VIDEO GAME

Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Breaks Records and Fans Go Wild

The newest entry in the Poppy Playtime saga has smashed previous sales figures, reaching 175, 000 copies sold on its first day and staying at the top of Steam’s Global Top Sellers for over a full day. The game also topped Twitch viewership charts at launch, showing how much hype the community builds

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Simple Farm Life That Wins Hearts

The world of Stardew Valley offers a calm escape where players can grow crops, raise animals and form friendships in a pixelated town. Its popularity has exploded, with nearly 50 million copies sold and even live orchestral performances of its music. The game was created by a single developer

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Feb 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Grim Dawn Turns Ten With a Huge Expansion That Feels Like a New Game

Grim Dawn has hit its 10‑year milestone, and the studio behind it is celebrating by dropping a massive new chapter called “Fangs of Asterkarn. ” The update promises more than just extra loot; it adds a whole new world to explore, almost as big as the original game. The developers say they had no

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Video Games, Screens, and the Rising Weight of Mexican Teens

Mexico faces a growing health challenge: more than 40 % of its teenagers are now overweight or obese, and the number has climbed from about 17. 6 % to 18. 1 % between 2020 and 2023. One major factor is the surge in screen time that began during the COVID‑19 lockdowns. Kids gained early and easier

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Feb 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Game Studio Downsizes After Launching First Title

Wildlight Entertainment, the company behind the new game "Highguard, " has recently let go of several employees. This happened just a few weeks after their first game came out. The studio said they had to make this tough choice to keep a smaller team working on the game. They thanked the players who

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Feb 11 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Dark Adventures With a New Twist

The game takes you into a spooky world that feels like a darker version of a classic horror adventure. It shows how the makers learned from their earlier titles and pushed the scary feel further. The story follows a brother and sister who must rescue friends while staying alive together. The play s

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo Switch Gains Classic Disney Games

The Nintendo Switch is finally getting the Disney Afternoon Collection. This set of classic games was released on other platforms in 2017, but it skipped the Switch. Now, it's coming to both the Switch 1 and Switch 2. The price is set at 2, 300 yen in Japan. That's about 11 GBP or 14 USD. The price

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Jan 29 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Switch 2: A Game of Compromises

Dispatch, a game that made its debut on Switch 1 and 2 on January 28, had to make some changes to fit Nintendo's standards. The original version allowed players to turn off certain explicit content, but the Switch versions automatically censor everything without giving players a choice. The game's

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

February 2026: A Month of Gaming Gems on PS Plus Essential

February 2026 is shaping up to be a fantastic month for PlayStation Plus Essential subscribers. Four games are set to join the lineup, each bringing something unique to the table. Let's dive in and see what's in store. First up is "Undisputed, " a boxing game that's getting a lot of attention. It f

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Jan 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Highguard: A Unique Twist on Online Shooters

Highguard, the latest game from Wildlight Entertainment, is shaking things up in the online shooter scene. It's not your typical team deathmatch or battle royale. Instead, it's a "PvP raid shooter" where two teams of three players compete to control the Shieldbreaker, a powerful weapon that can brea

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