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We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
The live-service space may be a disaster right now, but online multiplayer games still make up the bulk of time people spend playing games. And the combination of online play and FromSoft’s renowned fantasy worldbuilding could eventually lure a new type of player to the Switch 2, at a time when dedicated video game platforms are largely struggling. There’s a lot of risk inherent to a game like this.
We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
The Duskbloods is a world away from the approachable games Nintendo is known for. But for its next Switch 2 exclusive, the company has partnered with Elden Ring developer FromSoftware on a hardcore multiplayer game about vampires. And after spending a few hours playing through its gothic world at FromSoft’s offices in Tokyo, I’m convinced that The Duskbloods could end up being one of the most important exclusives for Nintendo’s latest console. It’s a notable change for the company.
FromSoftware can do anything Original
There’s something just a little bit different about FromSoftware’s office in Tokyo. Like with any other successful video game studio, there’s extensive security to get in the door, a minimalist lobby with framed posters from the studio’s most recent releases, and a large glass display case filled with statues from ceremonies ranging from the BAFTAs to The Game Awards.
We played The Duskbloods, the Switch 2’s wildest new exclusive
5 hours ago The Elden Ring studio continues to chart new paths through games like The Duskbloods. There’s something just a little bit different about FromSoftware’s office in Tokyo. Like with any other successful video game studio, there’s extensive security to get in the door, a minimalist lobby with framed …
FromSoftware can do anything
George R.R. Martin 4 hours ago The Duskbloods Has Some George R.R. Martin In Its Blood GameSpot - Darryn Bonthuys • 4h Saturday Night Fevre Dream. From Software’s next game, The Duskbloods, is inspired by both vampire literature and tabletop games. But another key figure that the studio looked to for motivation was legendary Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin.
A sale you won’t want to miss.
Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 7:56 PM UTC A sale you won’t want to miss. Following his breakout success in theaters, director Kane Parsons has returned to YouTube with a new Backrooms short called Everything Must Go. It’s basically like a visit to the surreal set from the film, and the short is also included in both the theatrical re-release and the impending Blu-ray version. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Murderbot gets an upgrade.
Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 1:19 PM UTC Murderbot gets an upgrade. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment TV Shows
It’s a very, very Wildwood.
Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 12:52 PM UTC It’s a very, very Wildwood. I already knew that the film — the latest from Laika, the stop-motion studio behind the likes of Kubo and the Two Strings and Paranorman — looked great. But the latest trailer has me convinced that Wildwood is also going to wreck me. We’ll find out when it hits theaters in October. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
The download is so big because it’s full of secrets.
Posted Aug 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM UTC The download is so big because it’s full of secrets. Few brand deals make more sense than the new Mean Girls and Clueless DLC coming to The Sims 4. The collection drops on August 27th and features a bunch of new fashion options, though sadly I don’t think Cher’s high-tech closet is included. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming
Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game
The Verge logo. Comments Loading comments Getting the conversation ready... Entertainment Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Entertainment Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Report Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Report Blaseball developer The Game Band is launching a new daily puzzler called Dartwords.
Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game
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Wordle meets Clippy in this new word game
Like many of us, Sam Rosenthal plays games like Wordle every day, chasing after good scores and sharing the results with friends and family. But he’s also a game designer, the creative director at Blaseball developer The Game Band, and so this regular habit got him thinking about what else could be done in the space. “When I was a kid and I played word games with my family, they weren’t the New York Times puzzle games,” Rosenthal explains.
Pennywise prequel prolonged.
Posted Aug 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM UTC Pennywise prequel prolonged. HBO just confirmed that It: Welcome to Derry is returning. Season 2 “takes place in 1935 during the Great Depression and centers on the bloody massacre of the Bradley Gang, a group of bank robbers who stop in Derry to buy ammo and end up facing unimaginable horror.” No word on when it will premiere. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
HP OmniBook Ultra 14 Laptop Review Original
For the past few years, HP has given me the opportunity to test several classes of its business laptops. With each passing year, the company continues to innovate and improve its products. To start this year, I spent some time with the latest model in the OmniBook lineup, the HP OmniBook Ultra 14. It is an ultrathin, portable laptop with some impressive hardware. Before we dig in, it is important to know that business-class laptops can cost much more than traditional consumer laptops.
Ted Lasso could be going to extra time.
Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM UTC Ted Lasso could be going to extra time. Season 4 just started streaming, but Apple’s Eddy Cue is already talking about a potential season 5 renewal. “It’s certainly good enough for that,” he told Deadline. “So I think there’s plenty of stories to go on.” Of course, it’s no surprise that Apple would want to extend a hit show for as long as it can.
