Most Selfish Characters in the Mario Franchise

Summary Everyone knows that Mario is one of the most selfless andcourageous protagonistsin all of video games, but not exactly everyone in the Mushroom Kingdom shares his same positive qualities. The truth is, the universe ofMariois packed full of shady and devious characters who simply want to hog everything for themselves, whether it be for the sake of wealth, reputation, or simply just to prove their superiority over their peers....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 1043 words · James Thompson

Naruto: Who Is The Weakest Hokage?

Forged by the friendship of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha,Naruto’sKonoha village was the first of many to be formed. The village was established by the two as a dream place where families would grow up with love, peace would flourish, and most importantly, children wouldn’t have to go to war. To oversee all these things, aHokage for the village was installedas someone who would be strong enough to protect everyone....

July 21, 2025 · 5 min · 927 words · Ricky Rodgers

New Cyberpunk 2077 Screenshot Highlights V's Quadra Turbo

Cyberpunk 2077is almost here and while the wait has been longand full of delays, developer CD Projekt RED has made the wait a little easier with a new screenshot of the game released. The screenshot features V’s car, the Quadra Turbo R, parked at a garage, and highlights the game’s incredible attention to detail. From the Night City skyscrapers in the background to the unique vehicles in the game, there are a lot of small details for fans to pore over....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Christine Brown

New Horror Game for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Has Great Reviews So Far

New Lovecraftian horror gameDredgeis getting great reviews so far, and luckily, it will soon be available on every major gaming platform, including PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. There are manyLovecraftian horror gamesout there, butDredgemay be one of the most unique takes on the concept date. While it may sound odd on paper,Dredgeis a horrorfishing gameat its core. The game has players catching and selling fish and purchasing upgrades, all with a Lovecraftian horror backdrop....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Kenneth Hughes

New Pokemon That Need Nerfs

Summary The ninth generation ofPokemongames,Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, has introduced a total of 119 Pokemon as of the most recent DLC expansion,The Indigo Disk. These include brand-new starters, mascot Legendaries, evolutions of pre-existing Pokemon, as well as the new phenomenon of Paradox Pokemon, showcasing certain creatures' past and future. Among these many Pokemon added to the franchise, there are plenty who have already raised red flags for competitive players. Whether it’s due to their overpowered stats, unique Ability, or a signature move that’s incredibly tough to counter, these eight Pokemon introduced in the new generation deserve a nerf....

July 21, 2025 · 8 min · 1528 words · Michelle Ferguson

New Starfield Lore Timeline Has Fans Wondering About Earth’s Fate in the Game

Summary Bethesda has just revealed new information about the lore timeline forStarfield, and fans are now guessing what happened to the Earth. The highly anticipated sci-fi action RPG is set to launch on September 6, and gamers are eager for information about what to expect.Starfieldis the first new franchise for Bethesda, the developer known forThe Elder ScrollsandFallout, in over two decades. What it will do with a new setting and lore has been a source of much speculation since it was announced....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Melissa White

New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #270 July 04, 2025

Connectionsis a short daily word puzzle game with a unique spin: you need to sort words into categories without knowing the categories beforehand. In order to win, you will need a good grasp of therules of how to play Connections, the definitions of all the words, and a little bit of luck. If you aren’t familiar with some of the categories, shuffling words into the right group can be extremely challenging....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Garrett Carter

One Remake Feature Could Make Dead Space 2's Setting as Iconic as the Ishimura

Not long after the release and widespread critical acclaim of theDead Spaceremake released earlier this year, EA sent out a survey to fans in an attempt to gauge interest regarding whether the publisher should task EA Motive with making remakes of the other games in the survival horror franchise. One of the best parts of the remake ofDead Spacewas the way that it kept the core gameplay intact while also expanding on other elements like the story and characters through clever implementation of environmental storytelling and engaging side quests....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Kristen Bryan

Original Call of Duty: Warzone is Shutting Down

The originalCall of Duty: Warzoneis shutting down on June 11, 2025, as recently confirmed by Activision. The originalCall of Duty: Warzonehit the scene in 2020 as a free-to-play experience tied to 2019’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfarereboot. It was a smash hit, largely thanks to its Verdansk map and interesting battle royale innovations like the Gulag.TheCall of Duty: Warzonethat exists today is virtually unrecognizable when compared to the original. Activision made sweeping changes to theCall of Duty: WarzoneVerdansk map, in line with other battle royale games on the market....

July 21, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Christopher Robinson

Palworld Player Builds In-Door Soccer Stadium

Summary APalworldplayer has constructed an unusual new attraction for their in-game base, an indoor soccer stadium complete with seating and goals. The smash-hit monster-catching survival game from developer Pocket Pair offers players a wide variety of things to do within its open-world sandbox environment.Players can capture Pals to battleor work, build up impressive in-game bases, and even challenge an array of Bosses within the game. Now, one player has brought a unique soccer-inspired element to their own base....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Wendy Reeves

Persona 5 Royal: How to Clean Leblanc

When Joker arrives in Leblanc on the first day ofPersona 5 Royal, the storage room he gets for a bedroom is a dusty mess. To even get the game started, Joker must clean part of the room up. However, day one isn’t the only time when players will have the opportunity to clean Leblanc inPersona 5 Royal. Joker’s room needs another good cleaning to finish the job he starts on 4/9, and players can repeatedly clean the Leblanc dining room to get stat and relationship points....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Todd Smith

Pokemon GO's Purified Gems Share an Interesting Connection With Legends: Arceus

Trainers are taking on Team Rocket inPokemon GOonce more, and this time the villainous group is taking over gyms with a swarm of Shadow Pokemon. These powerful monsters are the game’s newest Raid bosses, and players will have a hard time taking them down by brute force. Fortunately, there are materials they can gather to create an item to help make these encounters easier. For those who have playedPokemon Legends: Arceus, this item and other elements of Shadow Raids may feel familiar....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 611 words · James Henderson

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Teal Mask DLC May Be a Perfect Showcase for this Team Star Member

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetfeatured an eclectic cast through their inclusion of Team Star, with each of its members brimming with personality. WithThe Teal Mask DLCtaking place in Kitakami, one Team Star character, in particular, could shine among the Japanese-inspired land. The base games ofPokemon ScarletandVioletfeatured a number of Team Star bases to take over, each commanded by an unrelenting boss. Atticus, the leader of Team Star’s Navi Squad, was no exception....

July 21, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Peter Gregory