Many RPGs focus heavily on collecting powerful equipment, but others prioritize character progression and development. This list features RPGs for players who prefer building unique characters through smart strategies, rather than worrying about gear – including both older favorites and newer titles.
After the news that the online game New World: Aeternum will shut down in 2027, a surprising offer emerged: someone pledged $25 million to save it, stating that ‘games shouldn’t be allowed to disappear.’
The main focus of this announcement is a strong recommitment to international competition. This year will see the return of a three-event global LAN circuit, offering teams worldwide more opportunities to gain recognition.
As players progress, they’ll improve MIO’s skills while exploring the mysteries of the Vessel. Along the way, they’ll learn what caused the ship’s AI systems to fail and why it’s been lost in space.
After a long and difficult development process that included being canceled and then brought back thanks to fan support, Hytale was finally released in early access this week. The game quickly gained popularity, with players sharing positive feedback online. Early access sales have already secured funding for the next two years of development, and sales are expected to keep growing. While Hytale is successful on its own, it’s noticeable that it shares similarities with Minecraft, and the two games are being compared. However, some players believe that simply having a few things in common isn’t enough to make the games alike.
Researchers have developed Multiverse, a transactional memory system that intelligently balances optimistic and multiversioned concurrency control to boost performance across diverse workloads.
A new approach to knowledge representation allows question answering systems to dynamically adapt to evolving information and express the certainty of their responses.
Already, XRP’s dance card is filling up, with Ripple’s global expansion stealing the spotlight. Over $4 billion poured into acquisitions, transforming Ripple into a maestro of financial infrastructure. Deals with G Treasury, Rail, Palisade, and Hidden Road have cemented its status as a digital asset virtuoso. With more than 75 global licenses, Ripple pirouettes gracefully within the bounds of regulation, its ecosystem becoming a stage for real-world utility.
2025 was a great year for video games, and now we’re looking ahead to 2026. What big-budget, high-quality games – often called ‘Triple-A’ titles – can players expect? While many have confirmed release dates or timeframes, delays are always possible. Whether they’re released on time or not, the anticipation will be worth it.
PlayStation Plus has different levels of service. The basic ‘Essential’ tier gives you access to games that stay available as long as you remain a subscriber – they’re like free games you can keep playing. The ‘Extra’ and ‘Premium’ tiers are different; games are added and removed each month, similar to how Xbox Game Pass works. PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium usually get a big update with new games every month, and the next update is scheduled for January 20th.