Club Nintendo updates their stash, adds Bonsai Barber

It looks like Club Nintendo’s lineup of digital games really isgoing to be staggeredgoing forward, asMario Tennishas been replacedbyBonsai Barberon WiiWare for 150 coins. The game is normally $10, and is a fairly well regarded title, so this is actually a decent deal. When you look atBonsai Barber, your first inclination may be to yell “SHOVELWARE,” but it’s actually a pretty decent game. If you have an open mind, and you’re willing to drop 150 coins on a game for a system that will be replaced in a few monthswithout a guaranteed digital transfer method, you can’t really go wrong....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Brandon Howard

Contractz on Worlds aspirations: “It’s pretty important to me. Last year I was one game off of Worlds on EG. I want to make another run for it.”

League of Legends News Counter Logic Gaming are hotly contesting a top three spot in the LCS summer split regular season. Not many would have predicted Counter Logic Gaming to be a wildcard as the playoffs approach. At the time of writing this article, CLG sits tied for third with Cloud9 and Team Liquid at an 8-5 record. Following their victory over Golden Guardians, CLG’s Contractz spoke to Esports.gg’s Piratechnics for an exclusive interview....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1173 words · William Kennedy

E3: Into the Pixel show had art and goat cheese crackers

Near the entrance of the convention center throughout E3 was theInto the Pixelart gallery, a collaboration between the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and the Entertainment Software Association that showcases various pieces of contemporary videogame concept art. It’s celebration of the art of games themselves and the artists who make the games we enjoy such a treat to explore. The gallery itself was some high-class shizz. We were served burger sliders with feta cheese and grilled onions, Asian salad dumplings, and the aforementioned goat cheese crackers, all accompanied by an open bar featuring a selection of beers and wines....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 162 words · Jennifer Wright

Easy A Review: Emma Stone’s Teen Rom-Com Owes A Lot To The Classics, But Modern Movies Could Learn A Thing Or Two From Easy A

Today, there’s a litany of teen rom-coms that try to mine the references and strengths of their predecessors, but the 2010 movieEasy Adoes it better than any of them. Inspired by a classic novel that’s anything but a romantic comedy, Nathaniel Hawthorne’sThe Scarlet Letter,Easy Ais a refreshing take on coming-of-agethat treats early explorations of sexuality as something young people shouldn’t be afraid of. Even by today’s standards,Easy Ais sharp and poignant, more progressive in some ways than the raunchier comedies of its own era....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · Pamela Odonnell

Far Cry 4 directors drew inspiration from Nepalese Civil War

It feeds the rich while it buries the poor Although the upcoming Ubisoft FPS is set in the fictional Himalayan country of Kyrat,Far Cry 4’sdirectors conducted extensive research on location in Nepal to both research flora and fauna and to interview those who had fought in the Nepalese Civil War, which lasted over ten years. The directors explained that after conducting interviews with several Nepalese individuals, some of which had defended their country as child soldiers, they decided to alter the direction of the game....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Diane Kelley

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic release date and price

Gaming News Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic is almost here, so here’s everything you need to know about the launch date and price. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic is the highly anticipated new entry in one of horror gaming’s most iconic franchises. Developed by Steel Wool Studios and produced by ScottGames, this upcoming title promises a chilling experience filled with heart-pounding jump scares, deep lore, and plenty of surprises for longtime fans and newcomers alike....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Robyn Smith

Fortnite Crew July 2022 welcomes Phaedra: How to unlock

Fortnite News The Fortnite Crew monthly subscription service for July 2022 welcomes Phaedra to the game’s Battle Royale mode. Soon, an original character named Phaedra will add herself to the growing list of skins exclusive to Fortnite Crew for July 2022. Since December 2020, this monthly subscription service has welcomed well-known characters such as DC Comics hero Green Arrow and Marvel villain Loki Laufeyson. Furthermore, Fortnite Crew introduced expanded versions of the Mecha Team Leader and a Snow-themed Doctor Slone skin....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Alice Harris

FURIA secure final Esports World Cup playoff spot over The MongolZ

News All quarterfinal matches are set now. FURIA are through to the Esports World Cup playoffs following a victory against The MongolZ on the Ressurection Stage on Thursday, July 18. The Brazilian team led by the two-time CS:GO Major champion Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo weren’t exactly favorites heading to the decisive best-of-one series against The MongolZ, as the Mongolian team have been playing way better over the past few months. FURIA, however, put out a strong performance on Nuke off the back of an impressive individual showing from Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato, and ran away with a 13-9 victory to advance to the playoffs....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Adam Mcknight

Gamers Without Borders Dota 2 2022: Complete Schedule, Results, Where to Watch

DOTA 2 News Find all the information about the next big Dota 2 event including a complete schedule, format, and participating teams. Gamers Without Borders is hosting a huge Dota 2 event featuring prominent teams and a massive prize pool. While the official GWB account does regularly update info about the tournament, it can be hard to track all the Dota 2 action that is on the horizon. We have compiled all information about the event so far, including tournament participants, prize pool, where to watch, and more....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Stephanie Brown

Hamza finds out why Orcs Must Die!

We first got somehands-onimpressions ofOrcs Must Die!back in February, but Hamza wanted to check in on how the game was doing at E3. So, he talked with Robot Entertainment’s Justin Korthof about what the game was like while I shot a bunch of footage of the game. If you’ve forgotten the premise, there are orcs, they want to get into your Rift, and you have to stop them using a third-person combat mixed with tower defense tactics....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Jonathan Melton

Heroes of the Storm patch now live with Li Li, Medivh, and Nova buffs

News The patch went live on Feb. 6. Heroes of the Storm just received an update! If you’re a fan of Li Li, Medivh, or Nova, then you’ll be glad to hear that they all still received buffs even after the PTR update back in January 2023. This means there are some changes between the PTR and the live Heroes of the Storm patch notes. Here are the details! Heroes of the Storm PTR buffs Li Li, Nova, and Medivh The latest Heroes of the Storm PTR patch buffed three characters and included a lot of updates....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · William Reid

Inferno Dragon evolution hits Clash Royale in the new season

Mobile News It’s time to restart your hunt for rewards in many tiers of the new Pass Royale. Its main theme is How to Evolve Your Dragon. For the second season in a row, the mobile game Clash Royale treats players to a new card evolution. Inferno Dragon got inspired by the Witch’s example. The attack of this creature was buffed quite significantly. The evolution of Inferno Dragon comes with some season-long activities....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Kevin Russell

Is College Football 25 on Game Pass? – Answered

News Here’s whether the beloved game will be on Game Pass College Football 25 is EA’s latest football-themed video game that is highly anticipated and one of the hottest releases of 2024. With signed deals with several thousand collegiate-level players, there is a massive expectation from this title. While the game is available in multiple editions, many players are still wondering whether College Football 25 will be on Game Pass starting on Day 1....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Christopher Copeland