Archive: 2025 / 09

The sequel Ghost of Yotei earns an 87 Metacritic rating and 89 on OpenCritic, eclipsing its predecessor. Critics applaud the fresh protagonist Atsu, upgraded stealth and combat, and a richer narrative. GameSpot awards it 9/10, yet the crowded 2025 lineup keeps it just outside the top‑20. The game’s refinements signal a bold new direction for the series.

Green Bay beat Washington 27-18 on Thursday Night Football to move to 2-0 for the first time since 2020. Jordan Love threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, and tight end Tucker Kraft posted a career-best 124 yards and a score. Green Bay’s defense, boosted by Micah Parsons, held Washington to three points across its first seven drives. Jayden Daniels rallied late but took four sacks.

Jaleel White reflects on the rise of Steve Urkel and the making of Family Matters, sharing new stories from his memoir, Growing Up Urkel. He explains how a one-episode gig became nine seasons, how “Did I do that?” took on a life of its own, and why playing Urkel was physically punishing. White also opens up about Stefan Urquelle, typecasting, and how 1990s writers’ rooms shaped Black sitcoms.