A noticeable trend in 2025 is the release of game sequels featuring female characters taking the lead roles previously held by men. While this doesn’t guarantee more games will follow suit, it’s an interesting development. Let’s explore some of the best examples of these game sequels where women have replaced the male protagonists.
It’s clear that *Destiny 2* is facing some challenges right now. Bungie is working to address player concerns and make the game better, but the number of players is declining – the Steam version recently reached its lowest point ever. Many players are frustrated with recent additions like those in The Edge of Fate, the Portal system, the repetitive power grind, and ongoing technical problems, which are all impacting their enjoyment of the game.
Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha are more than just the stars of Masashi Kishimoto’s famous manga and anime series; they’ve become hugely influential figures in the anime world. Their characters have inspired countless manga artists, who have often drawn on Naruto and Sasuke’s qualities when creating their own.
A new leak has surfaced following the recent updates to the PlayStation Plus Essential Tier, which includes free games. Players can currently claim *Alan Wake 2*, *Cocoon*, and *Goat Simulator 3*, but have until early November to do so. With October being a popular month for horror titles, it makes sense that *Alan Wake 2* and *Silent Hill 2* are featured, though it’s still unknown what other games will be added to the PS Plus Extra tier this month.
It’s common for popular games to inspire copies, and unfortunately, some developers try to profit by directly copying successful titles to mislead players. We’ve recently seen this happen with a wave of games imitating *Schedule 1* on the PlayStation Store, leaving many gamers frustrated.
During a recent event, the founders of Epictellers Entertainment, Albert Jane and Ricard Pillosu, announced that Newbon is directing the voice acting for *Starfinder: Afterlight*. He’s working with a talented cast including Fred Tatasciore, Carolina Ravassa, and Melissa Medina, with more actors to be announced later. When asked if Newbon would also be *in* the game as a voice actor, Jane and Pillosu didn’t confirm or deny it, but said they’d be thrilled if he contributed his voice in any way.
On X, a voice claims the legal path opens wide, yet inside the government’s innards, gears grind with the tempo of a funeral march. The breath of reform moves, but not fast enough to warm the hands of a tired crowd.
On October 6th, Bungie announced a Closed Technical Test for their upcoming shooter game, Marathon. While this isn’t the first test for the game, it’s an important milestone as they work towards its eventual launch.
It’s been a tough few months for those of us who love *Solo Leveling*, particularly after Season 2 of the anime finished. While the season finale was great, we haven’t heard anything about a Season 3 yet, and it sounds like we might be waiting a *long* time for it.
I know a lot of fans were concerned about Eiichiro Oda and what it meant for *One Piece*, but the good news is he’s reportedly doing much better and is on the mend. While we don’t have specifics, it’s been announced that a new chapter of *One Piece* will be released on October 12, 2025 – that should definitely cheer everyone up!