One of the worst feelings, when you’re drifting Mario Kart’s courses, is spotting the blue shell chasing your tail. Many have shared mythical techniques or flukes in order to shake it off, but this new Mario Kart 8 challenge has fans welcoming the kaboom. The Blue Yourself speedrun challenge is a rather simple concept, compared to […]
Beast Boy And Raven Are Finally An Official Couple In DC Comics
If you ever happened across DC Comics artist Gabriel Picolo’s Instagram account, you’ve no doubt seen his unique take on the Teen Titans and their daily lives. Picolo’s account is filled with posts showing what the teenage superheroes would be up to while they’re not saving the world; and it’s just regular teenage things. As […]
Sims 4 Kits Are Broken, And So Is My Faith In The Game
Hating The Sims 4 seems to be a trend right now. While Simmers are taking to social channels to measure the game up against its predecessors and find it lacking, I’ve always loved it. Yes, it was pretty much a trash fire when it released, but over time, it’s become a game that I’ve racked […]
Opinion: Women Are Steering This Ship We Call Esports
XSET co-owner, esports and gaming host, and PUMA Esports ambassador Erin Ashley Simon believes that while the esports industry has a lot of work to do, women are already driving the industry from the top. Women may not fully run the world (yet…), but we are surely running esports in ways that most fans don’t […]
More Bethesda Games Are Coming To Game Pass This Week
It’s official: Bethesda is now part of the Microsoft family of studios, along with Arkane, MachineGames, Tango Gameworks, Alpha Dog, and everyone else that was under the ZeniMax Media umbrella. Both the EU and US regulators have given their blessings to this union, paving the way for the biggest video game merger in history. Phil […]
More Bethesda Games Are Being Added To Xbox Game Pass Later This Week
The acquisition of ZeniMax Media is official, which means studios like Bethesda, id Software, Arkane, and Machine Games are all now under the Xbox umbrella. While Microsoft didn’t have a full-on showcase, the company did write up a quick message to gamers about what’s next. In addition to the confirmation that some (not all) titles […]
Genshin Impact Players Are Crowding Into KFC For Noelle And Diluc Souvenirs
In China, Genshin Impact fans have been patiently waiting on the release of a collaboration between Mihoyo’s gacha hit and fast-food chain KFC. It finally looks like the day is here, and now Genshin Impact fans are flooding the restaurant for a chance to get Noelle and Diluc themed goodies. The promotional event kicked off […]
Warframe’s next updates are focused on improving the game’s big spaceship
Digital Extremes has unveiled a roadmap for the spring of 2021, and it looks like the spaceship mode Railjack will see some major overhauls. During a developer Q&A stream, players learned about some of the next changes coming to the fast-paced looter shooter. The first big update will be Railjack 3.0. The Railjack system launched […]
Games Inbox: Are the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes a disappointment?
The Monday Inbox wonders about celebrity video game fans, as one reader is upset that EA has given up on Anthem. To join in with the discussions yourself email [email protected] Anniversary spreadThe Pokémon Diamond/Pearl remake looks pretty terrible – I have no idea what they’re thinking with those overworld graphics, but the open world game… […]
Object Pokemon Are Creative, Actually
It’s the 25th anniversary of Pokemon, a time to celebrate the menagerie of colorful creatures. Or, if you’re a lot of fans, a time to celebrate only the original 151 and the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl remakes. For despite its continued success, Pokemon is a series based on nostalgia. And nostalgia can color fans’ […]