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Common Side Effects Creators Tease Ambitious Season 2
Common Side Effects premiered in February 2025. Featuring trippy animation and the voice of Mike Judge, the series follows a fungus expert named Marshall Cuso (Dave King). Marshall discovers a rare species of Blue Angel mushroom that can seemingly cure any disease or physical injury. His discovery sparks a conspiracy thriller as the federal government...
Unused Ending Detail Revealed for The Last of Us Part II
One of the most powerful scenes in The Last of Us Part II was originally supposed to appear at the beginning of the game, and Ellie and Joel could have ended their final conversation with a hug. Troy Baker, who played Joel, discussed working on the porch conversation scene where the characters discuss Joel’s decision...
The Water Starter of Pokémon Winds and Waves Breaks a Series Curse
Every time a new Pokémon generation debuts, it births a passionate legion of defenders. Yet, historical bias dictates that certain monsters inevitably capture more hearts than others. For decades now, fire-type and grass-type starters have staged an endless tug-of-war for the community’s adoration. But looking backward, when was the last time a water-type starter genuinely...
Unboxing Video Released for Unofficial Resident Evil Requiem Leon S. Kennedy Figure Set by Por.Toys
Thanks to the YouTube channel The Figure Hideout, collectors now have a closer look at an unofficial deluxe set from Por.Toys featuring two figures of Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil Requiem alongside various accessories. Por.Toys has released an unofficial 1/6 scale deluxe set featuring figures of Leon S. Kennedy from the survival horror game...
Five Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strips About Hating School
There are plenty of comic strips about kids who have an adversarial relationship with school. Peanuts features both Sally Brown and Peppermint Patty, and early Bloom County was often set in a classroom where the teachers were not ready for the Michael Binkley experience. On the other end of the scale, Jason Fox is so...
Square Enix’s Forgotten Loot-Shooter Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Many of the most talked-about multiplayer shooters of 2026 share a familiar DNA. In titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon, you and a small squad deploy from a secure sanctuary into dangerous zones, decimate enemy forces, scavenge valuable gear, and retreat to base. Designed around an addictive gameplay loop that continually pulls players back, these...
Marathon Is the Scariest Horror Game of 2026
Editor’s Note: This feature was originally published in March. We are bringing it back today to celebrate Spooky Season. Marathon is that specific variety of game where you might be cautiously prowling through a desolate, dimly lit outpost in search of raw biomass, only for a ventilation grate to violently shatter as an automated hunter...
Gears of War: E-Day Appears to Disappoint Microsoft on Steam
Gears of War: E-Day peaked at just over 31,500 concurrent players on Steam following strong reviews and a major promotional campaign, falling notably short of Microsoft’s expectations. Despite stellar press reviews and top spots on pre-release sales charts, the new Gears of War failed to attract a massive audience on the leading PC platform. Following...
Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Thriller Disclosure Day Streaming on Peacock in October 2026
Steven Spielberg has spent much of his career looking to the stars. From the wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to the childhood adventure of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, few filmmakers have done more to shape the way Hollywood approaches stories about humanity making contact with something beyond our world. Even War of the...
Ubisoft Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director to Head of AI Implementation
Made-up checkbox positions where absolutely anyone can be hired. Ubisoft is continuing to develop its artificial intelligence efforts as Raashii Sikka, the company’s former director of diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and social impact, has taken on a new role as Chief AI Enablement Officer. According to Sikka, artificial intelligence will become one of the most important...
Pokémon GO Zorua Community Day Guide
Pokémon Go is gearing up for an exciting Zorua Community Day on Saturday, October 10, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time. Please note that this special event focuses exclusively on the original Unovan Zorua, meaning the Ghost- and Normal-type Hisuian variant will not be making an appearance. As a quick refresher, wild Zorua...
US Xbox Sales Hit Historic Low Amid Record Prices While PlayStation Sees Weakest Result Since 2013
According to an analyst, the market situation has not been this difficult since the video game industry crisis of the early 1980s. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, Xbox and PlayStation sales in the United States dropped significantly during the first eight months of 2026 amid record-breaking price increases. Based on data published by Piscatella...
PlayStation Store Launches Players’ Choice Sale With Discounts Up to 85 Percent
In total, price cuts have hit more than 4,600 items, including games released relatively recently. The PS Store is currently hosting a major “Player’s Choice” sale with discounts of up to 85% on many games, including projects that were released relatively recently. MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Ultimate Edition (15% discount — available for 4,063 liras...
