MechWarrior 4 is now free if you can download it

In the past 24 hours, I learned that many of you are passionate as can be aboutMechWarrior 4. More specifically,MechWarrior 4when it’s available for free. You see, my inbox is full with tips about how Microsoft’s legal department gave MekTek Studios the go-ahead to release the game as a no-strings-attached free download. This was supposed to happen months ago, so yeah, kind of a big deal. Thing is, the popularity of this stunt caused MekTek’s servers to, well, go out in a blaze of glory....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Anthony Hardy

Metal Slug Awakening codes (July 2024)

Updated: July 21, 2025 We looked for new codes! The beloved characters are back, and now you may carry them in your pocket thanks toMetal Slug: Awakening. The nostalgic retro aesthetic and a wide variety of weapons will keep the fans entertained for hours, but can you bring down the bosses and complete all the missions? If you feel stuck,Metal Slug: Awakeningcodes will help save the day. Redeem them to get Coins, Tokens, various packs, and other awesome rewards....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Kerri Simon

Mmm, EA wants you to ‘feel it’: Next-gen Madden trailer

Skip to about 1:40 for a nasty hit. Now that we’re in the year 2025, it’s time for a next genMaddengame.Madden 25released a couple months ago, but on smelly and dumb old news hardware. Next month, it’s coming to fresh and new next gen hardware — the PS4 and Xbox One. EA wants you to “feel it.” Do you feel it, baby? With Player Sense, players feel what’s going on around them....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Christopher Hall

Ninja has been cast in the upcoming fourth Hotel Transylvania film

Streamers News Ninja’s heading back to Hollywood, but this time, things are getting spooky in Hotel Transylvania. According to a new report from Variety, famed streamer and former Halo pro Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has been cast in the upcoming fourth Hotel Transylvania movie, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. He’ll be playing a character called “Party Monster,” and seems to be at least somewhat modeled off Blevins himself. Here’s the trailer: Ninja’s Hollywood star rising As of press time, Blevins has around 17 million followers on Twitch....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 332 words · Luis Williams

Nominees for Destructoid’s Best Wii U Game of 2015

Fun for everyone As much as the Wii U isn’t the runaway commercial success Nintendo would like it to be, and as much as it’s more of a first-party machine than anything else, it remains one of my favorite consoles in recent memory. The game releases are slowing down, but when they’re good, they’re real good. This was a memorable year for Nintendo fans thanks in large part to titles likeSplatoon, an original IP in a genre the company isn’t known for, andSuper Mario Maker, which brings to life something gamers have dreamed about for decades....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Courtney Lawrence

Overwatch 2 season 15 midseason patch notes – LE SSERAFIM collab, Freja and 6v6 mode

Blizzard Entertainment has unveiled the patch notes for the Midseason update forOverwatch 2Season 15, including fresh content like a new hero,Freja. While Freja is the headline of the midseason update, there’s more waiting for you in the form of theLE SSERAFIMcollab, which has its exclusive set of cosmetic items. To test out the new hero and cosmetics, you’ll also get new game modes, and there’s something special waiting for veterans of the game....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kevin Hernandez

PlayVS expands to middle school esports leagues

Esports News “Our expansion to middle schools will help empower a new generation of students through teamwork, skill development and a sense of community.” Scholastic esports platformPlayVShas announced its expansion to middle schools across the U.S. This expansion will kick off this fall. Transforming student pathways: Talking esports and STEM with PlayVS and Stiegler EdTech leaders Here’s how the PlayVS and Stiegler EdTech partnership is making competitive gaming more accessible than ever while fostering academic pathways....

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Vicki Neal

Posesi wins 2021 Hearthstone World Championship after defeating friend and reigning champion Glory

Hearthstone News Posesi became the world champion after winning a Quest OTK Demon Hunter mirror match. He earned a score of 3-2 against his final opponent, who is also his friend and practice partner. Not to mention the reigning world champion. Wataru “posesi” Ishibashi has won the 2021 Hearthstone World Championship! The victory earns him a spot in the Hall of Champions and the lion’s share of the $500,000 prize pool....

August 1, 2025 · 4 min · 646 words · Caleb Khan

Rushing to play big names! HEROIC and B8 advance early to Stage 2 of BLAST Austin Major 2025

Counter Strike 2 News It took them only three matches during the initial Stage 1 to proceed further and face some of the top-level invited teams. We have a long and exciting Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major tournament ahead, but two teams can already celebrate their impressive achievements. Starting the Austin Major with three wins on Stage 1 — it’s a nice emotional boost at the BLAST Austin Major 2025. Such a result can’t happen without proper effortt, but there’s also the other side of the coin: two teams had to fall in the Stage 1 finals....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 937 words · Jessica Blake

Sony is producing more PlayStation Move units to support PSVR

I wonder if it’ll grow While one of the first instincts for Sony is to cut and run when a new accessory is out, the PlayStation VR has been one of the more successful VR headsets released in the past few years. The affordable pricepoint and low barrier of entry are probably a large reason why, and Sony is going to keep trucking with it. According to a report, Sony is going to increase its PlayStation Move production to meet demand for the PlayStation VR....

August 1, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Thomas Garza

Team Secret officially parts ways with SumaiL

DOTA 2 News The King of Dota 2, SumaiL is now teamless after things didn’t quite work out with Team Secret. One of the biggest names in Dota 2, Syed Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan is now teamless as he officially parts ways with European powerhouse, Team Secret. During the currently ongoing ESL One Stockholm Major, teams that are not participating are prepping for the next season. Roster shuffles are bound to take place ahead of a new season and as the next International approaches, huge changes are expected....

August 1, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Julie Blair

The best Overwatch 2 Season 3 tanks, ranked – Mid-season update

Overwatch 2 Guides Overwatch 2 Season 3 is here and with it comes a new ranking of tanking! Let’s see who to pick, who to avoid, and who is a niche choice. In need of a handy list for the best Overwatch 2 Season 3 tanks? It’sa new season of Overwatch 2and Esports.gg is coming in hot with all the info you require. The mid-season brought about some changes to the Tank hierarchy....

August 1, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Ashley Alvarado

VALORANT Masters Bangkok Twitch Drops – All rewards and how to get them

Valorant News VALORANT Masters Bangkok has a couple rewards you’re able to earn, via Twitch Drops, just for tuning in to the competition! VALORANT Masters Bangkok is the first international VCT tournament of 2025. And in true VALORANT fashion, some fun cosmetics are up for grabs if you tune in. Watch the show and two Twitch Drops can be use, available at various points throughout Masters Bangkok. Let’s go over the details and see what you can earn!...

August 1, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Russell Butler