Guides
A Deep Dive Into Roblox’s Age Verification Fiasco
Roblox says age checks will protect kids. Users say it’s buggy, invasive, and easy to bypass. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters.
Gaming
CES
CES 2026: Sony’s PlayStation Car Proves the Future of Mobility Is Killing Time
At CES 2026, Sony’s PlayStation-powered AFEELA shows what autonomous driving is really for: killing time with better screens and games.
Launch
Switch 2 Proves Nintendo Can Still Print Money With a Smile
Nintendo breaks records with the Switch 2 launch, and SiliconSnark races through the chaos with joy, snark, and way too many Joy-Cons.
Snark Bytes
Snark Bytes: Fortnite vs. Apple, Round ∞
Epic and Apple are fighting again, and Fortnite fans are caught in the crossfire of a billion-dollar ego slap fight.
Launch
Roblox Turns Into a Mall So Gen Z Can Go Bankrupt in Both Realities
Roblox has finally answered the question no one asked: what if your 13-year-old could impulse-buy lip gloss and a dragon sword in the same click?
Launch
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Revealed — And Yes, It Comes with Mario Kart (Of Course It Does)
Nintendo officially revealed the Switch 2 — and yes, it launches with Mario Kart. Here’s why that’s not predictable, but perfect.
Gaming
Roblox: The Lottery That Trains Kids to Spend, Not Win
After reading the BBC’s coverage of Roblox and its CEO’s rather hands-off stance on content moderation, I felt compelled as a parent to give this game the snark it deserves.
Snark Bytes
Snark Bytes: Pikachu, Pack Your Bags—You're Moving!
After nearly a decade of making Pikachu run in circles for candy, Niantic has decided it's time for a new adventure—one that involves $3.85 billion and some serious corporate restructuring.