I was so excited when Nintendo announced the new Mario Tennis game during the September Direct – it was part of the celebration for Mario’s 40th anniversary! Then, on January 8th, 2026, they dropped a new trailer that really showed off everything new. We finally got to see the whole character list, and I couldn’t believe it – Goomba and even Baby WaLuigi are playable! It looks amazing.
PlayStation Plus faced high expectations for its free games in January 2026. While some fans felt the selection didn’t quite meet those expectations, the three available games cater to distinct player groups. This means at least some PlayStation Plus subscribers are likely to find something they enjoy this month.
Anime isn’t just exciting and fantastical; it feels genuinely real. The worlds are built with consistent cultures and believable systems, where both joy and danger feel natural. While many anime settings exist, eight stand out because they’re especially immersive. Because these worlds are so well-developed, fans don’t just enjoy them – they love imagining what it would be like to actually live there.
You can now find the full patch notes for version 1.2, which include details about the new map, new story elements, and many other improvements.
The game Avowed was first released on February 18, 2025, for Xbox Series and PC. It’s available through the Microsoft Store, Steam, and Battle.net.
![Through native-frames analysis of [latex]CO^{3+}_{2}[/latex] breakup following collisions with Argon projectiles, the study disentangles sequential dissociation - where [latex]CO^{2+}[/latex] forms initially before yielding [latex]C^{+}[/latex] and [latex]O^{+}[/latex] - from concerted events, utilizing kinetic energy release and angular distributions to reconstruct the full process and establishing a framework for distinguishing decay pathways in complex molecular fragmentation.](https://arxiv.org/html/2601.03711v1/x2.png)
New research demonstrates that the electronic structure of colliding ions plays a crucial role in determining how highly charged carbon dioxide molecules break apart.
LEGO recently announced “Smart Bricks,” a new addition to their building sets. These bricks use light and sound to enhance play and create more engaging interactions with LEGOs and Minifigures. While the idea sounds appealing – a younger me would have been thrilled with bricks that light up! – I’m not convinced this is a positive step for the brand.
Japanese Role-Playing Games, or JRPGs, are known for their compelling stories, and epic battles often form the heart of those narratives. Players frequently find themselves caught in conflicts, choosing sides or bravely fighting against powerful enemies. These large-scale battles create tension and excitement, making the stories even more engaging. Let’s take a look at some of the greatest war-focused JRPGs ever made, spanning different styles within the genre.
Watching Luffy unlock Gear 5 was incredible. It felt like he gained complete freedom, with his only limit being what he could imagine. It’s an incredibly powerful ability, no doubt – it allowed him to take down a monster like Kaido. Even now, it’s easily one of the strongest transformations we’ve seen in One Piece. But it’s interesting, because Oda has hinted that there are even stronger transformations out there, and we’ve already gotten glimpses of some of them in Elbaf.
Throughout the world of One Piece, certain individuals have risen above all others to become the most powerful of their time, and their stories have become legendary. These characters are incredibly strong and have caused serious trouble for their opponents. Here’s a look at some of the strongest ones.