Mario Strikers: Battle League is the First Entry in 15 Years

Nintendo has frequently released family-focused sports games in recent years. FromMario Tennis AcestoMario Golf: Super Rush, the company has put out multiple games that have each been met with praise upon their release. After itsannouncement at the February 2022 Nintendo Direct,Mario Strikers: Battle Leaguewill join that list. It’s the first soccer-centricMariotitle that has been released in 15 years, and will look to capture the hearts of players for the first time since the early years of the Nintendo Wii....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 577 words · Lisa Ray

Mass Effect: Andromeda Writer Leaves BioWare, Joins Bungie

Is the long-anticipatedMass Effect: Andromedasuffering a troubled development cycle? One has to wonder, as so little of the game has been shown since its announcement years ago, and BioWare seems to be bleeding top level talent. The latest developer to depart from the studio just happens to be the lead writer forMass Effect: Andromeda, which could mean bad news for the game. Mass Effect: Andromeda’s lead writer was Chris Schlerf, who joined BioWare in 2014 after serving as lead writer forHalo 4at 343 Industries....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Katherine Perez

Metroid Prime Remastered's Success Makes a Great Case for Other GameCube Titles to Follow Suit

The shadow drop ofMetroid Prime Remasteredwas great news for fans of the series looking to relive the first title in the saga ahead of the upcomingMetroid Prime 4. A remaster of the GameCube title is the perfect way to introduce the game to new audiences, and reviews ofMetroid Prime Remasteredsuggest that it is the ideal way to experience the classic sci-fi adventure. With how successful of a remaster this game is, more GameCube titles should receive a similar treatment going forward....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 553 words · Christopher Mullins

Microsoft Rewards Xbox Game Pass Quests Get Big Downgrade

Summary Xbox players are receiving fewer points for completing theirXbox Game Passquests that are available through the Microsoft Rewards program. TheMicrosoft Rewards have been changing throughout 2023, and the adjustments are more apparent with players taking notice of the big changes. The Microsoft Rewards program is a platform that allows Xbox players, Bing users, and any Microsoft consumer in between to earn points by playing games, searching for terms on Bing, and purchasing products....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Michelle Hurley

Minecraft Image Shows Real-Life Inspirations for All the New Wolf Variants

Summary AMinecraftfan has shared an image showing the origins of the new wolf variants.Minecraftcontinues to add new features such as biomes, commands, and mobs. To make this possible, Mojang periodically releases snapshots, which are ways forMinecraftplayers to test features not yet officially available in the game. Mojang released a snapshot this year thatadded the new item Wind Charge toMinecraft. Another feature thatMinecraftsnapshots brought this year was the Bogged, a new skeleton variant that shoots poisoned arrows....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 604 words · Bryan Shaw

Minecraft Player Makes Incredible Working Tractor

It would be hard to come across a gamer who either hasn’t played the open world behemoth that isMinecraft, or is at least familiar with it in some form. Asone of the highest grossing games of all time, its biggest draw is that it’s a game that goes on for what feels like forever, and encourages limitless potential from its player base. One aspect that many are familiar with is the idea of building a farm and cultivating crops, and using the in-built mechanics, one person has managed to create a key piece of farming equipment....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Jessica Snyder

Most Evil Decisions In Fallout New Vegas

Summary Fallout: New Vegasis beloved for its deep and varied role-playing mechanics. As The Courier, players can make decisions that affect how they are seen by other factions and people who populate the Mojave Wasteland. Reputation, branching quests, andwell-written companionsall play a big part in making the world feel as though it reacts to the player’s choices. One thing that makes the role-playing in theFalloutseries so good is theoption to make immoral choices....

July 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1084 words · Linda Cook

My Hero Academia 382: Red Riot Joins The Battle

The following contains spoilers forMy Hero AcademiaChapter 381, “You Won’t Get Away!,” by Kohei Horikoshi, translated by Caleb Cook available in English fromViz Media. My Hero Academia382 saw the continuation of its Final War Saga as the conflict between All For One and the Heroes progressed even further. In last week’s chapter, fans saw the students from Shiketsu High make quite an impression and open up the way for other Heroes to deliver a deadly blow to All For One....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 874 words · Thomas Blake

My Time At Sandrock: Tools You Need To Craft As Soon As Possible

For fans of farm and building games, or even just those who enjoyedMy Time at Portia,My Time at Sandrockis the latest early access game that offers a unique spin on normal workshopping and farming. Taking place in the arid desert town of Sandrock, players will have to face unique challenges as they make a life for themselves in the desert. Related:My Time At Sandrock: All Romance Options Conserving water, dusting sand off their machines, and braving the dangerous but lucrative sandstorms that blow through town are but a few new dynamics players will have to navigate in their new Sandrock workshop....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 1022 words · Patricia Walker

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Best Episodes To Get You Into The Series

Of all the cult TV shows in the history of television,Mystery Science Theater 3000is arguably the most influential, most ground-breaking, and certainly one of the funniest. The concept is remarkably simple, yet effective - a terrible movie is shown, while the commentators, usually one human and the two robot wisecrackers, Crow and Tom Servo, goof off and make fun of the movie through a series of pop culture references and quick-witted jokes....

July 17, 2025 · 5 min · 893 words · Sandra Nash

New Xbox Game Pass Game for January 19 Should Appeal to Pokemon Fans

Summary It’s been confirmed that the “Pokemonwith guns” gamePalworldis coming toXbox Game Pass, and it’s doing so on Friday, January 19.Palworldhas been turning headssince it was first revealed, with many fans shocked and intrigued by the concept of a violentPokemon-style monster-catching game. Palworldfeatures over 100 Pokemon-like monsters that players can catch with devices that look similar to Poke Balls. Once players have acquired said monsters, they can be used in battle, exploration, and to complete tasks around one’s base....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 468 words · Eric Weaver

Persona 6 Placeholder Logo Leaks

Summary A development logo forPersona 6has been shared by a known Atlus insider. Fans have been looking forward toPersona 6since before the dust settled onPersona 5, which initially released in 2016, and got a re-release in 2019. Those familiar with Atlus, which is notoriously tight-lipped when it comes to upcoming games, have taken to trying to find hidden meanings in every announcement by the company. Fans have been wondering when they may hear more information aboutPersona 6, including when the title will be officially revealed by Atlus....

July 17, 2025 · 3 min · 445 words · Evelyn Burns

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: What’s inside of Jacq’s Egg?

InPokemon ScarletandViolet’sThe Teal MaskDLC, players will visit the new region of Kitakami, located not too far away from Paldea. There are hundreds of returning Pokemon that didn’t make their way into the Paldean Pokedex, and even some special Pokemon that aren’t available in anyScarlet/VioletPokedex just yet. Players seeking out as many Pokemon as possible inThe Teal Maskshould take it upon themselves to visit the biology professor from Uva/Naranja Academy,Mr. Jacq. He’ll be hanging outnear a tree just next to the east side of the bridge leading into Mossui Town, heading towards Reveler’s Road....

July 17, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Caitlin Lawson