Games

As a huge fan, I always felt like *Skyrim* really revolutionized open-world games. It did things with freedom and exploration that almost no one has attempted since. And what I think was brilliant – and something a lot of game developers find hard to grasp – is that embracing that kind of freedom *means* things won’t be perfect. There will be quirks and oddities, and that’s okay! It’s part of what makes the experience so special.

Writing a good game review involves balancing how well the game is made with how much the reviewer personally enjoys it. While all reviews are based on opinion, a reviewer should still try to be fair. Just because a game isn’t for someone doesn’t mean it’s bad. For instance, I don’t love first-person shooters, but that wouldn’t make it right to give a game like *Battlefield 6* a very low score. Even if a game isn’t my preferred style, I can still appreciate its good qualities and why others might enjoy it.

As a huge fan, I’m so excited about The Grey State! It’s this incredibly dangerous dimension, basically uninhabitable for us, but it’s full of amazing alien tech. The cool part is, we don’t actually *go* there. We play as Striders, piloting these bio-engineered bodies remotely from our own safe dimension. The developers, Grey State Studios, call it a ‘graveyard of nightmares’ – a true ‘Horrorverse’ packed with creatures ripped straight out of Lovecraftian stories, classic monster movies, creepy books, and even those terrifying tales you find online. It sounds absolutely wild!

The movie *Catch Me If You Can* is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a master con artist, and his book co-written with Stan Redding. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Abagnale, who famously pretended to be a pilot for Pan American Airlines, a doctor, and other professionals while still very young. His scams eventually caught the attention of the FBI, and a determined agent – played by Tom Hanks – pursued him across the country. You can find the original book, *Catch Me If You Can*, in paperback for $10 on Amazon (originally $19), or listen to the audiobook for $15.75 (down from $18).

Quentin Tarantino’s films are known for their packed Blu-ray releases, and this new Steelbook edition of Pulp Fiction continues that tradition. It’s filled with extras, including several documentaries about how the movie was made, nearly 25 minutes of deleted footage, lots of behind-the-scenes content and promotional materials, and more. A particularly special addition is a feature showcasing the late film critics Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert discussing Tarantino’s career. Here’s a complete list of what you’ll find inside:

Okay, so Lego’s done fish tank sets before, but this new one is HUGE – way bigger than the old Creator Fish Tank, like thousands more pieces! And honestly, the old one’s been retired for a while now, so if you want to build a Lego aquarium, this is pretty much your only shot.

Aggro Crab recently talked about experiencing burnout and how they’ve changed the way they make games over the past year. Their game, *Peak*, was a huge hit, selling much better than any of their previous titles and becoming one of the most popular indie games of 2025. However, *Peak* was developed much faster – in just a few months – compared to their usual development process which typically takes years. Interestingly, Landfall Interactive, who co-developed *Peak*, isn’t involved with their new game, *Crashout Crew*.

The research showed that G Gen Eternal earned the most revenue of any mobile turn-based strategy game during the observed timeframe, bringing in roughly eight times the income of games like Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus and Fire Emblem Heroes.

Skateboarding games were hugely popular in the early 2000s, but interest faded as the gaming world changed. Recently, though, these games are making a comeback, attracting both longtime fans and new players. It’s clear there’s still a demand for them. With the release of EA’s new Skate game – bringing back a beloved series – and the successful remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, this genre looks set to thrive again.

Fans of Back to the Future can now celebrate the franchise’s 40th anniversary with a new 4K Blu-ray collection, including a special Steelbook edition. While a limited edition gift set is currently unavailable on Amazon, each movie is available individually for between $25 and $30. Each Blu-ray release includes 4K, 1080p, and digital copies of the film, plus new artwork based on the classic posters by Drew Struzan. You’ll also find hours of bonus content, like behind-the-scenes documentaries and commentary. Plus, all three films feature incredible audio and visual quality with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound.