During an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (episode #2440) on January 16th, frequent creative partners shared their views on how streaming services like Netflix impact storytelling, including the speed of narratives and how much creative freedom artists have.
People online shared photos and videos of unopened, original Nokia phones being taken out of their boxes.
A new vinyl box set featuring the complete Chrono Trigger soundtrack is now available for pre-order! It includes 4 LPs with 64 tracks and costs $174.99 in North America. You can find the full track list on the official website: [link to website].
Starting February 12th, you won’t be able to purchase the remastered version of the game on its own. If you already own it, you can still play it. New players will only be able to get it by buying the digital Yakuza Complete Series bundle. The physical Yakuza Remastered Collection on PS4 will still include the game, as long as copies are still available in stores. While not as limited as the delisting of Yakuza 0, this change is still a bit frustrating.
The GameCube boasts a fantastic library of beloved and timeless games. Super Smash Bros. Melee remains a popular competitive game even now. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess were both visually striking and offered grand adventures. Metroid Prime innovated the first-person adventure genre, and Resident Evil 4 redefined action-horror. Games like Mario Kart: Double Dash!!, Super Mario Sunshine, and Luigi’s Mansion showcased Nintendo’s classic style, while titles like Eternal Darkness, Tales of Symphonia, and Skies of Arcadia added even more variety and appeal to the console.
Honestly, taking a chance on motion controls with the Wii totally worked. Wii Sports blew up and everyone was playing it, and Mario Kart Wii and Super Smash Bros. Brawl instantly made my place the go-to spot for game nights. But it wasn’t just about the new stuff – Nintendo really stepped up their classic games too. Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel were incredible, totally changing how I thought about 3D platformers. Zelda games like Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword were massive adventures, and Metroid Prime 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles felt huge and immersive, especially considering what the Wii could actually do.
Microsoft produced some of its best exclusive games during the Xbox One generation. The Forza Horizon series became a leading racing franchise, the Halo: The Master Chief Collection protected the series’ history, and Gears 5 modernized the classic cover-based shooter gameplay. Alongside these successes, hugely popular multi-platform games like Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption 2, The Witcher 3, GTA V, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare became defining experiences for gamers, shaping how they enjoyed open-world adventures and online competition.
The Xbox 360 hosted some truly iconic game series. Games like Halo 3 and Gears of War transformed Xbox Live into a place where players loved to connect. Call of Duty 4 and Modern Warfare 2 revolutionized online shooting games. Huge role-playing games such as Mass Effect 2, Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and Dark Souls offered players unprecedented freedom and immersive worlds. Meanwhile, innovative titles like Portal 2, BioShock, and The Orange Box proved that clever design and storytelling could succeed alongside big-budget action games.
The 3DS breathed new life into classic game series. We saw fantastic new Zelda adventures like A Link Between Worlds, plus updated 3D versions of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask. Pokémon made the leap to full 3D with X and Y, then continued to grow with Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Fire Emblem found a new audience with Awakening, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf became a beloved daily habit for many players. Plus, Super Mario 3D Land reminded everyone that Mario is still king of handheld platformers.
The Divisional Round is set! #NFLPlayoffs