Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope DLC Has 'Secret Hidden Message'

Summary The director ofMario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hopehints that the upcomingRayman-themed DLC has a secret message that can be discovered if players meet certain criteria.Sparks of Hopeis the sequel toMario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, where Mario and his friends once again team up with the Rabbids in a turn-based strategy RPG. The game was a critical success, improving upon the previous game’s mechanics, such as ditchingKingdom Battle’s grid-based combatand giving players freedom of movement....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Michele Harrison

Marvel and DC Can Both Look to The Future For Some Hit Video Games

With both franchises having existed for well over 80 years, it’s only natural that bothMarveland DChave extensive rosters of beloved characters. The Justice League, the Avengers, the Teen Titans, and the Guardians of the Galaxy are all just some of the most well-known comic book superhero teams on the planet, with each one containing a slew of loved characters. It makes sense that these characters are the ones that bothMarvel and DC’s video gameshave really focused on up till now....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Beth Wilkinson

Marvel's Avengers Won't Have Exclusive Characters on PC or Xbox

After the announcement thatMarvel’s Avengerswould featureSpider-Man as a PS4 exclusive, many people are outraged to hear that there will be no exclusive characters for PC and Xbox players. Many have reasoned that if PlayStation players are getting their own exclusive character, it just doesn’t make sense for other consoles to not get the same. When a leak hinted that Spider-Man would only be available on PS4 forMarvel’s Avengers, many people debunked the rumor only to have it confirmed the next day by developers....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Justin Banks

Netflix's One Piece Live Action: Every Japanese Voice Actor Confirmed For The Show (So Far)

Netflix’sOne Piece Live Action serieswas announced a while back and fans are waiting eagerly in anticipation for the first season of the show to drop. Netflix’sOne Piece Live Action seriesdrops on June 22, 2025, and a teaser trailer that was revealed to the fans has everyone excited for what’s to come. RELATED:Netflix’s One Piece Live Action: Ways Taz Skylar’s Sanji Is Different From The Manga Of course, most fans watchOne Piecewith Japanese voices and English subtitles....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 836 words · Jamie Baker

New Dragon Age: Dreadwolf Trailer Teases Possible Companions

In celebration of Dragon Age Day, BioWare has released a new trailer forDragon Age: Dreadwolf, confirming its full reveal is coming in Summer 2024. Interestingly, this somewhat lines up with recent rumors suggesting thatDragon Age: Dreadwolfcould release in fall 2024or early 2025. It remains to be seen, but the trailer is exciting nonetheless because it is very different from past trailers. Practically every trailer forDragon Age: Dreadwolfthus far has largely focused on Solas, but this is not the case here....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · John Zavala

New Sinnoh Pokemon Shirts Revealed by Original Stitch

With there being hundreds of individual Pokemon and multiple regions that they’ve spawned from, most players likely have at least one favorite. This makesPokemona perfect choice for customizable original dress shirts made by Original Stitch, and the two companies have been partnered for some time now doing just that. Original Stitch andPokemonoriginally teamed up back in 2019 to produce shirts that have gradually expanded to include polo shirts, dress shirts, and Hawaiian-style shirts covered inPokemondesigns....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Katrina Hardy

Nintendo Files Lawsuit Against Switch Hackers

Nintendo of America has stepped up its fight against hackers by filing two lawsuits and requesting an injunction in US courts on Friday. The company wants to prevent the circulation of software aimed at disabling copyright protection in order to allow theNintendo Switchto play pirated games. The software in question comes from an anonymous group of hackers known as “Team Xecuter.” However,Nintendohas chosen to target the resellers of this “unauthorized operating system” with the lawsuits naming the alleged operator of the website UberChips along with several other anonymous users from various websites as defendants....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 422 words · Jennifer Torres

Olija Review Roundup

Between its simple and satisfying combat and its short and sweet story,Olijais a riveting platformer without the stress of being overly challenging. For those looking for something quick to take a break with over the weekend, thenewest indie game from Devolver Digitalmight be the short, rewarding experience to pass the time. InOlija, players assume the role of Faraday, a European whaler whose ship has wrecked on an island called Terraphage. In this atmospheric sidescrolling platformer, players are tasked with finding the three blue keys to unlock the Shadow Gate and sail home whilst freeing Faraday’s shipwrecked crew....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Michelle Buckley

One Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tool is One Step Away From Being a Game-Changer

Summary Animal Crossing: New Horizonsreally upped the ante in the ways it allowed players to customize their islands, giving them more freedom to be creative with their islands than any entry in the series' past. Part of what madeAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsso great for flexing player creativity was the introduction of Customization Kits, which allowed players to customize certain furniture pieces and items to fit whatever aesthetic the player desired. However, there were some limitations to these kits that the nextAnimal Crossinggame could build upon to unlock their full potential....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 598 words · Isaac Willis

One Saints Row Vehicle is a SpongeBob SquarePants Easter Egg

Saints Row 4took the wackiness of the franchise and dialed it up to 11, and the newSaints Rowgame seems determined to do the same thing all over again. At least as far as customization goes,Saints Rowhas clearly doubled down on how insane, but also in-depth its content can be. It recently showcased some of its customization options, with everything from a car’s tire profile to a person’s skin being deeply customizable....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Steven Luna

Other Games Could Learn a Lot From LEGO Fortnite's Approach to Animals

Summary LEGO Fortniteis shockingly in-depth, serving as a game within a game for Epic’s hugely successful free-to-play title. WhileRocket Racingis a simple-but-addictive competitive mode, andFortnite Festivalis a terrific way to relive the memories of games likeGuitar Heroor jam out with friends,LEGO Fortnitehas been a gigantic draw. Players need to keep themselves from getting too hot or warm, build structures to avoid dangerous weather, and regularly fight off enemies. As is the case with many games that have survival elements,LEGO Fortnitewill ask players to interact with some non-threatening animals for some necessary resources....

July 2, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Alicia Lewis

Palworld: Best Neutral Pals, Ranked

Palworldintroduces over ahundred adorable Pals, strategically divided into nine element types, that determine their strengths and weaknesses. These elements include Neutral, Dark, Dragon, Ground, Electric, Fire, Grass, Water, and Ice. While they’re generally considered the weakest of all, Neutral-type Pals have well-rounded stats that make them a decent addition to any base. Neutral Pals are well-suited to handling mundane tasks around the base, such as handiwork,transportation, mining, gathering, etc. With so many Neutral Pals to choose from, players often have a hard time deciding which ones they should get....

July 2, 2025 · 3 min · 637 words · Tonya Johnson

Paper Mario Developers Have to Follow Strict Rules When Making the Games

Today is the release date forPaper Mario: The Origami King, the newest entry in Nintendo’s long-running RPG spin-off of the iconic platforming series. The first new entry since 2016’sPaper Mario: Color Splash,Paper Mario: The Origami Kingmarks the return to many of the features that made the original Nintendo 64 title and the GameCube’sPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Dooriconic, including the return of party members. While this has many fans excited, as party members can now finally help Mario in battles and interact with him as part of the story once again, many are still disappointed by their integration....

July 2, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Aaron Andersen