Id Software Releases Doom Collection for the Switch, Includes Doom 64

No matter how advanced gaming technology becomes, gamers are typically insterested to return to the old classics every now and again. Even the developers are not always ready to let go of their earlier work. Just recently,the originalQuakegame received a big update as part of QuakeCon 2021, which saw the fast-paced, gothic shooter being given a modern polish, as well as having the expansion packs dropped in as additional goodies. On top of this update, it’s also been announced that theDoomCollection is now available on the Switch, but with one added bonus....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Scott Duran

John Carmack Thinks Xbox and PlayStation Should Auction New Consoles

Anyone who has managed to snag a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X should count themselves lucky. Demand for next-gen consoles drastically outpaced supply, allowing scalpers to exploit and exacerbate the problem. It has reached the point where some sources estimate that up to15% of PS5s may have gone to scalpers. But Id Software co-founder John Carmack thinks he has a solution. He believes that the most effective way to combat scalping is for Sony and Microsoft to cut out the middleman and auction theirPlayStationand Xbox consoles directly to the public....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Shane Cunningham

Legends Of Tomorrow: 'Ground Control To Sara Lance' Review

Following the explosive victory of Season 5’s finale,Season 6 ofLegends of Tomorrowpicks upon the day-after hangover in 1977 London. Ava Sharpe (Jes Macallen) may awaken with her head in the toilet, but her girlfriend Sara Lance (Caity Lotz) finds herself mid-cryogenic freeze insidean alien containment pod. “Ground Control to Sara Lance” contains the typicalLegendscharm and self-aware humor, but contains a sober emotional through-line as Ava (and the team) search for the missing captain....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1099 words · Cory Molina

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Review

In 2017,Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battleshook the world by merging the inhabitants of the iconic Mushroom Kingdom with Ubisoft’s crazed Rabbids and throwing them into a turn-based strategy game. Surprisingly, it worked. The non-Nintendo developedMariospin-off was positively receivedby fans and critics alike, praising its take on an approachable grid-based strategy game with two tonally different IPs.Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopecontinues the trend of Ubisoft working its magic with Mario, as the sequel is a major improvement over its predecessor....

July 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1111 words · Paula Lopez

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Should Take A Few Pages Out Of Batman: Arkham Knight's Book

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is set to improve on everything its predecessor established. Newmoves, stories, gadgets, and characters inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2have been teased before the game’s release later this 2023. But what most fans don’t think about is how all these elements mesh with one another. While Peter Parker has garnered a lot of enemies during his tenure as Spider-Man, he also has come upon his fair share of friends to share his secrets with....

July 10, 2025 · 4 min · 649 words · Allen Lopez DVM

Minecraft Legends is Ending Development

Summary Minecraft Legendsfans have received some bad news, as Mojang has announced that development on the action-adventure game has ceased. The news of the end of development comesless than a year afterMinecraft Legendslaunched. First announced at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcases in 2022,Minecraft Legendswas subsequentlyreleased the following year on July 23, 2025. TheMinecraftspin-off took the franchise in an RTS-inspired direction, giving players command over various mobs in the franchise. While the concept looked promising to some, the execution fell below expectations for many, with criticism directed atMinecraft Legends’ underwhelming AI and sometimes tedious gameplay....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 580 words · Stephanie Goodwin

Monster Hunter World: How to Get VIP Joyful Tickets

Joyful Tickets are part of the seasonal holiday celebrations inMonster Hunter World,and they give players access to the unique Oolong armor set for their Hunter. Like most other armor pieces in the game, this set can also be turned into Layered Armor for the fashionable player’s convenience. To get the layered Oolong armor inMonster Hunter World, players are going to need VIP Joyful Tickets instead of the usual ones. They’re a bit rarer, but you can collect them relatively quickly if you know what to do....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Kathryn Mckinney

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Screenshots

Nintendo wantsAnimal Crossingfans to know just how well-represented they’ll be in next year’sAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. Over a dozen new images were shared by Nintendo recently, with most of them focusing one of the most important parts ofAnimal Crossing- the player. The screenshots help show just what fans can expect fromAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' character customization system. At first glance, it appears to be familiar in style but significantly more robust overall....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Meagan Gilmore

Overwatch 2 Leaks Vague Release Window, But We Can Narrow It Down

There have been a number of rumors aboutOverwatch 2lately, with most of them pointing to the game’s reveal coming at BlizzCon 2019 on Friday, November 1. One of the most prominentOverwatch 2leakers has been Twitter user Metro_OW, who has accurately leakedOverwatchnews in the past. Metro_OW has continued to postOverwatch 2rumors on Twitter, with the latest pointing to a vague release window for the sequel. While some may have hoped for a surpriseOverwatch 2release right afterit’s announced at BlizzCon 2019, that doesn’t appear to be the case....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Kristen Reed

Palworld Turns One Invisible Standard of Gaming into a Lore Mystery

Summary Palworldhas been one of the biggest indie hits of the year so far, and one of the best features lies in the game’s open-world environment. When it comes to exploration and uncovering mysteries,Palworldmakes for a great time, but one of the game’s biggest mysteries actually revolves around a mechanic that has been a staple in gaming for decades. One of the biggest draws ofPalworldis its combination of many different beloved mechanics....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 562 words · Juan Richardson

Pokemon Fan Recreates Iconic Meme in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

The latestPokemon Scarlet and Violetgames have seen countless memes of their own since they launched, but one fan is able to recreate a well-known image in the Generation 9 games thanks to their recentPokemon HOMEcompatibility.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetsaw the introduction of countless new Pokemon, and although the total roster of critters in thePokemonworld now exceeds 1,000, the ability to transfer betweenPokemon HOMEallows fans to reunite with many old favorites. As the highest-grossing media franchise of all time, it’s no surprise that countlessmemes have arisen from thePokemonseries....

July 10, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Tracy Clark

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Player Finds Out the Hard Way That They Missed a Shiny

APokemon ScarletandVioletplayer has discovered too late that they didn’t notice battling a Shiny Pokemon. Hunting for Shiny Pokemon is one of thePokemonfranchise’s most challenging and rewarding activities, as having a Shiny shows either an incredible amount of luck or a level of dedication that most Pokemon trainers lack. InPokemon ScarletandViolet, Hunting Shiny Pokemon is easier than ever, but it doesn’t make missing out on one feel any better. What makes hunting Shiny Pokemon a more straightforward process inPokemon ScarletandVioletis that they show up in their unique color schemes in the overworld....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Alexandria Meza

Pokemon Sword and Shield Teases Song from Undertale Creator

Given all of the leaks being spread ahead ofPokemon SwordandPokemon Shield’s launch, it’s nice to have an official reveal from Nintendo and Game Freak. No, it isn’t an official confirmation for any of the leaked Pokemon, or any other leaked gameplay details. It’s a teaser for the officialPokemon SwordandShieldsong made byUndertalecreator Toby Fox. Today Nintendo posted a short video to YouTube givingPokemonfans a taste of Toby Fox’s contribution to the upcoming games....

July 10, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Joseph Barr