After finishing a game, players often crave something new to play, something that really hits the spot or even introduces them to different experiences. Luckily, the world of Japanese Role-Playing Games, or JRPGs, has a huge variety of options, and there are definitely some titles every fan should try at least once.
Watching the Boruto series, it’s clear how central Naruto Uzumaki still is. It makes sense, really – he’s the character who started it all! Even years after the original manga finished, people all over the world still love him, and the writers of Boruto definitely know that and are building the new story around his legacy.
Experiencing the game from the character’s point of view makes sneaking and action feel much more realistic. You really feel like you’re hiding from enemies and taking them down without being detected. The most successful stealth-action games balance both stealth and combat, giving you a true sense of power through both quiet tactics and forceful action.
In 2025, PlayStation Plus Extra gained several exciting titles, including co-op games like Abiotic Factor and FBC: Firebreak, and the PlayStation exclusive Sword of the Sea, which features stunning visuals and a fantastic soundtrack. More recently, Skate Story launched directly onto the service and has been a highly praised addition. Overall, this has been a great year for day-one games on PS Plus Extra, highlighted by one truly exceptional, must-play title that earned a perfect score.
After a six-month hiatus from late 2024 to April 2025, it’s been announced that One Piece will be taking extended breaks more frequently, essentially moving to a seasonal release schedule. This is disappointing for fans eager to see the start of the Elbaf arc. However, fans can look forward to Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, which premieres in January 2026, as a great alternative while they wait for One Piece to return.
When the Switch 2 launched in June, customers could buy it either on its own or bundled with Mario Kart World. The bundle cost $499, which was $50 more than the console by itself. Considering Mario Kart World normally sells for $80, the bundle actually saved customers $30 compared to buying both items separately. However, many fans hoping for a physical copy of the game were frustrated to find that US bundles included a scratch-off code for a digital download of Mario Kart World from the Nintendo eShop, redeemable after setting up the console.
As a longtime Skyrim player, I’m still blown away by the modding community. Seriously, the amount of stuff fans have created over the years is incredible – everything from little tweaks that just make the game better, to completely overhauling the whole experience. I mean, you can add so many hours of new content just through mods, and honestly, that’s a huge reason why I’m still playing in 2025! If you check Nexus Mods, Skyrim: Special Edition has way more mods than any other game – over 122,000 at last count. But what really gets me is that even after all this time, modders aren’t slowing down. They’re actually getting more ambitious, really pushing the Creation Engine to see what it can do. It’s amazing to see what they’re coming up with!
People usually spend a lot of time playing games with others, either online or with friends nearby. But sometimes, a single game’s story mode is so good you just want to replay it again and again. These games are filled with so much to do that it’s hard to stop! For me, timeless games like Doom are always fun, even after playing them many times over the years.
2025 truly belonged to Demon Slayer in the world of anime. The release of Infinity Castle Part 1 was a massive success, exceeding all expectations and providing an unforgettable experience for fans. It also raised the bar for future anime films. Building on the already huge success of Mugen Train, Demon Slayer continued to solidify its position as a leading force in anime movies, and Infinity Castle only amplified that dominance.
Social media was flooded with negative reactions to the game. While some people see it as a small problem, others believe it highlights a larger, growing issue within the gaming industry.