Games

Gamers have often been disappointed by large open-world games that don’t offer much to do. Many remember feeling lost in the world of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, unsure of what to explore. Simply claiming a game world is huge doesn’t generate excitement like it once did. This is evident with Crimson Desert, a new action-adventure game that recently revealed a map “at least twice as big as Skyrim’s playable area.” Instead of getting fans excited, the announcement has caused concern. But there’s more to the story than just the map size.

Sakura first appeared in the game Street Fighter Alpha 2 in 1996 and quickly became a popular character. Inspired by Ryu, she began training in martial arts and later assisted Ryu and Ken in their fight against M. Bison as the story unfolded.

The NBC drama Found has remained popular on Netflix all week, reaching number three on January 5th and currently holding at number seven as of January 10th, according to FlixPatrol. The show, which originally aired in 2023, centers on Gabi Mosely, a public relations expert who leads a team dedicated to finding missing persons cases that have been overlooked by authorities and the media. Shanola Hampton, known for her role as Veronica Fisher in Shameless, plays Gabi.

A few key conflicts really shift the direction of the story, with one dramatically changing everything as the final season of Attack on Titan begins. This conflict hits hard as the anime builds towards its climax, and looking back, it actually sets the stage for how Season 4 ultimately ends. While the conclusion of Attack on Titan remains controversial, this particular battle feels unavoidable – it makes it impossible to imagine any other ending. It’s amazing to think it’s been five years since this event completely flipped our understanding of Eren Yeager’s journey.

Warner Bros. has hired the writing team to develop a screenplay for Tim Burton’s version of the 1958 film, Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman. The story follows a wealthy woman, recently released from a mental institution, who becomes a giantess while confronting her unfaithful husband and his lover. Warner Bros. has been considering a remake since 2024, and at one point, Gillian Flynn, the author of Gone Girl, was working on the script.

Gamers will have a relatively quiet January, with only one mildly interesting release, Code Vein II. While the first Code Vein sold well, its success was boosted by being a launch title for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The first major game of the year will be Nioh 3, launching on February 6th. Developed by Team Ninja and published by Koei Tecmo, it continues the story of the Nioh series which began in 2017 and continued with Nioh 2 in 2020. Nioh 3 will be exclusive to the PlayStation 5, following the pattern of its predecessors, and is not expected to be released on Xbox consoles.

With the premiere of Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 just around the corner—less than a week away—a special preview event will be held in Japan on January 11th. Although attendance is limited to ticket winners in Japan, a new trailer for the season will be released shortly before the event, giving fans worldwide something to enjoy.

Nintendo decided not to release Captain Rainbow outside of Japan, believing it wouldn’t appeal to Western audiences and was too specialized. Even in Japan, the game didn’t sell well, which is unexpected given its positive reviews and innovative gameplay. It makes you wonder what might have happened if Nintendo had given it a chance in other countries.

After five years, DC’s Rebirth initiative resolved many previous story issues. While it didn’t completely revert to the original timeline, Rebirth connected the newer versions of characters to their past selves, bringing back familiar personalities and relationships. This paved the way for fully restoring their histories, as seen in Dark Nights: Death Metal. Rebirth worked so well because it gave fans what they loved about these characters, starting with the return of beloved heroes and the introduction of fresh concepts.

This list showcases 7 fantastic spy shows that haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve, even now. Instead of featuring well-known titles, we’ve focused on shows that were exceptionally well-made but somehow flew under the radar. They’re definitely worth watching and sharing with others.