This War of Mine DLC exists solely to help the kids

Doing good through games This War of Minetakes a look at a part of conflict that videogames rarely explore: that of those who aren’t fighting for a side, but just fighting to survive. It’s a harrowing experience, one of the heaviest of 2014 to be sure. With a small add-on, developer 11 bit studios aims to help those that its game depicts in desperate situations. Absolutely all revenue from the DLC will be donated to War Child, a charity that provides assistance to children in war-torn areas....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Isaac Yang

Toadstool’s ???: What is Princess Peach hiding?

Princess Peach Toadstool has ruled over the Mushroom Kingdom for many years, keeping a calm and kind demeanor as she juggles her monarchly duties with repeated abductions and appearances in sports games. She is the sweetheart of the Mario universe, a pretty pink princess often associated with cakes and hearts and other extremely saccharine things. But is that sweetness just a candy coating produced by Peach to hide whatever disgusting flavor lies underneath?...

July 27, 2025 · 8 min · 1654 words · Brenda Anderson

What games are you hoping to catch up on before the end of the year?

Not to rush you or anything I’m not a fan of arbitrarily rushed deadlines, but I am into the idea of experiencing as many great video games as possible, and a little extra end-of-year pressure can do our backlogs some good. So, I’m curious: what games are you meaning to catch up on in December? If you’re an all-rounder who tries to knock out a wide range of talked-about games that spark your interest, what’s left to clear off the list, especially after all the Black Friday deals last week?...

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Ruben Landry

What is Rustment 24/7 – MW3 new playlist

In the available playlists forCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer mode, players have caught a glimpse of an incoming playlist calledRustment 24/7. If you’ve been too focused on the Zombies mode and haven’t had a chance to check outModern Warfare 3’smultiplayer, this might’ve snuck up on you. But, what’s the big deal here? There are players out there who’re wondering whatRustment 24/7is, and how they can try it for themselves....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Kenneth Hobbs

When is Warzone Caldera shutting down?

For a time,Call of Duty: Warzoneoffered players three different versions in total of the battle royale game. The originalWarzone, previously calledWarzone 2.0,WarzoneCaldera, and evenWarzone Mobileall existed simultaneously for a time. But that all changed with the shut down ofWarzoneCaldera, which could be considered the original beloved title. WarzoneCaldera shut down date, explained Activision previouslyannouncedthe officialWarzoneCaldera shut down date on Jun 18, 2025. By the time you are reading this, the Caldera map and everything about the original version of theCall of Dutybattle royale experience is already gone....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Amanda Vasquez

Where is our review for Cyberpunk 2077?

Hoo boy So the global review embargo forCyberpunk 2077has lifted, and we don’t have a copy yet. For US outlets in particular,this is actually the norm. The short of it is, CD Projekt Red gave select folks access toCyberpunk 2077; typically in countries other than the US like the UK, Australia, and India (or outlets that have a major international presence). Only a few outlets in total were allowed to play the game before today....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Richard Cruz

Xbox One Upload with YouTube feature rolling out tomorrow

If you’ve been enjoying recording and uploading gaming clips via Xbox One, you’ll want to keep an eye out for an update tomorrow that will integrate Game DVR and Upload with YouTube, which should make throwing your highlight reels up on your channel decidedly simpler. Once you’ve recorded a moment you’re not too embarrassed to share, you’re able to now upload it inside the YouTube app straight to your channel. Voila!...

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Sarah Logan

You can link your PSN account to Discord starting today

Share what you’re playing right from your PlayStation Back in May of last year, Sony and Discordannounced they were partneringto bring their services closer together. Today, we’re seeing the fruits of their labor, as PlayStation players can link their PSN accounts to Discord. Discordconfirmsthat starting today, PlayStation Network users will be able to link to their account from Discord, to display their PS4 and PS5 activity in their profile. Much like other opt-in services, this will show your PlayStation activity, and also allow you to share your PSN ID in Discord profiles....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Andrew Washington

10 best Card Evolutions in Clash Royale

Card Evolution inClash Royaleis a feature that unlocks the maximum potential of a card in a match. These evolved cards possess a special ability that an original card lacks. Plus, they have better stats to make up for the low appearances that can happen in a match. Every card has an allotted cycle, which is required to unlock the evolution potential. For instance, if a card has two cycles, the third deployment of the same card will be a Card Evolution....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 845 words · Rita Saunders

2D shooter Hive Jump is jumping to the Wii U

It looks pretty neat Developer Graphite Lab has revealed that their upcoming 2D shooter,Hive Jump, is heading to the Wii U. The story is set to the backdrop of the 24th century, where mankind has colonized across the stars. Of course, alien creatures are discovered, and it’s up to the Human Systems Alliance to squash said alien bugs. The developer notes its influences asEnder’s GameandContra, and it’s looking good so far!...

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · David Garcia

Absolver’s Downfall expansion adding Bruce Lee combat style and new mode

PlayStation Plus has led to an influx of hopeful new fighters Absolveris alive and well. The PvP-focused tactical combat game has reached 30,000 concurrent players on PlayStation 4 thanks to arecent boostfrom PlayStation Plus, the Xbox One version is still on the way, and developer Sloclap is preparing theDownfallexpansion for September. It sounds like the studiohas kept itself busyas of late. Along with a fresh combat style inspired by Bruce Lee’s own Jeet Kune Do, the expansion will offer a new mode called Downfall:...

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Philip Trujillo

An autopsy of Epic Mickey

Paint it black Have you ever heard an idea that you knew just couldn’t fail? Something so spectacular and creative, and yet so blatantly obvious, that there would be no way it could possibly end up as anything other than an absolute triumph? Back in 2009, I was sure that Disney and Junction Point Studios had come up with a flawless formula as that was the year the world got its first substantial look atDisney Epic Mickey....

July 26, 2025 · 18 min · 3731 words · Joshua Burns

Anime Switch codes (December 2024)

Updated: Jun 27, 2025 We checked for new codes. Summon the strongest anime heroes and destroy all foes inAnime Switch. Board an adorable spaceship and fly across the sea to visit distant new islands. Complete essential tasks to earn Diamonds, the main currency of this exciting combat game—or redeem the codes below! You need Diamonds to summon more heroes, and the best way to get more is by redeemingAnime Switchcodes. That’s right—you may claim copious amounts of this precious currency and other rewards like Trait Tokens for free in mere seconds!...

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 381 words · Lauren Harrison