Hack Shorts
Description: In the original Lords of Shadow, Gabriel Belmont was a Holy Knight who lost his wife, was manipulated into committing dark deeds, and ultimately sacrificed his humanity to save the world. Reborn as Dracula, the ultimate monster, he spent centuries battling the church and his own descendants.
Description: Hacky sack, or footbag, is a popular, no-hands, small bag game often used to improve foot dexterity and coordination. In 2026, it is experiencing a major comeback, especially with Gen Z as a social, in-person alternative to screen time. Players typically stand in a circle and use their feet, knees, and chest to keep the sand- or pellet-filled sack off the ground.
Description: A black background with white text. The top line reads "coder girl". Below this is the phonetic spelling "[koh-der gurl]". The word "noun" is then displayed. The next lines read "A girl with magical powers who can hack your day.". Finally, "Synonyms:" is followed by "sorceress, witch, fairy".
Description: A stylized depiction of an astronaut wearing a grey helmet with "HACK SMASH" displayed on the visor. The astronaut raises a hand with the middle finger extended. A bright yellow lightning bolt runs behind the figure. Below, the words "SPARKY LIFE" are emblazoned with fiery orange and red flames.
Description: The Control is a surreal, mind-bending mystery about secret government agencies, supernatural forces, and a sister looking for her long-lost brother. As children, Jesse Faden and her brother Dylan found a magical projector in their hometown that opened doors to other dimensions. A secret government agency called the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC) swooped in, covered up the incident, and kidnapped Dylan to turn him into a weapon, but Jesse escaped.
Description: Ryu is investigating a mysterious terrorist organization called the Lords of Alchemy. Their leader, a masked man known as the Regent of the Mask, wants to use Ryu's own power and blood for a dangerous experiment. The story is basically about Ryu being forced to confront the consequences of being a ninja and the violence he has caused throughout his life.
Description: The Time and Place: Set in 1603 (the start of the Edo period) in the wilderness surrounding Mount Yōtei on the northern island of Ezo (modern-day Hokkaido, Japan). This is over 300 years after the events of Ghost of Tsushima. You play as Atsu, a fierce mercenary and wandering warrior.
Description: This time, Ryu is trying to protect the world from a group of extremely powerful supernatural beings called the Archfiends. The main villain is Elizébet, a powerful female Fiend who wants to resurrect the ancient Archfiend and bring about a catastrophic transformation of the world. But before Ryu can stop her, she and her allies attack the Hayabusa Village.
Description: NINJA GAIDEN 4 (2025), the story is a continuation of the modern Ninja Gaiden universe, but it introduces a new main character alongside Ryu Hayabusa. The main character is Yakumo, a young ninja from the Raven Clan. The world has been devastated by a mysterious phenomenon called the Dark Dragon. The Dark Dragon's influence has caused Darkness to spread across the world, creating monsters and transforming the environment. Yakumo is sent on a mission to deal with this threat. But he eventually discovers that the situation is much bigger than he originally thought.
Description: The story is set in 1274 on the peaceful island of Tsushima, Japan. A massive Mongol armada, led by the ruthless and brilliant Khotun Khan, invades the island. The island's samurai class, led by Lord Shimura, rides out to meet them on the beach in an honorable, open battle. It is a slaughter. The samurai code of honor—fighting face-to-face, announcing your name, and showing mercy—is completely useless against the brutal, calculating tactics of the Mongols. Lord Shimura is captured, and Jin Sakai, the main character and Lord Shimura's nephew, is left for dead.