Sometimes I wonder if he’s just making fun of how confused I am. Seriously, how does Pizza With Sunglasses just… bounce? Is it one of those squishy toys you get in kids’ meals, like from Pizza Planet in Toy Story? If so, has he ever been threatened by the Claw, just like those little green aliens? And if he’s always been inside, why does he need sunglasses? What does he see that I don’t?
Research confirms that certain games can actually reduce anxiety and stress. These games often create a feeling of being fully immersed (often called ‘flow’), involve relaxing repetition, offer achievable goals, and are calming to the senses. Interestingly, ‘comforting’ games aren’t always simple – sometimes the most helpful experience is a challenging game that acknowledges difficulty and validates your effort.
While many releases see millions of views as a peak, for KPop Demon Hunters, it was just the beginning. The movie didn’t initially gain huge traction on Netflix, but positive reviews and its captivating story quickly changed that. Viewers found it so engaging that they watched it repeatedly, turning it into one of Netflix’s biggest hits of 2026.
Banpresto’s Match Makers line is releasing a new figure of Super Yi-Shenron, known as Omega Shenron to fans outside of Japan. He’s the strongest form of Syn Shenron, the final of the seven Shadow Dragons created by the One-Star Dragon Ball.
Sonequa Martin-Green, star of Boston Blue, recently told Women’s World that there’s been discussion about bringing actor Selleck into a spin-off series. It seems the decision now rests with Selleck, and producers have left the possibility open. Both sides agree that they would need a compelling storyline to justify his character’s appearance.
The first episode of Rick and Morty season 9 is a strong return for the show, but it also features a surprising shift in genre that’s quickly resolved. The season begins with a major reveal: Evil Morty has been secretly manipulating Rick. Rick describes their arrangement as something like being held hostage, but Morty gets uneasy when he sees they actually seem to enjoy working together.
The critically acclaimed anime The Apothecary Diaries, winner of the 2026 Anime Award for Best Drama, has released its first trailer for a life simulation game. Players will step into the shoes of Maomao as she creates medicines and unravels mysteries set in a fantastical version of Tang Dynasty China. The game focuses on training and skill development.
This year has seen several additions to the popular neo-Western universe, including the new shows Marshals and Dutton Ranch, plus The Madison, a series originally planned as part of Yellowstone. The Madison initially broke records in March with its debut, becoming the most-watched premiere on Paramount+. However, Dutton Ranch quickly surpassed it, achieving an even larger and more successful release.
Erica Messer, who began writing for Criminal Minds and later became its showrunner in 2011, recently told ScreenRant’s Grant Hermanns that the character Voit will continue to explore the complex duality of being a dark person while also attempting to maintain a normal life with his family.
Rewatching the first season after seeing the later ones is a stark contrast. The early episodes felt grand and expansive, with a real sense of a large world and genuinely important issues at stake. In comparison, the recent seasons have felt very limited, focusing on just a few locations and relying heavily on characters simply talking to each other.