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How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon, Diablo heads to Netflix, Toys ‘R’ Us plans 120 new U.S. stores, and more

By: Todd CoopeeSeptember 19, 2026
Filed to: Weekly Link Roundup

Six intriguing articles related to toys, games, and nostalgia that have hit the news this week.

How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon

How The Oregon Trail became a generational icon

[h/t The Verge]
Blizzard reveals new Diablo series coming to Netflix

Blizzard reveals new Diablo series coming to Netflix

[h/t Polygon]
Toys ‘R’ Us to open 120 new U.S. stores in first major expansion nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy

Toys ‘R’ Us to open 120 new U.S. stores in first major expansion nearly a decade after filing for bankruptcy

[h/t People.com]
FAO Schwarz makes Amazon storefront debut

FAO Schwarz makes Amazon storefront debut

[h/t Chain Store Age]
People on the move: Steve Jackson steps down as CEO of Steve Jackson Games

People on the move: Steve Jackson steps down as CEO of Steve Jackson Games

[h/t ICv2]
Can you imagine a universe without a new Star Trek on the horizon?

Can you imagine a universe without a new Star Trek on the horizon?

[h/t NPR]

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