Scavengers Reign is heading back to Adult Swim.
Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 12:33 PM UTC Scavengers Reign is heading back to Adult Swim. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment TV Shows
The best classic slasher movie you’ll never watch Original
Starting with the original in Camp Miasma in 1980, the horror franchise went on to have a long life. There were multiple sequels, spinoffs in the form of arcade cabinets and board games, and just about every kind of merchandise you can think of, from alarm clocks and lunch boxes to Halloween costumes and action figures. It got so popular there were even knockoff costumes at party stores. For several decades the franchise exerted a powerful, albeit dwindling, impact on the world of horror.
GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August
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GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August Original
We’ll be getting an in-depth preview of Grand Theft Auto VI very soon: Rockstar announced this morning that it will be airing an “extended look” at the game on August 27th. The preview will stream on YouTube at 9PM ET, as per usual, but will also be shown earlier for Netflix subscribers, premiering at 3PM ET. (Netflix and Rockstar previously partnered to release the original GTA trilogy on mobile.) There are no other details just yet.
GTA VI is getting an ‘extended look’ at the end of August
7 hours ago It’s a little more than three months until Grand Theft Auto 6 rocks the video game industry, and other than two trailers, little of the game has been shown by developer Rockstar Games. The first real look at maybe the most hotly anticipated game ever is coming soon, but fans will need a Netflix …
Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV
2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Apple TV. Apple’s streaming service has built out an impressive slate that spans returning favorites like Silo and Sugar to all-new hits including OnlyFans-inspired dramedies, terrifying comedies, and paranoid tech thrillers. But the most important release might be a feel-good sports sitcom.
Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV
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Ted Lasso returns at an important time for Apple TV
2026 is shaping up to be an excellent year for Apple TV. Apple’s streaming service has built out an impressive slate that spans returning favorites like Silo and Sugar to all-new hits including OnlyFans-inspired dramedies, terrifying comedies, and paranoid tech thrillers. But the most important release might be a feel-good sports sitcom.
Nintendo is on fire (emblem).
Posted Aug 4, 2026 at 2:23 PM UTC Nintendo is on fire (emblem). The company has been on a pretty solid run, and it looks like that could continue with the next Fire Emblem. Nintendo just showed off 20 minutes of Fortune’s Weave, getting into both the continent-spanning story and the nitty gritty of the strategy combat. It hits the Switch 2 on September 17th. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation
You have to imagine that the team at Game Freak is bursting with ideas. The studio puts out new mainline Pokémon adventures with a machinelike precision. But every so often it...
The studio behind Pokémon struggles to find its voice in Beast of Reincarnation
You have to imagine that the team at Game Freak is bursting with ideas. The studio puts out new mainline Pokémon adventures with a machinelike precision. But every so often it launches a curious experiment, whether it’s an action title about a militarized elephant or turning horse races into a card game, showing that it’s capable of more than the latest generation of pocket monsters. That’s part of what makes the idea of Beast of Reincarnation so enticing.
Amazon might have its new Kratos.
Posted Aug 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM UTC Amazon might have its new Kratos. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming TV Shows
Some fortunate news.
Posted Aug 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM UTC Some fortunate news. Nintendo’s next big Switch 2 exclusive — Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — is also the subject of the company’s next Direct showcase. It streams August 4th at 10AM ET and will last around 20 minutes, according to Nintendo. The game, meanwhile, is launching on September 17th. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming Nintendo
Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller
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Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller
Cape Fear has always been a thriller about paranoia. And in 2026 there are few things less trustworthy than technology. Apple TV’s recent remake of Cape Fear is “inspired” by the 1991 film of the same name (Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg even returned as executive producers on the project), which itself is a remake of a 1962 movie that was an adaptation of the novel The Executioners by John D. MacDonald.
Oh (virtual) boy.
Posted Jul 31, 2026 at 12:13 PM UTC Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming Nintendo
Apple TV’s Cape Fear remake turns it into a paranoid tech thriller
5 hours ago A few interesting moments and gnarly twists don’t make up for a whole lot of wasted potential. Over the last couple months, Cape Fear viewers have become increasingly polarized. Detractors like me have taken issue with the frustrating and inconsistent characterization, not to mention the tediousness …
Those block rockin’ beats.
