Donkey Kong Bananza looks like it will be a tribute to the Donkey Kong franchise. One of the main ways it pays such tribute is through the inclusion of the original arcade damsel Pauline as a major character. Ever since the character was featured in Super Mario Odyssey, she has been gaining a resurgence in…
Confession time. Most kids are brought up on age-old classic video games like Mario Kart, Spyro the Dragon, or Crash Bandicoot, games that are definitely appropriate for kids. Well…some of us may have had older brothers, sisters, or cousins, and some of us may have been a little more devious than your average whipper-snapper. Let’s face…
Open‑world games are built for exploration, freedom, and immersion—but when darkness settles, many transform into heart‑pounding survival nightmares. Whether it’s zombies becoming hyper‑aggressive, unknown threats lurking in forests, or cosmic terrors creeping across desolate landscapes, the night cycle is a key tension lever. Here are the best examples that prove sometimes, darkness is the real…
Most Pokémon take the shape of animals, plants, or objects. A selection, though, has adopted such human-like qualities that they enter the uncanny valley. Pokémon are meant to be seen as pets, but in some cases, how can you truly view these creatures as animals that are meant to curl up at your feet, eat…
The Mario Kart World community has found a surprising new tactic that challenges a fundamental principle of racing.
Move over Friday the 13th: The Game! Thanks to indie developer Mera Interactive, their upcoming asymmetric multiplayer survival horror title, Summer Camp, promises a horrifying good time for players
Every Final Fantasy super nerd has seen the meme where the Final Fantasy protagonists sit down in front of the consoles their games were released on, ancient controllers in hand, as they then get to play through their own game. Honestly, there’s still nothing more delightful than the thought of the stoic look on Cloud…
Steam Next Fest is a fantastic showcase by Valve through its Steam gaming platform. It is described as a week-long celebration of gaming where users have the opportunity to explore demos of upcoming games, watch developer livestreams, and interact with teams about the development of their upcoming releases. It’s a chance to discover new and…
The tactical brilliance of Rainbow Six Siege X depends on teamwork and coordination. For the players who hope to join their friends on any gaming hardware, the crossplay issue has always been central. Luckily, Rainbow Six Siege X does deliver: the barriers between platforms have now been broken down to create a truly connected community….
The Legend of Zelda franchise certainly doesn’t need any introduction to most gamers out there, nor does it really need any explanation of why it’s so well-known and beloved nearly 40 years after the release of the original game back in the 1980s. However, a certain element of the series that could arguably use more…
