Games

Let’s kick things off with January, which was a pretty calm month overall. However, a few excellent games came out on PS5, and we want you to tell us which one was your favorite!

We’re continuing to build on our work with the Silent Hill franchise and are excited to announce we’re creating a new Silent Hill game, alongside a complete remake of the original Silent Hill.

Filming for the Tomb Raider TV series on Prime Video has begun, and the first photos of Sophie Turner in costume are now available. Fans were surprised to see she’s not wearing Lara Croft’s signature vest and shorts, which were featured in earlier promotional images. However, there are several logical explanations for this change, even if it’s unexpected.

If you ever spent time in arcades – or even the newer “barcades” – you probably remember Sega’s The House of the Dead. Originally released in 1997, the game let players use plastic light guns to shoot at enemies on the screen, battling waves of zombies. Now, Sega and Wow Entertainment are making another movie based on the game, and the teams behind it have a strong history in horror gaming.

James Watkins’s remake of the film Speak No Evil is currently available to stream on Peacock, as of February 6th. This psychological horror thriller follows an American family whose relaxing weekend trip to the British countryside turns into a terrifying ordeal. While it briefly streamed on Peacock in December 2024 before moving to Prime Video, its availability on Peacock is uncertain, so it’s best to watch it now while you can.

Compared to the original Nioh, which had a peak of 10,649 players playing at the same time, Nioh 2 was much more popular, reaching 41,325 concurrent players. Nioh 2 likely benefited from positive reviews of the first game, even though it had some technical problems when it first launched. While Nioh 3 hasn’t yet become as popular as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty (which peaked at 75,906 players), it’s steadily gaining traction.

David Lynch’s passing left some of his projects unfinished, including ones fans knew about and potential future seasons of shows like Twin Peaks that he hadn’t even publicly discussed yet. One project, a Netflix series called Unrecorded Night, had been the subject of rumors for years, but wasn’t officially confirmed until after his death. Now, fans will have a chance to experience this unmade series through the official release of its scripts.

According to video game leaker Extas1s, Square Enix is planning a remake of the original Kingdom Hearts for current gaming systems. The remake is reportedly aiming for a release in early 2027, with Kingdom Hearts 4 expected to follow later that year. Extas1s claims to have seen pictures of the remake, which will feature updated graphics while maintaining the original game’s overall style. The remake is also rumored to include a world based on The Jungle Book, as well as new gameplay sections where players can control Riku.

Although Sony hasn’t officially announced anything, reports suggest they’re developing a new console, possibly with a handheld component. This could be similar to the Nintendo Switch, allowing PlayStation to re-enter the mobile gaming space. While a portable PlayStation sounds exciting, I hope these rumors aren’t true. Sony is currently a leader in home console gaming, and I’d hate to see them shift focus away from that strength.

When shows go on for many seasons, they become a regular part of viewers’ lives, and that consistency is appealing. Some people enjoy the original storyline, while others simply appreciate spending more time with the characters. It’s often true that a show might feel like it should have ended, yet still maintain a dedicated audience, particularly if it’s comforting to watch and occasionally offers exciting moments that keep fans engaged. However, not all long-running shows are able to earn that continued loyalty.