Face danger with your own merry band of adventurers in Dragon’s Dogma 2

The fantasy roleplaying game is the long-awaited sequel to the 2012 favorite from Capcom. This time around, the Arisen must navigate through conspiracies, engage in myriad minor quests and battle countless goblins, harpies, bandits, minotaurs, ogres, griffins, drakes and more.

Liner Notes: Teddy Swims waltzes to No. 1 with ‘Lose Control’

When the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the list dated March 30, it marked the longest run of a song to the top in the chart’s 65 year history.

Sitcoms reminiscent of a ‘backyard cookout’

Actor and comedian George Lopez talks about his stand-up comedy and working with daughter, Mayan, on his newest show, ‘Lopez vs. Lopez’

Unicorn Overlord is a beautiful but different tactical role-playing game

Unicorn Overlord is a high-fantasy tactical game typical of its developer Vanillaware, known for its visual flair.

Making sense of the many ‘octopus arms’ of Steve Martin’s life

Morgan Neville’s Apple TV+ documentary “STEVE! (martin) a documentary in two pieces,” which premieres Friday, is an attempt to synthesize all the Steve Martins, or at least line them up next to each other. The “King Tut” guy with the arrow through his head. The “wild and crazy guy.” The “Jerk.” The Grammy-winner. The novel writer. And the self-lacerating comic who says in the film: “I guarantee I had no talent.”

Nintendo mines old concepts for fresh ideas in Mario vs. Donkey Kong

Nintendo brings old rivals Mario and Donkey Kong back to the Switch with a revamped look, co-op play and new levels.

Liner Notes: Norah Jones lets the sun shine in on ‘Visions’

‘Visions’ feels ideal for the spring and summer seasons, serving as a welcome smile for someone who doesn’t do much of it. 

‘Palm Royale’ has ‘the best ladies in the business’

The cast of the new Apple TV+ series, which includes Kristen Wiig, Laura Dern (also an executive producer), Allison Janney and Leslie Bibb, impressed comedy legend Carol Burnett enough to sign onto the show, even though Burnett’s character spends multiple episodes in a coma. The series, set in 1969, takes a satirical look at the lengths a woman takes for acceptance into high society.

World Video Game Hall of Fame finalists announced

From Asteroids to Guitar Hero, the 12 contenders vying to be inducted this year draw from four decades of gaming, various platforms and genres

Helldivers 2 accomplishes what bigger-name games couldn’t

Arrowhead Games crafts a compelling 4-player co-op by reimagining the original as a squad-based 3rd-person shooter 

Fearless Rock & Roll Hall of Fame predictions

What better time to settle into the yearly debate of who should get in, who will get in, and why Sheryl Crow’s inclusion in this thing makes it all feel absurd?  

Meet Matt Friend, Hollywood and TikTok’s new favorite impressionist

The 25-year-old, just a few years removed from college, has amassed more than a million followers on TikTok, frequently guests on cable news networks, has started voicing characters on “Family Guy” and “The Simpsons” and is currently in the middle of a national stand-up tour, mixing in his astute impressions with observational humor. On the red carpet, whether he’s at the Grammys or the Emmys, it seems like every celebrity is pleased to meet him, having become increasingly familiar with his online presence. 

Splatoon 3 dishes up generous Side Order

The latest wave of Splatoon 3 downloadable content introduces a new single-player mode.

What will win at the Oscars?

AP film writers Coyle and Bahr share their predictions ahead of the 96th ceremony on March 10

Rebirth of a beloved Final Fantasy game

The second chapter in VII’s remake trilogy refreshes the original’s script, and offers improved graphics and an open world.

Liner Notes: Willie hits the road with Dylan as Coldplay dominates the touring charts

Check out your favorite amphitheater’s website and you’ll see a lot of those calendars filling up.

Pain, sweat and sandworms

Butler, Chalamet and the rest of the cast rise to the challenge of making 2nd chapter in ambitious and visionary ‘Dune’ franchise

Liner Notes: ‘Prelude to Ecstasy’ as appetizing as The Last Dinner Party’s early singles

One of today’s buzziest indie bands has a sound almost impossibly all its own on the group’s debut album.

Some video game actors are letting AI clone their voices. They just don't want it to replace them

As video game worlds get more expansive, some game studios are experimenting with AI tools to give voice to a potentially unlimited number of characters and conversations. It also saves time and money on the “vocal scratch” recordings game developers use as placeholders to test scenes and scripts. The response from professional actors has been mixed.