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January 7, 2026

The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025

The U.K. box office generated £1.07 billion in 2025, marking its most successful year since the COVID-19 pandemic, though still 21 percent below pre-COVID levels. The top ten films of the year were all sequels, remakes, or adaptations, with "A Minecraft Movie" leading at £56.8 million. Other top films included "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (£46.3 million), "Wicked: For Good" (£45.8 million), "Lilo & Stitch" (£37.3 million), and "Jurassic World Rebirth" (£36.1 million). Notably, no superhero films made the top half of the chart for the first time since 2020. Gen Z audiences showed a 25 percent increase in cinema attendance in 2025.

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January 7, 2026

Rhea Seehorn’s ’90s PC game acting debut has gone viral

Rhea Seehorn began her acting career by portraying a sorceress in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering PC game. She currently stars as Carol in the series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan, which is set in a post-alien invasion world. Seehorn's performance in Pluribus has earned her the Critic’s Choice Award for Best Actress. Clips from her early work in Magic: The Gathering have gone viral on social media, and the complete tutorial is available on YouTube. Seehorn humorously recalled the low-budget production, where she wore tube socks with electrical tape instead of proper footwear. After Magic: The Gathering, she appeared in Homicide: Life On The Streets and had a recurring role in I’m With Her. Her breakout role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul established her reputation in the industry.

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December 27, 2025

Peak devs were ready to go ‘into vacation mode’ after releasing it, but then it sold 1M copies in the first week: ‘That quickly became a pipe dream’

The co-op climbing game Peak, developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall, was released in 2025 after four months of development and gained viral popularity on platforms like Twitch. It features an in-game concert by rapper bbno$ and retains a charming, game jam-like quality with wobbly character models and comedic mishaps. The game is categorized as a comedy game, and the developers acknowledge the term "friendslop" used by some players to describe the genre. The team plans to continue regular updates until all desired features are completed before moving on to their next project.

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December 25, 2025

Tavern Keeper is the management sim of my dreams, and the best thing I’ve played in early access in 2025

Tavern Keeper is an early access simulation game where players manage a pub called The Half Pint in a whimsical setting. Players can offer a variety of drinks and snacks, including wines, ales, and ethically sourced meats. The game encourages creativity by allowing players to manipulate the environment and design unique taverns. Players can share their creations with the community and engage in quests and narratives with various visitors, including a halfling aspiring to be a stand-up comedian and a guild representative. The game features a humorous narrative and allows players to experience agency in their choices.

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November 30, 2025

How the ‘Minecraft Movie’ VFX team created that viral ‘chicken jockey’ moment

Video game adaptations are gaining popularity in cinema, with Jared Hess’s A Minecraft Movie becoming the second game adaptation in three years to top the global box office, following The Super Mario Bros. Movie. A sequel, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, is set for release next year. Prime Video’s Fallout has also received acclaim and will premiere its second season next month. The adaptations have varied in their approach to source material; The Super Mario Bros. Movie is fully animated, while Fallout uses practical sets, and A Minecraft Movie combines live-action performances with digital landscapes. The film's visual effects team faced challenges in adapting Minecraft due to its open-world nature and lack of a definitive storyline. Warner Bros. acquired the rights to Minecraft over a decade ago, and after years of development, the project found direction under Hess's leadership, framing the story as a “fish-out-of-water” narrative. Initial reactions to the film's trailer were mixed, leading to skepticism about the adaptation. Jack Black's character, Steve, showcases enthusiasm for the game, and he actively participated in building set pieces within Minecraft. A notable scene, the “chicken jockey,” references an obscure game element and resonated with fans, becoming a highlight of the film. The scene's success was attributed to Hess's humor and creative vision, ultimately connecting with the audience and proving skeptics wrong.

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November 16, 2025

‘We definitely cut some sex scenes’: There could have been an even raunchier version of superhero comedy Dispatch

The topic of romance in video games generates debate among enthusiasts and developers, with some advocating for a subdued approach and others favoring titles that explore romantic themes. Adhoc Studio's game, Dispatch, incorporates elements of nudity and sold over a million copies within its first ten days of release. Writer Pierre Shorette mentioned that some sex scenes were cut from the game, which he now believes should have been included. The game's episodic format has contributed to its popularity, and Shorette noted the unexpected enthusiasm for romance options, which were not initially planned. The game received positive reviews, and Adhoc has future plans for a game set in the Critical Role universe.

