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Netflix had a very happy holiday. The company has announced new streaming figures for Bridgerton and We Can Be Heroes that combined to give Netflix its biggest-ever viewing week between Christmas and New Year’s.

Bridgerton is projected to be seen by 63 million households over its first four weeks, while We Can Be Heroes is on pace to tally 44 million homes over the same period of time. These combine to help Netflix achieve its “biggest viewing week between Christmas and New Year’s ever!”

According to Variety, December 2020 and the week of December 25-31 set new records at Netflix for total viewing hours and average view hours for each subscriber.

These are giant numbers and new records at Netlix, but bear in mind that a “view” for Netflix counts when someone watches at least two minutes of a movie or TV show.

With 63 million projected households over its first four weeks, Bridgerton becomes the fourth biggest Netflix original TV show over that period of time. It’s only surpassed by Tiger King (64 million), La Casa de Papel S4 (65 million), and The Witcher S1 (76 million).

Bridgerton, which is a period piece based on the Julia Quinn Bridgerton novel series, is the first project from Grey’s Anatomy veteran Shonda Rhimes after she signed a nine-figure deal ($100M-plus) with Netlix. We Can Be Heroes, meanwhile, is a spin-off of Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, and it’s written and directed by Robert Rodriguez.

It is the beginning of a new year, and with that in mind, GI.biz polled a number of video game analysts to ask for their predictions for gaming in the year to come.

One surveyed analyst was Mat Piscatella of the NPD Group. One of his predictions is that the Nintendo Switch, not the newer, more powerful PS5 or Xbox Series X|S consoles, will sell the most units in 2021 in the US.

“Despite the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles, it will be the Nintendo Switch that ends up selling the most units of console hardware in 2021,” Piscatella said.

There are rumors swirling that Nintendo may release a beefier “pro” variant of the Nintendo Switch. Regardless of whether or not that comes to fruition, Piscatella said he sees a bright future for the Switch in 2021.

“I will go a step further and suggest [the Switch having a big sales year in 2021] will be driven by content and promotional efforts rather than the release of a new iterative model,” he said.

The full GI.biz piece is stuffed with interesting and informative insight from Piscatella and other analysts at different companies. Go read it.

The final numbers have not come in yet, but the Switch is expected to have sold more units than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2020. We will know for sure when the NPD releases its US sales data for December 2020 and the full year on January 15.

In other Nintendo news, the company has announced it will acquire its longtime partner, Next Level Games, the studio behind Luigi’s Mansion 3 and more.

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Anime is big business these days. Netflix has anime in 100 million households across 100 countries. Funimation just spent a billion dollars acquiring streaming service Crunchyroll. HBO Max is still a growing service, but is upping its anime game with a batch of six new films from GKIDS Films coming to the service this month.

The list includes four films and two documentaries, all of which are intriguing in their own right.

Weathering With You comes from director Makoto Shinkai, whose painterly backgrounds and sad stories have made him a favorite among anime fans. The film tells the story of a Japan buffeted by constant torrential downpours, and a boy who runs away from his home to Tokyo, where he meets a young girl who can manipulate the weather. Shinkai’s most critically-acclaimed and financially successful work is Your Name, which became somewhat of a crossover hit and surpassed Spirited Away as the highest-grossing anime film of all time.

Promare, from Studio Trigger, takes place in a world where over half the population died in mass spontaneous human combustion, and a massive surge of magma threatens to finish the job. Staffers on the team include Hiroyuki Imaishi, Kazuki Nakashima, Shigeto Koyama, and Hiroyuki Sawano, who have worked on shows and films like Gurren Lagaan, Redline, Kill la Kill, and Panty & Stocking. The same studio is also working on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, based on the Cyberpunk 2077 video game.

Ride Your Wave and The Night is Short, Walk On Girl both come from legendary anime director Masaaki Yuasa, who has worked on anime like Mind Game, Devilman Crybaby, Kaiba, Ping Pong, and even American productions like the Adventure Time episode “Food Chain.” Ride Your Wave is about a young woman and her relationship with her deceased boyfriend’s ghost, while Walk On Girl follows a young woman through a strange, chaotic night.

Finally, two documentaries about Hayao Miyazaki and his animation house, Studio Ghibli, are coming to the service. Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki focuses on Miyazaki himself, while The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness looks more at Studio Ghibli as it works on two animated films.

Weathering With You is already available on the service, though notably without its Japanese dub. Only the English-language track is available at this time, where HBO Max’s mostly-Ghibli library offers both the English and original Japanese tracks. Though common at one point, an anime without its Japanese voice track is almost unheard of these days. Weathering With You’s voice cast includes Alison Brie, Riz Ahmed, and Lee Pace among others. Whether the other films will include their Japanese voice tracks is unknown at this time. The other five films hit the service in just a week, on January 12, 2021.

