Eiichiro Oda’s *One Piece* is a long-running story, now over 28 years in the making, and continues to captivate audiences with each new story arc. The current arc, Elbaf, has unveiled significant revelations, including the lineage of Xebec and Blackbeard. However, they aren’t the only characters with legendary ancestors – figures like Vivi and Zoro also have important family histories that could play a crucial role in the story.
While *OD* looks set to deliver a suspenseful experience, many longtime fans of Hideo Kojima are most excited about *Physint*. This new game represents a return to the style of gameplay Kojima is famous for, having created the influential *Metal Gear Solid* franchise – a series known for its espionage and dramatic spy stories. *Metal Gear Solid* has been a major force in gaming for the last three decades, and the idea of Kojima revisiting this genre is very appealing, even though *Physint* is still some time away. Fortunately, another intriguing spy game, *007 First Light*, is coming soon.
I recently checked out *D-Topia*, a new game from Marumittu Games, and it’s a really chill puzzle adventure. Basically, you’re living in a future city run by AI that’s all about keeping everyone happy. I play as a ‘Facilitator’ – kind of like a problem-solver for everyday issues. The interesting part is, I’m constantly having to make choices. Do I help one person out, or do what’s best for the majority? It’s a tough call, and it makes the gameplay super engaging.
Similar to games like *Stray Gods* and *Wandersong*, *People of Note* blends gameplay with full musical numbers and performances. The game follows Cadence, a singer with dreams of winning Chordia’s prestigious Noteworthy Song Contest. However, her refusal to stick to the contest’s pop music rules attracts the attention of Smolder, a popular boy band with a hidden, more dangerous side, sending Cadence on a genre-bending adventure.
Goku’s Ultra Instinct form has shown up in several video games, and the quality of its implementation varies. While Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot doesn’t officially include it, PC players can add it through modifications. You can also play as Ultra Instinct Goku in Fortnite. But let’s take a look at which games feature Ultra Instinct Goku as a playable character.
Despite some ongoing issues, the *One Piece* anime remains incredibly popular, especially after a significant improvement in quality during the Wano arc. It’s been consistently good for a weekly series. However, a major problem continues to frustrate fans: frequent, often unexplained breaks. Another break is coming up in late September, leaving fans waiting from September 28th to October 12th for the next episode, One Piece 1146.
The skins released in the *Overwatch 2* and *Persona 5* collaboration have generally been well-received, but some players disagree with how certain skins were assigned to heroes. Many believe the Fox skin would have been a better fit for Genji instead of Lifeweaver, as both characters share a fox motif and utilize swords. Additionally, some fans are disappointed that not all members of the Phantom Thieves from *Persona 5* received skins. While the initial choices are already made, Blizzard and Atlus could address the lack of skins by releasing another *Overwatch 2* x *Persona 5* collaboration in the future.
OD is a project bringing together the creative visions of renowned game designer Hideo Kojima and celebrated horror-comedy director Jordan Peele. This pairing suggests a game that will blend both of their distinctive styles and sensibilities. Expect a lot of hidden layers and symbolism – both creators are known for carefully crafting their work with deep meaning. Keeping this in mind, the recent OD trailer might reveal more than meets the eye.
Since its release on September 12th, *Borderlands 4* has faced technical issues, even on powerful computers. This led to a lot of interest in how the game would perform on the upcoming Switch 2. It’s clear that Gearbox wasn’t satisfied with the game as it was originally planned for an October 3rd release.
Ultrakill, created by Finnish developer Arsi “Hakita” Patala and first released in September 2020, is a fast-paced action game inspired by classics like *Doom*, *Quake*, and *Devil May Cry*. Players control V1, a relentless robot, and battle enemies in a campaign loosely based on *Dante’s Inferno*. In February 2025, the game received significant graphical and technical improvements to support upcoming content. Even though it’s still in early access, Ultrakill has a very positive reception on Steam, with 96% of users giving it a positive review.