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This year, Epic Games Store started giving away free games with the hugely popular Hogwarts Legacy. Players had a whole week to add it to their collections! Hogwarts Legacy is a large, open-world action role-playing game set in the world of Harry Potter, and it was the best-selling game of 2023, selling over 40 million copies. It was a great deal for players to get it for free. Hogwarts Legacy was available as a free game until December 18th, when it was replaced by Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel. This marked the beginning of daily free game giveaways, and Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel has now been swapped out for Eternights.

Today we’re chatting with voice actor Erika Ishii about her career, including her work on Dropout shows, the games and voice actors she admires, and her passion for the character Blue Prince. Read More 2025-12-19 19:05

We’re excited to offer more in-depth content that explores the world behind video games – the industry we all enjoy. To do this, we’re launching a new YouTube channel called Pause for Thought. We’ll be interviewing the people who make games happen – including voice actors, developers, streamers, and content creators – anyone who helps shape the gaming experience.

Erika Ishii isn’t just known for her voice work in video games – she’s also a regular performer on Dropout, a comedy streaming service created by the team behind CollegeHumor. Dropout has become a popular online destination for consistently fresh and funny content. Shows like Dimension 20 and Game Changer are particularly successful, often featuring hilarious, unscripted moments as performers react to unexpected challenges. Game Changer, for example, is based on game show formats, but with a twist – the rules are different every episode, keeping everyone on their toes. Beyond the entertainment itself, Dropout also stands out for its commitment to its creators, sharing profits with them to help improve their livelihoods.

If you haven’t heard of it, “6-7” was a huge meme among younger internet users in 2025. It doesn’t really mean anything specific – it’s more of an inside joke. Basically, if you see those numbers together, a group of teens might react excitedly. It’s something you either get or you don’t! Interestingly, a joke from the character Ellie in the game The Last of Us Part 2 sounds a lot like the “6-7” meme. While the game came out years before the meme became popular, the similarity is pretty noticeable, especially considering the scene it appears in.

Cars are increasingly offering gaming features. We’ve already seen Xbox Cloud Gaming become available in some connected vehicles through a collaboration with LG, and now Sony Honda Mobility’s first car will include PlayStation’s remote play functionality starting next year.

Lootbane is a minimalistic RPG developed by Milo Panta. Check out the official demo trailer here. Read More 2025-12-19 18:33

Rumors suggest that LEGO is planning a Minas Tirith set based on The Lord of the Rings, potentially releasing it in 2026. The initial reports appeared in September 2025 on the LEGO community site, The Brick Tap. A month later, more details surfaced, indicating the set might include minifigures of Gandalf the White, King Aragorn, Faramir, Pippin, Denethor, and several Gondor soldiers.

Becoming Hokage in the Boruto series is incredibly difficult, even for someone as powerful as Boruto Uzumaki, who many believe already exceeds Naruto and Sasuke. While Boruto has the strength and abilities – thanks to his Otsutsuki powers – to defend Konoha, being Hokage requires more than just defeating strong opponents; it’s about much more than simply holding the position.

Artificial intelligence in gaming has sparked debate ever since players began to understand the technology. Recently, Larian Game Studios faced criticism for its use of AI. Now, a well-respected game director has weighed in, stating that AI is a force that can’t be ignored.