Xbox Live first launched in 2002 with the original Xbox, and since then, it has always required a paid subscription to play games online with others. This continued with Xbox 360 as Xbox Live Gold. More recently, in 2019, online multiplayer access was included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Around the late 1990s and early 2000s, as the new Star Wars movies were coming out, a lot of different Star Wars games were released for home consoles. While not all were well-received, this period of renewed interest in Star Wars encouraged developers to try new things. A great example is Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, a popular role-playing game that’s inspiring a new game today. One game even focused entirely on the exciting podracing scene from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, letting players experience that unique part of the movie on their own.
Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things has been a cornerstone of the streaming service for ten years, and its story isn’t over yet. Even though the main series has concluded, the world continues through animated spin-offs like the new Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, and more projects are in development. The show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, will remain heavily involved with Netflix, executive producing the upcoming 2026 series Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, the Stranger Things animated spin-off, and a brand-new sci-fi/supernatural show that’s already receiving rave reviews.
Beyond confirming that Marvel’s Wolverine will be featured at State of Play, Sony hasn’t revealed much about what else to expect. This has sparked a lot of guesses, with some hoping to see the first gameplay footage of Naughty Dog’s Intergalactic. Other games anticipated at the showcase include Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, and Bungie’s Marathon, which is launching its second season, NIGHTFALL, on the same day.
Since 2020, Biggs had been battling cancer. Despite his illness, he continued to host his show until very recently, with his last appearance airing just last week. That episode featured a segment where Biggs shared his love of gardening, explaining how it helped him cope with his illness and improved his well-being.
STJV has pointed out several warning signs regarding the project over time. They stated that management seemed overly optimistic about the success of Spellcasters Chronicles, relying on the leadership team’s “30 years of experience.”
So, the team and I have been listening back to the game, and while the voice actors for the main guy and J did a great job, we felt like their performances weren’t quite hitting the emotional beats we were aiming for. Because of that, we’ve made the tough decision to recast those roles. You’ll also notice J won’t be talking quite as much during combat now, we’re tweaking things to make sure everything feels just right.
Subnautica 2 introduces cooperative multiplayer for the first time in the series, significantly expanding the game’s world and potential. This means the Early Access phase will likely receive twice as much player feedback as the original Subnautica, thanks to groups of players collaborating and sharing their experiences. While it’s too early to predict how the game will ultimately evolve, one particular issue is consistently raised in player discussions.
The SUI price, which had been slumming about in the $1.10 region, suddenly sprouted wings and climbed 10% in a single day. All because the network-yes, that sneaky network-finally achieved quorum for its grand plan: gasless stablecoin transfers. A feat so grand it made the gas fees themselves scuttle off into the shadows, muttering about retirement.
As a big fan of the Scream movies, I was really excited for the latest one, Scream 7. It’s great to see Neve Campbell reprise her role as Sidney Prescott, and this time the story focuses on a new Ghostface going after her daughter. The movie came out in theaters on February 27th, and I was happy to be able to rent it on demand starting March 31st. It was written by Kevin Williamson, who’s been with the series for a long time, so I knew it would be good!