12 JRPGs That Punish You For Grinding

These days, games are designed with features like adjustable difficulty and helpful options, meaning players rarely need to repeat tasks to progress. Grinding – repetitive gameplay – is usually only for those seeking extra challenges after finishing the main game, like optional bosses or extra content.

27 Years Later, The 100% Rated ’90s Sci-Fi Action “Masterpiece” That’s “An Absolute Classic” Makes an Unexpected Comeback on Digital Streaming

You can now buy Cowboy Bebop on digital platforms like iTunes, and it’s quickly becoming a hit! It’s currently the top series on iTunes, and it seems like the show’s creator, Shinichiro Watanabe, is also gaining renewed popularity. His other acclaimed series, Samurai Champloo, is currently the second most popular show on the platform.

EA’s F1 Series Undergoing “Strategic Reset,” Skipping 2026 Release

Okay, so there won’t be a totally new F1 game in 2026, which is a bit of a bummer. But the good news is EA Sports and Codemasters are releasing a big expansion for F1 25! It’s going to be a paid one, but it sounds like it’ll add all the new cars, teams, and drivers for the 2026 season, which is awesome.

Pioneering Game Designer Rebecca Heineman Has Died

Carolyn Heineman was a highly accomplished figure in the early days of video games. She excelled both as a game designer and a competitive player, becoming a champion in several Atari 2600 Space Invaders tournaments. Her biggest win came at the Atari VCS Space Invaders National Championship in New York, making her the first national video game champion in the U.S.