Games

Honestly, taking a chance on motion controls with the Wii totally worked. Wii Sports blew up and everyone was playing it, and Mario Kart Wii and Super Smash Bros. Brawl instantly made my place the go-to spot for game nights. But it wasn’t just about the new stuff – Nintendo really stepped up their classic games too. Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel were incredible, totally changing how I thought about 3D platformers. Zelda games like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword were massive adventures, and Metroid Prime 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles felt huge and immersive, especially considering what the Wii could actually do.

Microsoft produced some of its best exclusive games during the Xbox One generation. The Forza Horizon series became a leading racing franchise, the Halo: The Master Chief Collection protected the series’ history, and Gears 5 modernized the classic cover-based shooter gameplay. Alongside these successes, hugely popular multi-platform games like Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, GTA V, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare became defining experiences for gamers, shaping how they enjoyed open-world adventures and online competition.

The Xbox 360 hosted some truly iconic game series. Games like Halo 3 and Gears of War transformed Xbox Live into a place where players loved to connect. Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2 revolutionized online shooting games. Huge role-playing games such as Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and Dark Souls offered players unprecedented freedom and immersive worlds. Meanwhile, innovative titles like Portal 2, BioShock, and The Orange Box proved that clever design and storytelling could succeed alongside big-budget action games.

The 3DS breathed new life into classic game series. We saw fantastic new Zelda adventures like A Link Between Worlds, plus updated 3D versions of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask. Pokémon made the leap to full 3D with X and Y, then continued to grow with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Fire Emblem found a new audience with Awakening, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf became a beloved daily habit for many players. Plus, Super Mario 3D Land reminded everyone that Mario is still king of handheld platformers.

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Starting in January 2026, a show called ‘Million Dollar Fan’ began being advertised prominently on the LiveStreamFails (LSF) subreddit. Around the same time, several popular streamers managed by Mythic Talent, including Twitch personality ExtraEmily, also started promoting the show.

The PlayStation 4 era brought us incredible, story-driven games like God of War, The Last of Us Part II, Uncharted 4, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Ghost of Tsushima, all with deep and engaging gameplay. At the same time, third-party titles such as The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring, and Bloodborne raised the bar for open-world and action RPGs. Popular online games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, and Rocket League changed the way people played together, and smaller indie games—including Hollow Knight, Hades, Celeste, and Outer Wilds—showed that smaller teams could create games just as impressive as the biggest blockbusters.

We’ve significantly decreased the damage jet cannons deal to flying vehicles. It will now take about 40% more hits to destroy them. Also, the previously mentioned air radar won’t be part of this update.

The PlayStation 3 was home to incredibly influential games like Uncharted 2, The Last of Us, and Metal Gear Solid 4. It launched popular franchises with titles like Demon’s Souls, Infamous, and LittleBigPlanet, and saw massive multi-platform games such as Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, GTA V, and BioShock Infinite redefine storytelling, player freedom, and open-world gameplay. Online gaming also flourished, with Call of Duty, Battlefield, FIFA, and NBA 2K becoming incredibly popular choices for players.

The PSP became a haven for big-name game franchises that remarkably maintained their quality on a handheld device. Games like Grand Theft Auto flourished with titles like Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories. Beloved series such as God of War, Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and Persona all had standout installments created specifically for portable gaming. Alongside these, unique and addictive games like LocoRoco, Patapon, and Lumines demonstrated the PSP’s knack for simple, yet engaging gameplay.