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D&D needs more improvisation and luck rolls

Critical Role's use of luck rolls made me try leaving things to luck and chance more at my D&D table — and it's great.

Brazil is the weirdest dystopian Christmas film you need to watch

If you're sick of A Christmas Carol or Home Alone and want a Christmas film that feels different, there's never been a better time to watch Brazil.

The Sims 4 had its best year in 2025

After years of ups and downs when it comes to releases, The Sims 4 really flourished in 2025 with meaningful changes and additions.

KPop Demon Hunters' 2025 success is a big boost for tween girl culture

KPop Demon Hunters is Netflix's most-watched original movie ever — great news for the neglected demographic of tween girls.

The worst games of 2025, including MindsEye, Bubsy 4D, and more

Metacritic's lowest-reviewed games include MindsEye and Bubsy 4D. Are they as bad as reviews say?