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June 2026 Video Game Releases: Full List And Highlights
Although summer months can tend to be a bit slower for major video game releases, an exciting new title from Square Enix, the first major Star Fox release in years, and two new ports for one of the best games in recent memory mean June 2026 is not…
From 'Tetris' to 'StarCraft 2' - 5 times astronauts took video games into space
Video games have come a long way since their inception, but you'll find the furthest they've gone (so far) is the depths of space itself. No, we're not talking about video games set in space ; these actually went into space. From individual…
The 10 Greatest Tie-In Video Games of All Time, Ranked
While video games as an artform have largely pushed through the boundaries and made waves as far as being appreciated for their craft and artistic merit, there are still always going to be the games that are released for monetary goals and brand…
Netflix's 94% RT Gothic Fantasy Is One of Streaming's Greatest Video Game Adaptations
Video game adaptations are becoming more common, with The Last of Us, Fallout, and Arcane among the most notable examples in recent years. However, one stellar adaptation preceded all of those shows when it premiered in 2017. Netflix's epic…
Spider-Man' Icon Joins the Biggest Video Game Franchise in the World in First Look at Sequel
A Minecraft Movie was one of the biggest sleeper hits of 2025, so there's no surprise that Warner Bros and Legendary are piecing a sequel together. The second entry in the video game adaptation franchise now has a title, as well as a first look at…
Who is the Madden 27 cover athlete? Why some think Bears QB Caleb Williams is face of 2026 video game | Sporting News
Gracing the cover of 'Madden NFL,' EA Sports' longtime NFL video game franchise, has become a right of passage among ascending stars in the league. From Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, to Calvin Johnson, Richard Sherman and Saquon Barkley, only…
Nobody Does Nightclubs In Video Games Quite Like IO Interactive
I'm not a fan of clubbing in real life. Unless I'm drunk and/or high, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed by the loud noises and insistence that I need to have a brilliant time. But in the world of video games, I can't get enough of them. The pulsing…
Prime Video Officially Revives a 'Game of Thrones' Icon's Forgotten Historical Epic
Fans of sweeping romance movies about unrequited love are in for a treat this June. Perhaps the closest any movie has come to matching the heartbreak of La La Land, besides the underseen indie gem Blue Jay, is a musical based on one of the most…
Crunchyroll's Latest Romance Anime Is More Than Its Ridiculous Name
Over the past few years, a few new trends have emerged in anime. Isekai has become one of the most popular genres on the planet, shōnen series are darker than ever, and a decent portion of the anime/manga world has dedicated itself to some of…
We wouldn't have GTA 6 without this obscure 2006 ping-pong game
Rockstar Games was a different company 20 years ago. It was most famous as the maker of Grand Theft Auto, for sure. GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas had utterly dominated the PlayStation 2 generation and upended the video game industry, not to…
From Kyle Field to Your Console: Predicting Texas A&M's EA CFB 27 Ratings
EA's new and improved College Football video game has taken the world by storm, with its 2024 revival so highly anticipated and played that EA produced another in 2025 and will return yet again for College Football 27 in 2026. In the game format…
Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu The Ultimate History is an essential read for SNK fans
Bitmap Books returns with yet another massive, nostalgia-fueled tome, this time celebrating the 35-year legacy of one of Japan's most legendary fighting franchises. You'd be hard-pressed to find a book publisher working today that cares as much…
The History of James Bond Games and How the Gaming Industry Failed Him
James Bond is an absolute icon in media, the worlds most famous spy. Yet for every 'Moonraker', 'Goldfinger' and 'Quantum of Solace' film there are at least two video games that absolutely miss the mark. With 007 First Light finally looking to be…
Is '007 First Light' The Best Licensed Game In Years?
For the antihero in Martin Campbell's Casino Royale, 9/11 was a recent headline—something M brings up in casual conversation because it happened just five years prior to the events of the film. The James Bond we meet in IO Interactive's 007…
NYT Strands Answers Today: Hints & Clues For Sunday, May 31 (Places To Go)
Today's NYT Strands hints and answers Looking for help uncovering words in today's NYT Strands puzzle? Look no further! Below, you'll find some extra clues and other help to get you started in your quest. Let's knock this out so we can all go enjoy…
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