The Legend of Zelda series has spanned so many different games, set during bespoke and unique times in Hyrule’s history. Branching timelines allow for a varied mix of stories to be told, but a few things are always the same. There’s always a Ganon hell-bent on destruction, there’s always a Zelda…
Mario has always been big business. That Italian plumber won over a legion of fans as soon as he first appeared in Donkey Kong (1981) and fronted his first video game, Mario Bros., alongside his brother Luigi, just two years later. Mario’s popularity just continues to grow, so even brief missteps…
When it comes to Battlefield 6, the game has changed in a number of ways since its initial launch. The Battlefield series has always offered different realistic warfare compared to other series like Call of Duty, pushing chaotic large-scale conflicts between large teams of players, but the latest…
Nearly 12 years ago, we got our very first glimpse at the new big Star Wars villain — Kylo Ren, aka Ben Solo, the grandson of Darth Vader — in what would become one of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Smack dab in the middle of the first teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Ren lumbers…
Okay, we’ve got a bit of a good news/bad news situation here. Good news first: Without hyperbole, Avatar Legends is one of the most fun fighting games I’ve ever played. There’s something special about the way these characters move, the variety in their playstyles, their incredible animations, the…
As the dust settles on the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, I’ve seen a mixed reception emerge. There’s plenty of excitement about the first Avengers movie since 2019’s all-conquering Endgame, and much fun speculation about the true nature of Steve Rogers' appearance. Clearly, the mainstream audience is…
A few years ago, Wizards of the Coast owner Hasbro was going all-in on licensed video games. This brought us hits like Baldur’s Gate 3 and the promise of more to come. But like many companies, Hasbro’s plans in 2026 look quite different. The company’s recent fiscal report confirms it has cancelled…
Of all the franchise's post-finale spinoffs, The Walking Dead: Dead City has generally been considered the weakest, and not entirely without reason. In comparison to The Ones Who Live's cinematic scale and Daryl Dixon's European beauty, The Walking Dead: Dead City has struggled to forge its own…
Video game spending in the United States saw a 21% drop compared to June 2025. The latest data from Circana revealed that US consumers spent $4.5 billion on gaming software, subscriptions, hardware, and accessories. That was down from the $5.7 billion last year. Hardware Saw The Biggest Drop When…
There are quite a few sets retiring from LEGO soon, and among them is the build of Thing's Apartment. If you've been thinking about buying this set for your collection before that point, or maybe picking it up for a Wednesday fan you know, Amazon's actually dropped it down to a new low price of…
Human Fall Flat Leapfrogs Super Mario Bros., Edging Closer To Becoming Tenth Best-Selling Game Ever Since 2020, Sam has written over 2,500 articles and specializes in telling the stories of the people behind the games. He’s interviewed the biggest game directors, some of the industry’s top talents,…
Tiger King's spiritual successor is set to debut on HBO Max on August 6, 2026, showcasing another dimension of the weird, unflattering, and often cruel world of the exotic animal trade. The Tiger King Netflix documentary from 2020 feels like it got a large portion of the world through the beginning…
Pokémon’s new Celebration Journey has been officially announced, and it will feature highlights from across all nine Generations for die-hard fans to enjoy. 2026 has been the best year to celebrate the franchise and be a fan of the series, as it completes its 30th anniversary. Rather than keeping…
A new era just began for DC's Superman, with a new design and a major addition to his official lore. Here's everything you need to know, and what's coming next. In today's Action Comics #1100, Superman returns to the DC Universe after being absent for months. Superman disappeared in the aftermath…
From yesterday, Marathon‘s new Vault Breaker PvE mode opened up for players to explore. It’ll be online until August 4, allowing Bungie to flesh out the experiment, gather data, and move forward with whatever comes next. This is something of a test for the extraction shooter, and it has already…
The new prequel to A Quiet Place is a perfect addition to the franchise. It makes the most of the alien invasion horror story's potential. While the focus of Quiet Place stories is limited, the scope of the world they take place in is vast. Each new entry in the franchise is an opportunity to go…
Top Discussions "Enjoy your last day in a future that works for everyone but you": I adore the demo for Future? No Thanks, an open world comedy about a boomer trapped in leftwing paradise Reported lead of Obsidian's new Fallout game wants you to feel a "sense of agony" when playing an RPG, rather…
In the most unexpected (but also somehow entirely logical) collab ever, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has teamed up with Red Bull, giving assassins everywhere a chance to unlock some extra 'wings' in the form of a free sail customization item. To get Red Bull's free 'Wings of the Tempest'…
It might have been a few weeks since Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the imminent end of new PlayStation discs, but it’s still a topic that rankles with gamers worldwide. The revelation proved to be a damning one for PlayStation’s brand identity, and now, you can’t move on social media in…
At its recent Galaxy Unpacked event in London, Samsung unveiled its next-generation of foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold 8 are Samsung's two new book-style foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold 8…
Stalker 2's Temporary Xbox Exclusivity Cost More Than Its Entire Development Xbox has secured some big hits for Game Pass over the years, but we’re usually not privy to how much this costs. Now, we have a better idea of how much Xbox has been willing to spend to get a game on its service and make…
At its recent Galaxy Unpacked event in London, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z 8 series, its highly anticipated next-generation foldable lineup. But this year, there's a twist. Instead of announcing two new foldable phones as it usually does, Samsung introduced three: the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z…
Calling Star Trek: Strange New Worlds self-referential would be an understatement. But much like many modern Star Treks, at a certain point after all the Easter eggs and callbacks to bygone eras, some of what can be read as references to older Star Trek are also now simply a part of the modern show…
For many years, live-action anime adaptations were very expensive punchlines. Dragonball Evolution remains the most infamous across movies and TV, but Western versions of Death Note, Ghost in the Shell, Cowboy Bebop, and others met similarly dour fates. Then along came One Piece on Netflix,…