Fortnite's latest crossover event with The Simpsons--which includes multiple Simpsons-themed skins and a new map inspired by Springfield--is one of the game's most successful events ever, with over three million concurrent players logging in over the weekend. A new short, uploaded today on the official Fortnite YouTube channel, shows how Epic Games will up the ante in tomorrow's update--if you plan to log in, keep watching the skis...er, skies.

The short features Homer and Professor Frink speaking about the shard Homer has installed into his TV remote. Frink wants to analyze it, but Homer isn't through using it, as he immediately transforms a nearby round cloud into a massive donut, which falls from the sky. Homer then transforms Frink into a new version of Peely dressed as the professor.

The video then shifts to gameplay footage, which showcases massive donuts falling from the sky all over the Springfield map. We also get new glimpses of some upcoming skins: Lisa Simpson, who is riding in a mech like her brother Bart; Moe Szyslak, the grumpy bartender; and Peely dressed as Professor Frink from the animated short, which seems to be the second skin available in the Springfielder Peely portion of the current battle pass.

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Generational artificial intelligence is seemingly everywhere these days, as between ambitious projects to develop super intelligence and AI being integrated into our everyday life, it seems inescapable. With concerns and valid criticism around the use of AI mounting, several authority figures have spoken about the risks and dangers of the technology, and now the Pope himself has urged leaders in this field to create something that respects human life.

"Technological innovation can be a form of participation in the divine act of creation," Pope Francis posted on X. "It carries an ethical and spiritual weight, for every design choice expresses a vision of humanity. The Church therefore calls all builders of AI to cultivate moral discernment as a fundamental part of their work--to develop systems that reflect justice, solidarity, and a genuine reverence for life."

This echoes the Pope's thoughts on AI that he shared on the Vatican website, saying that AI poses a risk that could make people forget "how to recognize and cherish all that is truly human" as usage of AI increases. Since generative AI has taken off over the last few years, its impact has been felt across numerous industries--specifically the creative arts fields where programs like Midjourney have seen the lives of artists negatively impacted.

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A new State of Play livestream has been announced for this week, but this time, it's going to be a little different. Sony has confirmed that State of Play Japan will be broadcast on November 11 at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET, and the show will be focused on games created in Japan and across Asia. Voice actor Yuki Kaji will also host the livestream, which will be in Japanese with English subtitles and will run for over 40 minutes.

"From beloved series to distinctive indie creations, the show, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji, will be packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles," Sony said.

As for the games, Sony has several products being developed in Japan and Asia, like the upcoming fighting game Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls from Guilty Gear studio Arc System Works. Phantom Blade Zero--one of several wuxia-inspired action games that have popped up lately--would also be a good fit, and Capcom has several projects of its own, like next year's Resident Evil Requiem, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Pragmata.

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While we still await the first trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, an unlikely source has provided a great look at Yoshi in the sequel. A Pillsbury box showcases the green dinosaur alongside Mario as part of a promotional collaboration for the film.

Tops Friendly Markets, a supermarket chain in the northeastern US, listed the Pillsbury sugar cookies shaped like Yoshi eggs over the weekend. The cute character was teased at the end of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but this retailer leak seemingly confirms Yoshi will play a role in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

a look at Yoshi for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie via Pillsbury https://t.co/VAIYSAF9me pic.twitter.com/st0Q0GLZIw

— Wario64 (@Wario64) November 9, 2025

Not only that, but the back of the Pillsbury box heavily implies that Bowser Jr. will be a new addition to the movie's cast. There is a kid-friendly activity to trace a path for Mario and Yoshi across the galaxy on the packaging. Intriguingly, Bowser Jr.'s mark serves as a dead-end option.

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The Stranger Things finale is almost here, with Season 5 arriving on Netflix on November 26. The season will be broken up into three parts, with the second part arriving on Christmas and the finale on New Year's Eve. It's been an almost decade-long journey for Jane, Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin, but in that time, GTA 6 has still yet to be released.

Having some fun on the red carpet of the premiere, Gatem Matarazoo, who plays Dustin, was asked by IGN how he feels about the second delay for the highly anticipated game.

"Guys, we got a whole series of [Stranger Things] before we got GTA 6. We got seasons one through five before GTA 6. I was 11 years old when GTA 5 came out. I'm now an adult. I'm in my 20s," he joked, but understood that sometimes these things take time, and he'll be ready when it finally gets released.

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Celebrated video game composer Mick Gordon has revealed that he is working on his first full video game soundtrack in five years, for the upcoming FPS game Defect. The cyberpunk-themed asymmetric shooter will see Gordon bring his skills to the game, and for this project, he's aiming to push the music to the very edge of what's possible using his signature talent for heavy sounds and distortion.

"It's celebrating that deformity, almost like some form of rebellion," Gordon said to PC Gamer. "I'm always trying to push it, always trying to push it more. Like, how heavy can we get it? I'm really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project. How distorted can you get it, where you lose the musicality, and then bring it back."

Gordon added that he'll make use of synthesizer sounds traditionally associated with the cyberpunk genre, and he has a few ideas of how to put his own spin on those instruments. "Setting that background theme against this dystopian cyberpunk world gave me all sorts of ideas, especially with regards to synthesizers, and how synths should resemble analog machinery in a way," Gordon said. "Something that's palpable and tangible, and it must be alive within the sort of grimness of the cityscapes that this game takes place in."

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Victrix Pro BFG PlayStation Controller: Tekken 8 Edition

$120 (was $200)

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Victrix Pro BFG PlayStation Controller (White)

$120 (was $200)

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Victrix Pro BFG Xbox Controller (White)

$120 (was $200)

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The best modular controller for PS5, Xbox, and PC is on sale for a massive discount at Amazon for a limited time. PlayStation gamers can get the Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Controller for a new all-time best price. The standard white edition and the Tekken 8-inspired model are available for $120 (was $200). The Xbox version of the white Pro BFG is also on sale for the same price. The PlayStation and Xbox editions of the Pro BFG are officially licensed and both work wirelessly on PC, too. Amazon doesn't list an end date for these deals, so don't wait too long if interested.

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The newest title in the hyperdimensional football RPG series "Inazuma Eleven" is finally here! A new story featuring a new protagonist, over 5,200 characters to collect and train, as well as an intense competitive mode; there is no shortage of activities to enjoy! This new story takes place 25 years after the first Inazuma Eleven. In search of a world without football, protagonist Destin Billows enrolls at South Cirrus Junior High. Meanwhile, within the prestigious Raimon Junior High - renowned as the top team in the nationals - rises a Football Monster named Harper Evans. When these two cross paths, a tale begins to unfold...

You are a robot sent to the tiny planet of Xenion to set up a system to make it habitable for your creators. However, the makeup of its atmosphere leads to a challenging process along the way. Skyformer is a first person survival and automation game that simulates weather and emphasizes geographic positioning and protection of your factories. Create systems to mine and process materials in automated pipelines. Configure drones to easily handle the logistics. The goal of the game is to achieve a climate that maximizes biomass across each region, and stabilize the atmosphere to the point at which storms are no longer destructive.