50 names to scroll through At the Steam Dev Days event last week, Valve’s Gabe Newellsaid“Our goal is to make [Steam] Greenlight go away. Not because it’s useful, but because we’re evolving.” As we wait for that day to arrive, there’s yet another large batch of games and softwareapproved for releasehaving obtained the requisite amount of attention from fans and press. Most of these I’m seeing for the first time, but five do stand out....
Even thoughNCIS: Originsonly has one season so far, its premiere revealed an aspect of the show that wasn’t clear until its first season finale. TheNCISspinoffis the first prequel in theNCISuniverse, which gives it a unique ability to reveal things about Gibbs that the flagship could not. The big realization is part of that. NCIS: Originsmay not center around Gibbs in the way that might be expected for a show about the early beginnings of theNCISagent....
Summary It looks likeCall of Dutygames could be coming toXbox Game Passat some point in the near future. One of the main reasons why Microsoft has been so aggressive with company acquisitions is to secure content for itsXbox Game Passsubscription service. Once Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal goes through, it will suddenly have a ton of games from the company that it can use to bolster Game Pass. TheCall of Dutyfranchise is one of the biggest gaming franchises of all time, and so it will be a big deal when the games are eventually added to Game Pass....
P.B. Winterbottom too Three good but very different Xbox 360 games are newly playable on Xbox One today. Spec Ops: The Line, The Darkness II and The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom are coming to Xbox One Backward Compatibility todayhttps://t.co/qPMRNrLoTQpic.twitter.com/XBgGdpBe6i — 🌊 Larry Hryb 🌊 ⚓ (@majornelson)August 07, 2025 There was no shortage of cover-based shooters during the last console generation, butSpec Ops: The Linecut through the noise with its poignant story....
Steven Spielberg once said thatSouthland, a show with a 90% onRotten Tomatoesthat was unceremoniously canceled, was genius for its writing.Steven Spielberg has been directing moviessince the 1970s. He’s seen it all in Hollywood. Spielberg has worked with countless writers, producers, and other creatives, and not just in film. His early career was marked by directing stints onColumbo,The Name of the Game, andNight Gallery. His executive producing credits on television are even more impressive, with credits in everything fromThe PacifictoUnder the Dome....
After months ofDirect rumors, insider leaks, and plenty of no-shows, Nintendo finally released a Mario-themed Nintendo Direct. A long withSuper Mario 3D All-Stars,Super Mario Bros. 35, andSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Nintendo updated the Super Nintendo online app with the classic release ofSuper Mario All-Stars. RELATED: Super Mario 3D All-Stars Collection Revealed As A Limited-Time Release Celebrating 35 years, Mario has been the mascot for Nintendo since the launch of the NES....
In today’s fast-paced world, music is constantly evolving, butSpotify keeps listeners covered with an endless stream of playlists. Fromtoday’s biggest pop starsto concerts trending this month, there’s always something new to hear. The platform curates official playlists with artists, helping fans stay plugged into what’s hot right now,whether it’s a new release or a viral moment. Whether it’s an artist teasing a new project or a fan curating songs for every mood and milestone, Spotify offers something for everyone....
This article contains references to suicide, murder, assault, and sexual trafficking. The Netflix docuseries,Amy Bradley Is Missing, examines the multiple theories surrounding what really happened to her. 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley mysteriously disappeared from a cruise ship on June 13, 2025 while on vacation with her family. Despite multiple searches and inquiries, Amy has never been found, and whether she is still alive or dead remains unknown to this day....
The Last of Usmay be hailed as a landmark single-player experience, but the game also had a quality multiplayer experience as well. Many assumed thatThe Last of Us: Part 2would feature a similar multiplayer component as the original game, but as it turns out, it may not have any kind of multiplayer at all. Reddit user toochuy noticed on the Days of Play PS4 box thatThe Last of Us: Part 2is listed alongside games likeDays Gone,God of War, andMarvel’s Spider-Manas titles that do not support online multiplayer....
Plenty of gamers who grew up with the original PlayStation are nostalgic for the console, even if they’ve long moved on from itsblocky graphics. One company is capitalizing on that nostalgia by producing a perfectly accurate PlayStation bento box. Bento boxes are essentially Japanese lunch boxes. Unlike the traditional western style, bento boxes are rectangular or square, flat, and usually have multiple compartments to put different dishes into. The design of the average bento box means the shape of thePlayStation1 is a perfect choice to convert into a bento....
A new roadmap forThe Sims 4in 2025 has been revealed by Electronic Arts (EA), revealing details about theEnchanted by Natureexpansion’s release date, multiple free updates for all players, and much more.Released back in 2014, the social simulation game is still getting updates and expansion packs that increase its replayability factor. The title has received several updates over the past few years.Several new kits forThe Sims 4were added in April 2025, for example, enhancing the number of gameplay options for players....
InThe Walking Dead, the undead Walkers are living cadavers - mindless zombies who live only to eat human flesh, rending innocent people apart with just their teeth and hands. It may seem hard to believe that concept could get any darker, but a revelation from the franchise’s creator will have fans seriously grossed out. In the recentWalking Dead #111- from Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard and Dave McCaig - a fan writes inasking about zombie physiology....
In an effort to celebrate the Notre-Dame in Paris, France, Ubisoft has announced it will be giving awayAssassin’s Creed Unityfor free on PC. Moreover, the studio will be donating money towards the restoration of the historical landmark, which was damaged in a fire earlier this week. In a post published to the official Ubisoft blog, the company said it wants to “give everyone the chance to experience the majesty and beauty of Notre-Dame the best way we know how....
