Things are looking positive with the 2024 release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which has been highly praised and recaptured the excitement of classic Final Fantasy games. While the future seems promising, there are still areas for improvement, particularly in the combat system. Let’s examine some recent RPGs and see what advancements they’ve made compared to this beloved franchise.
As a big fan of the Pokemon TCG Pocket expansions, I was excited to see that Fantastical Parade also has those fun secret missions! And honestly, the rewards are really good – you get 48 Pack Hourglasses, 144 Wonder Hourglasses, 40 Shop Tickets, and a special Emblem if you finish them all. It’s totally worth the effort, in my opinion!
Open-world RPGs offer many different ways to handle loot and item collection. Many use a common system of randomized drops, similar to action RPGs, with a few special, fixed-location items, like in The Witcher 3. However, some games are trying something different, moving away from constant random drops to make each item more valuable. Instead of endlessly sorting through similar items, these games make loot truly meaningful – finding a new item can significantly change how you play, making you want to collect everything. Here are some open-world RPGs that stand out with their unique and rewarding loot systems.
Fans are increasingly frustrated by game cancellations, which seem to be happening more and more often. Just this January, Ubisoft’s stock price dropped after they announced they were canceling six games, including a planned remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. While two games were pulled from Xbox’s release schedule, they are still planned for release on other gaming systems.
As a PC gamer, I can tell you Steam has something for everyone. Seriously, whether you’re into small indie games or huge AAA titles, it’s all there. They’re constantly adding new stuff too – SteamDB says over 20,000 games dropped in 2025 alone! One of the biggest reasons I keep going back is the sales – you can snag games for crazy cheap. Plus, they release a ton of free-to-play games every month, which is awesome if you’re trying to save some cash.
In Arknights: Endfield, you’ll find four Depot Nodes hidden throughout the Talos-II regions. These nodes are located in the following areas:
Beyond just being visually impressive, truly great battles need to feel meaningful within a game. Epic battles aren’t just large-scale conflicts thrown in for spectacle; they either significantly advance the story or are incredibly massive in scope. What sets these battles apart is their importance and impact – they feel weighty and memorable compared to other encounters in the game. That’s what elevates them to the level of the best video game battles ever created.
In World of Warcraft, GDKP (Gold Dragon Kill Points) raids let players bid gold on items dropped after defeating bosses. While the highest bidder gets the item, the total gold collected from everyone’s bids is shared among all the raiders.
One of the things that makes Friends so beloved is its consistently excellent writing throughout its ten seasons. The show’s witty and sometimes controversial dialogue, delivered by characters like Joey, Chandler, Monica, Ross, Rachel, and Phoebe, really resonated with audiences.
As a WoW player, I’m really digging the Trading Post! It launched in February 2023 with Dragonflight and basically lets you buy cool cosmetic items. Every month they add a new bunch of stuff you can get with Trader’s Tender. Plus, if you complete the Traveler’s Log each month, you get a freebie and your regular monthly amount of Tender. It’s a great way to collect some unique looks!