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It’s Friday – congratulations, reader, you made it to the end of the traditional work week! Here at Game Informer, we’ve been hard at work publishing stories each and every day, from previews to reviews to exclusive interviews and the daily onslaught of gaming news, to behind-the-scenes proofing and editing on the next issue of our magazine. Speaking of, it features [REDACTED] on the cover and wowsers, it’s a beaut (and the story is fantastic and packed with the kind of game development details you won’t find anywhere else). Also, hey, this is the first This Week On GI story we’ve…
One of the most interesting updates in the solar energy space comes from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (via EES Solar), where researchers have developed 3D-printed, semi-transparent, flexible perovskite solar cells with adjustable color and transparency. Traditionally, solar panels are either blue, dark gray, or black, depending on the type of panel and the materials used to make them. While that uniform look works well on rooftops where nobody really sees them, visible solar installations often fail to complement architecture or design. This issue affects urban residents not just in the United States, but across the globe. Solar cells, by…
IntroductionAt Game Informer, writing game reviews is one of our primary functions. As such, we cover hundreds of titles each and every year, hoping to turn you on to your next favorite game. However, within that field, a select few rise to the top as the games we most highly recommend. While you’re always welcome to peruse our reviews page for the latest and greatest (and sometimes worst) games on the market, we’ve gathered our highest-scoring reviews of 2025 right here. When Game Informer was re-launched in March of this year, we made it a point to review many of the…
If you want noise-canceling earbuds but you don’t want to spend “flagship earbud” money, this is one of the better price drops you’ll see. The Nothing Ear (a) wireless earbuds are down to $59.00 (was $109.00), saving you $50 at 46% off. At this price, they’re a great option for commuting, workouts, and everyday listening, especially if you like the Nothing design vibe and you want more control over sound than basic budget buds usually offer. What you’re getting Nothing Ear (a) includes hybrid noise canceling up to 45dB, plus Hi-Res Audio support and an advanced equalizer for tuning the…
I finished Death Stranding 2 during my holiday break after 66 hours (absolutely loved it, especially that bonkers ending and also, maybe one of my favorite performances from Troy Baker and proof we need him as a villain in more games). Looking ahead to January, I realized I had the rare opportunity to dive into my backlog because the month is so chill for new releases. I whittled my options down to Yakuza 0, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, and Metroid Prime Remastered… and Samus Aran’s big round shoulders won.I’m roughly halfway through it now, and I am enjoying it, but I’m…
The Chinese Tesla rival, XPeng Motors, has unveiled the G7 EREV in its home market. Unlike regular EVs, this is a range-extended electric SUV. What’s interesting is that the vehicle now claims the longest driving distance of any SUV in the world. The secret lies in the extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain, which blends a 58.8 kWh battery pack (that provides an all-electric range of up to 249 miles) with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine (which acts as the generator, paired with a 60-liter fuel tank). Along with the electric battery, the car uses an 800-volt electrical architecture with…
Imagine biting into a lollipop and suddenly hearing music inside your head. One of the strangest and most oddly delightful gadgets to pop up at CES 2026 is the Lollipop Star, a real, edible lollipop that also works as a speaker. Yes, it plays music while you eat it. Created by Lava Brands, the Lollipop Star is exactly what it sounds like: a sugary treat with bone-conduction tech baked right in, turning snack time into a tiny personal concert. How Lollipop Star turns your jaw into a speaker The magic happens through bone conduction as the Lollipop Star sends vibrations…
Side-scrolling co-op action RPG Towerborne is winding down its Early Access period and will launch in 1.0 next month. Towerborne comes from Stoic, the studio behind The Banner Saga series.The news was announced during yesterday’s New Game+ Showcase. Towerborne first entered Steam Early Access in September 2024 and Xbox Game Preview in April 2025. It is a co-op fantasy action RPG in the vein of a classic beat ‘em up. Players control an immortal warrior named Ace who must defend the land against a deadly corruption while solving the mystery of a crumbling city. The side-scrolling combat emphasizes combo-heavy melee…
Power supplies aren’t the exciting part of a PC build, but they’re the part that can make or break everything else. If you’re upgrading a GPU, planning a new build, or you just want to stop worrying about power headroom, the Corsair RMX Series RM1000x is down to $169.99 (was $209.99), saving you $40. This is the kind of deal that’s worth grabbing because a good PSU tends to follow you through multiple builds. What you’re getting This is a 1000W, fully modular ATX power supply with a Cybenetics Gold efficiency rating. The “fully modular” part is the day-to-day quality-of-life…
Avowed, Xbox’s first-person fantasy RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment and released on Xbox and PC last year, is coming to PlayStation 5. More specifically, Avowed launches on PS5 on February 17, a day shy of the game’s first anniversary.The Standard Edition will cost $49.99, and the Premium Edition, which includes a digital artbook and soundtrack as well as two player armors and eight companion skins, will cost $59.99. The same day Avowed hits PS5, the game will get a new anniversary update on all platforms that adds New Game Plus, new races to play (Dwarves, Orlan, and Aumaua), a new…