Microsoft has kept up its dedication to backwards compatibility with the new Xbox Series X and Series S, and that extends beyond games to accessories as well. As a result, every Xbox gaming headset that was compatible with Xbox One can be used with the Series X and Series S, so don’t feel like you have to throw out your old Xbox headset and upgrade. But if you are looking to snag a new pair for your shiny new console, there are a ton of Xbox Series X|S gaming headsets to choose from, and it can be difficult to know which headsets are worth your money. We’ve tested a slew of Xbox headset options and rounded the ones that stand out above the rest.

One perk of owning an Xbox is that some of its finest gaming headset options are able to connect without a USB dongle, just like a controller. These headsets are also capable of turning your console on when powered up. With how sleek the new consoles look, it’s always nice when you don’t have to add a USB stick to the front of them. One of our favorite Xbox headsets, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X, is capable of doing exactly this and is well worth its hefty price tag.

There are also a number of great budget Xbox gaming headset options that are much more affordable. These include the SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless, which works with every platform including the PS5 and Nintendo Switch; the Corsair HS70 Bluetooth, which connects to your controller via 3.5mm cable and your smartphone via Bluetooth; and the Scuf H1, which features a number of customization options to personalize your experience.

Note that some of the following Xbox Series X headsets are currently hard to find in stock, so you may need to keep checking for availability. If you’re looking for more Xbox accessories that are compatible with the newest consoles, check out our guide to the best Xbox Series X|S controllers for 2021. For other consoles, see our picks for the best PS5 gaming headsets and best Nintendo Switch Bluetooth headsets and adapters.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is an incredible gaming headset. Its metal frame, excellent audio, and comfortable ear cushions make it a pair that’s always enjoyable to wear, and its all-wireless connectivity is its winning feature. You sync the Arctis 9X to your Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One like you would a controller, so turning on the headset also turns on the console. You can then connect it to your phone via Bluetooth and listen to your music or podcasts or even chat with your friends on Discord.

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

The SteelSeries Arctis 7X trades the metal frame for a plastic one, but it’s still one of the best Xbox headsets out there. It connects via a USB-C dongle, which means you can use it on a number of platforms, including PC and Switch.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2

The Stealth 700 Gen 2’s metal headband, Bluetooth connectivity, and 20-hour battery life make it a great option for any Xbox gamer. It’s also very comfortable, with soft ear cushions that make this headset easy to wear for long sessions.

Corsair HS70 Bluetooth

Corsair’s HS70 Bluetooth headset connects to the Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One’s controller via 3.5mm cable, but it can also connect to your phone via Bluetooth for music, podcasts, or Discord voice chat. It’s one of the sleekest-looking and best-sounding headsets you can buy for $100.

SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless for Xbox

If you’re looking for a headset that works with every platform on the market, then the SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless for Xbox is the one to go with. It works with the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch–the latter in handheld mode as well. And while the Arctis 1 is a cheaper-feeling headset than the Arctis 9X and 7X, it still feels comfortable and sounds great.

Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Pro Performance

If you’re looking for a simple experience, then the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 gaming headset is an excellent pick. It connects to your controller via a 3.5mm cable, and that’s it–no other bells and whistles. However, it provides excellent sound and a comfortable experience for those looking to game for long sessions.

Scuf H1

Scuf’s first gaming headset is a great one. Like the company’s controllers, you can customize the look and feel of the Scuf H1, including the color of the interchangeable tags and the material of the ear cushions. From there, all you need to do is plug it into your controller of choice via 3.5mm cable and enjoy the excellent sound the speakers provide.

A new month has begun, and for Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, that means a new variety of bugs, fish, and sea creatures to catch. Players with Southern Hemisphere islands in particular will find a ton of new critters this month, including some valuable summer bugs and ocean fish like the Horned Hercules beetle and the blue marlin.

You can see all the new bugs, fish, and sea creatures that are spawning in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this month below. We’ve also put together lists of all 80 fish, all 80 bugs, and all 40 sea creatures in the game, so be sure to check those out for more details as well as tips to help you catch them.

With the holidays now over, January looks to be a fairly quiet month for Animal Crossing, although there are still some notable things happening in the game. Another batch of New Year’s items is on sale until January 15, and the first Fishing Tourney of the new year happens this Saturday, January 9, for Northern Hemisphere players. Nintendo is also rolling out another content update for the game later this month, although it hasn’t shared any further details about it just yet.

January Fish, Bugs, And Sea Creatures In Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Northern Hemisphere

January is an uneventful month for players with Northern Hemisphere islands. No new fish, bugs, or sea creatures are spawning this month, but a few will be leaving soon. Two fish–the blowfish and pond smelt–are going out of season in February, while the damselfly, dung beetle, and Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing are also disappearing next month, so catch them while you can.

