GameFly lays off employees, focuses on software

GameFly just got GameF**ked By-mail rental serviceGameFlylooks toward a digital future, as 35 of its employees look for a new job. After layoffs today — a spokesperson said 15-percent of the company, according toJoystiq— CEO Dave Hodess stated the company is focusing on digital with a greater emphasis on software development. The layoffs also affected ShackNews. Last year, GameFly picked-up digital download service Direct2Drive (renamed GF Digital). Perhaps GameFly knows for sure that thePS4andnext Xboxwon’t play used games and this is their best defense against becoming obsolete....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Julia Mitchell

Hearthstone patch 28.6.2 nerfs Sludge Warlock, Druid, and Demon Hunter

News A lot of cards also received buffs. Hearthstone patch 28.6.2 has arrived with some nerfs and buffs. According to the Hearthstone developers, the goal of patch 28.6.2 is to nerf some power outliers. These pertain to the Warlock, Druid, and Demon Hunter classes. Another goal of the newest Hearthstone patch is to experiment with smaller buffs across cards that are set to rotate out of Standard. Hearthstone Sludge Warlock nerfs and more In terms of the nerfed cards, they include Sludge on Wheels and Waste Remover for the Warlock class....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jon West

Hearthstone presents Caverns of Time, the first-ever Wild expansion

Hearthstone News Hearthstone announced the much-awaited Wild new feature: the Caverns of Time expansion. Let’s go over the details. The Roadmap Blizzard shared created expectations from Hearthstone Wild players, and now we get to see what’s new for the format, the Caverns of Time expansion. This new type of expansion includes card reprints and new cards as well. Join us while we explore what the Infinite Dragonflight is up to....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Jennifer Hogan

Honkai Star Rail Castorice release date and countdown

Castorice is a new playable character who will be released in the first phase ofHonkai Star Rail3.2. She is a solid character with a broken talent that allows party members to continue a battle even after receiving a killing blow. For players who plan to pull her, this article covers Castorice’s release date and features a countdown that shows the time until her banner goes live. Table of contents Castorice release date and countdown in Honkai Star Rail Since Castorice is in the first half ofHonkai Star Rail3....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Jeremy Sawyer

I love what Pokemon Go is doing to the community

A large part of the series is getting together Pokemoncame out when I was in elementary school, and man did it take off. The first pair of games were released in the US in 1998, and the card game was introduced in 1999. Somewhere in-between that, a social phenomenon started. There was a secret code of sorts where you’d find out someone was aPokemonfan, and then end up talking for hours trading secrets, tips, starting rosters, and even creatures themselves....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Jonathan Wallace

IEM Road to Rio Europe RMR A: FaZe need to bounce back

CS:GO News The final qualification for the IEM Rio Major kicks off. With 16 teams in RMR A, the favorites are up against tough opposition. Which underdogs will cause an upset? After a failed run at the EPL playoffs FaZe come in to the RMR aiming to go back to back at the major. But with top 4s under the belts of C9 and G2, FaZe’s road to Legends will not be easy....

June 18, 2025 · 4 min · 749 words · Cheryl Ferguson

Irkalla Complex action figure location Destiny 2 – They’re Not Dolls Triumph

The first of two available figures InDestiny 2: Lightfallthere are multiple collectible action figures available that resemble Cloud Striders. Much like the lucent moths inThe Witch Queenexpansion, these are time-gated and in the first week of the season, there are only two available to collect. Collecting all of these action figures will complete the They’re Not Dolls triumph. To find the room with the figures’ location clues, first, jump down from Nimbus’ station at the top of Neomuna or Strider’s Gate and head right to a yellow building with a palm tree on either side of the entrance....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 414 words · Amanda Reynolds

I’d play this Bloodborne demake

@Pixel_Dailies#bloodbornedemake about Eileen, sorry this ones late!pic.twitter.com/PwYqklZeCU — Alex McDonald (@Cannonbreed)Jun 24, 2025 The first time I saw Eileen the Crow, I was startled and almost attacked her on the spot. That would’ve gone badly. She’s a powerful hunter — easily one of the coolest in Yharnam — and turning against her even late into the game (whether intentional or otherwise) is asking for trouble. It seems Eileen made an impression on pixel artistAlex McDonald, too....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Michael Figueroa

Kill me if you can! Gpk equals Yao’s 8-year old Dota 2 record

DOTA 2 News What’s the best way to win a game? Don’t die. Gpk went six consecutive games without a single death, equaling an eight-year old record. VP’s mid-laner has equalled an eight-year-old Dota 2 record by going six games without a single death during the DPC Season 2 Eastern Europe qualifiers. Only one team can qualify directly to theDota 2 Majorplayoffs from each region. Virtus.Pro is one of the top contenders inDPCSeason 2 and Danil “gpk” Skutin has been instrumental in the team’s dominance....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 596 words · Christine Reed

Killer Instinct character leaks hint at General RAAM and Mira

For Season 3 By way of a Season 3 leak forKiller Instinct, two new characters may have just been revealed. The first is Mira, who is said to be the sister of Maya, who was released in Season 2. She was supposedly dead based on the story, but will presumably come back at some point. The other big addition is General RAAM, ofGears of Warfame. He’ll join the Arbiter fromHaloand Rash fromBattletoadsto augment the cameo theme in Season 3....

June 18, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Justin Barber

Kingdom Hearts 3 PS4 File Size Revealed

It won’t be too much longer beforeKingdom Hearts 3fans will finally be able to get their hands on a copy of the highly anticipated action role-playing game, as the stage for the trilogy’s conclusion was recently set with the release ofits final trailer. Of course, many players will want to verify they have enough space on their hard drives cleared for the title’s installation prior to launch. Speaking of which, it looks as if the PS4 version’s file size has now been revealed....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 330 words · Keith Solis

Mortal Kombat 1: How to unlock Havik

Guides Chaosrealm’s finest awaits you at the finish line. Mortal Kombat 1 is finally here for those who pre-ordered the Premium or Kollectors Edition. However, players who load up the game might notice that one character remains locked. By process of elimination, Havik is the odd man out. Here is how you’re able to unlock Havik to complete your Mortal Kombat 1 roster. How to unlock Havik in Mortal Kombat 1 Apart fromShang Tsung, who is a pre-order bonus, Havik is the only character that you cannot play instantly....

June 18, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Christina King

NaVi Jr. beats Falcons at PGL Wallachia S4 with 16-year-old player

DOTA 2 News The ESL One Raleigh early elimination wasn’t the end of the nightmare for Falcons. Now, it was even worse, as they didn’t get past Group Stage at the PGL Wallachia S4. No statistic in the current Dota 2 scene can explain how NaVi Jr defeated Team Falcons with a 2:0 score at the PGL Wallachia Season 4. The Ukrainian squad is the youngest team competing at the Tier 1 level, and for some of its players, this tournament marks their first-ever LAN experience....

June 18, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Tracey Gallegos