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It’s frustrating that many new games launch with performance issues. Players often spend a lot of money and time eagerly starting a game, only to encounter problems like choppy gameplay and crashes. This isn’t a rare occurrence – it’s become a common problem across all types of games and gaming systems. Even big-budget, high-profile games sometimes launch with bugs, forcing players to wait for fixes and diminishing the initial excitement. Releasing games with poor performance damages both players’ confidence and the developers’ standing.

When it shines, Blightstone feels like playing a condensed Dungeons & Dragons campaign, blending the strategic combat of XCOM with the classic style of early Final Fantasy games. Being a roguelike, it’s intentionally streamlined, which can sometimes lead to repetitive moments in what is otherwise a familiar fantasy setting. Luckily, the core gameplay is solid and the game’s charming presentation keep strategy and fantasy fans engaged. Currently in early access, Blightstone shows a lot of promise and could become something truly special with further development.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Daemons of the Shadow Realm, one of the most anticipated anime of the year. Originally slated for an April premiere, it’s now confirmed to debut in Japan on April 4th, 2026. To mark the announcement and share more details, a new trailer and poster have been released, which you can find below.

I used to think Halo was absolutely groundbreaking, and in many ways it was. But lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about why it resonated with me so much, and where it stands in gaming history. It’s got a ton of great qualities, no doubt, but I’m starting to wonder if a lot of its success comes down to nostalgia and the fact that it came out at just the right time. I’m not sure if it’s genuinely as amazing as everyone remembers, or if it just got lucky with its timing. Honestly, I’m leaning towards the latter.

When WWE 2K26 launches in March, it will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. However, it won’t be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One, which is disappointing news for players on those older consoles. On the bright side, this allows the developers, Visual Concepts, to focus solely on the newer platforms. It’s unclear if supporting the older consoles was limiting the game’s potential, but the development team can now dedicate those resources elsewhere. Though, it’s important to remember that simply freeing up those resources doesn’t guarantee the game will be improved.

So, Press Box PR asked if the hype for The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 was getting out of control, and honestly, I’ve been dealing with this ‘game of expectations’ thing for years. It’s tough for Bethesda because, let’s be real, the expectations are so incredibly high, it’s almost impossible to deliver something that will fully satisfy everyone. They’re in a tricky spot!

Most anime shows initially appear with subtitles, and it usually takes time for English dubs to become available. Crunchyroll has announced that several dubbed episodes, including Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Trigun Stampede, are delayed due to winter storms in Texas that have disrupted the dubbing process.

The 100th episode of Seinfeld, called “The Highlights of 100,” first aired on February 2, 1995. It was a clip show, meaning it looked back at some of the funniest moments from the show’s first 99 episodes. While it was a fun way to revisit classic scenes with Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine, these kinds of milestone celebrations don’t really have the same impact today.

That’s precisely what makes ARC Raiders feel surprisingly similar to Star Trek. Star Trek consistently explores the theme of trust in challenging situations, and no one exemplifies this quite like the Ferengi. Their Rules of Acquisition establish trust as a calculated exchange – a system where looking out for oneself actually enables teamwork, rather than hindering it. ARC Raiders challenges players to think along the same lines. Each game session tests your ability to understand what motivates other players, making the connection between the two franchises hard to ignore.

The very public failure of Ashes of Creation has damaged not only its own reputation, but also the broader world of Kickstarter-funded games. It’s confirmed players’ worst fears about supporting ambitious, long-term projects through crowdfunding. While calling it a scam might be too simple, the biggest impact is that it will be much harder for honest indie developers to gain trust and funding in the future. As someone who has successfully run a Kickstarter campaign myself, it feels like watching a disaster that harms everyone trying to build something new.