French President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly expressed concern about the harmful effects of online platforms on young people. In 2023, following riots sparked by a police shooting, he pointed to social media and video games as contributors to the violence. Now, with these worries increasing, Macron and other French officials are considering stricter measures, potentially including a ban for younger users—similar to what Australia has done.
Persona 5 is the most well-received and beloved game in the Persona series, so its characters have shown up in lots of team-ups with other games and franchises, both from Sega and beyond. The most famous example is Joker becoming a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, but there have been many other collaborations over the last ten years.
Currently, Solo Leveling is a hugely popular anime series worldwide. It’s become a standout success over the past two years, consistently outperforming newer shows. Many fans consider it to be exceptionally well-made and eagerly anticipate each new season. After the conclusion of Season 2 in early 2025, viewers are now waiting for the next installment.
Many sci-fi action RPGs draw inspiration from Mass Effect, and the upcoming The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is no different. Developed by Owlcat Games, the studio behind Pathfinder, this game is based on The Expanse book and TV series. Interestingly, The Expanse itself shares similarities with Mass Effect – both explore humanity’s relatively recent arrival on the galactic stage and highlight the importance of teamwork among space crews. Given this connection, BioWare’s Mass Effect seems like a natural model for adapting The Expanse into a video game.
The Nintendo 3DS, which came out in early 2011, was the next generation of the popular Nintendo DS. It could play most games made for the older DS system. As the name suggests, the 3DS offered glasses-free 3D graphics, and players could adjust the 3D effect using a slider. It also introduced a new analog stick-like control called the Circle Pad. The 3DS originally cost $250, but after slow sales and some criticism, Nintendo lowered the price to $170. Over its lifetime, several updated versions were released, including the New Nintendo 3DS XL for $199. Ultimately, the 3DS family of handhelds sold about 75.9 million units worldwide.
First popularized by games like Wolfenstein 3D, shooting games have been incredibly successful in the gaming world. They consistently top sales charts, thanks to engaging single-player stories and competitive multiplayer modes.
The Sims has always been a game you had to pay to fully enjoy, so when one of the games suddenly made all its extra content free, it felt odd rather than kind. It almost seemed like a trick. But that’s what’s happening – at least it appears that way. For a limited time, one Sims game is giving players access to everything it used to charge extra for, creating a complete version of the game. The problem isn’t what is being unlocked, but who can still play.
The Granolah arc really raised the stakes with incredible power increases for both the heroes and villains. It also clearly established the power levels within the Dragon Ball universe. Let’s take a look at the five strongest characters from that arc.
The game Myths of Gallantium quietly appeared on Steam in June 2022, but hasn’t gained much attention since. While the developers once shared updates and promising early gameplay footage on a small subreddit, development seems to have stopped around that time. The game aimed to capture the feel of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with gameplay similar to Runescape. According to Finale Games, personal circumstances led to the halt in development, and although a future release isn’t impossible, the game’s prospects currently appear uncertain.
Before streaming and the internet made anime easily accessible, fans in the West relied on magazines like Animerica and Newtype for news. To watch new shows, they’d tune into TV blocks like Toonami or Kids’ WB. If they were looking for more obscure titles, they might visit video stores like Suncoast or Blockbuster. Now, thousands of anime series are instantly available, including many that helped build anime’s popularity in the first place.