Games

Marc-Alexis Côté joined Ubisoft in 2005 as a software engineer, initially working on games for the PSP like *Open Season* and *Surf’s Up*. He later became lead programmer for *Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands*. In 2008, he began contributing to the *Assassin’s Creed* series, playing a key role in the development of the popular *Brotherhood* game. Since then, he’s continued to help shape the series, eventually becoming a vice president and executive developer.

Despite many attempts by other companies, Steam remains the dominant platform for PC gaming. Many gamers even use the name ‘Steam’ as a general term for PC gaming itself.

D’Angelo is known as a leader of the neo-soul genre, having released three acclaimed albums: his first, *Brown Sugar*, in 1995, followed by *Voodoo* in 2000, and *Black Messiah* in 2014 after a significant hiatus. More recently, some may recognize his song “Unshaken,” which he created for the *Red Dead Redemption 2* video game soundtrack.

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*.