2025 has seen incredible advancements in game graphics, with many titles looking better than ever. Several long-awaited open-world games have finally launched, raising the standard for the genre. We’ve rounded up the best open-world games available now – they’re not just visually stunning with ultra-realistic graphics, but also incredibly fun and represent the best of modern open-world game design.
A truly great video game villain isn’t just about a tough final battle. They’re a key motivator – even if they’re frustrating – that makes the player’s journey more impactful and makes winning feel truly rewarding. In a medium built around heroes overcoming challenges, that kind of compelling villain is incredibly important.
Devil Fruits are widespread throughout the world of One Piece, and many powerful characters in the Grand Line possess one. However, these fruits aren’t all the same – some grant relatively minor abilities, while others are considered incredibly rare and powerful, achieving legendary status.
Video games rarely focus on Hollywood, and it’s not always obvious why. But if you search, you can find a few games set in the world of movies. Many of these games let you be a Hollywood insider – like a producer, studio boss, or actor. Other games take a more playful approach, often poking fun at the extravagance and superficiality of the movie industry.
Nintendo revealed plans for “Game Key Cards” for the Switch 2 in April 2025, shortly before the console’s launch. These cards are meant to replace traditional game cartridges, but they don’t actually store game data. Instead, they act like a physical key to unlock a game that you still need to download. This allows you to resell or share the card itself, similar to a regular physical game. However, many fans have criticized the Game Key Cards, feeling they pretend to be fully physical releases without offering the same features as cartridges. Some see this as a move towards a completely digital game market, which is a contentious issue for many gamers.
Chapter 16 of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo is highly anticipated, especially as it seems to kick off the final battle of the series. Fans are eager to see how the fight between Yuka Okkotsu and Dabura Karaba will unfold, particularly now that Yuka has already summoned Mahoraga.
It can be tricky to make survival horror games replayable, but many developers have found ways to do it successfully, offering players plenty of reasons to return.
Netflix and FIFA surprised everyone this Wednesday by announcing they’re teaming up to make a new show or movie based on the 2026 World Cup.
It’s common for Minecraft players to draw inspiration from other popular franchises when building, and Harry Potter is a particularly frequent source of ideas. Over the years, fans have recreated many locations from the Harry Potter universe within Minecraft, and mods even exist to further enhance the game’s magical feel. Recently, a fan named FunnyHappyStudiosYT shared their incredible Minecraft and Harry Potter creation, and it’s truly impressive.
Embark Studios recently released a significant update for ARC Raiders called Cold Snap. This patch introduces several new features, including a challenging Map Modifier that adds freezing temperatures – players will need to find shelter or risk elimination. The update also includes the Flickering Flames event, bug fixes, improvements to gameplay, and adjustments to balance. This comes quickly after the game’s launch less than two months ago, and only four weeks after the North Line update, which added a new map and a new boss called the Matriarch.