Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack Snubs Donkey Kong

The Nintendo Direct’s announcement of the Expansion Pack, consisting of9 Nintendo 64 gamesand select Sega Genesis titles, was likely the standout for many. Indeed, it largely felt like a callback to a bygone era, as not only was aMariomovie announced and the Expansion Pack revealed, but instant classics likeBayonettareturn with the reveal of its threequel. However, despite this, it’s hard not to notice one oddity among appearances and discussions about the Nintendo 64,Mario, Zelda, Bayonetta, and so on....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Alicia Barker

One Piece: How The World Will Sink, Explained

Summary One Piecechapter 1113 was absolutely massive in many ways, and the most important part of the chapter came right towards the end, where Vegapunk made a massive announcement, or at least got to the beginning of it. This massive announcement shocked the entire world, and the gist of it was that the entire world was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean, this announcement was absolutely pivotal to the story moving forward in many ways....

July 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1368 words · Robert Newman

QuakeCon 2022 Will Be Digital-Only Event This August

Bethesdaand ZeniMax Media’s QuakeCon has had a rough couple of years ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, much like virtually every other major convention. Up until now, fans of Bethesda properties had hoped that the company would finally be able to host a live in-person event in 2022, but this doesn’t seem to be the case after all. Specifically, the official QuakeCon Twitter has announced that the event would remain exclusively digital for the time being, albeit with a hopeful note for the subsequent years....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Michael Lawrence

Red Dead Online's Most Impressive Character Creations So Far

There is no doubt thatRed Dead Redemption 2was a huge success for Rockstar Games, with the game making the studio a revenue of more than $700 million on launch day, a that trend only grew stronger and more consistent with multiplayer. Ever since the sequel toRed Dead Redemptioncame out, players have been doing all sorts of things in the game, like collecting all breeds of horses, turning Arthur into Patrick from Spongebob Squarepants, and more crazy stuff....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Brian Smith

Roblox: Benverse Protector Codes

Quick Links Probably everyone who saw the animated seriesBen10dreamed of getting their own Omnitrix. Now,Robloxplayers finally have this opportunity thanks toBenverse Protector. Having acquired the power of various creatures, you will have to discover their new abilities and replenish your collection with new forms of aliens. Of course,Robloxplayers can achieve everything on their own, butBenverse Protectorcodes can provide a great way to get some DNA Coins for free. Thanks to DNA Coins, you’re able to buy plenty of upgrades in the form of a double battery, VIP status, or increased drops from enemies....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Rhonda Anderson

Rumor: Fortnite Could Be Getting a Moon Knight Skin

Fortnitehas been one of the most popular video games in the world since it was released back in 2017. One of the reasons for the battle royale game’s success is due to how frequently Epic Games,Fortnite’s developer, update it, constantly changing the game up, so players have something new to enjoy. Skins allow players to change how they look inFortnite, with new ones being added all the time. With this in mind, it is highly likely that Moon Knight, a Marvel superhero, will be added toFortniteas a skin very soon....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Joseph Mccarty

Serious Sam 4 Trailer: The Classic Returns Later This Summer

Croteam’s silence is over.Serious Sam 4remains on track to release in 2020. Better yet, Croteam is now officially announcing thatSerious Sam 4will launch this August. It’ll be coming to both PC and Google Stadia, with a more specific release date available closer to launch. To celebrate the announcement ofSerious Sam 4’s release window, Croteam’s dropped a new teaser trailer and a few gameplay trailers, too. TheSerious Sam 4teaser traileris just that....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Steven Edwards

Splatoon 3 Fans Notice Clever Back to the Future References

Eagle-eyed fans ofSplatoon 3have discovered what certainly seems to be a reference to the filmBack to the Future 2. The movie, which takes viewers to the past and the future, seems to have inspired the development team.TheSplatoonseries has been full of pop culture references from the start. Prior examples include things like replicas of Nintendo consoles appearing in story mode orMarina and Pearl’s Octo Expansion gearresembling outfits worn by Tupac and the Notorious B....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 418 words · Anthony Lindsey

Star Wars: 7 Years Later, The Force Awakens Is Still The Best Story In The Disney Era

TheStar Warsfranchise is currently entering uncharted territory in the wake of the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga, which ended withThe Rise of Skywalkerin 2019. Previously dominated by the sequel trilogy, the Disney era has now shifted focus to television, with shows likeThe Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi,andAndor. Disney’s ownership of the franchise began over a decade ago at this point, but it officially got going with the release of the highly anticipated Episode VII,The Force Awakens, in December 2015....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 851 words · Cassidy Turner

Stardew Valley's Economy Doesn't Make Sense... Or Does It?

In-game economies are an essential part of virtually all video games. Players obtain gold, then decide what resources to spend their money on, rinse, and repeat as they gradually obtain more and more currency. But as a lifestyle and farming sim,Stardew Valley’s economy has come into question on more than one occasion. It’s far from controversial to say thatStardew Valley’s economy is broken because video game economics are made for the sake of balanced gameplay rather than realism....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 748 words · Tara Calderon

The Best Games That Can Be Completed In 10 Hours Or Less

While games with massive open worlds, varieties of complex mechanics, and extra content have a strong fan base, they also take up a lot of time that could be spent playing several other well-regarded games. RELATED:Short Games on Xbox Game Pass to Beat Over One Weekend AAA Games with tight playtimes and streamlined mechanics have been few and far between over the last few years, but indie games, out of sheer necessity due to their budgets, continue toprovide short and replayable experiences....

July 30, 2025 · 6 min · 1098 words · William Bush

The Best Gaming Laptops To Play Fallout 76

Fallout 76 is Bethesda’s take on what the highly popular post-apocalyptic title looks like, and it seems to be having a massive revival thanks to the franchise’s titular show onAmazon Prime. The title itself was released in 2018 but has seen a series of updates, includingWild Appalachia, Nuclear Winter, Wastelanders, The Legendary Run,andOne Wasteland For Allto name a few. With over 18 major updates across the years and a 19th planned down the line in addition to the relatively new Atlantic City High Stakes Bundle and the Fallout 1st subscription in play, Fallout 76 is a title that has endured even as it sees asignificant increase in its player base lately....

July 30, 2025 · 9 min · 1757 words · Grant Williams DDS

The Best Warlock Patrons In Dungeons And Dragons

Summary One D&Dhas now been released, and with it has come a slew of revised rules, classes, and races to bring a freshnew face to the classic systemfans know and love. There haven’t been too many radical changes, so that those who know 5e inside and out will still feel right at home, but the tweaks to the classes demand a refresher course. This, of course, includes thewarlockclass, one of the most popular choices among players....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Deborah Byrd