Electronic Arts (EA) is discontinuing 13 games over the next six months in 2025. Titles like The Simpsons: Tapped Out and Madden NFL 21 are among those affected, as they have seen declining player engagement due to newer iterations. The move aligns with EA's ongoing focus on prioritizing active and profitable live-service games.

Michelin-starred sushi restaurateurs Onodera Group said it paid $1.3 million (over ₹11 crore) for a tuna fish on Sunday, the second highest price ever paid at an annual prestigious New Year auction. The fish, roughly the size of a motorbike, weighed 276 kg. "The first tuna is something meant to bring in good fortune," Onodera official Shinji Nagao said.

Johan Pilestedt, the creative director of Helldivers 2, addressed a fan's query regarding the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) themes in gaming. Pilestedt emphasized that his focus is on making great games rather than incorporating political statements. He added, "Both developers and gamers should enjoy the process rather than conforming to predefined expectations."

Someone made a mod for Captain America, replacing him with Donald Trump inside Marvel Rivals. However, due to restrictions regarding political figures on the hosting website, the mod was swiftly taken down. Those who managed to download are now looking for a Joe Biden mod to create ultimate rivalry content in Marvel Rivals.

Shetphal village in Maharashtra's Solapur district is home to thousands of snakes who live with the locals without any conflict. There is a designated 'devasthanam' in every home for snakes to visit and rest. From cobras to vipers, there is a wide variety of snakes seen everywhere in the village, including shops and schools. Children too play with them fearlessly.

Business consulting services firm Scaling with Systems' Indian-origin CEO Ravi Abuvala said he hasn't done dishes in four years because delegating that task costs ₹1,300/hour while his time is worth ₹4.3 lakh/hour. "That's how you scale," he said. "Stop sleeping because sleeping earns ₹0/hour," a LinkedIn user said. "Incredible perspective on valuing time," said another.

Sushmita Kaneri, a software engineer, set up Gullakaari in 2023 to revive dying crafts and provide sustainable livelihoods to artisans. So far, it has revived 13 art forms across nine states and has created a network of 1000-plus artisans who make eco-friendly functional products in contemporary designs. The annual revenues have hit ₹50 lakh in just two years.

One of the most popular features in FromSoftware games, the message system, will not be present in Elden Ring Nightreign as revealed by game director Junya Ishizaki. This is because the gameplay will be fast-paced and won’t give players much time to read or write messages. The player illusions, however, remain in the upcoming game.

Despite being over a decade old, the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most popular games and still boasts a large audience. Spotted by thegamer, the original Skyrim has surpassed 2 billion mod downloads on Nexus Mods, an incredible feat for a game released in 2011. The contest, however, isn’t close as the Special Edition sits at over 6.5 billion mod downloads.

One of the biggest names in the FPS and gaming community, Michael 'Shroud' Grzesiek, has announced a charity Fragathon. All proceeds from subscribers and donations will go toward supporting cancer foundations. Additionally, Shroud will personally donate $1 for every frag achieved in all the games he and his friends play during the Fragathon.