The Worst Decisions of the Xbox Series X/S Era

How did Microsoft’s Xbox go from being a dominant force in gaming to facing an uncertain future? Before the Xbox One, the original Xbox was the clear leader, with Sony as a distant competitor and Nintendo finding success with innovative motion controls. This allowed the Xbox 360 to thrive, releasing popular and critically acclaimed games like Halo 3, Gears of War, and Fable 2. Initially, the 360 significantly outsold the PlayStation 3 and seemed set to maintain that lead. However, things began to change. Sony started releasing highly-rated exclusive titles like The Last of Us and Uncharted 2, while Microsoft’s game franchises lost momentum. The expensive and time-consuming development of the Kinect also pulled focus from Microsoft’s core gaming strengths. These issues continued with the Xbox One, and now, as the Xbox Series X|S reaches the end of its lifespan, there’s real doubt about whether Xbox will continue to compete in the console market.

One Piece Officially Reveals Imu’s ‘Omen’ — A New Power Stronger Than Conqueror’s Haki

Nerona Imu’s Omen is an incredibly strong ability linked to his unique Devil Fruit. Recent chapters of One Piece have confirmed that Imu possesses ‘The Devil’s Fruit,’ a power that existed before any other Devil Fruit in the world. This makes it far more powerful than any other. Unlike other Devil Fruits, which all have two-part names like ‘Gomu Gomu no Mi’ or ‘Yami Yami no Mi,’ Imu’s fruit is simply called ‘The Devil’s Fruit.’ This suggests it’s the very first and most powerful Devil Fruit, created for causing death, destruction, and control.

30 Best PS Plus Extra Games (April 2026)

PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) boasts a library of over 700 games, spanning more than 20 years of PlayStation gaming. With so many options, finding what you want can be tricky, as the PS Plus app isn’t always easy to navigate. It’s helpful to know the best games available before you subscribe. Sony typically adds a few new games each month, and most of these are for the PlayStation 5. Here’s a look at some of the top games included with the PS Plus Extra tier.

Who Is Lani Minella? The Actor Who Broke Jennifer Hale’s 11-Year Guiness Record

Lani Minella is a remarkably versatile voice actress, often compared to the legendary Mel Blanc. While she’s best known for her work in games from the late 90s and early 2000s, she’s still actively creating audio through her company, AudioGodz. You’ve likely heard her – perhaps as a character in Sonic or even as a terrifying clicker in The Last of Us. Her impressive range makes her a familiar voice to many gamers.

GameRant Daily Crossword (April 19, 2026)

— Daily Crossword — Loading… 00:00 Clues Results 0 — More Games{ “2026-04-19”: [ { “id”: “1”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “B1”, “end”: “B15”, “solution”: “COLONIALMARINES”, “clue”: “2013 Gearbox shooter set in the Alien universe that was criticized for its AI and graphical glitches (8,7)” }, { “id”: “2”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “D1”, “end”: “D9”, “solution”: … Read more

GameRant Daily Crossword Mini (April 19, 2026)

— Daily Crossword — Loading… 00:00 Clues Results 0 — More Games{ “2026-04-19”: [ { “id”: “1”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “B1”, “end”: “B7”, “solution”: “BETWEEN”, “clue”: “The realm where the Tarnished arrive at the start of Elden Ring. The Lands ___ (7)” }, { “id”: “2”, “direction”: “down”, “start”: “D1”, “end”: “D5”, “solution”: “ALOLA”, “clue”: … Read more

Name That Game (April 19, 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/2025/08/gta-5-michael-franklin-and-trevor.jpg”, “Which game is this?”, “Grand Theft Auto V”, “Sleeping Dogs”, “Saints Row”, “Watch Dogs” ], [ 2, “image”, “https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pikmin_2.jpg”, “Which game is this?”, “Pikmin 2”, “The Wonderful 101”, “Overlord”, “Tinykin” ], [ 3, “image”, “https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/shooting-enemies-in-resistance-2-2008.jpg”, “Which game … Read more

Bethesda’s Todd Howard Compares Starfield’s Ending to Underrated Tom Cruise Film

Doug Liman’s Edge of Tomorrow, with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, is often called underrated, but it’s not because people dislike it. The movie actually scores very well with both critics (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences (90%), which is unusual these days. However, it initially underperformed at the box office, earning less than $29 million on its opening weekend – a low number for a $178 million film. Over time, Edge of Tomorrow gained a reputation as a great sci-fi movie that people might have overlooked, which ultimately inspired Todd Howard and Bethesda to base the ending of Starfield on it.