Games

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Sakura Wars series. Sega recently unveiled a special logo to commemorate the milestone, signaling they have plans for a celebration. They’ve confirmed announcements are coming soon regarding anniversary merchandise and events. While there’s no word yet about a new game, remaster, remake, or even a re-release of older titles, many fans suspect a game announcement is likely, given the extent of the planned celebration.

Many movie fans prefer a good thriller to a long miniseries, and a classic from the 1990s is currently streaming on Tubi for free. Tom Twyker’s 1998 independent film, Run Lola Run, tells the story of Lola, played by Franka Potente, who has just 20 minutes to find 100,000 German marks to save her boyfriend from trouble. What starts as a simple crime story quickly becomes a more unusual and thought-provoking experience.

Many great Avengers stories don’t get the recognition they deserve. Some are hidden gems, while others are unfairly disliked but actually really enjoyable. Here are ten stories that every fan should experience – they’re classics that deserve more attention.

I’m really excited about Nintendo’s new cozy game, but also a little worried. There’s a lot to like, and it could be fantastic, but there’s one thing that’s bothering me. I’m talking about Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, the sequel to the popular Nintendo 3DS game that’s become quite expensive. It’s been well-marketed and recently had a demo, which I tried out. Even though the demo only showed a small part of the full game, I’m not sure it will be the relaxing and charming experience I was hoping for.

PlayStation Plus members have until April 6th to claim these games at no cost: Monster Hunter Rise, PGA Tour 2K25, Slime Rancher 2, and The Elder Scrolls Online Collection: Gold Road. On April 7th, these games will be replaced with a new set of free games for April 2026. While the new lineup will have one fewer game title, it includes a collection containing three games, meaning there will actually be more games available overall compared to the current selection.

It’s still too early to say if the new Pokémon games will be amazing, and I don’t want to jump to conclusions based on just the first trailer. However, I’m more hopeful than I’ve been in a long time that they’ll be truly good. A big reason for this is the improved graphics, which are a significant step up from Scarlet and Violet and immediately caught my attention. I’ve seen some reports that the visuals don’t look as polished as they should, and that the games still feel like they’re running on older technology – something I’ve thought before. But I think those criticisms miss the bigger picture. Pokémon Winds and Waves demonstrates something that’s always been true for the Pokémon series, and for Nintendo games in general: impressive graphics aren’t essential to a great game.

Winter 2026 brought back several popular anime with new seasons, and also introduced some exciting new shows. We also said goodbye to one long-running favorite. Here’s a ranking of the seven best anime series from this season, based on a variety of criteria.

Released in 2000, Vagrant Story is a truly unique action RPG from Square. Though it’s gained more recognition with recent re-releases, it didn’t receive much attention initially, which is unfortunate considering its exceptional design. It breaks from typical RPGs by removing things like townspeople to talk to or shops to visit. Instead, the game centers around customizing and crafting weapons, solving puzzles, and strategic combat. Vagrant Story is a fantastic RPG with beautiful graphics and a captivating story, but it was unfortunately overlooked due to the popularity of games like Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy IX, leading many to consider it underrated.

The game South of Midnight, originally released on Xbox in 2025, recently came to PS5. While it didn’t perform as well commercially in 2026, it’s been well-received by players. It received positive reviews on Xbox and very positive reviews on Steam, and now PS5 users are also loving it. South of Midnight has been available on Xbox Game Pass since launch, which tends to lower review scores because the game is easily accessible to subscribers. Players buying the game on PS5, a year after its initial release, are generally more enthusiastic since they’ve paid full price. Currently, there are over 5,700 reviews on the Xbox Store, compared to 547 on the PlayStation Store. As more people review the game on PS5 – particularly those who purchase it on sale – the PlayStation Store score is likely to decrease.

Since the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on February 4, 2025, players on the PS5 Pro have experienced problems with its HDR. This issue went unresolved for almost a year, but recent reports, including posts on the PS5 Pro Reddit page, indicate that it has now been fixed.