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1. Want to call an NHL game between the benches? Better get a helmet - The New York Times

   Want to call an NHL game between the benches? Better get a helmet. A composite image of NHL broadcasters JT Brown, Rob Ray and Pierre McGuire.

2. Next year's college football championship game isn't until Jan. 25. Is there a better way?

   Between the end of the win over Oregon and the kickoff of its title-game victory over Miami, there were 10 NFL playoff games. The sport's momentum had ...

3. This classic game you've likely never heard of was PlayStation's answer to Daytona USA

   The original PlayStation certainly wasn't short of arcade racing games back in 1996 and, in particular, a remarkably faithful port of Ridge Racer ...

4. There's pleasure, and merit, in returning to a game you've panned - Paste Magazine

   It's good to revisit an imperfect game that you've already dismissed--like we did with Elden Ring: Nightreign and its recent DLC.

5. 80% of game devs plan for Windows — with PS5 / Xbox plans slipping | Windows Central

   Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.

6. UN conference discusses links between online gaming and violent extremism

   An international conference at the United Nations has discussed how online games are being used to spread violent extremism and radicalize young ...

7. Richer Households Now Make Up The Majority Of Gaming Hardware Buyers - GameSpot

   More specifically, a post from Circana's Senior Director Mat Piscatella on Bluesky revealed that 53% of households who bought new video game hardware, ...

8. Indie Video Games Round-Up – February 2026 - Green Man Gaming Blog

   High On Life 2 returns with the chaotic, comedic action that made the first game a cult hit. A mysterious threat puts you in danger, sending you ...

9. Game Recap: Rockets 104, Hawks 86 | NBA.com

   Game Recap: Rockets 104, Hawks 86. Jan 29, 2026. The Rockets defeated the Hawks, 104-86. The Rockets move to 29-17, while the Hawks fall to 24-26.

10. Villanova vs Providence: Game Preview | VU Hoops

    In that game, the Friars were missing their leading scorer, Jason Edwards. The 6'1” senior has remained out since that point, missing the last four ...