The Elbaf arc of *One Piece* is slowly unveiling key details that fans have anticipated for years. It’s expected that Oda, the series creator, is heavily featuring influential figures from the *One Piece* world, including Rocks D. Xebec, Roger, Garp, and others like Imu, Garling, and the Holy Knights.
Coming out on September 25th, *Silent Hill f* is taking the series in a new and experimental direction, while still trying to capture the feeling that fans love. It builds on the improvements made in the *SH2 Remake*, but tells a completely original story in a new location. This approach has left fans both excited and hesitant. However, the idea of a brand new *Silent Hill* game after a long wait is still very appealing. If *Silent Hill f* is successful in pushing the series forward, it might make it harder to revisit the classic games in the future.
The upcoming release of *Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds* is creating some buzz, and a little rivalry. Sega has been subtly taking aim at *Mario Kart*, with Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka specifically highlighting that *CrossWorlds* will feature cross-platform play – something another kart racer doesn’t offer. Their marketing even includes a nostalgic ad that directly compares the games, playfully criticizing *Mario Kart World*’s free roam feature. This competitive approach has some fans worried about whether it could affect Sonic’s potential inclusion in future *Smash* games.
Set in 1960s Japan – a departure from the original games’ American setting – *Silent Hill f* follows teenager Shimizu Hinako as her town of Ebisugaoka becomes enveloped in a strange, thick fog. Players will guide Hinako as she confronts terrifying monsters and solves puzzles while trying to understand the fog’s unsettling psychological impact. This is the first major installment in the *Silent Hill* series since *Silent Hill Downpour* was released in 2012.
Boruto fans are really looking forward to seeing Naruto Uzumaki fight again. Currently, Naruto isn’t actively involved in the series, and that’s because of Kawaki. To protect Naruto from threats like the Otsutsuki clan, Kawaki chose to seal him away.
Players will embark on a mission to track down and capture intelligent, self-aware turrets that roam around. Keep an eye out for Pokémon-inspired surprises along the way – if you’re skilled enough to catch them all!
Here’s an interesting fact: a designer who worked on the popular games Age of Empires and Empire Earth also contributed to Empires: Dawn of the Modern World. This game is a historical real-time strategy title that blends elements of both those classics. What really sets it apart is its broad historical range, taking you from the Medieval period all the way to World War II. You can play as one of nine unique civilizations, each with its own units and ways to play. The single-player campaigns are especially well-done, offering a more engaging and cinematic story than many other strategy games. Empires: Dawn of the Modern World was developed by Stainless Steel Studios, who later created Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War before unfortunately going out of business and transferring the game to Midway Games.
Charlie Kirk, a controversial political commentator, was fatally shot on September 10th while speaking at Utah Valley University. Following the shooting, some people who disagreed with Kirk’s conservative views responded to the news with insensitive comments online. Drew Harrison, a former artist for Sucker Punch, posted a comment on Bluesky referencing Luigi Nicholas Mangione – the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 – and jokingly wished the shooter’s name was Mario, implying a connection to Mangione’s nickname.
GenIVIV, the dangerous AI previously stuck in a toilet on Sanctuary 3, is back – and once again, she’s inhabiting a toilet! Players can enlist Claptrap’s help to find her a new body. What follows is a short-lived romance: Claptrap quickly realizes he prefers life without someone constantly fawning over him. Their relationship is full of funny moments and witty conversations, and GenIVIV continues her violent rampage as usual.
Most of the biggest new games released in 2025 have been on the PS5, with the exception of titles only available on PC or Nintendo Switch. This includes *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33*, currently the highest-rated new game of the year, and *Death Stranding 2: On the Beach*, Hideo Kojima’s latest open-world adventure which is also a PS5 exclusive. 2025 has been a fantastic year for PS5 gamers, and an especially exciting month is just ahead.