. Unlockable Persona Cards add even more variety to existing Superstars. Now, the game boasts a massive 436 wrestlers and managers, featuring new additions like Penta, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, and Oba Femi.
Both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza have received several updates since they launched in June and July. Mario Kart World‘s updates have focused on things like item behavior, how spectators watch races, and online play. Donkey Kong Bananza hasn’t had as many updates, but some have been significant, like the September 12th update which added support for the DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC.
Demon Slayer fans were hoping for news about the next movie at Jump Festa 2026, but were left disappointed. Now, all eyes are on Anime Japan 2026, which begins on March 28th and will include a Demon Slayer stage event. Fans are eagerly anticipating what announcements might be made.