Artist Presents 'Cursed' Images of Discord Luigi and Reddit Mario

Mario has played several roles since the character was first imagined inDonkey Kongback in 1981, and now a fan has imagined what he and Luigi would look like as Discord and Reddit mascots. TheSuper Mariofan calls these images cursed, but they’ve gained significant traction online. Mario has been featured in several titles beyond the traditionalSuper Mariotitles. He joins the competition with many other Nintendo characters in titles such asMario Hoops,Mario Kart,Mario Party, andMario Strikers....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Scott Larsen

Asus' ROG Phone 3 Sounds Perfect for Gamers

Mobile games have a pretty sour reputation in the minds of many gamers, but that could soon change thanks to developments in the phone industry. With phones becoming more powerful, gamers could soon see console-quality experiences on their mobile devices, andAsus' ROG Phone 3packs the specs to move closer to that reality, offering all sorts of perks for gamers on the go. TheROG Phone 3packs a 6.59 inch OLED screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate and a 1 ms response time, specs that are quickly becoming the standard on somehigh-end gaming monitors....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Alexander Green

Attack On Titan: 8 Questions The Final Season Part 3 Needs To Answer

Attack On Titanhas delivered yet another incredible finale, filling in the gaps of the four-year time jump. It shows Eren’s character arc in more detail as his resolve strengthens for what he sees as the only option, wiping out all life outside the island of Paradis. Eren’s character arc has now surely been cemented as one of the best in the entire medium. Related:Attack On Titan Most Intense Scenes In The Anime While it has been an absolute rollercoaster to see all the beloved characters change to war-hardened individuals over the last decade of the anime’s run, the last episode ofThe Final Season: Part 2leaves us on yet another cliffhanger....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Anna Soto

Bandai Namco Patents System for More Exciting Digital Trading Card Games

A new patent filed byBandai Namcosuggests the developer is working on an improved UI for a potential digital trading card game. Whilethe prolificTekkendeveloperis most known for its various video game franchises, the studio also develops several trading card games based on some of its series. Bandai Namco currently produces trading card game adaptations for bothDigimonandDragon Ball Z, with neither having an official online client. Now, Bandai Namco may be looking at bringing its iconic card games to an online space....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Joel Acosta

BBC News Anchor Mocks CD Projekt Red Over Cyberpunk 2077 Issues

CD Projekt Red’s long-awaited action RPGCyberpunk 2077released on December 10 with a notable number of issues and bugs, particularly on base PS4 and Xbox One consoles. The resulting controversy and consequences to the game developer’s hard-won reputation have been extensive, resulting in emergency investor meetings and a significantloss to CD Projekt Red’s stock value. Anticipation for the game, announced to be in development in 2012, was so high that even mainstream media began to cover the game’s imminent launch and its post-release setbacks....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Thomas Woodard

BioShock's Portrayal of Randian Ideology is More Prescient Than Ever

When Irrational Games and 2K Games first releasedBioShockin 2007, it made an impact for several reasons. Not only was the game a well-designed first-person shooter with a gripping story and an unsettling atmosphere, but it had a breathtaking setting with its underwater metropolis that had only an echo of its former grandeur.BioShockwas a creative and engrossing ride from start to finish, and the in-depth lore of the environment and the characters that were crumbling away within it added to the polish of the entire game....

June 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1144 words · Bonnie Valencia

Black Mirror: Beyond The Sea Ending Explained

This article contains spoilers forBlack MirrorSeason 6 Episode 3, “Beyond the Sea.“Black Mirrorhas a reputation for using science fiction technology to animate bleak and unsettling plot lines. Far from feel-good, the Netflix anthology series opts to offer its fans food for thought about the ethical compromises entailed by modern living, frequently served alongside less-than-happy, often altogether hopeless endings. Season 6, with its first two episodes “Joan Is Awful” and “Loch Henry,” backs off from that mode to a degree....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Stacey Johnson

Dark Souls 3: All Lightning Weapons, Ranked

Lightning damage is most often associated with hunting or battling dragons, as it is seen primarily on weapons that are connected to the gods and mighty warriors who have spilled the most dragon’s blood. Appropriately, the weapons that innately possess this damage type are almost always useful against the many draconic fiends found inDark Souls 3. RELATED:Dark Souls 3: How To Beat The Ancient Wyvern Boss However, they are also immensely effective on a great number of other enemies and bosses inDark Souls 3, includingall of the Lords of Cinder....

June 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1038 words · Rachel Miller

Destiny 2 Grandmaster Nightfalls Are Back

Summary Destiny 2announced that the Grandmaster Nightfalls will be available to players once again, giving them the chance to play this extremely hard activity to get massive amounts of valuable loot. Grandmaster Nightfalls is an endgame activity inDestiny 2where players have to face enemies with significantly higher HP, who can only be defeated by using specific weapons or subclasses. Bungie recently releasedDestiny 2’s update 8.0.0.5, which brings back the Pathfinder system alongside many other important fixes and improvements....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 527 words · Jose Silva

Destiny 2 Won't Rush to Fix 12-Man Raid Exploits

Patching bugs and fixing exploits is a big part of any game’s post-release period. However, developer Bungie is in no particular rush to fix one well-known, recent exploit inDestiny 2. Destiny 2players recently discovered a way to circumvent the party limit in raid dungeons. Bungie finds the result of this exploit amusing, and as a result, it is low on the studio’s list of patches. RELATED:Bungie Explains Why Destiny 2 Enemies are Teleporting Raids are usually limited to one 6-member fireteam....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Tyrone Gonzales

Disney Dreamlight Valley Update 5 Will Add More Player Houses

Once the fifth majorDisney Dreamlight Valleyupdate is released, players will gain access to more homes to call their own. InDisney Dreamlight Valley, players have to share a valley with various Disney characters. At first, most of them will be living in their own realms, but this changes pretty early on in the game. As they progress through the main storyline, gamers will be able to convince several characters to move into the valley and leave their realms for good....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Tammie Hamilton

Final Fantasy 16 May Have Opened a Can of Worms that Square Enix Can't Close

While fans may have differing opinions onFinal Fantasy 16, one thing that everyone can agree on is that it’s a bold venture into a wildly different direction. Replacing the series' traditional RPG roots with what is essentially an action game,Final Fantasy 16pushes the boundaries of the franchise further than ever before. Among the many new mechanics and themes though, players can find familiarFinal Fantasytropes, such as the game’s Eikons, with names like Shiva and Bahamut among those well-known to fans....

June 27, 2025 · 3 min · 600 words · Robert Jones

Football Manager Franchise Passes Big Sales Milestone

FootballManageris a series that got started way back in 2005 and is still going strong. As a smaller but very much beloved competitor toFIFA,Football Manageris one of thebetter soccer seriesout there. And now, after having been around for over 15 years, the series has hit a major sales milestone. Football Managercontinues to go strong, asFootball Manager 21released late last year. With each new iteration comes of course player updates, new features, and more....

June 27, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Jamie Wright