Games

I was pretty surprised to hear about this patent that was granted last year. It basically covers the idea of summoning a character to fight, and you can either let the game play automatically or take full control yourself. Honestly, when it was first approved, a lot of legal experts and patent folks immediately said it seemed way too basic to actually be patentable. They argued it was just a really obvious game mechanic.

The new “Value Feast” meals are complete boxes containing chicken, a side dish, and a drink, all offered at a lower price. The company is introducing this range to meet customers’ evolving expectations for affordable options.

Photographer Julia Buruleva received significant backlash after posting photos of a model posing on an elephant in Jaipur, India. The elephant, named Chanchal, sadly died a few months later, and many people blamed Buruleva, accusing her of mistreating the animal.

Recently, people have become much more interested in cozy games, leading to older, beloved titles being rediscovered and re-released on modern platforms through ports, remasters, remakes, and digital services like Nintendo Switch Online. However, some great cozy games are still stuck on older consoles, waiting to be found and enjoyed again. If a publisher is looking for classic cozy games to bring back, these would be a good place to start.

If you need to pay fines or bounties in Crimson Desert, visit any Church and talk to the Confessional. Choose the “Buy Writ of Absolution” option to see a list of your outstanding fines and bounties, then select the one you want to pay.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is a brand new installment in the beloved series, marking the first new game in over a decade. It will offer a story-driven campaign, various ways to play including skirmishes and an arena, and both single-player and multiplayer options. You can add it to your wishlist on Steam and try an early version through the Game Preview program on the Microsoft Store.

With over two billion people using it as of January 2026, YouTube is the world’s leading video platform. Since its launch 21 years ago, many competitors have emerged, including live-streaming services like Twitch and Kick, and traditional TV and movie providers like Netflix and HBO.

Borderlands 4 and its DLCs feature over 40 different bosses you can fight, giving you lots of opportunities to farm for loot. But be warned – they’re not all pushovers! Even with a strong character build, some of these bosses can be surprisingly tough and defeat you quickly.

NBA 2K26’s Season 6 is inspired by anime and features Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks as its main highlight.

This movie is a musical adaptation of the famous stage show, also called “Cats,” which was originally inspired by T.S. Eliot’s book of poems, “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” The story centers around a group of cats who gather for a special event called the “Jellicle Ball,” where one of them is chosen to go to a heavenly place known as the “Heaviside Layer.”