Posted Jul 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM UTC Those block rockin’ beats. The musical puzzler Lumines is making a return to smartphones with a new version billed as a remaster. It follows the excellent Lumines Arise from last year, and is available now on both Android and iOS; it’s a free download but costs $7.99 to unlock the full version. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming
Amazon’s short story collections are one of the best reasons to own a Kindle
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Amazon’s short story collections are one of the best reasons to own a Kindle
Over the last few years, I’ve gradually shifted away from ebooks. It’s been part of a general return to physical media, an attempt to create a deeper sense of ownership over the art I love and collect. A Kindle is obviously more convenient than a paperback: It’s tiny, holds a huge library, and you can purchase new books instantly.
Something is lurking on Netflix.
Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM UTC Something is lurking on Netflix. The streamer just put out the first trailer for Below, a limited series about a sea monster in a small fishing village, which also includes Josh Hartnett doing a serviceable Newfoundland accent. It starts streaming on October 8th. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Film Netflix Streaming
Well this is awkward.
Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM UTC Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Gaming Xbox
Football is life?
Posted Jul 28, 2026 at 1:07 PM UTC Football is life? While season 3 sure seemed like a finale, Ted Lasso is nonetheless back on Apple TV next week. The upcoming season sees Ted taking charge of a new women’s football team, and it’s coming just in time for those of us suffering through post-World Cup withdrawal. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Apple Entertainment Streaming Tech TV Shows
SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi Original
San Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming. Marvel revealed the next Ghost Rider (Ryan Gosling) and Black Panther (David Jonsson), while we also got release dates for God of War: Laufey (February 16th) and the fourth and final season of Silo (summer 2027). But the best part of SDCC each year, at least for those following along at home, are the trailers.
SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi
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A Myst you missed.
Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC A Myst you missed. It’s rare for game studios to talk about unreleased projects, which is why it’s so cool that Cyan has put out this trailer for a cancelled Myst title dubbed “Anglerfish.” It’s a glimpse into what could have been — though the good news is that the studio says another Myst spinoff, codenamed “Mudfish,” is currently in development.
SDCC 2026’s best trailers are heavy on cyberpunk and sci-fi
Culture 5 hours ago I’ve Read Every Classic Novel People Rave About, And I’m Here To Tell You Which Ones Are “Actually Good” And Which Ones Are “Overrated Garbage” BuzzFeed - Jennifer McPhee • 5h Try to convince me otherwise. When I was 20, I decided I wanted to read 100 classic novels by the time I turned 30. And when I rang in the big three-oh this March, I could happily say, YES, I DID IT! I admit, I was panic-reading right up until the day before, but I finished the last sentence before …
We’re doing it live.
Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 2:07 PM UTC We’re doing it live. Netflix continues to add live events to its programming lineup, and next up is a chance for fans to go up against darts champion Luke Littler. It’s streaming on October 30th. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Entertainment Netflix Streaming
Cyberpunk season is upon us.
Posted Jul 25, 2026 at 10:46 PM UTC Cyberpunk season is upon us. We just got a first look at Blade Runner 2099, and now Apple has finally shown an initial glimpse of its adaptation of William Gibson’s Neuromancer. It’s a quick, minute-long trailer, but it does at least include a date: the show will start streaming on January 22nd. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November
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Looks like streams are back on the menu, boys.
Posted Jul 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM UTC Looks like streams are back on the menu, boys. After showing off its new Blade Runner 2099 series, Amazon also put out a trailer for the impending third season of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The show returns to Prime Video on November 11th. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Amazon Entertainment Streaming Tech TV Shows
Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November
Fifty years after the events of Blade Runner 2049, Los Angeles has been reborn, just not by humanity. Cora, a fugitive in a final bid to stop running, takes on one last identity: a Blade Runner. Forced to partner with Olwen, a Replicant days from dying, she hunts down a runaway hiding a truth that could collapse their fragile city.
Hunter hunting.
Posted Jul 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM UTC Hunter hunting. Amazon’s Blade Runner streaming series has been in the works for ages, but it’s starting to feel a little more real. Entertainment Weekly just dropped the first images from the show, featuring stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, while also confirming that Blade Runner 2099 is expected to come out this year.
The Morning Show heads off into the night.
Posted Jul 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM UTC The Morning Show heads off into the night. Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates. Andrew Webster Apple Entertainment Streaming Tech TV Shows
The new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be Original
It’s impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft’s gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated studios, and confusing strategies, most of which stem from years of bad decisions and expensive acquisitions. But it wasn’t always that way. Through its first two generations of existence, Xbox held its own against its more established rivals Nintendo and Sony, and a big reason for that was Halo.
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