Video Sharktopus Octopus Riding Mako Shark
Researchers from the University of Auckland have captured a video of a real-life Sharktopus, or more specifically, an orange-hued octopus riding on the back of a large shortfin mako shark as it swam. How these two unlikely companions crossed paths remains a mystery. The team observed them for about ten minutes before leaving them to their journey, so we don’t know how their story ended—whether it was a brief hitchhiking stint or something more.

Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows Promo TV Intro
Ubisoft has just released a 1980s live action TV intro-inspired Assassin’s Creed Shadows promo video in celebration of the game’s launch today (March 20). This installment is set in feudal Japan during the late Sengoku period and introduces players to two protagonists: Naoe, a stealth-focused shinobi assassin, and Yasuke, a combat-oriented African samurai inspired by the historical figure of the same name.

Rob Berk Guinness World's Largest Collection of Pinball Machines
Photo credit: Guinness World Records
Rob Berk owns the world’s largest collection of pinball machines, with many of the 1,041 units on display at his own establishment, called Past Time Arcade. However, he’s not just a hoarder of games—he’s a key player in pinball culture. Berk founded Pinball Expo in Chicago around 40-years-ago, the longest-running pinball convention, now in its 41st year as of 2025.