Anno 117: Pax Romana is an upcoming real-time strategy and city-building game crafted by Ubisoft Mainz and brought to players by Ubisoft. As the eighth installment in the Anno series, it introduces the franchise’s earliest historical setting yet: Ancient Rome. For the first time in the series, players can select their starting region—either leading the Roman Empire from Latium or governing the Celtic realm of Albion—each offering its own unique cultural identity and gameplay experience. Assuming the role of a governor, players will navigate political intrigue, deciding between loyalty and rebellion, while balancing power and economic growth. Ubisoft unveiled the title in June 2024, scheduling its launch for November 13, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Windows PCs, and Xbox Series X/S platforms. Set during the Pax Romana—a nearly 200-year period of peace and prosperity—the game immerses players in an era of thriving trade, architectural marvels, and cultural expansion. As a praetor […]

EA Sports FC 26 is an upcoming football simulation video game developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and published by Electronic Arts. The global launch is set for September 26, 2025, across multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and Amazon Luna Marking the third entry in the EA Sports FC franchise—after EA FC 24 and EA FC 25—the upcoming title will proudly showcase Swedish football icon Zlatan Ibrahimović on its cover athlete for the Ultimate Edition, while Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala will appear on alternate covers of the standard editions. EA Sports FC 26 introduces major gameplay innovations, including: A complete overhaul of dribbling mechanics, Enhanced AI for player positioning, More lifelike goalkeeper animations. The game will also offer two distinct gameplay presets: Designed for competitive play, it enhances Ultimate Team and Clubs

Donkey Kong Bananza is a platformer set to release in 2025, developed by Nintendo EPD exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players control Donkey Kong, the iconic gorilla, as he teams up with a young Pauline to venture underground and reclaim stolen banana-shaped diamonds from a gang of villainous apes. The gameplay draws inspiration from Super Mario Odyssey (2017), featuring expansive, sandbox-style levels where players complete objectives, battle enemies, and collect items. However, Bananza sets itself apart with its fully destructible environments—nearly all terrain can be demolished to uncover secrets, forge new paths, or unearth hidden collectibles. This title marks Nintendo’s first in-house Donkey Kong game since Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004). Development began after Super Mario Odyssey wrapped production, initially targeting the original Nintendo Switch before shifting to the Switch 2 to better realize the team’s ambitious vision. Building on the voxel-based terrain manipulation introduced in Odyssey, EPD expanded

MLB The Show 25: What to Expect from the Next Big Baseball Game MLB The Show 24 still fresh in players’ minds, fans are already looking ahead to MLB The Show 25. While official details are scarce at this point, we can make some educated guesses about what San Diego Studio might bring to the table for next year’s installment. Here’s everything we hope to see in MLB The Show 25—from gameplay improvements to new modes and next-gen enhancements. Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics Each year, MLB The Show refines its gameplay, and MLB The Show 25 should be no exception. Some potential improvements could include: More Realistic Fielding & Animations – Smoother transitions, better AI decision-making, and more dynamic defensive plays. Upgraded Batting & Pitching Physics – Deeper ball-tracking, improved hitter-pitcher duels, and more realistic exit velocities. Smarter AI Adjustments – CPU opponents that adapt better to player tendencies, making single-player modes more challenging. Next-Gen Visuals & Performance With the PS5