Games

Every December, services like Spotify and YouTube now share summaries of your activity – like what music you listened to or videos you watched – and these year-end “wraps” have become a common tradition.

I’m happy to see that a classic feature from older Japanese role-playing games hasn’t disappeared completely. While it’s not as frequent now, the old-school 3D world map still appears in some games, and that’s great!

You’ve probably heard about the RedSec Tournament – it’s the biggest competition for Battlefield squads! It’s designed to truly test teams, going beyond just one type of gameplay. This isn’t a typical playlist; it’s a challenging event that combines the intense, last-team-standing action of Battle Royale with the strategic, objective-focused gameplay of Gauntlet. Your squad will aim for the highest possible score, but it’s not about winning just one match. Your final score is based on your best results across several matches in both game modes.

Early in December, a funny story spread online about a raccoon that broke into a liquor store and apparently got drunk. Police in Hanover County, Virginia, shared pictures of the raccoon passed out near a toilet, a sight many people found humorously relatable.

Camilla Luddington shared a message on Instagram, thanking fans of Tomb Raider and wishing Alan Wilton all the best.

Hudson addressed rumors that the game wouldn’t be released until 2030, assuring fans it will come out much sooner. He jokingly added that he’s not getting any younger, implying a desire to see the game released soon.

As you play, you’ll earn levels and face increasingly tough challenges. With so many characters to unlock, finding a reliable way to gain experience and level them all up is essential.

The game was well-marketed and got a lot right on the surface, but its underlying elements felt a bit thin. While it used the familiar RPG formula Bethesda is known for, it didn’t quite hit the mark, suggesting that the genre has evolved beyond what Starfield ultimately offered.

This Early Access game builds on a free demo previously offered on itch.io. The creator, makz, explains that the core gameplay draws inspiration from both Slay the Spire and the Path of Building tool used for Path of Exile.

The original PlayStation presents a unique challenge for retro gamers. Because it was one of the first consoles to use 3D graphics, many of its games don’t look great on today’s TVs and monitors. The early 3D technology simply couldn’t compete with the graphics found in arcades at the time, meaning a lot of those classic games haven’t aged well visually.