Games

I think the 2000s and 2010s were the best time for gaming. I was skilled enough to enjoy games, but didn’t have many adult responsibilities yet. It seems a lot of people feel the same way, judging by all the remakes and reboots we’re seeing. Luckily, some older games are still fantastic, and fans can revisit them even if the graphics and gameplay aren’t as modern. Here are 5 RPGs from the 2000s that are still worth playing if you can find them.

Season 4 of Invincible will continue the story immediately after the events of Season 3, focusing on a large-scale war between Mark, Nolan, and the Viltrumite Empire. With Conquest’s defeat, Grand Regent Thragg will begin his plans, which involves gathering a team of heroes to fight the Viltrumites – and that team will include the debut of Tech Jacket.

The biggest new release coming to Netflix next week is season four of Bridgerton. The first half of the season will be available starting January 29th, with the second half arriving in late February. This season will follow Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as he finds love with Sophie Bae (Yerin Ha).

Ubisoft is undergoing a significant overhaul, reorganizing its teams and priorities. This includes shutting down some studios and personnel changes, with several key people leaving prominent game franchises. At least one departing employee is suing the company.

While Star Trek: Discovery found success on CBS All Access and Paramount+, it sparked a lot of debate among fans. Changes to the Klingons and the introduction of the Spore Drive were particularly controversial. Some critics felt the show’s darker themes and focus on one main character moved away from the hopeful, team-based spirit of the original Star Trek. Despite this, Discovery was important for Paramount+, helping to establish the streaming service and creating a connected universe of stories. This led to several spin-off shows expanding the Star Trek timeline, with more projects potentially on the way.

DC Comics is renowned for its high quality, and its large-scale series have brilliantly developed many characters, delivering some truly memorable moments for readers. These series consistently stand out from the rest, and are among the best DC has ever published – with some considered all-time classics.

I was so excited to finally see Yoshi fully realized in animation after that little tease at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and honestly, he looks exactly as I imagined! What I really appreciate about Illumination’s Mario movies is how they nail that video game aesthetic, but then elevate it with incredible lighting, color, and movement. With Yoshi, the design was never going to be a huge surprise – the real mystery was always what kind of personality they’d give him in this version.

In 2026, Forza Horizon 6 is expected to be the most popular Xbox game. While dedicated, longtime Xbox fans might prefer Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day, many are eagerly awaiting the reboot of Fable. Currently, none of these games are expected to come to the Nintendo Switch 2, but there’s recent speculation that Fable might be an exception.

Haruhi Fujioka is a student at Ouran Academy who unexpectedly gets involved with the school’s Host Club – a group of charming boys who are popular with the girls. When she accidentally damages a valuable vase, she has to work with them to pay it off, disguising herself as a boy to do so. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the anime, and fans are hoping it will lead to a new season, eagerly awaiting official news.

Just to highlight this trend, in 2025 only four films earned over $1 billion in theaters: Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2, the live-action Lilo & Stitch, and Avatar: Fire and Ash (released in December 2025, but reaching $1 billion in January 2026). While 2026 looks promising with potential blockbusters like The Mandalorian and Grogu and Avengers: Doomsday, 2027 is expected to see a significant increase, with five films likely to surpass the $1 billion mark, and two more strong contenders.