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The Best Mothers And Ships In Games (Ft Mothership)

https://aftermath.site/podcasts/aftermath-hours-podcast-mothership-portal-metroid/

Published: January 16, 2026 22:32

"Your mom doesn’t want you to disobey her, and if you do, she’ll kill you"

Games Journalism Layoffs Hit Inverse, The Verge

https://aftermath.site/layoff-verge-inverse-gaming/

Published: January 16, 2026 18:03

Media companies continue to have no idea what to do with gaming coverage

Tomb Raider, Animal Crossing Jumps & Pokemon x Pentagon Lootboxes: All The News From January 13-17

https://aftermath.site/tomb-raider-animal-crossing-pokemon-news/

Published: January 16, 2026 15:09

Also: a PlayStation shovelware crackdown and a sad goodbye to one of gaming's best posters

I'm Not That Nicole Carpenter

https://aftermath.site/nicole-carpenter-modern-newsstand-mcclatchy-mystery-byline/

Published: January 15, 2026 22:19

I got a corrections request for a story I didn't write, and it pulled me down a journalism rabbit hole.

I Can Say Goodbye To Star Trek Because Star Trek Raised Me

https://aftermath.site/star-trek-skydance-trump-paramount-ellison/

Published: January 15, 2026 18:08

Star Trek instilled in me many of the same values that are taught in houses of worship across the world, but in my faith, there is no God to judge or punish me—I learned how to rely on my own moral compass and inner strength. Last year, Skydance Media…

Meta Layoffs Hit Batman: Arkham Shadow Studio Camouflaj, Game Projects Canceled

https://aftermath.site/meta-layoffs-camouflaj-batman-arkham-shadow/

Published: January 15, 2026 00:37

The studio remains open for now, but it's been gutted

Finally, Some Good AI Policies

https://aftermath.site/bandcamp-games-workshop-ai-ban/

Published: January 14, 2026 21:52

Bandcamp and Games Workshop are showing everyone else how it's done

I Nearly Made It Through All Of 2025 Without Playing A Single Console Game

https://aftermath.site/gran-turismo-7-review-impressions-ps5/

Published: January 14, 2026 21:40

Thank you, Gran Turismo 7, for breaking that streak

Ian's Shoelace Site Is Still The Best Site For Tying Your Shoes

https://aftermath.site/ians-shoelace-site-is-still-the-best-destination-for-tying-your-shoes/

Published: January 14, 2026 17:48

Ian's Shoelace Site has been teaching people to tie their shoes for more than two decades. His knots are wonderful. But it is vulnerable to the forces tearing the internet apart.

Bad Day

https://aftermath.site/meta-ubisoft-unity-layoffs-2026/

Published: January 14, 2026 00:25

Two weeks into the year, too many layoffs

What’s The Deal With Rumiko Takahashi’s Signature Hand Pose

https://aftermath.site/whats-the-deal-with-rumiko-takahashis-signature-hand-pose/

Published: January 13, 2026 19:25

In which I play anime anthropologist to uncover the true origins behind the iconic anime visual gag

Oh My God, Am I A Genius At Irish Language Wordle

https://aftermath.site/irish-wordle-foclach/

Published: January 13, 2026 19:01

No, but please let me have this

Buying A Digital Game From GameStop Is A 'Bait And Switch,' Lawsuit Says

https://aftermath.site/gamestop-lawsuit-digital-goods-law-buy-vs-license/

Published: January 13, 2026 16:22

A proposed class action lawsuit was filed against GameStop last week.

Now More Than Ever, It Is Imperative That Tim Sweeney Log Off

https://aftermath.site/tim-sweeney-x-ai-csam-epic-games-fortnite/

Published: January 13, 2026 00:23

Please, Tim, we're begging you

RIP Discord, More Wolfenstein & Some Rockstar Bullshit: All The News From January 7-12

https://aftermath.site/rip-discord-more-wolfenstein-some-rockstar-bullshit-all-the-news-from-january-7-12/

Published: January 12, 2026 23:13

Also some Roblox age checks and hideous LEGO

Luke's Favourite Video Games Of 2025

https://aftermath.site/game-of-the-year-2025-aftermath-luke-plunkett/

Published: January 12, 2026 20:44

A year where indie city-builders carried the load following some big AAA disappointments

Smoking Behind The Supermarket With You Is A Cozy Rom-Com Manga

https://aftermath.site/smoking-behind-the-supermarket-with-you-is-a-cozy-rom-com-manga/

Published: January 12, 2026 19:52

Now that’s what I call a good slow burn romance

‘Will The AI Bubble Finally Burst’ And Other 2026 Predictions

https://aftermath.site/podcasts/aftermath-hours-podcast-ai-bubble-2026-predictions/

Published: January 9, 2026 22:29

AI is a bubble – one whose futuristic sheen deflects attention from a core of hot air. Anyone with sense recognizes this. But will it finally burst this year? Unfortunately, we have our doubts. On the latest Aftermath Hours, we talk about that.We begin the…

I Love My Suspiciously Fast Charging Power Bank

https://aftermath.site/i-love-my-suspiciously-fast-charging-power-bank/

Published: January 9, 2026 16:00

The Cuktech 15 Ultra is not new or the best, but it’s currently $60 dollars and lets you use multiple cables to charge it alarmingly fast.

Sega Sues Guy Who Uploaded Game Soundtracks To Spotify Before They Did

https://aftermath.site/sega-persona-3-reload-soundtrack-lawsuit/

Published: January 8, 2026 20:29

Strange Journey and Persona 3 Reload soundtracks were illegally uploaded to streaming platforms, Sega says

Ubisoft Halifax Union To 'Pursue Every Legal Recourse' After Studio Closes Weeks After Union Vote

https://aftermath.site/ubisoft-halifax-closed-weeks-after-unionizing-cwa-canada/

Published: January 8, 2026 16:59

"We will be looking for Ubisoft to show us that this had nothing to do with the employees joining a union," a Ubisoft Halifax worker said.

Not Even A Video Game Can Convince Me To Read The Directions First

https://aftermath.site/uncle-chops-rocket-shop-impressions-review/

Published: January 8, 2026 15:24

Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop is a fix-it game about the importance of reading comprehension

GDQ’s Organizers Plan To Keep Growing The Event, But They Don’t Want It To Become Just Another Video Game Convention

https://aftermath.site/agdq-2026-interview-speedrun-convention-charity/

Published: January 7, 2026 19:08

"Speedrunning is gonna be the primary focus of the event for the foreseeable future, but we'll always continue to experiment with different things"

What If I Don't Fantasize About Having A Friend In A Jar

https://aftermath.site/razer-project-ava-ces/

Published: January 7, 2026 15:34

Razer showed the latest iteration of its Project Ava AI companion at CES, and the vibes are bad

The PlayStation Car Is For Nobody

https://aftermath.site/honda-sony-afeela-playstation-car/

Published: January 6, 2026 20:38

At $90,000 this car is dead on arrival

Friendship Ended With Terrace House, Love Village Is My New Favorite Dating Show

https://aftermath.site/love-village-terrace-house-netflix-japanese-dating-show/

Published: January 6, 2026 18:14

Old fogies searching for their last love while cohabitating in the Japanese countryside got me