Southern Hemisphere

New January Fish	Price	Location / Size	Time
Blue Marlin	10,000	Pier / 6	All day
Napoleonfish	10,000	Sea / 6	4 AM – 9 PM
Ocean Sunfish	4,000	Sea / Fin	4 AM – 9 PM
Puffer Fish	250	Sea / 3	All day
Sweetfish	900	River / 3	All day
Zebra Turkeyfish	500	Sea / 3	All day

Southern Hemisphere players have a handful of new ocean fish to catch this month, including some very valuable critters like the blue marlin and the Napoleonfish–both of which can be sold at Nook’s Cranny for 10,000 bells. One new river fish, the sweetfish, is also appearing this month.

New January Bugs	Price	Location	Time
Blue Weevil Beetle	800	On coconut trees	All day
Brown Cicada	250	On hardwood/cedar trees	8 AM – 5 PM
Cicada Shell	10	On trees	All day
Cyclommatus Stag	8,000	On coconut trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Earth-Boring Dung Beetle	300	On trees	All day
Evening Cicada	550	On hardwood/cedar trees	4 PM – 8 AM
Giant Cicada	500	On hardwood/cedar trees	8 AM – 5 PM
Giant Stag	10,000	On trees	11 PM – 8 AM
Giraffe Stag	12,000	On coconut trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Golden Stag	12,000	On coconut trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Grasshopper	160	On the ground	8 AM – 5 PM
Horned Dynastid	1,350	On trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Horned Elephant	8,000	On coconut trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Horned Hercules	12,000	On coconut trees	5 PM – 8 AM
Miyama Stag	1,000	On trees	All day
Robust Cicada	300	On trees	8 AM – 5 PM
Saw Stag	2,000	On trees	All day
Scarab Beetle	10,000	On trees	11 PM – 8 AM
Walking Leaf	600	On the ground (disguised as a leaf)	All day
Walking Stick	600	On trees	4 AM – 8 AM; 5 PM – 7 PM

January brings out a ton of summer insects, including various cicadas and beetles. The latter in particular are quite valuable; many of the new beetles can be sold for high prices at Nook’s Cranny, making this a good chance to rake in the bells. They won’t be around for very long, however, so you’ll need to catch them before they disappear until next summer.

New January Sea Creatures	Price	Time
Giant Isopod	12,000	9 AM – 4 PM; 9 PM – 4 AM
Horseshoe Crab	2,500	9 PM – 4 AM
Moon Jellyfish	600	All day

Only three new sea creatures are spawning in Southern Hemisphere islands this month, and of them, the giant isopod is the rarest and most valuable. If you manage to find one while diving, you can sell it at Nook’s Cranny for 12,000 bells.

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2020 was the first year since 2009 without a Marvel movie. Feels weird, doesn’t it? And while the next MCU movie–Black Widow–won’t be hitting theaters until at least May 7, there is a new Disney+ show coming your way taking place in Marvel’s expansive cinematic universe: WandaVision.

The new TV show follows Vision (Paul Bettany) and Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) as they live their lives, seemingly trapped in a sitcom which bounces around between time periods. If the video above is confusing to you, don’t worry, as we’re all trying to make heads or tails of what’s happening.

Most likely, the show will explain what happened to the duo in the Avengers: Endgame aftermath. Though, it’s worth noting Vision was still definitely dead when that movie ended. This will probably include how Vision came back to life and how he got the Mind stone back on his forehead–if it’s really even there.

How to watch:

There is only one way to watch WandaVision, and that’s on Disney+. The streaming service costs $7 a month (or $70 a year), and you can watch movies and TV shows from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and of course, Disney. Additionally, you can bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+ for $13 a month.

New episodes of WandaVision will hit Disney+ on Fridays at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET, so you’ll have to stay up late to check out what the duo are up to or avoid all the internet Friday morning before you have a chance to watch.

However, this isn’t the only thing we’re getting from Marvel this year. As previously mentioned, Black Widow arrives on May 7, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on July 9, Eternals on November 5, and Spider-Man 3 on December 17. However, that’s just movies. Disney+ has a few more TV shows coming this year, including The Falcon and The Winter Soldier on March 19, Loki in May, and What If…?, Ms. Marvel, and Hawkeye landing sometime later this year.

Below, you’ll find the release schedule for the first season of WandaVision.

WandaVision episode air dates:

• Episode 1: January 15
• Episode 2: January 22
• Episode 3: January 29
• Episode 4: February 5
• Episode 5: February 12
• Episode 6: February 19
• Episode 7: February 26
• Episode 8: March 5
• Episode 9: March 12

And after you’re finished watching each new episode, head back to GameSpot for tons of coverage, including checking out all the Easter eggs you may have missed.