Quick question: how did you learn to code? It probably wasn’t bribing someone a year or two ahead of you in CS to finish all ...

is a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years. After taking a few experimental hits, ...

Video game tutorials are designed to be pretty much impossible to fail, as their sole purpose is to teach you how to play. Usually when the player is about to make a mistake, the tutorial will simply ...

Arcade machines are large, heavy, and take up a lot of space. Even though they're fun and have a cool retro look, they can definitely feel out of place in people's homes. And that’s fair – not ...

It was when I became too invested in defeating Pope Leo XIV, or the “Weak on Crime Pope,” that I saw the brilliance of Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell. You see, the pope has a buff that makes ...

A group that has erected statues in Washington DC satirizing President Donald Trump has a new installation — and this one is playable. Here's what to know about "Operation Epic Furious: Strait To Hell ...

A waterway sign that reads “Open. Closed. Open.” A helicopter bearing the name “Kid Rock Force One.” Oil barrels that collectively spell out “LUBE.” Such are the art features wrapping three recently ...

Feeling inspired by the Trump administration’s ongoing war in Iran and want to get bogged down in a quagmire of your very own? Now you can! A collective of activists and artists going by The Secret ...

Coney Island’s historic Cyclone roller coaster officially reopened for its 99th season Sunday morning – complete with its annual “egg cream christening” tradition. Coney Island’s historic Cyclone ...

Each month, Apple Arcade adds new games to its existing lineup of 200+ games. For April 2026, three new games are coming to the service (you can subscribe here), all of which are worth a look. There’s ...

Back when the world was filled with arcades, you could walk into one and find dozens, if not hundreds, of amazing games. There were always mainstays like Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man, Street Fighter II, and ...

Most people love arcade games, but putting a full-sized arcade cabinet in the living room can lead to certain unpleasant complications. Ergo the market for fun-sized cabinets has exploded alongside ...