Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games
Gaming’s most fun sales data is full of old and obscure games

Every month, Circana video game analyst Mat Piscatella posts fascinating data about video game sales on Bluesky, highlighting trends like November’s historically bad month for game hardware and Battlefield 6’s big launch in October. But he doesn’t just share data about what is selling the most; as of late, he’s also posted delightful lists of […]

Martha Wells’ next ‘Murderbot Diaries’ book is ‘the family roadtrip from hell on Ringworld’ (interview)

In an exclusive interview, bestselling author Martha Wells talks “Platform Decay,” from its moral stakes to Murderbot’s bitter humor.

Which ‘Star Trek’ Captain am I?

Before you set a course for the final frontier, find out which legendary ‘Star Trek’ captain’s leadership style aligns with your own.

This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen
This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen

There’s a lot about Perfect Tides: Station to Station’s Mara that I find relatable. Like me, she’s recently moved to a place simply called “the City” from the middle of nowhere, and like me, she’s an avid writer. But these biographical details aren’t the important thing; it’s the way she’s painted by the game’s incredibly […]

You can now enjoy Substack on a TV, if that’s your idea of fun times

Substack’s new TV app expands the platform beyond newsletters, offering subscribers an easier way to watch video posts and livestreams on Apple TV and Google TV.
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‘We set some pretty high ambition levels’ — Lego on why Smart Bricks needed custom wireless charging

We spoke with Lego about why Smart Play’s Smart Bricks rely on custom, non-Qi wireless charging – a system designed to power bricks through other bricks and hint at where the technology could go next.

I watched Disneyland Handcrafted — and it’s the kind of documentary you want to rewatch

Using raw archival footage restored with the Walt Disney Archives, Disneyland Handcrafted – directed by Leslie Iwerks and now streaming on Disney+ and YouTube – explores how Disneyland was built and why the ideas behind th…

Casio teased a retro gaming-inspired sampler
Casio teased a retro gaming-inspired sampler

Casio showed up to NAMM (CES for music gear nerds) this year with a prototype sampler called the SX-C1 that looks every bit the lovechild of a Game Boy and an SP-404. The top has a directional pad and four buttons just like you’d find on a game controller, flanking a 1.3-inch OLED screen. But […]