The citybuilder you’re looking for? Next week’s release ofCities: Skylineshas a pre-order discount right now making it cheaper than 2013’sSimCityat MSRP. The new city-builder game from Colossal Order starts at $29.99 and can be pre-order fora bit cheaperat a few digital retailers. To really sweeten the pot, digital retailer Green Man Gaming has the title as part of its “VIP Gaming Sale” this week, where the game is 27% off MSRP....

Nintendo has been on a hot streak of releasing high quality games the past several months, both for the Switch and the 3DS. However, now that the3DSis no longer Nintendo’s newest and hottest handheld console, priorities are due to change. However, even though attention has shifted to the Switch, Nintendo says it will continue to develop games for the3DS, but console growth is going to take a back seat going forward....

The tales fromOddworldstill hold a special place in the hearts of many gamers. With a newOddworldtitle on the horizon, publisher Oddworld Inhabitants is giving players the chance to explore the back catalog of the franchise. Oddworld: Munch’s Oddyseewill take another swing at a portable machine when it releases on May 14 for the Nintendo Switch accompanied by a $30 price tag. Those who pre-purchase the game can get a third of that price knocked off making it $20....

The horror space has not seen a movie helmed by one of the genre’s best since 2009, but the director finally plans to return in January. Despite making some of thebest horror moviesof all time, this excellent creative has recently filled his time directing franchisemovies for both the Marvel Cinematic UniverseandThe Wizard of Oz. Fortunately,this filmmaker has remained linked to the horror genre, producing excellent films likeCrawlandDon’t Breathe,showing that he still has his finger on the pulse of the form....

Destination X’snewest cast member, Peter Weber, has a reality TV history that all seems to have led him to this competition, and hechatted with Screen Rant about the most difficult challenge he’s faced yet. While some are still lingering on Peter’s appearance as the lead ofThe Bachelorseason 24, most have recently seen him as one of the fiercest competitors onThe Traitorsseason 2. Despite facing some difficult public relationship challenges during his time onThe Bachelor, Peter’s time on The Traitors truly helped define who he is for viewers, setting the record straight about him....

The ninth console generation has been defined by fast loading times and the adoption of cutting-edge features like ray tracing, but thePlayStation 5has lost much of the customization that its predecessors were beloved for. With a new PS5 update, however,classic PlayStation themesare returning permanently. Announced via thePlayStation Blog,the UI designs based on the original PlayStation, PS2, PS3, and PS4 are returning to the PlayStation 5 home screen. They were originally added as part of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration, letting users get a hit of nostalgia every time they turned on their console and browsed the home screen....

Update 4/27: All PlayStation Network services have been restored and are in working order. Original story follows. ThePlayStation Networkis currently down and suffering technical issues. ThePlayStation Networkissues seem to have started around 4pm CT on Tuesday, April 27. At the time of this writing, it’s not clear when PlayStation Network services will be restored or how many users are impacted. However, it does seem as though the majority of the PlayStation Network services are currently unavailable....

A few updates back, Niantic droppedthe first hints of Generation 3 codeintoPokemon GO’sstructure. Since then, the community has been making guesses about when the new batch of Pokemon will be released in the game. The latest big update to the mobile AR title continues to lay the groundwork for the the impending Gen 3 release. In addition tothe curveball bug fix, the latestPokemon GOupdate brings a long list of other changes to the game’s code....

Just a couple of days ago, Sony Interactive Entertainment officially announced aRed Dead Redemption 2PS4 Pro bundlethat would include a copy of the forthcoming western title, as well as a 1 TB hard drive for data storage. Now, it looks as if players who go on to purchase the bundle will be thankful that they have so much open space to use on their systems, for it appears as ifRDR2’s file size is going to be massive....

Aside from being a farming sim,Stardew Valleyoffers players the opportunity to meet and make friends with other villagers in Pelican Town. And making friends with each and every one of these villagers is an experience to cherish, especially with each NPC being quite diverse with their interactions and dialogue to share. Such is the case ofGeorge,who, beneath his rather stern expression, is a gentle soul longing for his youth. Related:Stardew Valley: 10 Best Fish (And How To Catch Them) Players ofStardew Valleyhoping to make quick friends with George shouldn’t fret and back away due to his rather quiet and seemingly-angry look....

While some ofStephen King’s best-known TV shows are miniseries, one of his best and most underrated shows is 80 episodes long, but it’s worth the commitment.The works of Stephen Kingare best known for being horror-oriented, but many of them blend this genre with others, most notably drama and sci-fi. Many of Stephen King’s stories have been adapted to other media for decades, and on TV, some of the most notable adaptations areItandSalem’s Lot, both miniseries that are quick to watch....

Sci-fi moviestoday are not what they used to be, by any means. While the 21st century has seen the advent of advanced CGI and other VFX tools,modern sci-fi movies tend to be a hit or miss at the box office and among critics.That is to say, for everyDune: Part Two, there is also aThe Creator. Some great sci-fi films come out, butthere are also franchise disappointments, such as Netflix’sRebel Moonduology. Even the highly anticipatedsequelThe Old Guard 2had a lackluster critical response....

Prime Video’sThe Better Sisterhas an incredibly talented and famous cast of actors to bring the award-winning book into live-action.The Better Sisterfocuses on a murder and its ensuing investigation that brings two estranged sisters back into contact. Once they reunite, a web of secrets, mysteries, and lies begins to unravel, and all the memories the sisters would rather forget come rushing back.Reviews forThe Better Sisterhave praised the complicated conspiracy thriller story, but they have also highlighted the show’s large cast of colorful characters who are expertly portrayed....