Games

The resurgence of Squid Game on Netflix skyrocketed it to one of the platform’s largest debuts ever, captivating millions with its life-or-death competition. In the second season, viewers were treated to riveting storytelling and jaw-dropping surprises. One of the most exciting twists for fans in this new installment was uncovering a traitor among the contestants who sought a better life. Although there was a traitor present in the first season’s events, the second season increased the tension by presenting a character with intricate layers.

As a dedicated Xbox Game Pass user with years of gaming under my belt, I eagerly anticipate each new month to see what fresh titles are added and which ones will be bid farewell. While Microsoft has kept this month’s Game Pass lineup under wraps, they’ve revealed the list of games departing from the service on January 16th. With at least six games leaving, I hope that Xbox will come up with some exciting replacements to fill the void. Here is the complete list of games bidding adieu this month:

* “Dead Rising 2”
* “Forza Horizon 3”
* “Halo Wars 2”
* “Ori and the Blind Forest”
* “Sonic Mania”
* “Terraria”

These games have provided countless hours of enjoyment for me, so I’m a bit sad to see them go. But that’s the nature of subscription services like Xbox Game Pass – the ever-changing roster keeps things fresh and exciting. I’ll be eagerly awaiting Microsoft’s announcement of the new additions to the service, as they always seem to have some fantastic choices that cater to a wide variety of gaming tastes.

In the years prior to “Mobile Suit Gundam” and “Evangelion,” the iconic anime series “Mazinger Z” held sway, first appearing on screens in the 1970s. This show followed the escapades of a young boy and his mighty robot. Over time, it became a long-running series with numerous sequels. In 2024, a fresh spin-off titled “Grendizer U” hit the airwaves, produced by Gaina studio. In an exciting partnership with Nadaya Fujisan Distillery, they’ve created a special gin. This gin boasts its unique taste derived from pure spring water sourced from Mt. Fuji, and it comes adorned with a stunning new black-painted brush artwork of the Grendizer.

The head honcho at Game Science, the studio behind “Black Myth: Wukong”, Feng Ji, recently opened up on a popular Chinese social media site, Weibo, about the challenges they encountered while bringing “Black Myth: Wukong” to the Xbox Series X/S.

2024 was filled with numerous thrilling happenings, notably the continuous updates and fresh information about Kojima Productions’ “Death Stranding 2: On the Beach”. Director Hideo Kojima reflected on these milestones in a tweet posted on New Year’s Eve, mentioning their Tokyo Game Show stage appearance as well (their first in five years).

Wolverine stands supreme in his field, which is combat, and he’s engaged in some of the most legendary fights within comic book lore. He’s clashed with both heroes and villains, delivering exhilarating battles every time. Yet, it’s not his adamantium claws or years of battle expertise that make Wolverine truly formidable. Instead, his remarkable healing factor and adamantium skeleton give him the resilience to endure almost any adversity. However, there have been instances where his survival was far from certain.