6 Underrated RPGs Fans Must Try in 2026

Here are six fantastic role-playing games that are easy to start playing. This list focuses on games available on today’s consoles, so some excellent older titles aren’t included.

Here are six fantastic role-playing games that are easy to start playing. This list focuses on games available on today’s consoles, so some excellent older titles aren’t included.

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While Nolan and Allen search for ways to defeat the Viltrumites from Invincible, Mark and the Guardians of the Globe remain focused on defending Earth from other dangers. This separate storyline has uncovered a lot more information about the Viltrumites – a powerful race determined to conquer the galaxy.

As a critic, I’ve always felt shows like The Sopranos do something really interesting: they don’t just try to keep you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns. They ask you to live with these characters, even if they’re criminals, and sometimes, surprisingly, you find yourself feeling for them. It’s a tricky thing to manage, especially when the main character is deliberately flawed – an anti-hero you’re not necessarily supposed to like, just understand. It’s a delicate balance, and when it works, it’s truly captivating.

This guide explains how to unlock and use Abyss Cores in Crimson Desert, and how to add them to your equipment.

This guide explains the fastest and most effective ways to collect Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert, which you need to improve your skills and gear.

Apple’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is in its second season, and a smart decision to offer the first season to Amazon Prime subscribers has quickly proven successful. The Godzilla spin-off is already a hit on Prime, currently ranking in the top 5 shows (according to FlixPatrol). However, Prime members only have until the end of the month – just 10 days – to watch all 10 episodes, meaning you have about a day per episode to catch up. It’s definitely doable!

The new Netflix documentary, Gaslit by My Husband: The Morgan Metzer Story, quickly became a hit with viewers. It started at number three in the U.S. on May 16th, but according to FlixPatrol, it climbed to number one on May 18th and stayed there until Saturday, when it moved to number two.

I was so thrilled to see the incredible success of Project Hail Mary! It actually earned an ‘A’ on Cinemascore, which is a huge deal – especially for a sci-fi movie. In fact, it’s only the second one this decade, alongside Dune: Part 2, to get that grade! Everyone was buzzing about it on X, and I think one post really hit the nail on the head: people are craving smart sci-fi that respects their intelligence, and isn’t just constant action. It’s amazing to see a movie like Project Hail Mary connect with audiences like that.

By the time the story Weapons concluded, the disappearance of Alex Lilly’s classmates had been explained, but many questions remained about Aunt Gladys. The character sparked a lot of fan speculation about her past and who she really was. Weapons deliberately leaves things ambiguous, but provides enough clues about Gladys for viewers to form their own informed opinions. Here’s a rundown of everything we currently know about her.