The core gameplay remains largely unchanged from my initial impressions last year. Players still step into the shoes of a new mech pilot, battling it out in rhythm-based dance fights to become the ultimate champion in a world after the apocalypse. While the basic rhythm game mechanics are consistent across all mechs, each one handles differently and offers unique gameplay experiences, changing how each battle feels.
Raphaël Graven, known online as Pormanove, passed away on August 18th at 46 years old while broadcasting live on the platform Kick. According to French news reports, he had been subjected to intense and sustained harassment during lengthy streams with fellow creators Owen ‘Naruto’ Cenazendotti and Safine Hamadi in the days before his death.
Okay, so Heinz just dropped something awesome – a legit stainless steel keg for ketchup! Seriously, a KegChup! They announced it on January 27th, and it’s perfect for parties, especially when you’re watching games with friends. It seems like a lot of brands are doing cool food stuff around big events these days, and this is definitely one of the more fun ones. I’m totally getting one for our next game night!
Overall, three different editions of the game are available for pre-order:
You’ve likely seen videos on TikTok of surprisingly expressive fruits and vegetables created with AI. These digital foods appear to offer useful cooking advice while looking worried in front of a refrigerator.
New rules require delivery apps like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Instacart to pay their workers a minimum of $21.44 per hour for the time they spend preparing and delivering orders – this doesn’t include tips. The pay rate will also increase each year.
TikTok has recently undergone significant changes. In January 2026, the U.S. portion of the popular video app was bought by a group of American investors and established as a new company called TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC.
The restaurant announced it will continue its popular game day offer across the country for the eighth year in a row. Customers can get the free item by placing a qualifying order in advance or if the game goes into overtime.
It took me a while to come to terms with the idea of accepting failure as part of the process. I didn’t really adopt that way of thinking until recently, when the eighth anniversary of the game Celeste in 2026 felt like the right time to play it again. When I started playing, I realized it wasn’t just about revisiting a beloved game – it was exactly what I needed in that moment.
Jason Zimmerman, known as ‘Mew2King,’ used to be one of the best Super Smash Bros. Melee players in the world, but he hasn’t competed in tournaments for several years.