First Trailer Released for Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist Movie Starring Scarlett Johansson
The Exorcist: Martyrs started with strong prospects. Horror master Mike Flanagan takes the helm as writer and director, accompanied by a star-studded cast. Following a short teaser released on Wednesday, the first full trailer for the supernatural thriller movie is officially out. The footage promises a good time for fans of the original as well...
SEGA Casts Charlie Cox in New Game Despite Initial Preference for American Actor
The project does not even have an official title yet. Actor Charlie Cox, known for playing Daredevil in Marvel projects, has confirmed that he is working on an unannounced game from SEGA. Cox did not share details about the project, but he did tell an amusing story about how the work began. According to the...
Magic: The Gathering Reveals Marvel Universes Beyond Set
Universes Beyond has always sat in direct opposition to Magic: The Gathering’s homegrown multiverse sets in several key ways. While crossover expansions with Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, and Lord of the Rings all sold like hot lembas bread and brought new players into the fold, they lacked the intricate storytelling, original character design, and complex gameplay...
Common Side Effects Creators Tease Ambitious Season 2
Common Side Effects premiered in February 2025. Featuring trippy animation and the voice of Mike Judge, the series follows a fungus expert named Marshall Cuso (Dave King). Marshall discovers a rare species of Blue Angel mushroom that can seemingly cure any disease or physical injury. His discovery sparks a conspiracy thriller as the federal government...
Unused Ending Detail Revealed for The Last of Us Part II
One of the most powerful scenes in The Last of Us Part II was originally supposed to appear at the beginning of the game, and Ellie and Joel could have ended their final conversation with a hug. Troy Baker, who played Joel, discussed working on the porch conversation scene where the characters discuss Joel’s decision...
The Water Starter of Pokémon Winds and Waves Breaks a Series Curse
Every time a new Pokémon generation debuts, it births a passionate legion of defenders. Yet, historical bias dictates that certain monsters inevitably capture more hearts than others. For decades now, fire-type and grass-type starters have staged an endless tug-of-war for the community’s adoration. But looking backward, when was the last time a water-type starter genuinely...
Unboxing Video Released for Unofficial Resident Evil Requiem Leon S. Kennedy Figure Set by Por.Toys
Thanks to the YouTube channel The Figure Hideout, collectors now have a closer look at an unofficial deluxe set from Por.Toys featuring two figures of Leon S. Kennedy from Resident Evil Requiem alongside various accessories. Por.Toys has released an unofficial 1/6 scale deluxe set featuring figures of Leon S. Kennedy from the survival horror game...
Five Calvin and Hobbes Comic Strips About Hating School
There are plenty of comic strips about kids who have an adversarial relationship with school. Peanuts features both Sally Brown and Peppermint Patty, and early Bloom County was often set in a classroom where the teachers were not ready for the Michael Binkley experience. On the other end of the scale, Jason Fox is so...
Square Enix’s Forgotten Loot-Shooter Was Years Ahead of Its Time
Many of the most talked-about multiplayer shooters of 2026 share a familiar DNA. In titles like Arc Raiders and Marathon, you and a small squad deploy from a secure sanctuary into dangerous zones, decimate enemy forces, scavenge valuable gear, and retreat to base. Designed around an addictive gameplay loop that continually pulls players back, these...
Marathon Is the Scariest Horror Game of 2026
Editor’s Note: This feature was originally published in March. We are bringing it back today to celebrate Spooky Season. Marathon is that specific variety of game where you might be cautiously prowling through a desolate, dimly lit outpost in search of raw biomass, only for a ventilation grate to violently shatter as an automated hunter...
Gears of War: E-Day Appears to Disappoint Microsoft on Steam
Gears of War: E-Day peaked at just over 31,500 concurrent players on Steam following strong reviews and a major promotional campaign, falling notably short of Microsoft’s expectations. Despite stellar press reviews and top spots on pre-release sales charts, the new Gears of War failed to attract a massive audience on the leading PC platform. Following...
Steven Spielberg Sci-Fi Thriller Disclosure Day Streaming on Peacock in October 2026
Steven Spielberg has spent much of his career looking to the stars. From the wonder of Close Encounters of the Third Kind to the childhood adventure of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, few filmmakers have done more to shape the way Hollywood approaches stories about humanity making contact with something beyond our world. Even War of the...