Games

It’s frustrating because I want to love Mass Effect – it’s widely considered a sci-fi RPG masterpiece – but I just can’t connect with it. That’s why I’m really excited about the upcoming game, The Expanse: Osiris Reborn. It seems to be aiming for the same things that make Mass Effect so great, while also fixing the design elements I personally find difficult. While it’s too early to say how good it will be, I’m hopeful that The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will finally address my biggest issues with Mass Effect.

Anakin Skywalker was a classic example of a promising Jedi with a troubled path, and now, after the first season of Maul – Shadow Lord, Padawan Devon Izara seems to be following a similar trajectory. Just like George Lucas intended with Star Wars – where themes and characters echo each other – Devon shares many of Anakin’s traits, possesses incredible potential, and appears destined for a comparable journey.

Space Marine 2 is proving to be a big success! It’s already been played by 12 million people – while that’s not the number of copies sold, it’s a strong indication of how popular it is. The developers have also just revealed their plans for the game’s second year, outlining what players can expect in future updates.

Even though the main story is over, the creators continue to offer fans new ways to enjoy the series. Crunchyroll has announced that Attack on Titan: The Last Attack will return to cinemas in the U.S. and Canada on May 18, 2026, as part of its Anime Nights program. This special one-night event will feature the film in Japanese with English subtitles, and tickets are now available through Crunchyroll. The film, originally released in Japan in November 2024, combines the two final episodes of the series.

It’s surprising to me that the cozy game genre has become so popular without really venturing into one particular area. We’ve seen cozy elements combined with farming, life simulation, and even simple role-playing games, but no one has made a truly cozy fighting game yet. Considering that games like Street Fighter 6 have shown that fighting games can include exploration, stories, and character building, it feels like a perfect base for a new type of game – and I’d really enjoy playing a cozy fighting game.

EA Sports hasn’t revealed all the details yet, but they’ve described the new game modes as offering a deeply engaging experience where every fight feels meaningful. Two modes are Hall of Legends and The Legacy. Hall of Legends looks like it will let you relive iconic fights from UFC history, and The Legacy seems to be all about creating and developing your own fighter. You’ll start in small, local venues and work your way up to the biggest stages, honing your skills along the way.

Okay, so Counter Tagging is a huge part of the game. Basically, if you’re getting combo’d, you can escape if you can predict when your opponent is going to switch characters mid-combo. It’s actually pretty readable – most swaps have a tell and aren’t super fast. But it’s not just about reacting! There’s a lot of back-and-forth. I can try to trick my opponent into using their Counter Tag too early, and then punish them for it, or just throw out a big attack to mess up their timing. It’s a fun little mind game!

These shows aren’t confusing because they’re badly made. Actually, they’re often difficult to follow initially because they’re cleverly written, filled with subtle clues, hidden links, and plot points that only become clear upon a second viewing. Here are 5 of the most complex sci-fi series that really benefit from – and almost require – a rewatch to fully understand and appreciate everything they offer.

Despite how popular Fullmetal Alchemist is, the very first anime series isn’t available on any major streaming platforms. You can find Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood on Netflix and Crunchyroll (along with the live-action films), but the original version is missing. The first anime and Brotherhood differ quite a bit – the original actually had to create its own ending because the manga wasn’t finished when the anime was being made. Luckily, Brotherhood followed the manga’s story much more closely. If you’re interested in bringing the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime back to streaming, you can support the fan campaign linked below.

NIS America revealed on May 5th that updated versions of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and its sequel, The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure, are coming to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. These popular JRPGs, the 4th and 5th games in the Trails series, first launched in Japan for the PSP in 2011. They were later released in the West in 2022 and 2023, and now they’re being remastered for current consoles with improvements, expected to arrive sometime this year.