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We want side quests to feel like a natural part of the game, not just something added on. It’s important that players choose to do them because they’re genuinely interested, not just to fulfill a requirement or earn experience. Ideally, players should feel motivated to explore these optional stories and activities because they’re engaging and fit within the game’s world and characters. These side stories should connect to the main themes and expand on the more subtle or less-explored aspects of the game.

In the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Cirroc Lofton returned as Jake Sisko, thanks to the character SAM investigating what happened to his father, Ben Sisko. Fans noticed Jake was wearing Bajoran jewelry during his appearance, suggesting what he’s been up to since the end of Deep Space Nine. Lofton explained that the earring was a deliberate choice, meant to show Jake honoring his father’s legacy by studying Bajoran culture and incorporating it into his own identity. The creative team wanted to visually hint at this personal journey.

When Destin Daniel Cretton was officially chosen to direct, fans felt relieved. He had recently demonstrated his ability to successfully introduce a lesser-known Marvel character in one of the strongest films of Phase Four.

Despite a lot of pre-release buzz, Avowed turned out to be a fairly average game and isn’t one many would recommend. The Outer Worlds 2 received generally positive reviews upon release, but it didn’t quite capture the attention of longtime fans or new players. Its performance was so disappointing, in fact, that Obsidian Entertainment has put the series on hold, effectively ending it before it could reach its full potential. While it’s sad to see another promising series end, the fate of The Outer Worlds might actually be a good thing for the RPG genre, showing that games need to be truly exceptional to succeed.

While the X-Men have incredibly powerful Omega-level mutants, not all of them are equally strong. Some Omegas have abilities that aren’t very impressive, and these five are among the weakest – their powers are even a little strange at times.

The latest installment in the Dark Pictures Anthology, previously delayed, will now be released on May 12th, 2026. A new trailer is available for those who want to pre-order the game.

Here is an overview of the game, via Supermassive Games:

On February 6, 2026, Steam updated its Early Access program to let developers show players when the finished version of their game – version 1.0 – is expected to launch. Before this, developers would sometimes mention possible release dates, but this information wasn’t officially displayed on the game’s Early Access page. This often left players unsure when the full game would be ready, after they’d already spent time and money playing the early version. Now, developers can clearly state the expected launch date, giving players more certainty.

I recently got to try out the early access version of Starsand Island. I’d been interested in the game for a while, but wasn’t sure what to expect. After playing for several hours, it’s hard to fully describe my experience. The game has a beautiful art style and all the elements of a relaxing, cozy game. However, it still feels a little unpolished, which prevents it from being truly exceptional. Let’s take a closer look at what Starsand Island offers right now, and how it could improve even further.

Get ready for the return of We Bare Bears to Cartoon Network on February 28th! You’ll be able to catch the three bears every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern, Sunday at 1:30 PM Eastern, and on weekdays at both 6 AM and 4 PM Eastern. This comeback might be connected to the upcoming Pixar movie Hoppers, directed by the same person who directed We Bare Bears. Though Hoppers isn’t a continuation of the series, it does feature a bear and involves humans transferring their minds into robotic animals, and is set to release later this month.