Playtonic Issues Statement Against NFTs

The NFT controversy is one of the most talked about topics in the gaming industry, with lots of developers talking about implementing them into their games. However,Yooka-LayleedeveloperPlaytonic Gameshas publicly declared on Twitter its refusal to implement NFTs and denounced their usage, seemingly in response to a Team17 announcement. Non-fungible tokens, shortened to NFTs, refers to a process where virtual items such as artwork or in-game items can be auctioned off to the highest bidder....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Rebecca Cummings

Pokémon 3: The Movie Is Everything a Pokémon Movie Can and Should Be

Pokémon3: The Movie: Entei - Spell of the Unown(try saying that five times fast) is the best of the early Pokémon movies. The film kicks off when the titular Unown, psychic Pokémon who become very powerful in large numbers, use their abilities to grant the wishes of a young girl who recently lost both her parents. When she wishes for a mother, Entei, a magical guardian summoned for her by the Unown to be her “daddy”, kidnaps Pokémon lead Ash Ketchum’s mother to give her one....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 948 words · William Mendez

Rumor: Standalone Call of Duty Zombies Video Game in Development

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris seeing a massive influx of updates and additional contentwith the recent release of Firebase Z, and the highly anticipated open-world Zombies mode Outbreak dropping on February 25. The list of Zombies mode dreams-to-come-true doesn’t stop there, as a recent rumor appears to hint at the development of a standaloneCall of DutyZombies video game. Twitter user and longtime leaker Tom Henderson revealed that as of now, there is a separateCall of DutyZombies project in the early stages of development....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Chelsea Evans

Rumored X-Men '97 Episode Titles May Hint at Important Storyline

Summary Marvel Studios' upcomingX-Men ‘97series is eagerly anticipated, and the latest rumor suggests that it will delve into significant storylines from theX-Menuniverse, generating excitement among fans. X-Men'97is bringing back the favorite characters from Marvel Comics in a revival of the belovedX-Men: The Animated Series, which originally aired for five seasons from 1992 to 1997. The animated series turned out to be very successful and Marvel will be hoping to receive a similar kind of response for the upcoming project as well....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Robin Baker

Star Wars: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Darth Vader's Suit

Since his debut inStar Wars, Darth Vader has become one of the most iconic villains in movie history. Watching as he boarded the Tantive 4 during the movie’s opening was a harrowing moment due to his frightening appearance and perceived confidence. Very little was known about Vader during 1978, resulting in his presence promoting a sense of mystery and unease. Related:Star Wars: Best Moments From The Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Star Warshas since expanded on what this elusive Lord of the Sith is....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1130 words · Charles Medina

Star Wars: The History of Cad Bane

“As long as the spice keeps running, everyone will be left alone.” These words fromStar Wars' Cad Bane in Chapter 6 ofThe Book of Boba Fettwere a haunting reminder of what the character is capable of, as was his merciless slaying of the deputy of Mos Pelgo, also known as Freetown. For some viewers of the latestStar Warsshow, this was the introduction to Bane as a character, yet he actually has a long history dating back toThe Clone Warsanimated series....

August 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1164 words · Melinda Obrien

Stardew Valley: How To Use The Hill-Top Farm Map

When starting up a new game inStardew Valley, players will be able to choose which kind of farm they want to inhabit for the duration of that playthrough. However, once a gamer makes a selection, there is no going back! This makes it crucial that players understand what each does and which type of farm will suit them the best. RELATED:Stardew Valley: How To Get Every Obelisk Out of the 7 possible farm maps, the Hill-Top Farm is the best suited for mining,thereforeStardew Valleyplayers wishing to harvest the most Stones, Ore nodes, andGeodenodes should choose this place to begin their time in Pelican Town....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Mrs. Olivia Hernandez

Stranger Things: The 5 Scariest Scenes

While the friendships between the main characters are the heart of Netflix’sStranger Things,there’s no denying that the popular series has some terrifying moments. From the freaky Upside Down that exists within the quiet town of Hawkins, Indiana to the various creatures that enter the story, from The Demogorgon to Vecna, there are many terrifying elements that balance out the heartwarming parts of the show. TheStranger Thingsscariest scenes are the ones that still stand out, which is saying something given how many wild moments and unforgettable deaths happen in the series....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Ryan King

Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Rolla Koopa Derby 100% Course Guide (All Wonder Seeds & Flower Coins)

Quick Links Super Mario Bros. Wonderhas many paths that players can take if they’d like to head directly to the castles, but there are also several other courses that they can complete if they attempt to unlock blocked roads and secret paths. RELATED:Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Every Secret Exit in World 1 (Pipe-Rock Plateau) This guide will show players how they can complete the Rolla Koopa Derby course inSuper Mario Bros....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 849 words · Adrian Lin

Tears of the Kingdom Fans Shows What Their Map Looks Like After 870 Hours

Summary One highly dedicatedThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has recently demonstrated what the in-game map looks like after 870 hours of playtime. The screenshot of their map, bursting with Hero’s Path lines all over, subsequently made the rounds on social media, captivating a vocal section of theTears of the Kingdomfandom. The Hero’s Path Mode was initially introduced to the series as part ofThe Master Trials DLC forThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Jessica Pennington

The Best USB Flash Drives in 2024

In a world where data is of the utmost importance, reliable storage solutions are more important than ever. Even though there are multiple ways to wirelessly transfer data, USB flash drives continue to be the more reliable means. From professionals tostudentsto gamers and casual computer enthusiasts, everyone requires a USB drive from time to time. Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth Kingston Ironkey Vault Privacy 50 The kind of USB flash drive also varies from user to user....

August 1, 2025 · 9 min · 1886 words · Paula Allen

The Game Awards 2023: Predicting The Best Family Game Winner [UPDATE]

Summary UPDATE: Super Mario Bros. Wonder won Best Family Game at The Game Awards 2023! For decades, video games have been played and enjoyed by those of all ages, and that’s more true now than ever before. It’d be difficult to find a person in this modern age who’s never played a video game before in their life, whether it’s amobile game likeCandy Crush, the old days of the sensationalWii Sports, or any of the vast number of consoles that are still dominating the entertainment market....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Tiffany Shea

The Xbox TV App is Probably the Last Nail in Stadia's Coffin

Microsoft’s been teasing an expansion ofXboxbeyond just a console for years now. Even more recently, after efforts like Xbox’s Play Anywhere Initiative and Project xCloud expanding the ways to play Xbox games, now Microsoft seems to be inferring a jump to game streaming on TVs. Ironically enough, where the focus on the Xbox One initially was to become a multimedia machine, Xbox in 2020 has become the complete inverse of 2013 Xbox....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Richard Miles