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November 11, 2025

A Dispatch sequel is a whole lot more likely now that Dispatch season 1 is such a big hit: ‘We’re going to have to at least think about season 2 now’

Dispatch, a workplace comedy game developed by Ad Hoc Studios, sold one million copies within ten days of its release. The game launched with 12,707 concurrent players on Steam, which increased to 66,000 with the release of episodes three and four, and then doubled to over 131,000 when episodes five and six were released. The final episodes are set to release on November 12.

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November 6, 2025

‘I was single and miserable’: Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser admits that his life in New York is why GTA 4’s story was so dark

Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, discussed the creative process behind Grand Theft Auto 4 during a conversation with Lex Fridman. He shared that his personal experiences living in New York during a tumultuous time influenced the game's dark narrative. Houser was single and unhappy, which he felt resonated with the game's themes. The development of GTA 4 was also impacted by external pressures, including the Hot Coffee controversy surrounding GTA: San Andreas, which led to significant scrutiny for Rockstar. Despite the stress, Houser's unconventional writing process involved exploring New York to capture its essence and immigrant experience. He initially worried about the story's reception but felt reassured once the motion capture and animation were completed, recognizing a balance of comedy and tragedy in the character arcs.

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November 5, 2025

Balatro’s new merch is just as unhinged as we’ve come to expect

Balatro has released a 2026 wall calendar featuring whimsical images, including a deranged business clown with a Christmas tree and a Vampire character with a banana. The calendar showcases the artistry of Ben Starr, who portrays Jimbo, Balatro's iconic Joker. It includes scenes of Jimbo in regal attire and performing stand-up comedy. The calendar is priced at an unspecified amount in the US and €20 in the EU. Profits will be donated to children's charity Extra Life and SpecialEffect, with Fangamer contributing five dollars for each calendar sold.

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October 31, 2025

Game Pass Horror Picks: 17 Excellent Games To Play This Halloween

Gamers with Game Pass on Xbox or PC can access a selection of horror games for Halloween, including: - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Co-op sci-fi shooter) - Good for those wanting to battle Xenomorphs; not ideal for players who dislike loadouts or glitches. - A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cinematic stealth adventure) - Great for fans of intricate narratives; not suitable for those who prefer direct confrontations. - CARRION (2D pixel art adventure) - Appeals to Metroidvania enthusiasts; not for players who dislike backtracking. - Costume Quest (Turn-based comedy RPG) - Nostalgic for trick-or-treating; not for those seeking complex mechanics. - Dead By Daylight (Online survival horror co-op) - Perfect for horror movie scenario fans; not for those who dislike being hunted. - Diablo IV (Loot-based action-RPG) - Great for demon-slaying fans; not for players who disengage during button-mashing. - Doom 2016 (First-person shooter) - Ideal for chaos lovers; not for cautious players. - Inscryption (Deck-building horror adventure) - Appeals to strategy and chance lovers; not for those averse to plot twists. - Inside (Cinematic platforming adventure) - Great for emotional storytelling fans; not for those who prefer dialogue-heavy narratives. - Little Nightmares II (Dark fantasy puzzle adventure) - Perfect for atmosphere lovers; not for players frustrated by intricate controls. - Pacific Drive (Haunted car sim) - Good for scavengers; not for those who prefer smooth rides. - Redfall (Co-op demon hunter) - Appeals to vampire hunting fans; not for those seeking loot shooters. - Resident Evil 2 (Survival horror shooter) - Great for survival fantasy enthusiasts; not for those afraid of monsters. - State of Decay 2 (Open-world base-building zombie survival) - Ideal for resource gatherers; not for those who find repetition daunting. - Still Wakes the Deep (Lovecraftian walking sim) - Appeals to fans of eerie atmospheres; not for those lacking patience. - The Evil Within (Psychological survival horror) - Great for boundary-pushing horror fans; not for those struggling with jarring mechanics. - The Walking Dead (Point-and-click zombie adventure) - Ideal for fans of the comic or show; not for those easily moved to tears.