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A new year is here, and that means an entirely new slate of games to look forward to! Polygon editor-at-large Giovanni Colantonio joins Marcus, Charles and Eric to discuss what they played over the holidays, as they picked at their backlogs and indulged their guiltiest pleasures. Then, we roll some dice for a snake-style draft and each pick our five most anticipated games of 2026. From the big games like Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil to the hidden gems you should keep an eye out for, there’s a little bit of everything in this week. Let us know in the…
If you have ever wished your handbag could change outfits as often as you do, CES 2026 has something that feels tailor-made for that exact problem. The Infinity handbag from French brand Peuty looks like a high-end leather purse at first glance, but hidden in plain sight is a high-resolution OLED screen that allows the bag to reinvent itself on demand. With just one tap, it can transition from understated black to a bold pattern or even a personal image, transforming a fashion accessory into something more expressive. A luxury bag that can reinvent itself The bag is made from…
Robots are getting better at seeing, hearing, and moving, but touch has always been the missing piece. At CES 2026, Ensuring Technology showcased a new kind of artificial skin that could finally give robots something close to human-like sensitivity, helping them feel the world instead of just bumping into it. The company’s latest tactile sensing tech is designed to help robots understand pressure, texture, and contact in ways that go beyond simple touch sensors. At the center of the announcement are two products called Tacta and HexSkin, both aimed at solving a long-standing problem in robotics. Humans rely heavily on…
Microsoft is rolling out a new, faster, and more efficient way to add hyperlinks in Word. Instead of selecting text, opening the Insert Link dialog, and inserting a URL, users can now select text and paste a link directly over it; Word automatically converts it into a hyperlink. Whether you’re using the software on a Windows PC/laptop or a MacBook, all you have to do is copy the concerned link, highlight a word or phrase, and press Ctrl + V or Cmd + V, and Word takes care of the rest. Adding hyperlinks in Word just got a lot faster…
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…