Company reportedly ramping up blockchain interest According to multiple sources, GameStop is initiating huge layoffs across its entire company, with redundancies expected to hit on an executive and store level, as well as the editorial team of tie-in-press outlet, Game Informer. While GameStop is yet to officially confirm the news, affected employees and industry insiders have already spread the grim news on social media. GameStop’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Recupero — who stepped into the role in the wake of thebizarre “GameStonks” scandalone year ago — has already resigned from the company....

Mario 3 and Kirby! AlthoughI enjoyed the originalNES Remixfor what it was, the upcoming sequel is packed with more games that defined my childhood. Classics likeKirby’s Adventure,Metroid,Mario 3— the call of enhanced challenges and remixed levels is just too hard to resist. Nintendo is also showing off “Championship Mode,” which is unlocked by owning both games. Then you haveSuper Luigi Bros.— a wholly revamped version of the original NES game that mirrors every level....

I’d love to see more of these As you may have noticed,Disney Infinityhas been slowly rolling out some add-on options for the core game, and not all of them are created equal. Some involve a full-on story mode unique to a Disney IP, some are character packs, and others are just singular characters. Although the IPs presented in said add-ons tend to skew towards contemporary films, theFrozen Toy Box Packis a decent compromise for those of you who want more than just a simple character pack....

[Last week, we asked you to comment on the meshing of videogame consoles with other forms of entertainment. This promoted blog for the Integration Bloggers Wanted topic was written by meteroscrap, who argues in favor of a consolidated home entertainment center.Want to see your own blog on the front page? Write a blog on thecurrent topic: Online Passes.— Jordan] Quick question: When’s the last time you actually watched an episode of your favourite show on TV with that funny-shaped cable that goes into the back?...

When Grinding Gear Games dropped the announcement forPath of Exile 2(PoE2), it wasn’t just about continuing the series. It was about shaking things up in a big way, making changes that fundamentally alter the way players would engage with the sequel to one of gaming’s most impactful ARPGs. One of the biggest, most defining changes? The approach toward difficulty. From the slower, Souls-like campaign to the highly punishing Endgame, this topic is a firey one for the community....

‘Like it was destined to be’ Kingdom Hearts: Dark Roadhas launched on iOS and Android devices. The new title is a spin-off from the beloved Square Enix/Disney crossover series, and tells the story of a young Master Xehanort, and how his fate twisted his role from that of a cheerful young man living to the Heartless Master that would serve as the series antagonist. According toKingdom Heartsdirector Tetsuya Nomura, it’s a tale that he has been hoping to tell for some years....

Purple slime girls are not to be trifled with Popular Cartoon Network showAdventure Timeis no stranger to videogame references, though these references aren’t always intentional.The shout outtoSuper Hexegondefinitely wasn’t an accident, but the inclusion of a tiny ant namedLieutenant Gamergateapparently had no intended relationship to the infamous hashtag. I figured that last week’s episode about a legendary brand of purple soda called Super Porp was a similar coincidence, but as the the episode unfolded, the connections added up....

Starting with Ascension Since fans are constantly clamoring for the return of some of thewackier modesinLeague of Legends, Riot Games is answering the call with a rotating set of them, which runs through May 1. First up is Ascension through April 10, then Legend of the Poro King, Ultra Rapid Fire, and Hexakill. This system will be tested “over the next few months,” and “depending on how popular it is,” it may last longer....

‘You’re the best looking guy here’ Have you ever found yourself gazing longingly atFinal Fantasy VIIIprotagonist Squall Leonhart? Thinking “geez, if only I were that dreamy.” Well, 21-year-oldAmirul Rizwan Musashares those sentiments. The Malaysian model began his career back in 2014, and since then has had several surgical procedures with the intent of emulating everybody’s favorite student mercenary. Who could blame him, just look at this hunk. Musa is the face of a multitude of cosmetic products, which include skin-whitening creams....

“May the fungus be among us!” May 28 marks the 20th anniversary of the infamousSuper Mario Bros.movie. Whether you love it or love to hate it, it’s nonetheless alandmark filmthat holds a special place in gaming history. To celebrate the grand occasion,Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archiveheld a special midnight screening at theNuart Theatrein Los Angeles this past Friday. It was a big to-do, with props on display and a Q&A session with several members of the film’s production staff....

Haha really? Remember thatridiculous Mercedes-Benz commercialthat promotedMario Kart 8with a real-life actor playing Mario? Well according to a report by Rocket News, Japanese Mercedes dealerships are reporting more foot traffic as a result. According to the report, there has been a “marked increase” in visitors to the showrooms, and it has been viewed over two million times in Japan. According to Mercedes-Benz Japan president Kintaro Ueno, ““[The commercial] was quite a talking point, bringing a lot of people to the showroom This is a new market segment for us, but it has exceeded our expectations....

Here’s a little something that I’ve been working on… Hello Games has released a new update for its interstellar adventure gameNo Man’s Sky,and this one is particularly unique, bringing the joys of music to the vast loneliness of outer space. Update 2.21, which is available in-game right now, adds a new feature known as the ByteBeat Device, which is essentially an audio creation utility that allows players to place a stave of notes, before fine-tuning adjustments such as pitch, length, and tempo....

Crossbows and ski goggles and viking hats! Oh my! The promise of the subject line was alluring; the email’s contents utterly deflating. Deadly new additions toThe Last of Usmultiplayer, Naughty Dog promised. Would it be a three-way firefight between Fireflies, hunters and infected, the multiplayer mode of my dreams? “Nah,” said the puckish pup. “Have some more guns and hats instead.” Sigh. I’ll probably check out these tactical weapons. Dammit, I’m a sucker for a crossbow....