Nintendo DS title Monster Tale to re-release on modern platforms in 2021

My Pet Monster I don’t thinkanybodysaw this one coming. Majesco Entertainment has announced that it plans to re-release Nintendo DS titleMonster Taleon “modern platforms” in 2021. The publisher did not specify which platforms specifically, nor did it offer a tighter release window. Developed by DreamRift and launched on Nintendo DS in 2011, Monster Tale is a hybrid platformer/virtual pet title, and sees a spritely young girl named Ellie journey through Monster World, accompanied by her strange, adaptive pal, Chomp....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Tracy Joseph

No dive allowed! The best Genji counters in Overwatch

Overwatch 2 Guides Genji got you down? Learn to counter the annoying ninja in this Overwatch 2 guide! Real talk: Everyone hates Genji and we’re all in need of a counter to the annoying ninja of Overwatch. While Mr. Shimada is less a factor in the professional meta, we all know that has zero effect down in the silver mines where most of us toil. Even a mediocre Genji looks like an unkillable magician to casual players....

June 21, 2025 · 6 min · 1205 words · Caitlyn Smith

Shroud dominates The Finals viewership in game’s first month

The Finals News Is anyone truly surprised that Shroud is the most watched Twitch streamer for The Finals? He put up massive hours watched. The Finals had its beta periods, but did not officially release untila surprise launch was announcedthe night of The Game Awards 2023. It went live on December 7 and has been a fan-favorite new title for many. Just ask former CS pro and top streamer Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek, who dominated The Finals viewership....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 384 words · Dr. Kathryn Burnett

Someone already beat Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair without taking damage

Sort of Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lairhas a wildly inconsistent difficulty curve. Most of the game is breezy platforming, and then the final challenge is a grueling gauntlet unlike anything before it. you’re able to attempt the Impossible Lair immediately after starting, but you probably won’t get far. The whole premise of the game is to play all the other levels to gather bees, which act as extra health points during the Impossible Lair....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Carla Huff

The file size for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a mainline series high

Nintendohas unveiled theXenoblade Chronicles 3file size on the game’s official listingand it’s a doozy! 15GB is what they have listed, before any updates. Recently revealed for a July release,Xenoblade Chronicles 3will take up a hefty chunk on your Switch: half the entire on-board storage n some cases. Naturally,nearly all of youhave upgraded at this point, and probably expected around that file size: but just in case! In terms of how this shakes out, theXenoblade Chronicles 3file size is the biggest yet for the main series....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Abigail Bowers

The Move and Hoolibang win Dragonflight Season 3 WoW AWC Cup 1

World of Warcraft News “I think a lot of what comes down to these games, it seems like, is being a bit more patient with getting CC.” The Move and Hoolibang have claimed victory in 2024’s first World of Warcraft Arena World Championship (WoW AWC) tournament! Here are the WoW AWC Cup 1 results for the North American (NA) and European (EU) regions plus what the winners had to say....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 669 words · Vicki Erickson

There Are 2 James Bond Traditions Denis Villeneuve's 007 Movie Should Drop

Since the nextJames Bondmovie will start a new era for the franchise, it’s the perfect time to get rid of some outdated traditions. The iconic spy series started all the way back in 1962, which makes it one of the most fascinating franchises in Hollywood. By watching all theJames Bondmovies, you can literally see how cinema has developed over the past 60-plus years. Over the years, theJames Bondfranchise has had to reinvent itself on numerous occasions....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · Joshua Cole

Trigger drip marketing finally reveals her as playable ZZZ Agent

Zenless Zone Zero News Trigger signals that we’ll get to learn more about the Obol Squad in the upcoming update. Zenless Zone Zero official accounts posted the Trigger drip marketing, announcing her as a playable agent in the upcoming ZZZ update. Check out the Trigger drip here. ZZZ drip marketing: Trigger Trigger is confirmed to be an Electric Stun Agent. Unofficial sources claim that she will be S-Rank, making her the second in this archetype following Qingyi....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · David Jones

VaatiVidya's Lore Videos Make Great Primers for Fans of From Software Game Lore

Anyone who has played a From Software production will know just how cryptic the games can be. Instead of spoon-feeding lore and story to their fans,Hidetaka Miyazakiand the rest of theFrom Softwareteam rely on more subtle methods. These manifest themselves through vague character speech, in-game storytelling elements such as boss anatomy and level design, and most common of all, item descriptions. In fact, From Software is so vague in its storytelling and lore that the developer has never compiled something like an encyclopedia that explains any of its games....

June 21, 2025 · 4 min · 755 words · Kayla Garcia

Video Games Affect Girls' Social Skills But Not Boys', Says Study

As gaming continues to grow in popularity, the debate over its effects on children and young adults has only gained more attention. While some studies suggest thatvideo games are not harmful to children, a recent study suggests that gaming could have negative effects on young girls’ ability to develop social skills. This week the Society for Research in Child Development published the results of a study focused on theeffects of gaming on children’s development....

June 21, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · David Warren

Weekend Destructainment: Twelve videos plus contest reminder

… actually, it’s just a mod for the PC version. A Game Boy Color powered by steam. Brain Age getting pwned. [ViaKotaku] Behind the scenes of a commercial the Wild Boyz made for the DS. Steve O almost gets eaten by a lion. I’m not joking, he almost freakin’ dies. The finished Wildboyz Nintendo DS commercialA banned episode of Pokemon. (This is the third part, the other 2 parts can be found onYouTube....

June 21, 2025 · 1 min · 120 words · Robert Craig

What is coming to Pokémon GO in April 2024?

Guides April has some exciting events on the Horizon. April 2024 looks set to be an exciting month in Pokémon GO! We’re getting a new Mega Evolution debut, the return of some more Ultra Beasts and the continuation of more Tapu’s releasing with Nature’s Madness. So, what should you be looking out for in Pokémon GO this April? Pokémon GO April 2024 events April 2024 will see a wide array of Pokémon GO events....

June 21, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Matthew Tate

“I have been in a really dark place”: K0nfig opens up about altercation that led to leaving Astralis

CS:GO News The CSGO pro said he won’t give up and will do everything in his power to come back. In September, it was reported that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro Kristian “K0nfig” Wienecke was removed from Astralis for getting in a fist fight. At first, he denied the rumors — even calling out a journalist for publishing a story about it — but now K0nfig has opened up about the physical altercation that led to a disruption in his CSGO career....

June 21, 2025 · 5 min · 933 words · Robert King