In 2025, I discovered a lot of great new games that weren’t part of any well-known franchise. I really enjoy going into a game knowing nothing about it, without any expectations or outside opinions, and then being pleasantly surprised. That’s why I usually avoid reading reviews before playing something new. I’m not sure if this is the right place to mention that, though.
Games investor Binni Erllingsson recently discussed a growing trend he’s seeing in the industry – a type of game he calls “friendslop.” He noticed the term popping up in presentations and at conferences. “Friendslop” refers to inexpensive, multiplayer games built specifically for playing with friends.
In a video posted on Instagram, Paul surprised Esme with a highly sought-after Pokémon card: a perfect-condition, first-edition Shining Magikarp from the Neo Revelation set. This card is considered a classic among collectors and recently sold for around $9,000.
This episode features Will finally revealing his true self to his friends, a development that had been hinted at throughout several seasons of Stranger Things. The episode received varied reactions from viewers, and the scene immediately sparked a lot of discussion online.
Although it’s not yet confirmed if anyone has died and the season’s full story won’t be revealed until December 31st, Kali’s return in Season 5 is a major topic of discussion among fans. Online, people are speculating whether she’ll turn out to be a villain or a character who makes a heroic sacrifice to help Eleven.
So, this guy Mark Prosser – Apple actually sued him a while back for spilling the beans on some future stuff like iOS 26 and their ‘Liquid Glass’ look – dropped a video on Christmas Eve. It showed some seriously impressive 3D renders of what he claims is Apple’s first foldable iPhone! Apparently, we’re not gonna see the real thing until sometime next year, though.
Tiny Bookshop has built a dedicated fanbase who enjoy its relaxing, single-player gameplay. Even after it launched, thousands of players continued to play on Steam each day. It was also a great decision to release the game on Nintendo Switch, as it’s ideal for this kind of experience. Plus, the online communities surrounding Tiny Bookshop have remained surprisingly lively.
Okay, so in the latest season of Stranger Things, they really put a spotlight on little Holly Wheeler – it was unexpected! It’s 1987, and what happens with her is actually key to Vecna’s new plan to attack Hawkins. Honestly, it raised the tension for Mike and his parents in a way we hadn’t really seen before on the show – it felt really personal and upped the stakes a lot.
Samsung’s newest device is its most ambitious foldable yet, boasting a unique triple-folding design with two hinges and a 10-inch screen. However, it was also the first Samsung phone to break during a popular YouTuber’s durability test.
Kids Time was a feature that originally let children play the game for free during specific hours: weekdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM JST and weekends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM JST. When the game first launched in 2012, it was designed for kids. However, after more than 13 years, Square Enix noticed that many of those original child players are now adults and are mostly using paid subscriptions to play.