Nintendo Issues Cease and Desist to The Big House

There’s some rough news forSuper Smash Bros.fans that were excited to see tournament play return. The Big House, one of the largest organizers for the franchise’s competitive scene, had been planning an event for December, but Nintendo has issued a cease and desist to the organizers, adding to the list ofSuper Smash Bros.tournaments canceledthis year. While a number ofSuper Smash Bros.tournaments have been canceled throughout 2020 due to concerns about COVID-19, it seems as though The Big House’s upcoming event was stopped because of how it was getting around the pandemic....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Amy Thomas

No Time To Die May Reshoot Scenes Due To James Bond's Outdated Gadgets

WithNo Time to Diepushed back to fall now, it bears reminding that James Bond is not only anindustry leader when it comes to movie delays, but also when it comes to product placement. And it’s precisely that reason why it’s being speculated Daniel Craig’s 007 could be called back on the field to reshoot some scenes. Ever since the late Sean Connery first portrayed Bond, the world’s most famous spy has always served as a showcase for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, as early 007 could be seen flying Pan Am, gunning down his enemies with a trusted Smith & Wesson only to then trigger some hidden gadget inside his Rolex Submariner....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Cynthia White

Overwatch Experimental Card Shakes Up Assault Game Mode

Overwatchhas been a popular team-based shooter and this is because of frequent updates, solid mechanics, and a large character roster. Whilediscussions aboutOverwatch 2have already begun, the original game is still receiving changes. Most notably updates and changes have been tested through the experimental mode that was introduced earlier this year. A new experimental card is now set to begin fixing the issues in the Assault mode in the game. The Assault mode is one of the most lamented types of games inOverwatch....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 452 words · Karen Ho

Overwatch Fan Makes Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Crossover Skin Concepts

AnOverwatchplayer has come up with skins for the shooter that crossover with a recent anime. Gamers love to come up with their own costumes in various titles, adding a bit more customization to their favorite characters.Overwatchskin modshave become common, especially in the fighting and shooter genres. Cyberpunk: Edgerunnersis a recent anime that has released on Netflix. The series is a 10-episode story about a street kid who tries to survive in a futuristic city obsessed with technology and body modification....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Christina Strickland

Paper Mario: The Origami King's First Review In Line with Previous Games

The sudden announcement ofPaper Mario: The Origami King, a new entry in the series for the Nintendo Switch, prompted a wave of excitement and nervousness among the fan-base, one eager for as many new details as they could get their hands on. While Nintendo has since provided more clarity aboutPaper Mario: The Origami King’s battle system, which is completely new and another departure from the original games' more traditional turn-based combat, some feel that we’re still in the dark concerning some of the more minor details, like party members and such....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Mrs. Brenda Carney

Peacemaker Episode 5 Easter Eggs

The following contains spoilers forPeacemakerEpisode 5, “Monkey Dory.”Picking up the next morningafter the events of Episode 4, the team at the heart ofPeacemakeris still reeling from their encounter with a family of Butterflies. It’s time for the team to really get down to business, and they decide to follow up a lead with their Glen Tai business card. That leads them to a factory manufacturing and packaging food for the Butterflies - and their investigation takes a violent turn when the factory is, in fact, full of Butterflies as well....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Raymond Hall

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: How to Evolve Chansey into Blissey

Quick Links Blissey is known as a tank inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearldue to its very high HP pool and high Defense. Blissey can also learn some pretty good healing moves, such as Heal Pulse, Soft-Boiled, and Healing Wish. Players can expect Blissey to last very long in most Pokemon battles, so it’s not a bad idea to snag one for a competitive or casual Pokemon team. By using this guide,Pokemon trainerscan learnhow to get Blissey by evolving Chansey....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Brittany Jones

Pokemon Fan Creates Amazing Wooden Art of Shiny Gyarados

A creatively-talented member of thePokemoncommunity shares a handmade wooden shiny Gyarados of their own design, created using only naturally colored pieces of wood through a method called Intarsia. More specifically, the artwork pays homage to the Red Gyarados of the Johto region’s Lake of Rage, a place that holds a special place in the hearts of many veteranPokemonfans. This iconic moment in the franchise’s history was originally presented to players in the Generation 2 games,Pokemon Gold and Silver, which were also the first games in the series to introduce shiny Pokemon....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Kimberly Shaw

PS5 Will Fix PS4 Overheating Problem

There’s no denying the success of Sony’s PlayStation 4 console. ThePS4 is one of the best-selling consoles ever made, and has seen its fair share of hugely successful video game releases. However, one complaint that has been commonly lobbed at the PS4 is its tendency to be loud and overheat due to dust build-up and its lack of a high quality cooling system. It looks like Sony will be avoiding this problem with the PS5 by spending a bit more on the next-generation console’s cooling system....

August 6, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Jacob Williamson

Risk Of Rain 2: 10 Pro Tips For Playing The Mercenary

As the premier all-melee unit inRisk of Rain 2, the Mercenary has a “love him or hate him” reputation in the community. Some people love the damage, mobility, and temporary immunity that comes with him, but others just can’t get over that he’s forced to go toe-to-toe with all of his enemies. RELATED:Risk Of Rain 2: How To Complete The Death Do Us Part Challenge Those who can get over this limitation will find an experience like none other....

August 6, 2025 · 6 min · 1159 words · Leslie Glover

Sea of Thieves Pulling Voice and Text Chat From Arenas Due to Toxicity

Toxicity is an unfortunate reality of any online system that allows for any type of communication, either among players in multiplayer games, or ordinary people on social media. Rare has joined the ever-growing list of developers looking to diminish toxicity as much as possible, with an update coming toSea of Thievesthat will be arriving as the game makes the jump intoSeason One’s new content. This is being done by removing the voice and text chat available from one crew to another during one ofSea of Thieves’multiplayer modes, which have been seeing an unfortunate rise in toxic behavior....

August 6, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Amy Henderson

Starfield May Not Be Skyrim or Fallout in 'Space'

New IPs from well-established AAA studios are always an exciting affair, both for developers and fans. The inevitable discussions and debates about how much a particular new IP resembles the studio’s prior works, and how much it differs from them, ramp up as the launch date approaches. Bethesda Game Studios finds itself in a similar situation as its first new IP in 25 years,Starfield, gears up for its release next year....

August 6, 2025 · 5 min · 995 words · Jessica Medina

Stranger Things: What Happened To Hopper And How Did He Live?

Jim Hopper (David Harbour) is one of the most hilarious characters on Netflix’sStranger Things, and the season 3 finale leads into his fascinating and terrifying season 4 arc. While at first, it seems like Hopper died, fans weren’t satisfied with that and knew that there was more to the story. Thankfully, Hopper is a big part of season 4, and his storyline is as emotional as it is entertaining and gripping....

August 6, 2025 · 4 min · 794 words · Lisa Hayes