Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies
Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies

One day, video game critics and journalists will put together a comprehensive study on the impact Balatro had on the industry – of how so many games that came after tried to capture its essence by adding complex systems to otherwise simple, easily understood games. Until then, I’m gonna play Dogpile. Dogpile is a deckbuilding […]

‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025
‘Friend slop’ made co-op gaming goofier than ever in 2025

When a friend invited me to play a new game called REPO earlier this year, I thought I was wasting my money – not because the game looked bad, but because it looked like Lethal Company. The surprise-hit 2024 co-op survival horror game has players wander through unnerving ruined structures collecting trash while evading monsters. […]

Google is part of Movies Anywhere again
Google is part of Movies Anywhere again

Google is once again part of Movies Anywhere, meaning that movies you’ve purchased from Google Play and YouTube will now show up as part of your Movies Anywhere collection. Films from Google Play and YouTube became unavailable on Movies Anywhere on October 31st, but now they should sync to your account again. “Support for Google […]

Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?
Did a publisher’s slip-up reveal smaller Switch 2 cartridges?

On Friday, retro and arcade game publisher ININ Games surprisingly announced it’s been able to “recalculate production” on offering a physical version of R-Type Dimensions III for the Switch 2 because “Two days ago Nintendo announced two new smaller cartridge sizes for Nintendo Switch 2.” Physical games on the Switch 2 have been something of […]

Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party games
Netflix is acquiring an avatar company as it moves into party games

As Netflix continues to build out its gaming strategy, which has recently included a new era of TV party games, it’s going to let people build avatars – with the help of a new acquisition. The company is acquiring avatar company Ready Player Me and its “cross-game avatar tech” to let players “carry their identities […]

I watched 47 new films this year, here’s the 8 best movies of 2025 you need to see

Sinners, Weapons, Frankenstein, and Superman are among the best, must-see movies of 2025.
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The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now

The Switch 2 is here, and Nintendo seems ready to move on from the original Switch. But we’re not going to up and forget about it. That’s why we’ve kept testing controllers that might be a good fit for you. Even as many accessory makers are making controllers with the Switch 2 in mind, most […]

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (December 19)

TechRadar’s pre-Christmas 2025 streaming round-up is full of new movies and shows, a comedy special, and a live sport event.

‘Epic’ Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 4 fight scene changes the Gladiator game — and is unlike anything we’ve seen so far

The fighting has been bloody and brutal, but the ‘epic’ Spartacus: House of Ashur episode 4 closing scene changes everything we’ve learned so far.

There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus
There’s finally a little bit of sunshine in Pluribus

Things might finally be looking up. In the penultimate episode of Pluribus’ first season, Carol (Rhea Seehorn) actually seems to be happy. That’s a pretty big deal for someone the show describes as the “most miserable person on Earth,” who also happens to be living through an odd sort of apocalyptic scenario that she is […]