Andrew Webster

And the entertainment releases, let’s say, vary in quality. On the good side, there’s Netflix’s whimsical The School for Good and Evil, a sequel to cult classic A Plague Tale, Marvel’s take on Hearthstone, some classic RPGs on the Switch, and a very fun Halloween addition to Fortnite. But we also have a handful of high-profile disappointments: Gotham Knights, Black Adam, Scorn, and Amazon’s adaptation of The Peripheral.

Even if you don’t play Genshin Impact, this video is worth a watch for the vibes alone. It’s just two minutes of gorgeous anime scenery. Exactly what we all need on a Friday morning.

The latest crossover between fashion and gaming will take place in Minecraft. Developer Mojang and fashion house Burberry announced a collaboration with the game today that will bridge “the digital and physical worlds,” which is a fancy way of saying there will be in-game DLC and physical items to purchase. Burberry, which previously designed skins for Honor of Kings, will be announcing actual details on the partnership on November 1st.

In case you missed it yesterday, Konami detailed a whole bunch of Silent Hill projects: there’s a movie based on Silent Hill 2, a remake of Silent Hill 2, an interactive series called Silent Hill: Ascension, and a brand-new story called Silent Hill F. That’s a lot of volumetric fog.

At 5PM ET today, Konami is promising some big news related to the long-dormant horror series Silent Hill — and if previous reporting is to be believed, there could be several new game announcements, including a brand-new title and a remake of Silent Hill 2. Stay tuned to The Verge for all the latest, but don’t get your hopes up for Silent Hills.

As part of Studio Ghibli Fest 2022, Spirited Away is coming to select North American theaters from October 30th to November 2nd — you can check right here to find a screening near you. Just don’t go on an empty stomach.

EA just teased that the next iteration of The Sims is in the works, though it’s likely years away from release. In the meantime, the base game of The Sims 4 — which first launched back in 2014 — is now available as a free download across PC and consoles. If you haven’t played it yet, now is the perfect chance to check it out without having to spend some simoleons.