The recent announcements of both Xbox CEO Phil Spencer’s retirement and Xbox President Sarah Bond’s departure caused a lot of surprise and speculation about the future of the company. While many questions remain unanswered, the new leaders have begun addressing some of the biggest concerns fans have raised.
In the same breath, its market cap jumped 23% to $488 million. Talk about a good day at the office. Steady capital inflow? More like a floodgate opening.
Originally launched for Nintendo Switch in March 2021, Monster Hunter Rise came to other consoles in January 2023. It’s a bit simpler than previous games like World and Wilds, but introduces the Wirebug, a new tool for movement and combat. Players can also ride Palamutes to travel the game’s environments, and experience Rampage, a unique mission type that plays like a tower defense game.
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The popular role-playing game Final Fantasy 7, originally released in 1997, was updated on Steam this month. Square Enix released a new version of the 2013 PC port with quality-of-life improvements like a 3x speed mode, the option to disable random battles, and automatic saving. The updated version launched on February 24th for $11.99, but was offered as a free upgrade to players who already owned the previous Steam release.
This change comes after a long period of growth for the platform and its users. The previous moderation system, where a single suspension meant complete loss of access – including watching streams or viewing account details – was becoming less effective. Many creators felt this was too harsh, as even a minor error could severely impact their business and income.
With so many games available, what one person considers average, another might absolutely love. This list isn’t just about personal preference; it focuses on how important and influential these games were for their genres and franchises, and ranks them based on how well-made they are. Ultimately, these are all games you should experience.
Spotlight Hours have been a favorite event in Pokemon GO since they began in 2020. Every Tuesday, these events focus on a single Pokemon, increasing its appearance in the game, boosting the chance of finding a Shiny version, and offering extra Stardust when you catch it. They’ve often coincided with other events, like the current Road to Kalos event which has featured Totodile. However, it looks like Spotlight Hours might be ending with the next season of Pokemon GO, at least for the time being.
Cha Hae-In is one of the most dangerous hunters in Solo Leveling, known for her beautiful but deadly fighting style. She combines the precision of kendo with the harsh realities of combat, making her a formidable opponent. Even the most powerful hunters would be cautious facing her, as she has the skill to win.
Starting March 3th and running through April 6th, new games will be added to the PS Plus library. If you want to keep the February 2026 PS Plus free games – Undisputed, Subnautica: Below Zero, Ultros, and Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – you need to claim them by March 2nd. These new titles, like the previous ones, include a sports game as a featured pick.