I’ve been noticing a trend lately – a ton of awesome games let you play as the bad guy! It’s cool, but sometimes even if you try to be good, the story still pushes you towards becoming the villain, and the hero ends up falling from grace. I’ve put together a list of some of the best action games where you’re actually the one pulling the strings as the villain, whether you realize it or not.
It’s easy to get caught up in the surrounding drama, but at its core, Marathon is a thrilling PvPvE extraction shooter where quick thinking and a willingness to take risks can lead to great rewards. It’s different from the typical story-driven Bungie game and isn’t aiming to be the next Destiny. However, considering Bungie’s reputation for excellent shooting mechanics and the growing popularity of extraction shooters like ARC Raiders, Marathon might have a brighter future than some people think. To really get what Marathon offers, it’s best to look past the negativity and focus on the game Bungie has actually created.
Honestly, the hype around this game is insane! It launched after a ton of great previews, and get this – over 35 million people pre-registered! That’s a massive number, and it really set the stage for a big launch.
The Elbaf arc in One Piece has given fans a glimpse of many fascinating new characters, each with impressive powers. As this is the final part of the story, Oda has skillfully introduced both incredibly strong Devil Fruits and exceptionally talented Haki users.
While many games tried to compete with Halo, Resistance: Fall of Man was a particularly notable attempt. Released in 2006, it represented a significant shift for Insomniac Games, the studio known for family-friendly franchises like Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank. They wanted to create something more mature for the PlayStation 3. Although Resistance: Fall of Man didn’t quite reach the same level of success as Halo, it remains a memorable “Halo-killer.” The game launched successfully with the PS3, but after several sequels and spin-offs, the Resistance series appears to have stalled.
Mega Raids are a simple way for Pokémon GO players to obtain Pokémon that can Mega Evolve. Mega Pokémon have been a key part of Pokémon GO since the feature launched in late 2020, bringing many Mega Evolutions from the main series games into the mobile game. These raids were introduced alongside some of the game’s toughest challenges, with more Mega Pokémon added over time. Now, Pokémon GO might be emphasizing Mega Raids even more with a possible new currency system tied to them.
The Smuggler’s Sanctuary is where you can purchase tarot cards and decorations for your Anchordeep base, but its main purpose is to allow you to sell Eye of the Witness to Plimbo. Each Eye you sell gets you one piece of a Holy Talisman. These talismans are used to unlock new Fleece forms with different powers. Initially, you can give Plimbo four Eyes, and by defeating more bosses, you can give him up to four more, letting you earn a total of eight talisman fragments – enough for two new Fleeces.
Arknights: Endfield, a new game from the creators of the popular mobile game Arknights, is a spin-off that takes a different approach to gameplay. Unlike the original, which focused on tower defense, Endfield is an open-world action RPG with combat, exploration, and base-building. The game generated a lot of hype before its January 22nd release, with over 35 million pre-registrations. However, since its launch, players are encountering a surprising problem that’s causing financial issues for many.
The game Highguard was the final surprise announcement at The Game Awards 2025, and remarkably, details hadn’t leaked beforehand. Created by the team behind Titanfall and Apex Legends, the trailer suggests it’s an online first-person shooter where players choose from various heroes or classes, each with unique skills. The gameplay appears to focus on defending your base while attacking the enemy’s, using weapons like the Shieldbreaker to break through defenses and win. Though the announcement didn’t excite everyone, the developers haven’t responded to fan questions or concerns.
Demon Slayer fans were hoping for news about the next movie at Jump Festa 2026, but were left disappointed. Now, all eyes are on Anime Japan 2026, which begins on March 28th and will include a Demon Slayer stage event. Fans are eagerly anticipating what announcements might be made.