Although One Piece is considered by many to be the ultimate action manga, it doesn’t constantly introduce powerful new transformations. These moments are saved for special occasions and usually come as a surprise, as they aren’t heavily hinted at beforehand. This puts a lot of pressure on the creator, Eiichiro Oda, to make these new designs really impressive – and he almost always delivers. Let’s take a look at the best forms of the Straw Hat Pirates.
Strong communities are essential for fans and hobbyists, but they’re becoming harder to find in today’s digital world. OS NYC is working to solve this problem. This cutting-edge gaming lounge prioritizes community, and Game Rant Roadshow host Noah Waterman is visiting its New York City location in Chinatown to see firsthand how OS NYC is … Read more
After eight years of development and a strict no-crossover policy, Escape From Tarkov is finally collaborating with another game: Escape From Duckov. Escape From Duckov is a well-regarded extraction shooter that playfully references Tarkov, making a crossover feel like a natural fit. The two games have been hinting at this collaboration for weeks, so the announcement wasn’t a surprise – it was just a matter of time.
While most Jujutsu Kaisen fighters use weapons, a few exceptional individuals rely only on their cursed techniques and natural strength. Though they’re less common, these fighters are incredibly powerful. Here’s a look at the strongest ones who don’t use weapons.
The relationship between Final Fantasy 7 and Nintendo is a bit unusual. While the Final Fantasy series began on the Nintendo Entertainment System and continued on the Super Nintendo, Final Fantasy 7 marked the first game in the franchise to appear on a non-Nintendo console – the Sony PlayStation. This switch was mainly because the PlayStation used CDs, which offered more storage space and creative freedom. After initially skipping the original Nintendo Switch, Final Fantasy 7 Remake became available on the Switch 2 in January.
Hasan Piker’s Twitch channel was temporarily suspended on Thursday, January 29th, around 7pm Pacific Time. This ban occurred while he was discussing the shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The incident is now under federal investigation and has fueled ongoing protests against ICE, making it a frequent topic on Piker’s streams, which generally focus on progressive political views.
Pokemon Day 2026 will once again be celebrated with a Pokemon Presents livestream. Based on past events, it will probably start in the early afternoon in Europe, meaning viewers on the East Coast of the US will need to wake up very early, and those on the West Coast even earlier. The presentation usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and features trailers, exciting announcements, and the latest news directly from The Pokemon Company.
I was really pleased with how well my last two articles (you can find them here and here, in case you haven’t seen them!) were received, where I discussed common historical inaccuracies in video games. So, I’m continuing the series – history and gaming just naturally go together!
While many Rockstar Games fans are eagerly awaiting Grand Theft Auto 6, a lot of players still enjoy the company’s older games. Titles like Bully, L.A. Noire, and Manhunt haven’t been updated or continued with new releases, which is disappointing for fans. However, players continue to revisit and even discover new things in these classic games.
In the Pokémon games, certain Pokémon like Mienshao and Lucario can use the move Aura Sphere. But in the anime, only a handful of Pokémon actually demonstrate this specific attack. Still, many Pokémon are deeply connected to their surroundings, or can use their own energy to influence events.