Browsing: 2026

The first half of 2026 was a roller coaster for the gaming industry. While this year is littered with a bevy of incredible titles that are more than worthy of being Game of the Year (GOTY) contenders, not everything has been sunshine and roses. The trend of layoffs continues to plague the AAA industry, and…

Gaming in 2026 is a tricky subject. It’s riddled with controversy at the moment, and what was once a hobby about escapism is now something many want to escape from.

The VR headset market in 2026 is the most competitive it has ever been. Standalone headsets now deliver experiences that rivaled high-end PC VR just two years ago, mixed reality passthrough has become standard, and pricing spans from under $300 to well over $3,000. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for an affordable entry…

The NTT INDYCAR SERIES rolls into Nashville Superspeedway this weekend for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, and the race has an unusual lead-in this year: the World Cup final. Here’s the full schedule, TV channels and how to stream every session on FOX One.

Looking for the latest “RNG Heroes” codes? You don’t have to blink twice just to feel they’re real.

As the MLB season is back after the All-Star break, certain players and teams have set themselves up for success in the second half of the season. Similarly, the schedule of Baseball releaseswithin the hobby continues to move forward, with some premium products on the horizon. Next week, Topps Pristine Baseball will be up for…

Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta. Boom! Studios, Dec. 15 ($19.99 trade paper, ISBN 979-8-89215-998-2)

As someone who has been attending Comic-Con for half a century, I know how daunting it can be to look at the hundreds of hours of programming and try to figure out what to see. There are two basic approaches: the carefree “I’ll just catch what I can and not stress about it” approach, and…

It’s late June and Paris is in the grip of a heat wave. Speakingst Lucas Harari wears a green quick-dry towel over his bare shoulders. Two electric fans struggle to hold the heat at bay. “I use a wet towel and the ventilateur,” the 36-year-old explains. “In France we don’t have climatization everywhere.”

Our editors highlight the season’s most exciting trends and buzziest titles for adult, middle grade, YA, and manga readers.