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I’ve played a ton of action RPGs, and they always have you as the main hero, sword swinging and battling monsters. But I’ve always wondered, what if I could play as the helper instead? It’s weird because nobody really lets you be a dedicated healer or support character! Even when there is healing, it usually just helps you survive, or it’s tied to how much damage you do. And if a game does let you support others, you’re usually controlling the whole party yourself. I get why it hasn’t been done, but it feels like such a cool idea that the genre keeps overlooking!

Here’s a ranked list of the best shows on Paramount+ in 2025, including both popular spin-offs and brand-new, highly-rated series.

The website is currently showcasing beautiful artwork by Shigenori Soejima, the character designer for the Persona series, featuring the main characters from each game.

A website showcasing new artwork by Shigenori Soejima, the designer behind the main characters in the Persona series, has announced its first update will be released on January 8th.

The developers of River City Ransom: Underground recently announced some unfortunate news: the game will be removed from Steam because of an issue with its licensing. While the removal process has started, the game is still available to buy for now. If you’ve been wanting to play this 2017 revival of the classic series, it’s best to get it soon.

For the past few years, writer Steve Orlando has been successfully developing the Scarlet Witch character. Traditionally, Scarlet Witch stories have fallen into predictable patterns – either portraying her as overwhelmingly powerful and prone to villainy, or defining her through her relationships with male characters. Orlando has broken away from these tropes, creating a more complex and empowering portrayal of Wanda. The first issue of Sorcerer Supreme continues this positive trend, and is one of the comic’s strengths. While Scarlet Witch becoming Sorceress Supreme wasn’t entirely unexpected – Marvel has been building towards this – the issue effectively explains why it’s a compelling development.

Although the year’s most talked-about movies of 2025 got a lot of praise, several other excellent films didn’t receive much attention. Throughout the year, a few truly great movies were overlooked, possibly due to limited availability, ineffective promotion, or bad luck with release dates. Whatever the reason, these films deserve to be seen by a wider audience, and hopefully will be discovered over time.

From the very beginning, the Ultimate Universe has been anticipating the return of The Maker, and his looming presence shaped every choice made. Now that he’s back from exile, the plans created by Iron Lad, Doctor Doom, and their team are finally set in motion. True to the unpredictable nature of this world, none of those plans go as expected, which is a testament to the masterful storytelling by Camp throughout the entire issue.

In Immortal Legend Batman #5, the creative team of Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, Erica D’urso, and Igor Monti bring the story to a satisfying conclusion. Batman returns to the planet Gotham to confront his most dangerous enemy yet: a version of himself who has become the Joker. After building a deadly island lair, this Joker unleashes an army against the Immortal Weapons. As Batman prepares for a final showdown, he realizes he’s underestimated his foe – who manages to steal the Batman belt and effectively become the new Batman.

You probably still remember it, even if it’s been years: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start. This is the original Konami Code, famous for appearing in many of the company’s games, and it truly changed how people played. Entering the code at the right time gave players a big advantage. The most well-known example is in the game Contra, where it unlocks 30 extra lives at the beginning – a huge help, considering Contra is notoriously difficult! This made the Konami Code incredibly popular and cemented its place in pop culture.