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Wallace and Gromit Creator Says Aardman Will Embrace AI—Without Losing Its Soul
Authenticity, not polish, is the new power move—the wellspring of real charm and the edge audiences actually trust.
January 2, 2026 11:14 am
The Game Hideo Kojima Couldn't Stop Playing — And How It Launched His Career
On WIRED Tech Support, Hideo Kojima said Super Mario Bros is the game he’s played most—and without it, he might never have entered the industry.
January 2, 2026 11:00 am
Netflix and Warner Bros Deal Kicks Off Cinema's Three-Year Endgame
Streaming’s surge and shrinking theatrical windows are reshaping moviegoing. With a Netflix–Warner Bros. acquisition looming, Deadline’s early 2026 domestic box office outlook hints at more turbulence ahead for theaters.
January 1, 2026 6:27 pm
15 Massive Single-Player Games You’ll Sink 100+ Hours Into
Forget battle passes—single-player epics are still devouring weekends. From sprawling worlds to story-first odysseys, only a select few cross the 100-hour threshold. Here are 15 that will keep you playing long after the credits should roll.
January 1, 2026 10:58 am
Microsoft Is Steering The Elder Scrolls 6 From The Sidelines
Microsoft is reportedly parachuting its A-team into Bethesda to rework Starfield’s in-house engine with Unreal-inspired upgrades—an overhaul flagged by Jez Corden on the Xbox Two Podcast that could finally turn the underwhelming space epic into the blockbuster fans expected.
December 31, 2025 6:43 pm
Think You Know Stephen King? His 10 Best Non-Horror Books, Ranked
Think Stephen King only does horror? Think again. Beyond the nightmares and jump scares, the master storyteller has crafted coming-of-age epics, crime sagas, and poignant dramas that prove his reign stretches far past the shadows.
December 31, 2025 10:53 am
January 2026 Xbox Game Pass Lineup: Every New Game Coming Your Way
Xbox is kicking off the new year swinging, with Game Pass dropping a stacked lineup of day-one launches in January and a steady stream to follow as the year rolls on. Here’s what’s landing to start strong.
December 31, 2025 10:11 am
15 Best Indie Games of 2025, Ranked
Forget AAA—2025 belonged to indies. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 proved you don’t need a mega-budget to deliver the year’s most unforgettable games.
December 30, 2025 2:08 pm
10 Unmissable Indie Games of 2025 Flying Under the Radar
Indies are ruling 2025, but while The Game Awards spotlighted Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Hades 2, the year’s boldest surprises are flying under the radar. Meet the 10 indie underdogs that deserve your attention now.
December 30, 2025 11:23 am
Skip the Board Games: The Best Family-Friendly Couch Co-Op Hits to Save Your Holiday
Gather the squad, grab the controllers, and make this holiday hangout actually fun. From pick-up-and-play chaos to deep team-ups, we’ve handpicked 10 couch co-op games guaranteed to light up your living room.
December 30, 2025 10:58 am