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Disney+ plans a vertical video feed that could redefine the streaming experience
Disney+ is preparing to roll out what may become its most divisive update yet, signaling a clear shift in how the company thinks people actually use streaming apps in 2026.…
Pretty Woman, revisited: Julia Roberts gets candid and funny about her breakout role
Julia Roberts isn’t sugarcoating anything when it comes to revisiting the movie that turned her into a global rom-com fixture. Asked recently whether she would say yes to Pretty Woman if it were…
Warner Bros Discovery rejects revised Paramount takeover bid
Warner Bros. Discovery has formally rejected a revised takeover proposal from Paramount, reaffirming its decision to proceed with a previously announced merger agreement with Netflix. In a letter to shareholders, the…
CES 2026: Lego introduces Smart Play bricks to add sensors and sound to classic builds
After decades of largely unchanged fundamentals, the LEGO Group is once again experimenting with how its bricks can behave, not just how they look. At the Consumer Electronics Show 2026, the company unveiled Lego…
Four years on, ufotable confirms Genshin Impact anime is still moving forward
Four years after it was first revealed, the long-anticipated anime adaptation of Genshin Impact has resurfaced with a rare but reassuring production update. The project, being developed by ufotable, remains in active production,…
Lionsgate finally confirms an AAA John Wick game, but details remain scarce
Lionsgate has confirmed that an AAA John Wick game is officially in development, ending years of speculation about whether the franchise would ever receive a full-scale interactive adaptation. The confirmation didn’t…
Netflix Puzzled expands with Stranger Things and Emily in Paris puzzle collections
Netflix is continuing to expand its push into casual interactive entertainment with new themed content for Puzzled, its daily brainteaser platform. The latest update leans heavily on two of the company’s…
PlayStation Plus essential January 2026 games include Need for Speed and Epic Mickey
PlayStation Plus subscribers will have access to a mixed lineup of racing, platforming, and survival gameplay in January 2026, as Sony Interactive Entertainment adds three titles to its Essential tier.…
MTV’s 24-hour music channels are shutting down, ending a pop culture era
More than four decades after its launch, MTV is closing the door on the last remaining part of its original mission. By the end of this year, MTV’s 24-hour, music-only channels will…
Final Fantasy VII returns in January 2026 through an Avirex fashion collaboration
Final Fantasy VII is set to reappear in January 2026, though not in the form of a new game release. While anticipation continues to build around the still-unannounced third entry in…
Silent Hill’s return comes with an ambitious but risky release strategy
Silent Hill is once again positioned as an active, ongoing property after years of relative dormancy, but the direction outlined by its publisher may not align with what longtime fans expect…
PlayStation Plus ends PS4 monthly games as PS5-only era begins
PlayStation Plus is entering a structural shift that marks the end of how the subscription service has operated for more than a decade. Beginning January 2026, the Essential tier of…
How perks and new heroes reshaped Overwatch 2 in 2025
When Overwatch 2 launched in 2022, it struggled to justify its existence beyond surface-level changes. The shift to a new format, a small batch of heroes, and balance adjustments did…
Minas Tirith could become one of Lego’s largest Lord of the Rings sets
A large-scale Lego set based on Minas Tirith, the fortified city from The Lord of the Rings, is rumored to be arriving next summer with a price tag that puts…
Ayaneo’s Pocket Vert targets retro fans with a $269 early bird price
Ayaneo is continuing its push into retro-inspired handhelds with the Pocket Vert, a vertically oriented gaming device that draws clear visual inspiration from the original Game Boy while aiming for…
Ubisoft shuts down Rainbow Six Siege servers after major account breach
Ubisoft has taken Rainbow Six Siege offline and begun rolling back player accounts following a security breach that disrupted the game’s economy and account systems across all platforms. The shutdown…
Marvel confirms Chris Hemsworth’s Thor design for Avengers: Doomsday
Chris Hemsworth is once again stepping into the role of Thor, and early material tied to Avengers: Doomsday offers the clearest indication yet of how Marvel Studios plans to position…
This turntable hides a CD player in plain sight, and it’s wonderfully nerdy
The renewed interest in physical music formats has usually followed parallel paths. Vinyl has reclaimed its place as a tactile, ritual-driven experience, while CDs have quietly re-established themselves as a…