Online role-playing games with large, persistent worlds where thousands of players interact, complete quests, and form communities or guilds.
This year saw blockbuster hits like Avatar, Lilo & Stitch, Zootopia 2, Spongebob The Movie, Wicked, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, and Anaconda top the box office, with Disney dominating the billion-dollar club.
Dead or Alive fans, get ready as rumors swirl about potential anniversary celebrations and possible new installments or reboots in the main series!
Square Enix is gearing up for an exciting year in 2026, with a Dragon Quest 7 remake on the horizon and hints of more surprises to come, as they commemorate the 40th anniversary of their iconic franchise.
Get ready, Western gamers! The highly-anticipated Granblue Fantasy is finally making its official debut on Steam in March 2026, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first Granblue Fantasy title with English support on PC.
This groundbreaking decision in Japan could reshape the mobile app market, giving game creators more freedom to sell directly, set independent prices, and interact with customers without intermediaries.
Celebrating its success with over 1.5 million copies sold worldwide, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time continues to captivate players across various platforms, thanks to Level-5’s ongoing support and new content releases.
Despite PlayStation having more games on the ‘most completed’ list from previous years, it was Xbox that took the lead in 2025 with standout titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and South of Midnight.
The rising RAM costs could potentially push back the release of PlayStation 6 (PS6) and Microsoft’s next-gen console from a 2027-2028 launch window to 2029 or beyond, impacting eager consumers who anticipate access to affordable gaming.
It’s intriguing to see that despite easy accessibility, a game’s appeal often relies on factors beyond just being free or part of a subscription service, as indicated by the high abandonment rate of games like Persona 5: The Phantom X and others in the top ten abandoned games list.
Japanese manga artists, including Kei Urana and Boichi from Dr. Stone, express concerns over X’s new AI image editing feature, fearing its impact on their direct connection with fans of their popular creations.