When Xbox Retro Classics launched in May 2025, it featured 60 emulated classic games, including titles originally created by companies like Blizzard, Activision, and Sierra. The service has been consistently adding more games since then, with several new retro titles released each month. For example, in January 2026, Xbox Game Pass added four games to the Retro Classics collection: Sky Patrol, Keystone Kapers, Laser Gates, and Rise of the Dragon.
Since it came out, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a standout game, not just for the Zelda series, but for all video games. It completely changed the formula for the series, breaking from tradition and inspiring many other open-world games with its amazing and innovative design, giving players incredible freedom. A sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, was released in 2023, and both games were recently updated for the new Nintendo Switch 2 when it launched last June.
Early in the game, you’ll need to craft Copper Ingots. The tutorial guides you through this process after you pick a profession, as they’re required to make a Skateboard. Getting enough materials can be challenging, so let’s go over how to obtain Copper Ingots in Starsand Island.
Having been established in 2006, the studio has contributed to many more games than just a couple. They’ve supported popular titles like God of War Ragnarok, Titanfall, Flower, and PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. They were also involved in the creation or remastering of games including Blast Factor, God of War Collection, The Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection, the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and Gravity Rush Remastered.
Yoshihiro Togashi recently announced that he’s finished drawing Chapter 419 of Hunter x Hunter. He only has one more chapter to complete before a new set of chapters is ready, suggesting the manga could return in the next few months. Fans are thrilled about the continuation of the Succession War Arc!
I’ve noticed everyone’s really hyped about the new digital stuff and remasters, but it’s cool to remember that Final Fantasy has always done more than just video games! Square Enix has been trying out physical games for years – I remember collecting the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game cards, and they’ve even made board games like Chocobo Party Up! and Materia Hunter. Some of those tabletop games were huge hits, others weren’t as well-known, but it shows they’ve always wanted to bring that RPG feeling into real life, where you can play with friends face-to-face.
According to the oracle known as Alphractal, the on-chain activity of our dear Bitcoin is showing unmistakable signs of stagnation, perhaps akin to an ancient tortoise contemplating its next move while basking in the sun of indifference.
The PlayStation 2 was among the last consoles where games commonly included cheat codes, and that’s another reason it remains so beloved by gamers. While everyone’s experience is different, many feel that gaming lost something special when cheat codes became less frequent. Let’s take a trip down memory lane and remember some PS2 games that were made even more fun with cheats.
Many open-world games let you explore freely without much pressure, but others take a different approach – they make money a constant concern. These games feature tough economies where earning cash is difficult and there are plenty of ways to spend it, forcing players to carefully consider how to invest and constantly seek out extra work just to make ends meet. Here are a few examples of open-world games that realistically simulate financial struggles.
I watched as Naruto began the Fourth Great Ninja War still figuring out how to fully harness the power within him as a jinchuriki. But it didn’t take long for him to blossom into a strong leader, dedicating himself to protecting all five ninja villages. That was really his journey throughout the entire war in Naruto – a complete evolution.