Hallmark Unveils PlayStation Ornament with Original Startup Sound in 2026 Collection
Hallmark's 2026 Keepsake Ornaments collection features a detailed, four-inch PlayStation console ornament that plays the original startup sound and includes light effects. Designed by Orville Wilson, it captures the OG console's intricacies, from the wired controller to tiny AC and AV ports. This ornament is part of over 250 new releases, with more gaming-themed items, including a Yoshi high-tech ornament and a Santa Pikachu tree topper, set to be unveiled throughout the year.
Jul 14, 2026
Xbox Levels Up: 25 Years of Gaming, New Frontiers, and Hollywood Ambitions
As Xbox celebrates its 25th anniversary, new CEO Asha Sharma spearheads a transformative era, leveraging innovations like Project Helix, a revamped Game Pass, and ambitious Hollywood adaptations. Despite trailing PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in hardware sales, Xbox refocuses on "play" as the next generation's top entertainment form. With key titles like Halo: Campaign Evolved and strategic expansions into film and TV, Xbox aims to ascend beyond gaming into a broader entertainment powerhouse.
Jun 23, 2026
Star Fox on Switch 2: A Gorgeous Tech Showcase with a Hint of Bigger Ambitions
Star Fox's return on Nintendo Switch 2 is a visual masterpiece, showcasing the console's capabilities while potentially paving the way for a broader franchise resurgence. With enhanced graphics, intense cooperative Pilot and Gunner Mode, and chaotic 8-player Battle Mode, this remake of Star Fox 64 refines the classic space shooter experience. Set to launch on June 25, it promises to delight both veterans and newcomers.
Jun 2, 2026
Star Fox Creator Endorses Switch 2 Version: "Exactly What I Had in Mind"
Star Fox's original creator, Takaya Imamura, has expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Switch 2 remake, stating the new character designs are "exactly what [he] had in mind" in the 90s. Despite initial mixed fan reactions to the realistic visuals, Imamura praises the game's faithfulness to his original vision. The game is set to launch on June 25th, featuring new cutscenes and a multiplayer element.
May 11, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates Box Office, Leaves Mortal Kombat II in Shadows
The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues its box office reign, crossing $400 million globally in its second weekend, with $433.2 million worldwide. Mortal Kombat II, despite a promising start with a $63 million global opening weekend, faces an uphill climb to profitability given its $80 million production cost. The Devil Wears Prada 2's success underscores its broad appeal, outperforming Mortal Kombat II in both domestic and international markets.
May 11, 2026
Miyamoto Bans "Dirty Jokes" in The Super Mario Movie Franchise, Wario's Fate Uncertain
Shigeru Miyamoto has imposed a ban on "dirty jokes" in The Super Mario Movie franchise, citing a desire to protect children's innocence. Despite this, Wario, known for his crude humor, may still appear in future films. The franchise's box office success, with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earning $898 million, ensures sequels are likely, with a potential 2029 release for the third major Mario film.
May 7, 2026
