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Cultural differences often explain why female characters are portrayed in certain ways, and those portrayals aren’t necessarily negative. However, the repeated use of these tropes sparks debate about what defines a strong female character in video games – a topic that can quickly become contentious online, as evidenced by the often-negative responses to requests for “feminist” JRPGs. Regardless of whether you believe the common “anime waifu” archetype is inherently sexist, it’s a welcome change when a playable female character breaks free from those typical stereotypes. Final Fantasy 9 did this well with Freya Crescent and her story of lost love with Sir Fratley, which makes it disappointing that the game abandons her storyline so soon.

During a January 2026 event, Dragon Ball announced Project Age 1000, a video game that’s been in development for six to seven years. A brief trailer showed a brand-new protagonist with white hair, wearing Capsule Corp. clothing, and the ability to transform into a Super Saiyan. Bandai Namco stated that the character was designed by Akira Toriyama himself. The trailer also hinted at the inclusion of Goku and Vegeta. While Project Age 1000 is planned for release in 2027, there haven’t been any updates since the initial announcement. However, Bandai Namco Entertainment may have recently revealed the game’s official title by accident.

Nintendo and The Pokémon Company don’t often re-release older Pokémon games. The only previous examples were the original Game Boy and Game Boy Color games, which became available on the Nintendo 3DS. With the launch of classic games as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and especially after Game Boy Advance titles were added with the Expansion Pack, a great opportunity arose to bring these games to the Switch. Now that Nintendo has demonstrated that retro games can be released on Switch independently of a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, it’s possible we’ll see even more classic Pokémon titles available for individual purchase.

While Naruto has many great qualities, it’s not without its flaws. Some characters actually detract from the story, hindering compelling arcs instead of enhancing them. Fans often feel these characters squander their potential, create unnecessary conflict, and diminish memorable moments. Here’s a look at the characters in Naruto who negatively impact the series.

Sarah Bond began her career at Microsoft in 2017, initially focusing on gaming partnerships. She quickly rose through the company, becoming President of Xbox in 2023 and working closely with then-CEO Phil Spencer. During her time leading Xbox, the company underwent significant changes, particularly with Xbox Game Pass, a move away from making games exclusive to Xbox consoles, and the major acquisition of Activision-Blizzard in 2022. Bond played a key role in navigating the complexities following the Activision-Blizzard deal and overcoming related hurdles. Now, as she prepares to leave Microsoft and Xbox, Bond has shared her thoughts on the accomplishments of her team and expressed optimism for the future under the leadership of Asha Sharma and the new direction for Microsoft Gaming.

Loki is now firmly on Luffy’s side and will fight with him to free Elbaf from the World Government. While what happens after Elbaf is still unknown, the author, Oda, has already subtly hinted at Loki’s important role in the story’s final arc.

Cosmic horror deals with concepts that are beyond what humans can truly understand. Think of the terrifying creatures and ideas in H.P. Lovecraft’s stories – they’re meant to be impossible for the human mind to grasp. Despite this, many game developers have attempted to bring these things to life, and some have done so remarkably well.

Despite being a newer series, Jujutsu Kaisen quickly gained popularity with impactful story arcs like the Shibuya Incident and the Culling Game, putting it in the same conversation as long-running hit One Piece. However, One Piece still leads the way, boasting five incredible arcs that either match Jujutsu Kaisen‘s intensity or explore themes and storylines that Jujutsu Kaisen doesn’t cover.

Beyond having Pals fight alongside you, Palworld lets players build detailed bases and gather resources in many ways. You can assign Pals to automatically make items and construct defenses against raids and other players. Players have been creating amazing structures beyond just standard base facilities, and one fan recently built a breathtaking tribute to Star Wars right in the sky within their Palworld game.