The PlayStation 3 had a strong selection of exclusive Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), but only one Western RPG that you couldn’t find anywhere else. While it didn’t have many exclusive Western RPGs, the PS3 did get several RPGs that were also released on other consoles, and many of these games went on to become hugely influential titles and launched long-running, popular franchises that are still thriving today.
The game has become popular largely because Funcom regularly updates it and pays attention to what players want. Last year, they shared plans for future updates to Dune: Awakening, including a major addition called The Water Wars DLC, with updates planned through 2026. While details were scarce and there was no release date, Funcom has now announced a launch window for the DLC, alongside a significant game update that will introduce several new features.
Games like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor really focus on the journey itself. Let’s explore other open-world games that do this well and rank them, judging both how good they are overall and how compelling their journeys are.
From small changes to world-altering events, each person who wielded the power of the Founding Titan has left their mark on the story of Attack on Titan. Let’s explore the history of these Titans and determine which inheritor had the biggest influence.
Coco and her friends found themselves lost in a strange maze, needing to find their way back to the magical city of Kalhn – a difficult task for such a young group. But the first five episodes of Witch Hat Atelier have shown us the importance of believing in yourself. Tetia shares her whimsical dream of sleeping on a cloud, and this simple idea sparks a solution: creating a pillow so comfortable it will lull the dragon to sleep, allowing Coco to break the spell and get them home. While things don’t go perfectly, Qifrey arrives just in time with a spectacular display of magic, highlighting the amazing animation skills of Bug Films. Back in Kalhn, the mystery of the Brimmed Caps’ intentions still lingers, and episode 6 promises to reveal some answers.
We don’t yet know all the details about the new islands, like what new Pokémon will appear, the types of challenges players will face, or if there will be powerful boss battles similar to the ‘Titan Pokémon’ from the most recent games. However, we can already compare the strengths of the new starters against the Gyms shown in leaked maps, and it looks like one of them will likely be weaker than the others. A Pokémon’s power depends on its stats, abilities, and moves, but also its type. Based on early information, it seems Browt will be the least effective of the three starters.
Some co-op games were simple and meant for short, repeated play sessions. However, many others provided larger, more open worlds where players could explore freely and discover hidden content.
Global Rescue is a simulation game from the creators of City Bus Manager where you build and run your own emergency services headquarters. You’ll manage teams responding to fires, accidents, medical calls, and other crises – all from your computer. It’s similar to the dispatch elements of the game Dispatch, but without the intense story. Global Rescue launched on Steam Early Access on April 27, 2026, and has received very positive reviews. The only thing that would make it even better? If the developer added the awesome 80s infomercial music from Dispatch!
The story of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is reaching a critical moment. As the number of Shinju Clones decreases, the showdown with Jura is approaching, and a new enemy will appear soon after. With so much happening, the series has many different storylines developing at once.
The Worlds 2025 final drew an impressive audience of nearly seven million viewers, proving its status as a truly global event. However, just months before it’s scheduled to begin, a potential problem has emerged. The House of Representatives recently voted to approve almost $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), enough to support them throughout the remainder of President Trump’s term. While the specific details are still being worked out, this move signals a significant increase in immigration enforcement efforts.