A great RPG doesn’t need a huge open world. Sometimes, players just want a focused story, but with the ability to approach challenges in different ways and make choices that actually matter. The games we’re highlighting do exactly that – they shine in offering meaningful freedom within a more directed experience.
The upcoming WWE 2K26 will feature a revamped Island mode, a major focus on CM Punk, and plenty of options for players to create their own WWE experiences. 2K Games is combining new features with popular elements from past WWE 2K games, and there’s a lot to learn before the game releases in March.
Initially, Prince Loki appeared as a powerful and frightening giant, imprisoned in the Underworld and acting unpredictably. He was a bit of an outsider, only really trusted by Luffy, and didn’t seem much like a prince at all. However, as we’ve seen in One Piece, royal families often have a big impact on the story – think of the Nefeltari family in Alabasta or the royal lineage on Dressrosa. Now, the story is delving into Loki’s family history, revealing how he’s connected to the story of his giant island and its past.
These so-called “insights” are less about wisdom and more about survival hacks. They’ll show you how to play the game where the rules are written in vaporware and the winners are those who laugh last, even if they cry first. You’ll learn techniques like Dollar Cost Averaging (because who needs discipline when you can automate your despair?) and automated pattern recognition (because why trust your eyes when a robot can lie better?).
A new review reveals that successful blockchain implementation in government requires a nuanced governance model that balances decentralization with necessary oversight.
You might recognize these children from the ‘Kids on Patrol’ side quest in Chapter 8 – you need to finish that one before this job becomes available. Their exact locations aren’t shown on your map, so this guide will help you find them for the ‘Missing Children’ quest in Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Rescuing people trapped in the Sector 7 Slums is proving difficult because of an underground lab filled with monsters. Cloud and his team need to focus on one monster in particular. Here’s a guide on how to start and defeat the Type-0 Behemoth.
Xbox Game Pass has changed a lot recently, growing in features but also increasing in price. Some changes, like the significant price increase for the Ultimate subscription a few months ago, haven’t been popular with everyone. However, new features, such as a potential free version supported by ads for cloud gaming, could attract many more players to the service.
Falcom is a game developer famous for its Trails series of role-playing games. This series is actually part of the larger Legend of Heroes franchise, and over a dozen Trails games have been released to date. Fans love the series for its captivating stories and fun gameplay. The newest installment, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is a reimagining of the original game from 2004, scheduled for release in 2025. Falcom also creates the popular Ys series of RPGs, with the latest game, Ys X: Proud Nordics, launching in Japan in July 2025.
Lots of games are planned for release in 2026, as you’d expect. Now that January is over, new games will be coming out quickly, making it hard to keep track of everything. To avoid getting overwhelmed, let’s focus on action games and highlight some of the most promising titles – both from independent developers and major studios – that are scheduled for release in the next few months.