Games

For five years now, AEW Dynamite has been airing on TBS, marking its debut with a groundbreaking episode. This inaugural show signaled the direction AEW would take: offering an alternative to the massive WWE media empire. The company placed emphasis on tag team wrestling, nurturing young talent, and fostering a growing women’s division. From the get-go, AEW stood out as something vibrant, innovative, and exhilarating at a time when professional wrestling was struggling overall.

Square Enix has recently introduced some fantastic action figures based on characters from Final Fantasy VII, as part of their Bring Arts series. Figures like Elena, Reno, Rude, Tseng, and Rufus Shinra are now available, each coming with multiple swap-out hand options and the iconic weapons they’re known for, such as Elena’s grenade. These figures retail for $119.99 apiece, and fans of Final Fantasy can’t wait to add them to their collection. Pre-orders are now open via the links below, with delivery expected in 2025. However, you won’t be charged until your order is ready to ship.

Next week, Studio Zero’s game “Metaphor: ReFantazio” and Bloober Team’s remake of “Silent Hill 2” will be released. As for the review embargo on “Metaphor: ReFantazio,” it remains unclear (the embargo for “Silent Hill 2” is said to be on October 4th), but both games have already received their initial reviews from Famitsu.

In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, the beloved cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is set to make Krabby Patties a tangible reality. First airing on Nickelodeon on July 17, 1999, the franchise has since produced numerous episodes, specials, films, video games, and other merchandise. To mark this significant milestone, SpongeBob SquarePants has been extending its reach into the real world over the past year, with SpongeBob and Patrick hosting events like the Super Bowl and Kids’ Choice Awards. Now, fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a Krabby Patty just like SpongeBob does!

Users with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscriptions will gain access to the Game Boy Advance application starting from October 11th, which hosts a variety of games that were initially launched on the handheld device. Two additional GBA classics, F-Zero: GP Legend and F-Zero Climax, will be added to the platform on this date. Notably, while F-Zero: GP Legend was localized in 2004, F-Zero Climax has not received an official release outside of Japan up until now. This isn’t the first time a previously Japan-exclusive game appears on the GBA app, but fans of F-Zero are sure to be thrilled by its inclusion!

Year after year, I’m constantly amazed by the influx of fresh gaming titles, but it’s tough to stay current with every single release. Occasionally, a gem of a game emerges and I’m left wishing I had more hours in a day to delve into its depths. Regrettably, many outstanding first-person, single-player games have slipped through the cracks due to time constraints. If you’re seeking immersive, one-of-a-kind first-person gaming experiences, this list is your ticket!