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As a big fan of online games, it’s sadly become pretty clear that a lot of them don’t stick around forever. Maintaining those servers costs a lot, and sometimes licenses run out or the company owning the game changes. It’s even worse now with so many games being digital-only – if a game gets pulled from online stores, it’s basically gone! That’s why I’m really glad the ‘Stop Killing Games’ movement is trying to fix this. The newest example is *WWE 2K25*, and thankfully, 2K is at least giving us some warning before the online servers shut down.

To play games online with your PlayStation 4 or PS5, you need a PlayStation Plus subscription. This subscription also gets you a few free games each month. You can play these games as long as you keep your PS Plus membership active at the same level you used to get them. While most free games are available with the basic ‘Essential’ plan, some, like *Bomb Rush Cyberfunk* and *No More Heroes 3*, require the ‘Extra’ or ‘Premium’ plans. The free games change every month, so don’t wait too long to download the ones you want!

Overwatch 2 has partnered with musicians and other brands several times before. Last year, the game featured a collaboration with the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM, adding hero skins inspired by the group’s members. LE SSERAFIM returned earlier this year with even more skins for characters like Mercy and D.Va, and players could also buy the previous set of skins. This year has brought other exciting partnerships, including collaborations with G.I. Joe, Street Fighter 6, NERF, and the Phantom Thieves from Persona 5.

The announcement of a big new update for *Stardew Valley* happened surprisingly during the first concert of the *Symphony of Seasons* tour. The game’s creator, ConcernedApe, quietly mentioned that Update 1.7 is on its way, which received a huge response from fans both at the concert and online. However, he’s since asked players to try and manage their excitement.

Like the puzzles in *Assassin’s Creed Origins* and *Assassin’s Creed Valhalla*, finding the Tomeji’s Prize, Nowaki’s Memento, and Yasuhira’s Secret letters in *Claws of Awaji* involves exploring the island and solving clues. However, pinpointing the exact treasure locations can be tricky. This guide will show you everything you need to find these treasures for both Naoe and Yasuke.

Fans of the anime *Solo Leveling* have been anxiously awaiting news about a potential third season. After the second season ended, there hasn’t been any official announcement about its continuation, which has left many viewers worried, as they widely expected Season 3 to be confirmed right away.

If you meet Junjiro at the Hideout, he’ll ask to join you on your journey to explore the island. Since it’s too risky to bring him, you promise to find something for him during your travels. This starts the ‘Painting Memories’ sidequest, and finishing it will earn you the ‘Breathtaking’ achievement. This guide will show you where to find all the Sumi-e locations on Awaji Island, complete Junjiro’s request, and unlock the achievement.

Released earlier this year, *Mafia: The Old Country* is the fourth game in the *Mafia* series. It’s a prequel set in early 1900s Sicily, in the city of San Celeste, and tells the story of Enzo Favara as he becomes part of the Torrisi crime family. Unlike *Mafia 3*, this game offers a more focused, straightforward story rather than a large open world with many side activities. While critics had mixed reactions – some found the mob storyline predictable – they generally praised the game’s beautiful depiction of the Sicilian landscape.

With so many interesting weapon effects in *Borderlands 4*, players quickly started figuring out how to combine them with character abilities to create incredibly powerful combinations. In fact, someone discovered a way to deal infinite damage just days after the game launched! Some might say these overpowered builds ruin the experience, but since it’s a game best enjoyed solo or with friends, players are free to enjoy it however they want.

Games are increasingly blending experimentation into the core experience, whether by focusing on realistic survival, unpredictable physics, or unique world designs. This shows how open-world games can be more than just settings for missions – they can be lively environments that encourage players to find creative ways to solve problems and explore.