The 8 Best-Written Anime Protagonists of the Past 10 Years, Ranked

What truly sets memorable protagonists apart isn’t their strength or dramatic moments, but how consistently well-written they are. The best characters change and grow in believable ways, facing consequences that matter, all while staying true to who they are. Some start vulnerable and become stronger, while others begin strong but must rebuild themselves. These characters represent some of the most compelling character writing in anime over the past ten years.

ARC Raiders Dev Says Late Spawning Has an Upside

Similar to other games where you collect loot, ARC Raiders centers around finding the best gear, items, and weapons. Players can choose to fight other players (PvP), which will match them into lobbies with more PvP action. Alternatively, they can team up with others to defeat AI enemies like the Queen and Matriarch. However, many players find it frustrating to join a raid already in progress. While the community shares this concern, the developers at Embark believe there’s a benefit to it.

Marathon Update Resolves Strange Preordering Issue

After a long wait, Marathon showed off some gameplay and held an early test last year, but the response wasn’t as enthusiastic as the developers had hoped. Based on player feedback, Bungie decided to postpone the game’s release beyond 2025 to refine key elements like AI, combat, graphics, and how players interact with each other. They also had to address concerns about copied artwork, which further damaged public opinion. Now, after taking time to improve the game and resolve the art issue, Marathon is expected to launch very soon.

Wall Street’s Wild Ride: NEAR ETF Joins the Circus!

After a year of major ETF filings tied to Solana [SOL] and Ripple [XRP], Grayscale Investments has decided to join the party, turning its beady little eyes to NEAR Protocol [NEAR]. Oh, what a delightful twist! In a Form S-1 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 20th of January, Grayscale announced plans to convert its existing Near Trust into a spot ETF. Fancy that! From a developer’s darling to the institutional spotlight-NEAR is growing up, whether it likes it or not.

Say Goodbye to The Best LEGO Collab Ever in 2026

LEGO sets are constantly being discontinued, and it’s frustrating when great sets disappear quickly. LEGO has announced a lot of exciting new sets for 2026, including collaborations with popular franchises like Pokémon, One Piece, and Fortnite. However, I was disappointed to see no Dungeons & Dragons sets announced. It’s even more surprising now that I’ve found out LEGO is discontinuing their only Dungeons & Dragons set ever made.

Over 28,000 Steam Users Want Separate DLC Lists for Achievements

Steam, the leading platform for PC gaming, has consistently added new features over the past twenty years. Last year, Valve focused on improving the shopping experience with several user-friendly updates. These included letting players personalize their game library with custom cover art and logos, and a new feature in December 2025 that alerts users to bundle deals, potentially saving them money. Overall, these improvements have been well-received by the Steam community.