Games

This update will be released globally on all servers – including those in Mainland China, Traditional Chinese regions, Korea, Japan, Western countries, and Southeast Asia – at the same time. While the Western, Korean, and Southeast Asian servers launched later in mid-2025 and have been receiving updates to match the older East Asian servers, the characters Justine and Caroline will be added to those East Asian servers next week.

As a big wildlife fan, it really worries me how endangered the Lesser Antillean iguana is. There are fewer than 20,000 of these amazing creatures left in the wild, which is a tiny number! They used to be all over the Caribbean islands, but now they’ve disappeared from so many places. It’s heartbreaking to think about – they’re losing their homes, being hunted by animals that don’t belong there, and even having to compete with other iguanas that were brought in from elsewhere.

Researchers discovered this by flying drones through the spray whales release when they breathe at the surface.

The immersive sim genre has been consistently present this year through new games, updated classics, and re-releases. February brought us Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and in April, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surprised many players – even those who don’t typically enjoy turn-based RPGs – and briefly overshadowed the surprise release of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered.

On December 19th, Solomita shared news about her Chihuahua, who was a popular fixture in Jenna’s YouTube videos before she stopped making them in 2020. The post was a goodbye message to the dog.

I wrote about Pokémon Legends: Z-A a little over two months ago, and I was really impressed. I especially liked how it took risks with the traditional Pokémon gameplay and fulfilled some of the promise I saw in Pokémon Generation VI – similar to what Pokémon Legends: Arceus attempted, though the two games are quite different. What sets Z-A apart is that the game isn’t finished at launch; the developers announced plans to add content through downloadable expansions. This will include new Mega Evolutions, fresh gameplay mechanics, and a whole new endgame experience.

Almost twenty years ago, the Wii console revitalized Nintendo after the GameCube, thanks to its innovative motion controls and original games. However, Lee suggests the Wii’s massive popularity was hard to maintain. Unlike Nintendo, Nex Playground is releasing its games through a subscription service rather than selling them individually.

I was so shocked to hear about Wilson’s passing. According to records from the LA County Medical Examiner’s Office, he died at home on November 21, 2025. His family then confirmed the news on Facebook a few weeks later, on December 13th. Their post was really heartfelt, and it reminded everyone of just how much he accomplished, both online and in his personal life. It’s a huge loss.

It’s still too early to say if Damon and Baby deserves more in-depth coverage. The game blends elements from different genres – it’s played from an overhead perspective like a twin-stick shooter, with a focus on gunplay. It also has metroidvania aspects, encouraging you to revisit areas with newly acquired power-ups. Plus, it incorporates survival mechanics, requiring you to manage resources and cook food to heal and increase your health.

If you’re interested in learning more about Pokémon, you can explore Pokémon: The Complete Pocket Guide, which comes in two volumes. Volume 1, a 560-page book, details Pokémon #1 through #442, while Volume 2, with 552 pages, covers Pokémon #443 through #898. These books offer a lot of information, though they don’t include Pokémon from the newer Paldea region (featured in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet). They’re designed to be portable and are available as a convenient two-book set. Each Pokémon entry includes details about its stats, abilities, moves, and how it evolves.