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GTA 6 Just Turned This ’80s Song Into a Spotify Sensation

Spotify says global streams of The Pointer Sisters’ 1986 track “Hot Together” spiked by a whopping 182,000% within two hours of Rockstar’s second Grand Theft Auto VI trailer release. According to an email sent to iPhone in Canada today, fans raced to replay songs featured in the highly anticipated preview. “Grand Theft Auto cuts through...

Macy Murdoch Season 2 Launches with Roblox Integration

The second season of Macy Murdoch, the tween-focused spinoff of Murdoch Mysteries, is now streaming on CBC Gem, YouTube, and TikTok—and it's gaining traction in an unexpected place: Roblox. As part of a wide-reaching discoverability campaign, Shaftesbury launched an immersive Roblox experience tied to the show’s storyline. Set inside the platform’s Teamwork Puzzles 2, the...

GTA 6 Trailer 2 Drops, Racks Up Nearly 100 Million Views

Rockstar has released the second official trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, and it's already making wave as expected. Released this morning, the video has racked up more than 36 million views on YouTube, quickly becoming the #1 trending video on the site, while the trailer on X has seen over 60 million views The...

New Games on Apple Arcade: June 2025

Apple has announced today new games coming to Apple Arcade in June, including a spatial version of the WHAT THE CAR? designed for Apple Vision Pro. Here’s what’s coming to Apple Arcade in June 2025: UNO: Arcade Edition, a revamped take on the classic card game from Mattel163 with new solo and multiplayer modes and...

EB Games Canada Is Back: A Nostalgic Comeback for Gamers

Welcome back to Canada, EB Games. Stephan Tetrault, a well-known entrepreneur in the collectibles and entertainment world, has officially acquired Electronics Boutique Canada Inc.—better known as GameStop Canada—from GameStop Global Holdings S.A.R.L. The retailer will now relaunch under its former name: EB Games Canada, bringing back a brand many Canadian gamers grew up with. "This...

‘Gears of War: Reloaded’ Hits PS5, Xbox, PC This Summer

Xbox is reviving its original Gears of War title with a full remaster called Gears of War: Reloaded, set to launch on August 26, 2025. The updated version will be available for $39.99 USD on Xbox Series X/S, Windows PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, and Steam. It also arrives day one on Game Pass...

Best Xbox Deal in Canada? Series S Refurb Is Just $319

Amazon.ca is currently offering a refurbished (or "renewed") Xbox Series S 512GB for $319.99 with Prime shipping, back in stock. The unit is shipped and sold directly by Amazon Canada so you know it’s legit. This is a good deal, as the price for a new Xbox Series S recently increased to $529.99 in Canada,...

GTA 6 Delayed: Rockstar Sets New Spring 2026 Release Date

Rockstar Games has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on May 26, 2026, pushing the highly anticipated release further out than many fans expected. In a message shared with the community, Rockstar apologized for the delay, calling the excitement around the game “humbling.” The developer said the extra time is needed to ensure...

New on Prime Gaming: May 2025

Amazon's Prime Gaming has released its list of new games coming to the service in May 2025. Highlights include the big May the 4th celebration for Star Wars, with numerous free games available. New titles are available as of today, while new games will come every Thursday. Check out the free Prime Games in May...

Xbox Price Hike Hits Canada: Here’s What You’ll Pay Now

Microsoft has implemented a price increase for Xbox consoles in Canada, as of today May 1, 2025. Surprise, gamers. The price increases are worldwide so it's not just affecting Canada. Here’s what Microsoft had to say about the Xbox price increases in Canada. “We have adjusted recommended retailer pricing for our consoles and controllers worldwide....