With so many games available, what one person considers average, another might absolutely love. This list isn’t just about personal preference; it focuses on how important and influential these games were for their genres and franchises, and ranks them based on how well-made they are. Ultimately, these are all games you should experience.
This change comes after a long period of growth for the platform and its users. The previous moderation system, where a single suspension meant complete loss of access – including watching streams or viewing account details – was becoming less effective. Many creators felt this was too harsh, as even a minor error could severely impact their business and income.
The popular role-playing game Final Fantasy 7, originally released in 1997, was updated on Steam this month. Square Enix released a new version of the 2013 PC port with quality-of-life improvements like a 3x speed mode, the option to disable random battles, and automatic saving. The updated version launched on February 24th for $11.99, but was offered as a free upgrade to players who already owned the previous Steam release.
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Released in July 2025 as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza marked the first new installment in the Donkey Kong series in over ten years. The last game, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, came out in 2014. Despite the long wait, Donkey Kong Bananza was a huge success with critics, earning a score of 91 from top reviewers on OpenCritic. Positive buzz helped the game sell extremely well, and it continues to be a top-selling title on the Nintendo Switch 2, proving a triumphant return for the iconic character.
The PlayStation Store is updated with new features almost every month, but Sony doesn’t always make a formal announcement when they do. Often, smaller improvements are quietly released. This seems to have happened with the launch price feature, which many users started seeing in late February 2026.
These characters are incredibly powerful, often turning the course of a fight in an instant. Many are also known for using some of the most famous and recognizable ninja techniques.
Embark Studios recently launched its second major update for ARC Raiders this year, following the January release of ‘Headwinds.’ The new update, called ‘Shrouded Sky,’ introduces two challenging new enemy types and a dangerous ‘Hurricane’ map condition. Players have also spotted a mysterious and potentially threatening presence in the game’s skies since the update went live.
I rediscovered how much we need more games like It Takes Two while playing Split Fiction. It Takes Two was a truly special experience for my partner and me – it constantly required us to collaborate and communicate, and it felt great when we did! It really set the standard for cooperative games, and thankfully, there are a lot of exciting and new co-op games coming out soon. Here are some of the most promising ones.
Ryomen Sukuna had a powerful cursed technique called the Shrine, and his Domain Expansion, Malevolent Shrine, was incredibly dangerous. Unlike Gojo’s domain, Malevolent Shrine was straightforward: it unleashed a barrage of slicing attacks—both Cleaves and Dismantles—on everything within a large area, living or not. Unusually, Malevolent Shrine didn’t create a sealed barrier. Instead, it allowed targets to escape, but significantly increased the overall range of the attack.