Games

It’s hard to believe, but SpongeBob SquarePants has been around for over 25 years! What began as a simple cartoon about a yellow sponge and his friends in Bikini Bottom has become incredibly popular. Because of this, the Nickelodeon show has expanded to include films, a wide range of merchandise, and even original video games. Just recently, Titans of the Tide came out in November, bringing a new platforming adventure featuring SpongeBob and Patrick to both consoles and computers. While there are plenty of official SpongeBob SquarePants games to choose from, many fans also enjoy creating their own tributes to Bikini Bottom and its characters in other games.

It’s great to have diverse character builds, particularly in co-op games where players explore a shared open world. This allows for well-rounded teams where one player can focus on healing and support, another on controlling enemies and absorbing damage, and a third on dealing high damage – even if they’re a bit fragile. The games below really shine in this area, offering extensive customization that dramatically changes how each player approaches combat and the overall experience.

First created in 1974, Dungeons & Dragons (DnD) is widely considered the game that started the role-playing game craze we see today, influencing both tabletop games and video games. Dungeons & Dragons features many different worlds to play in, such as Dragonlance, the Forgotten Realms, and Exandria—originally created by Matthew Mercer for the popular web series Critical Role. While DnD is traditionally played with friends over multiple sessions, video games like Baldur’s Gate 3 have also introduced many players to the Dungeons & Dragons universe.

When The Sims 4 came out in 2014, many players were disappointed by how little content it initially offered compared to earlier Sims games. But since then, the game has received a huge number of downloadable packs, adding tons of new building and design options. This has allowed fans to create the in-game worlds they’ve always wanted. While players have also created custom content to add furniture, clothes, and other items, one fan recently shared a build demonstrating just how much is possible using only the official game content.

On March 2nd, the Midnight expansion will be released for World of Warcraft, adding a wealth of new adventures. Players can explore four new zones—including updated versions of Quel’Thalas and Zul’Aman—and tackle eight dungeons and three raids. The level cap will also increase to 90 as the second part of the Worldsoul Saga begins, tasking players with stopping Xal’atath from seizing the Sunwell and endangering Azeroth.

These games aren’t about simple good versus evil. They explore the difficult realities of hardship, the burden of tough decisions, and the heartbreak of loss. The games listed below do this particularly well, but be warned – they’re likely to leave you feeling deeply affected and saddened.

The latest arc of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex is becoming increasingly intense as Konoha faces an attack by Mamushi. The battle has drawn in many strong characters, and fans are witnessing impressive displays of power and skill.

Campaign 4 of Critical Role is really shaking things up for the show. This season features Brennan Lee Mulligan, known from Dimension 20, as the Dungeon Master, and takes place in a brand new world called Araman. What’s different this time is that the story follows 13 characters divided into three groups – the Soldiers, the Seekers, and the Schemers.

The Targaryen family was incredibly powerful during this era, boasting numerous skilled dragon riders. The series has already shown us many of these riders and dragons fighting as one, demonstrating their strong connection. But among them, only a few truly stand out as exceptional.

Season 20 of Overwatch 2 launched on December 9th, bringing with it a new game mode called Vendetta, adjustments to how aiming works for players using controllers or consoles, and a new Competitive ranking system called Challenger. The popular Winter Wonderland event also began, letting players earn rewards like Loot Boxes, Battle Pass progress, and unique cosmetics by completing challenges and using Winter Wonderland Cookies.