Significant shifts in the story can happen for many reasons, such as learning a surprising truth about a villain, a character fully accepting themselves and becoming more powerful, or finding a new place with a deep history.
Hamura Otsutsuki was the younger brother of Hagoromo and an incredibly powerful figure in the Naruto universe. He battled his own mother, Kaguya Otsutsuki, when she attempted to steal all the chakra from the world and become its only ruler. After a long, months-long fight, Hamura, alongside his brother, managed to defeat her. Despite his strength, he’s often an overlooked character in the series.
The State of Decay series is famous for its thrilling zombie survival gameplay, where players explore a vast world, search for supplies, and build up a base to protect against hordes of the undead. Starting with the first game in 2013, the series became a leader in cooperative survival games, especially with the release of State of Decay 2 in 2018. Now, with this early playtest of State of Decay 3, players are finally getting a first look at the new features and gameplay mechanics coming in the full game.
Originally released on the Nintendo 3DS shortly after Tomodachi Life, Miitopia shares a similar lighthearted feel and focuses heavily on customizing characters. The 2021 Switch version added even more customization options, including a makeup system, keeping Mii characters popular for the last five years. Plus, it’s usually less expensive than other Nintendo Switch games, making it a good choice if you’re excited for Living the Dream or just want a more affordable game.
Luckily, finding your next favorite game is easier than ever! There are tons of amazing options available, whether it’s a brand-new hit or an older title you never finished. Games like the monster-filled world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and the underwater alien landscapes of Subnautica demonstrate that a game can be truly exceptional even if you don’t complete every single part of it. Here are five open-world masterpieces to prove it.
The popular Pokémon Trading Card Game is celebrating a milestone anniversary with several new releases. The year started strong in January with ‘Ascended Heroes,’ the biggest expansion the game has ever seen. This was followed in late March by ‘Perfect Order,’ a smaller set designed for competitive players. Now, fans have learned the official release date for what many are calling the most anticipated part of the anniversary celebration.
Tails of Fate aims to achieve a similar goal, and I’m confident its art style and animations will attract players. I had a chance to try it out at PAX East and discuss future plans with the developers. That conversation left me optimistic and excited about what this game could become.
Ivory is obtained by hunting rhinoceroses and elephants, primarily found in the Crimson Desert northeast of Pywel. Though these animals roam throughout the region, they are most commonly seen between Trader’s Expanse and Varnia.
Slasher films, known for their masked killers, violent scenes, and stories about teenagers, became incredibly popular in the 1980s with follow-up movies to classics like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Though often dismissed as low-quality, the genre experienced a successful revival with the release of Scream in the mid-1990s. Despite having its share of poorly made films and unnecessary sequels, the best slasher movies are both extremely gory and financially successful.
Few games have recovered as impressively as No Man’s Sky. When it first came out in 2016, the survival space game didn’t quite deliver on the high expectations of its fans. But the developers at Hello Games kept working on it, consistently adding substantial free updates. Now, almost ten years later, No Man’s Sky has become the game many fans originally hoped for, with a much richer and more expansive open world. This dedication even earned it the Best Ongoing Game award in 2025. Because of Hello Games’ commitment to its players, No Man’s Sky remains a popular title on platforms like Steam, where thousands still play it regularly.