PUBG Battlegrounds (originally titled PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) is a 2017 battle royale game developed by PUBG Studios (a subsidiary of Krafton) and published by Krafton. Inspired by the Japanese film Battle Royale (2000), the game evolved from mods created by Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene for other titles, later expanding into a standalone project under his creative direction. Players can choose between first-person (FPP) or third-person (TPP) perspectives, joining up to 100 participants who parachute onto an island, scavenge for weapons and equipment, and eliminate opponents while surviving as the last person or team standing. The playable area gradually shrinks over time, forcing encounters by funneling players into tighter zones. Initially released in March 2017 via Steam Early Access, the Windows version launched fully in December 2017. That same month, Microsoft Studios released it for Xbox One through the Xbox Game Preview program, with a full launch in September 2018. Later versions were […]

Grand Theft Auto VI is an anticipated open-world action-adventure title created and released by Rockstar Games. Serving as the eighth main installment in the Grand Theft Auto series and the sixteenth entry overall, it follows Grand Theft Auto V (2013). Set in the fictional U.S. state of Leonida—a satirical take on Florida—the game centers on Lucia Caminos, the series’ first non-optional female protagonist, and Jason Duval, a former Army soldier turned small-time criminal. Their story unfolds as a high-stakes tale of romance, betrayal, and survival amidst a web of conspiracies. Game World & Setting Leonida’s sprawling open world includes: Vice City: A neon-soaked urban landscape inspired by Miami, brimming with bustling nightlife and a shadowy world of crime beneath its glamorous surface. Grassrivers: A swampy region inspired by the Everglades. The Leonida Keys: A tropical archipelago mirroring the Florida Keys. Port Gellhorn: A industrial port city. Ambrosia and Mount Kalaga

Super Smash Bros Ultimate, launched in 2018 for the Nintendo Switch, is a crossover fighting game created by Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., with Nintendo as the publisher. As the fifth main installment in the Super Smash Bros. series, it follows Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U (2014). The game retains the series’ core gameplay: players select from a diverse roster of fighters and use attacks to weaken opponents before knocking them out of the arena. It offers extensive game modes, including a single-player campaign and multiplayer versus options. Ultimate features a record-breaking 89 playable fighters, encompassing every character from previous games alongside newcomers, spanning Nintendo icons and third-party franchise representatives. Development planning commenced in December 2015, with full production starting after the conclusion of DLC for *3DS/Wii U*. Series creator Masahiro Sakurai returned to direct, alongside developers Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., accelerating the

Sonic Generations is a platform game created by Sonic Team and published by Sega for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Windows, and Nintendo 3DS. The story features Sonic and his companion Tails joining forces with their classic counterparts, traveling through reimagined stages from earlier entries in the series. It features two distinct gameplay styles: “Classic”, which adopts a side-scrolling perspective reminiscent of the original Sega Genesis games, and “Modern”, which offers 3D levels similar to those in Sonic Unleashed (2008) and Sonic Colors (2010). Following the completion of Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Team set out to reinvent the series’ most memorable features in high definition, utilizing the Hedgehog Engine to bring classic elements to life with enhanced visuals. The game revisits familiar locations and bosses from earlier entries, packed with numerous callbacks to the series’ history. The Windows edition was co-developed with support from Devil’s Details, while Dimps collaborated on the Nintendo

Sonic X Shadow Generations is a platforming title created by Sonic Team and released by Sega. It marks Shadow’s return as a central playable character for the first time since Shadow the Hedgehog (2005), offering a storyline that unfolds alongside Sonic Generations (2011) as a connected side story. In this adventure, Shadow travels through different eras to face his old foe, Black Doom. Much like Sonic Generations, the game revisits and reimagines iconic stages and boss encounters from earlier Sonic games, while also introducing levels and gameplay elements drawn from titles launched after 2011 Rather than launching as a separate title, Shadow Generations comes packaged together with a remastered edition of Sonic Generations under the combined release Sonic X Shadow Generations. It debuted on October 25, 2024, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows, receiving generally positive feedback from critics. By January 2025,

Sonic Colors (titled Sonic Colours in PAL territories) is a platform video game released in 2010, developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. The story follows Sonic as he attempts to thwart his longtime rival, Doctor Eggman, from enslaving an alien species and conquering the world. Its gameplay draws inspiration from earlier Sonic titles, featuring ring collection and enemy battles, while shifting between third-person and side-scrolling views. A key addition is the introduction of Wisps—special power-ups that allow players to enhance attacks and access new areas. Work on Sonic Colors commenced in 2008, soon after the completion of Sonic Unleashed. Addressing feedback from prior entries, the creators focused exclusively on Sonic as the main character, aiming to refine the balance between speed and platforming. Wisps were added to enrich the gameplay experience without sacrificing momentum. Sonic Colors was released in two distinct formats, with Sonic Team crafting the Wii