Fortnite: Best players in the world in 2023

Guides Did your favorite player make the list? For the past five years, the evolution of competitive Fortnite and its players has been incredible. Fans have witnessed a $30 million World Cup, many multi-million-dollar Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) events, and other tournaments to fill in the gaps. Nowadays, the game features more high-level play than ever, but who are the best Fortnite players? We have the answer. Fortnite: Best Players - How did we decide?...

May 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1463 words · Stephanie Edwards MD

Genshin Impact University Carnival: Rutgers University

Collegiate News Meet Rutgers University and the students who achieved 20:00.92 in the Genshin Impact University Carnival qualifiers. Rutgers University is competing in the live LAN finals of the Genshin Impact University Carnival this weekend and we sat down with team captain, c!c!, to learn about their team, how qualifiers went and more. “Since our team has been friends for a while now, we are all pretty aware of each other’s gameplay style and interests so it was really helpful when practicing for the competition to see what needed to be improved on....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 992 words · Erica Hall

Going outside is so last-gen; fishing is better left indoors

After witnessing the fine art of fishing inTwilight Princessand then getting a taste of what the experiencecould be likeon Nintendo’s hardware, it was only a matter of time before somebody released yet another fishing game for the Wii. Thanks toAksys Games, you’ll be able to put those childhood skills of yours (you did go outside at one time, didn’t you?) to good use using the Wiimote. EB Games has the game listed on theirWeb sitefor $59....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Tricia Lynch

How long does it take to Prestige in Black Ops 6?

Call of Duty Guides Prestiging will take you quite a long time in Black Ops 6 without external help. One of the main attractions in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the return of the classic Prestige system. Players now have an actual form of progression in multiplayer and Zombies instead of having to rely on seasonal updates like in previous titles. However, with the return of prestiging, many players are asking how long it should take them to level up to 55 and enter first Prestige....

May 30, 2025 · 3 min · 448 words · Ryan Chang

I’m crossing my fingers for Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey

The only thing missing is narration from David Attenborough “Be careful on what you put in your mouth, in general. You may be poisoned.” These are words to live by from Patrice Désilets, creative director ofAncestors: The Humankind Odyssey.TheAssassin Creedcreator’s new third-person adventure is “getting closer to release,” and that means it’s finally coming into focus. Panache Digital shared thefirst in a series of overview videos today. This trailer is about exploration, while the next two will cover expanding territory and evolution....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 248 words · Vernon Paul

Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Thor and Jeff reworks: The God of Runes?

Marvel Rivals News Here’s a closer look at what’s ahead for Thor and Jeff in Marvel Rivals Season 2.5. NetEase Games has released a new video that goes into some updates to Thor and Jeff the Land Shark. Read on for the breakdown plus what you can expect from Thor and Jeff following the Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 balance update. Marvel Rivals Season 2.5 Thor rework In Marvel Rivals Season 2....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 324 words · Marcus Dorsey

Maybe Superman Couldn't Beat Goku... But the Flash Totally Could

When it comes to beatingDragon Ball’sGokuin a fight, don’t look toSuperman, look to theFlashinstead. There’s no doubt Clark Kent is strong, the simple truth is that Goku is one of the most overpowered characters in fiction. Seriously, just take a look at any power-scaling list andchances are that Goku isnumber one. And yet, DC has its own hero that’s so incredibly overpowered that they stand a much better chance of going toe-to-toe with theDragon Ballfranchise’s iconic character....

May 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1053 words · Daniel Owens

Microsoft Approves the New Duke Controller for Xbox One

When Microsoft introduced the original Xbox to the masses in 2001, it came with a gigantic controller that many felt was too large. Over time, gamers affectionately (and sometimes non-affectionately) called this controller The Duke due to its large stature, and the name stuck. Several months ago, Hyperkin announced that it wasbringing The Duke back, and the nostalgic masses reacted in positive fashion. Now it appears Microsoft also approves of the design, with a tweet from former Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley sharing his enthusiasm....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 338 words · Kelly Chandler

Mortal Kombat 1 fatality list: All Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities

Guides News Here’s the list of every Mortal Kombat 1 fatality and how the main and Kameo fighters can execute them. Early access to Mortal Kombat 1 launched on Sept. 14 while the global release will happen on Sept. 19. As players test their might in the game, they can aim for some bloody fatalities. In the Mortal Kombat franchise, fatalities refer to gruesome finishing moves. Read on for the list of all Mortal Kombat 1 fatalities and how to execute them....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Katherine Duran

Necrobarista has a great title, but it’s probably not the game you think it is

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I showed up to try outNecrobaristaat PAX last weekend. A game where you kill zombies, then use their ichor to craft novelty beverages? Or maybe something where you have to mix drinks while trying to keep your own rotting flesh from fouling them up? It turned out to be a noir themed visual novel with a heavy focus on story and a western anime aesthetic....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Isabel Wilson

NeverAwake, a creepy-cute shmup, opens fire on PC today

When the bough breaks… Endless nightmares, hand-drawn weirdness, and twin-stick shmup action sound like a pretty bizarre list of ingredients for a video game concept, but that hasn’t stopped Japanese indie studio Neotro from mixing ’em up and creating the fascinating new release,NeverAwake,which launches today on PC. NeverAwakeis a twin-stick shmup set within a terrifying, never-ending sleep. A young girl, Rem, is plagued by a litany of daily troubles, all of which have suddenly chosen to manifest themselves into her dreams as unholy nightmares....

May 30, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Lisa Lang

New gameplay trailer for Starfield shows off its expansive universe

Themed headset/controller also revealed Starfieldlooks to be one of the biggest games from Microsoft this year, and its trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase really wants to drive that home. Reiterating that this game comes to us from the minds that brought usSkyrimandFallout 4, it shows off some nice areas and, of course, the vast darkness of space. We have a dedicatedStarfieldspecial following the Showcase, so that will be our time to dive into the crunchy details....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Sara Aguilar

Nicalis on Raven’s jump to Vita, new color man and more

From the hidden PAX stacks In a hidden red room just outside of the main PAX show floor, many wonderous new videogames could be found. Nicalis was showingAban Hawkins and the 1,001 Spikes,VVVVVV, andLegend of Raven(formerly known asYatagarasu) on Sony consoles. Having played the game on the Vita, I can see why Nicalis decided to move the game over to Sony’s handheld, though that didn’t stop me from asking Nicalis’s Tyrone Rodreguez exactly why the game changed platformed....

May 30, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · James Hughes