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A great illustration of this trend is the “soulslike” genre, a term that didn’t exist before FromSoftware created challenging and difficult games. Now, it’s hard to discuss gaming without mentioning titles like Elden Ring, or the many other excellent games inspired by that initial risk-taking. But soulslikes aren’t the only example. Over the past few years, we’ve seen several new game classifications emerge to describe experiences fundamentally different from what came before. Some of these new genres are simply existing ones with a unique spin, while others cleverly blend elements from different types of games, creating surprisingly compelling combinations that nobody would have predicted.

Longtime fans of the Animal Crossing series likely noticed how naturally these changes happened. The game has always been about things shifting behind the scenes, and no characters represent that quite like Kapp’n and Mr. Resetti. They used to be central to how you traveled, faced consequences, and understood the game’s structure, but New Horizons has given them new, more relaxed roles. Here’s a look at their history and how they’ve evolved in the latest game.

Following the news that New World will no longer receive updates and will be shut down after 2026, Amazon Games has announced the specific date the game will become unavailable.

Certain game franchises, like Super Mario and DOOM, have an incredible staying power and remain popular even when new installments aren’t released frequently. This lasting appeal can also extend to creators and studios – think of Hideo Kojima or Naughty Dog – who continue to be well-known even as they work on different projects. Back in the early 2000s, many people would have predicted Duke Nukem would achieve this same level of enduring popularity, as it was often compared to DOOM and Quake. However, with younger gamers now unfamiliar with the series, it’s become apparent that Duke Nukem’s cultural impact has faded over time.

Strong protagonists generally take charge of their own narratives and inspire others with their goals and personality. While some Bleach characters, like Hiryoi Sarugaki and Marechiyo Omaeda, don’t quite fit that mold, others would be perfect for leading their own stories. In fact, six characters from Tite Kubo’s Bleach universe could easily carry a spinoff, prequel, or other related project.

After the partnership ended, Silicon Knights created the games Too Human and X-Men Destiny before going bankrupt in 2014. This bankruptcy followed a legal battle with Epic Games, which claimed Silicon Knights improperly used the Unreal Engine 3. Denis Dyack, the former head of Silicon Knights, worked at several different game companies and even tried to fund a new game similar to Eternal Darkness through crowdfunding, but the project never launched. In 2018, Dyack started a new company called Apocalypse Studios and announced Deadhaus Sonata as its first release.

Failbetter Games began with Fallen London, a unique alternate history of Victorian London filled with Gothic and cosmic horror. They expanded on this world with Sunless Sea, and then in 2019 released Sunless Skies. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the beautiful and detailed world of Sunless Skies, and that feeling hasn’t faded. Having spent over 400 hours playing, I truly believe Sunless Skies has the best world-building of any game in its genre.

While Deku is a great character, many other anime protagonists are even more captivating. This includes heroes who fight for what’s right, complex antiheroes, and even characters in dramatic stories with unique qualities. These examples demonstrate that anime has a lot to offer, and protagonists can still surprise and impress us beyond what Deku provides.