The Problem of Lost Video Games Highlights the Importance of Preservation

When older computers like the Apple II became obsolete, many of the games created for them were largely forgotten. This happened with MS-DOS games and even those developed on university computers in the 1970s, and it’s a recurring problem. Losing these games is a serious issue because the history of video games is part of our cultural history, just like books and movies, and we should strive to keep it alive. Fortunately, several groups are now dedicated to preserving these lost games, and their efforts are incredibly important.

14 Years Later, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Makes Game of Thrones’ Huge Cut Daenerys Scene Even Worse

Okay, so in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, there’s this really intriguing dream Daeron Targaryen has about Ser Duncan – he sees a huge dragon crashing down, but instead of killing Dunk, the dragon dies! The show hasn’t explained what it all means yet, but it’s a perfect example of what the Game of Thrones spinoffs are doing so well. They’re really leaning into these prophetic dreams and visions, something the original series kind of skimmed over when adapting George R.R. Martin’s books. It feels like they’re finally giving those elements the weight they deserve.

2K Games Is Delisting Two Games Forever Very Soon

This week, 2K Games announced that two of its sports games, WWE 2K Battlegrounds and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2, will no longer be available for purchase digitally at the end of the month. WWE 2K Battlegrounds, released in 2020, was a fast-paced, arcade-style wrestling game with a wide range of WWE characters. NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 offered a similar arcade experience, letting players use current NBA stars and legendary players. Although neither game was a huge hit with players, 2K has decided to remove them from online stores on Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation, and PC starting February 26th.

One Year Ago Today, Dragon Ball Turned Its Most Controversial Transformation Canon And Better

Goku and Vegeta have consistently demonstrated the incredible power of the Saiyan race. Starting with the original Super Saiyan transformation, their abilities have evolved through multiple new levels, and later, the ‘God’ forms were introduced. While the Super Saiyan God transformations are considered the strongest and official versions, the Super Saiyan 4 transformation has always been a point of debate among fans. Surprisingly, the newest Dragon Ball series, Daima, has made Super Saiyan 4 official and even enhanced its design, much to the delight of viewers.

10 Video Games With the Longest Development Times

The latest installment of Doom launched in 2016, successfully rebooting the iconic series for modern gaming consoles. Both longtime fans and newcomers enjoyed the fast-paced action, making it a major success. The game had been in development for a long time – originally announced as Doom 4 in 2008. After several iterations and a restart of development, it was revealed in 2014 that the game would simply be titled Doom. It finally released on May 13, 2016, almost eight years and six days after its initial announcement.

PS5 Exclusive Announced as First Free PlayStation Plus Day One Game of 2026

All PlayStation Plus members – whether they have Essential, Extra, or Premium – will be able to download Big Walk as part of the Monthly Games lineup this year. Originally announced for PC in 2023, Big Walk is a co-op adventure game that’s now coming to PS5 and will be available to PlayStation Plus members on day one.

Frank Darabont’s The Mist: A Perfect Adaptation of Stephen King’s Story

Mike Flanagan is developing a miniseries based on Carrie, even though Brian De Palma’s 1976 film is widely considered a definitive adaptation and the source novel might not have enough content for a full limited series. Interestingly, before his Carrie show is even released, he’s already announced his next project: another Stephen King story that already has a highly acclaimed adaptation.