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'Wait Wait' for March 25, 2023: Live from Tucson!

This week, we make our triumphant return to Tucson, and political consultant David Axelrod makes his return to our show. He helped get Obama elected, but what does Axelrod know about Axl Rose?

March 25, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
Nintendo will soon close the digital storefronts for the Wii U and 3DS.

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  • Games & Humor

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing means game over for digital archives

Starting March 27, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon disappear.

March 24, 2023
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  • Jamal Michel
A screenshot from the game<em> Never Yield.</em>

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  • Arts & Life

The number of Black video game developers is small, but strong

We talk to five people who are forging their own path in the industry, and bringing their unique experience to the world of video games.

March 21, 2023
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  • Brianna Scott

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for March 18, 2023: With Not My Job guest Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston is a legendary actor and the chairman of the board of Oceana, an environmental NGO. Most know him from Law & Order (dun dun), but can he answer our questions about Dum-Dums?

March 18, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
Actor Lance Reddick visits 'The IMDb Show' on June 19, 2019 in Studio City, California.

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  • Obituaries

Lance Reddick, star of 'John Wick' and 'The Wire,' dead at 60

Reddick was found dead at his Los Angeles home Friday. He died of natural causes.

March 17, 2023
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By:
  • Ciera Crawford
Leon Kennedy gets new moves, and a more emo look, in the remake of <em data-stringify-type="italic">Resident Evil 4.</em>

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  • Games & Humor

'Resident Evil 4' Review: A bold remake that stands on its own merits

Capcom made a companion to a classic game rather than a faithful recreation. It's a risky choice, but a smart one.

March 17, 2023
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By:
  • Vincent Acovino
Main character Joel in <em>The Last of Us Part I —</em> Troy Baker, the actor that portrayed him in the game — and Pedro Pascal, who played the same character in the HBO show.

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  • Games & Humor

'The Last of Us' game actors and creator discuss the show's success

"Some of the greatest storytelling has been in video gaming," says The Last of Us actor Merle Dandridge. But it took decades for games to realize that potential and for Hollywood to do it justice.

March 16, 2023
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  • Bryant Denton

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for March 11, 2023: With Not My Job guest Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll is a brilliant comedian and one of the minds behind Big Mouth and History of the World, Part II. We Rick Roll Nick Kroll, that is, ask him questions about roles played by actors named Rick.

March 11, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
Some of the challenges in Netflix's <em>Physical: 100</em> are literally Sisyphean.

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  • Pop Culture

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend reading, listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Atsuko Okatsuka's The Intruder, Netflix's Physical: 100, the Wingspan board game and more.

March 10, 2023
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  • Glen Weldon,
  • Aisha Harris,
  • and 3 more
<em>Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, </em><em>Fire Emblem Engage,</em> and<em> Metroid Prime Remastered.</em>

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  • Games & Humor

NPR staff review the best new games and some you may have missed

We round up indie gems and some of the biggest games of the year so far, from 'Metroid Prime Remastered' to 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.'

March 04, 2023
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  • James Perkins Mastromarino

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for March 4, 2023: With Not My Job guest Malala Yousafzai

At the age of 17, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest person to win a Nobel Peace Prize, but can she win the Nobel Pieces Prize by answering our questions about puzzles?

March 04, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
<em></em>Clockwise from the upper left: <em>Pokémon Silver</em> (1999), <em>Pearl</em> (2006), <em>Ultra Sun</em> (2017) and <em>Violet</em> (2022).

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  • Games & Humor

From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day

The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.

February 27, 2023
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  • Jamal Michel
Twitch and YouTube superstar Kai Cenat tries on an Iron Man suit gifted to him by another internet influencer, Mr. Beast.

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  • Games & Humor

Twitch star Kai Cenat can't stop won't stop during a 30-day stream

Kai Cenat shot to the top of Twitch with his unique blend of pranks, skits, and hijinks. His success comes after he was briefly banned from the platform.

February 25, 2023
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By:
  • Hassan Burke

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  • Games & Humor

'Wait Wait' for Feb. 25, 2023: 25th Anniversary Spectacular!

To celebrate 25 years of Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me! we're taking some time off to relive our favorite moments from the past two-and-a-half decades

February 25, 2023
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  • GPB Newsroom
Scale fantastic scenery with disembodied hands in PS VR2's flagship launch game, <em>Horizon Call of the Mountain.</em>

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  • Games & Humor

'PlayStation VR2' Review: A strong foundation with a questionable future

The PS VR2 enables gorgeous games like the post-apocalyptic 'Horizon Call of the Mountain.' But it may not appeal beyond a high-tech niche.

February 21, 2023
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  • James Delahoussaye
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