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I Cannot Stop Playing This Extraordinary Puzzle Game
3.7.2025
I have a long-term love of logic puzzle games. I consider Hexcells, Tametsi and the DS’s Slitherlink to be among the greatest video games of all time. Mario’s Picross is surely the all-time best Game Boy game? My phone is very rarely not running at least one of Conceptis Puzzles’ Android apps....
Original Doom Designer's New FPS Is The Latest Casualty Of The Xbox Cuts
3.7.2025
Back in 2022, John Romero of Doom fame announced he was working on a new first-person shooter IP in Unreal Engine 5 for a “major publisher.” Three years later the studio says it’s canceled and employees claim the latest wave of massive cuts at Xbox are to blame, with one designer calling news, “[a]...
Massive PS5 Hit Helldivers 2 Is Coming To Xbox This August As Console Exclusivity Wall Comes Down
3.7.2025
Helldivers 2 is breaking its PlayStation 5 console exclusivity and coming to Xbox Series X/S in August. Fans have long called for the hit extraction shooter to be available on every platform, and in a shocking twist the Sony published blockbuster is obliging. It’s another major crack in...
Xbox Boss 'Not Retiring Anytime Soon,' Microsoft Promises
2.7.2025
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been in charge of Xbox for over a decade and the company says he’s not leaving anytime soon, calling rumors that the longtime exec might be resigning when the next generation of Xbox hardware launches “completely made up.” Read more
Mario Kart World: How To Unlock Every Baby Outfit
2.7.2025
If you thought your babies have cute clothes, the outfits worn by the infant versions of our heroes and princesses in Mario Kart World are even cuter.Read more
Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming To Free-To-Play Games Like Fortnite
2.7.2025
Buy now, pay later payment provider Affirm has partnered with video game commerce company Xsolla and will soon allow people to pay off in-game purchases of $50 or more via payment plans. Yes, you will soon be able to finance your next pricey Fortnite skin. Read more
Unlocking Daisy In Mario Kart World Is Super Easy
2.7.2025
As you begin playing Mario Kart World, you already have Princess Peach in your racer roster from the get-go. Princess Daisy, on the other hand, is not readily available, so you need to unlock her to switch between playing as her and Peach when the occasion suits you. Or you can play as Peach while...
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy: How To Play Tidus' FFX Deck
2.7.2025
There’s no “I” in “team”, but there is in Blitzball! Since Magic: The Gathering’s Commander structure is focused on you fighting off against multiple opponents at once, you will most likely be playing Tidus and the Final Fantasy X Commander Deck solo. However, you will still need to be cognizant...
A Bunch Of Big PS5 Games Are On Sale Right Now
2.7.2025
A big summer sale is currently happening on the PlayStation Store, with a ton of PS5 games discounted to $25 or less. Read more
Neil Druckmann Exits The Last Of Us Show
2.7.2025
After two seasons, The Last of Us series director Neil Druckmann is stepping down for his role as a showrunner on the HBO adaptation.Read more
Xbox Reportedly Cancels That Cool-Looking Perfect Dark Reboot
2.7.2025
Xbox’s Perfect Dark reboot, announced back in 2020, has reportedly been canceled as part of the ongoing layoffs at Microsoft. The studio developing the game has reportedly been shut down, too. Read more
Ironheart Just Introduced Doctor Doom’s Worst Nightmare
2.7.2025
Not to be a prisoner of the moment, but Ironheart’s exceptional series finale did what it needed to do at a high level. The six-episode miniseries concluded last night by introducing one of the scariest entities in the history of Marvel Comics and avoided one of the MCU’s biggest pitfalls.Read more
Marvel Rivals Is Either About To Make Spider-Man Fans’ Dreams Come True Or Do The Funniest Thing
2.7.2025
Marvel Rivals’ next season has it all: Phoenix and Blade as playable characters, a brand new map, changes to the customization options, and an itsy bitsy crash-out by Spider-Man fans. The latest furore is likely a momentary blip until developer NetEase fully unveils all the cosmetics releasing...
Splitgate 2: What Is Proelium Good For Anyway?
2.7.2025
As with many free-to-play games, Splitgate 2 offers multiple in-game currencies. Unfortunately, also like other free-to-play games, it’s a little unclear what each currency does. In particular, the purple Proelium is a little vague on its use.Read more
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy: How To Play Y'shtola's Commander Deck
2.7.2025
Final Fantasy XIV is not only one of the most popular entries in the JRPG franchise, but also one of the most successful MMO’s created. So it’s no surprise that it got its very own Magic: The Gathering Preconstructed Commander Deck. The deck does a fantastic job of bringing a large number...
Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Can Last As Long As You Want It To
2.7.2025
The latest entry in the long-running Rune Factory series is here. This time, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma takes players to an eastern setting inspired by ancient Japanese culture instead of the usual fantasy and steampunk-ish settings from the previous games.Read more
Here’s Every Mario Villain Outfit You Can Collect In Mario Kart World
2.7.2025
Remember when Bowser wore the white tuxedo and cap in Super Mario Odyssey and The Super Mario Bros. Movie in his attempt to marry Princess Peach? He doesn’t have that outfit in Mario Kart World, but he still has a ton of other cool fits that are as overpowering as they are fashionable, like Biker...
Tears Of The Kingdom On Switch 2 Can Keep You Busy For A Long, Long Time
2.7.2025
Whether you’re a fan of the Legend of Zelda franchise or are simply looking for a thrilling open-world game to sink your teeth into on your fancy new Switch 2, you can rest assured that 2023’s Tears of the Kingdom can provide a hell of a good time. This is a dense, lengthy title that can keep...
Microsoft Kills Sea Of Thieves Studio's Long-Troubled Action-Adventure Everwild
2.7.2025
Rather than doing the humane and dignified thing of telling thousands of people all at once whether or not they’re going to have a job tomorrow, Xbox is laying off over 9,100 employees today in waves. Xbox CEO Phil Spencer told workers in an email message (thanks, IGN) that this is to “position...
I Tested Way Too Many Headsets On Switch 2, These 6 Are My Favorites
2.7.2025
When I started testing headsets on my new Nintendo Switch 2, I dove in from a casual perspective seeking a pleasant experience with pals on GameChat while running some Knockout Tours in Mario Kart World. I’m not an audiophile, after all. I’m just a guy who enjoys an easy-to-use, comfy headset with...