Epic Cancels Fortnite Tournament

Summary Epic Games has decided to pull the plug on aFortnitetournament due to a bug that wreaked havoc on the game’s current island map. Specifically, the bug merges multipleFortnitemaps on top of each other, making for a fascinating yet unintended arena for competitive play. One competitive player discovered the bug, sharing a clip that has since gone viral on social media. Fortnitehas been through a lot in 2024, with the game receiving a plethora of new content and updates, some of which have completely changed the game....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Linda Sullivan

Every Feature Confirmed For Overwatch: Classic

A new mode will be arriving inOverwatch 2on November 12th, one that’ll serve as a nostalgia blast for longtime fans.Overwatch 2’s new Overwatch: Classic mode will bring back much of what fans miss from simpler times. Classic modes are becoming a big thing in long-running live service games.Fortnite’s OG mode was, of course, the trailblazer, butApex Legendsalso picked up the torchearlier this month.Apex’s new Launch Royale mode has given a leg up to this trend’s momentum, andOverwatch 2is coming for the slam dunk....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 547 words · Amy Clark

Everything Revealed at the 2025 THQ Showcase

THQ Nordic’s 2025 Digital Showcase involved a smorgasbord of gaming reveals and new info. Along with more details onTHQ Nordicprojects like theGothicremake, a number of wholly new titles were announced. TheTHQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2025has been a big deal in terms of reveals, announcements, and new info. Not only did the event show off some new games and bring to light new details on known projects, an entirely new IP has been unveiled thanks to the show....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 957 words · Brittany Hodges

Fallout 76: Mirelurk Hunter Locations

There are plenty of enemies that players will inevitably stumble across while exploring post-war Appalachia. While some enemies, like Mole Rats and Radroaches, aren’t all that deadly, there are plenty of enemies that pack a serious punch. Scorchbeasts, Super Mutant Behemoths,Deathclaws, and other big creatures are lurking, waiting to catch the player off-guard. One creature that can be surprisingly powerful is the Mirelurk Hunter. These creatures are often found alongside Mirelurks and Mirelurk Queens....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1079 words · John Wagner

Glorious Launches High-Quality GMP 2 Mouse Pad

Glorious' 2014 release of one of the firstXXL mouse padsbegan a movement toward larger and more premium tracking surfaces. The Glorious Mouse Pad 2 was recently announced, boasting an even more precise micro-weave material. While other changes, like lower-profile stitching, may seem minor, these modifications make a dramatic difference in competitive gameplay. The GMP 2 is now available at retailers in XL to 3XL sizes, ranging in price from $18 to $45....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Barbara Sampson

Grounded 2: Best Early Game Armor

Quick Links Surviving the threats of nature inGrounded 2doesn’t just require players to explore new locations and maintain their hunger and thirst. Additionally, they will be facing off against many bug enemies who can harm them. As you begin yourGrounded 2playthrough, sorting yourself out with some armor as early as possible can make all the difference. However, many of the best armors often take some work to get, including completing story missions and working your way through bug territory, finishing bosses or entering locations with high difficulty....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · William Cross

Haunted Chocolatier Players May Have Their Cake and Eat It Too

Cooking seems to be a central element in Haunted Chocolatier, as one of the game’s screenshots shows an open cookbook with recipes for a Chocolate Bar and a Simple Truffle. Cooked items in the game can benefit players when consumed, but their primary purpose is to be sold at the confectionery store, which is the core of the game’s premise. Given this emphasis on cooking, a real-life Haunted Chocolatier cookbook would make perfect sense and would likely focus on baking, making it more accessible than the full meal recipes found in the Stardew Valley cookbook....

June 10, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Erik Wright

Haunted Chocolatier Strike Gold in a Stardew Valley Customization Option

Haunted Chocolatieris set to bring forth a spiritual successor inspired by the massive indie hitStardew Valley. Since its launch,Stardew Valleyhas been at the forefront of the cozy life sim genre. Now that its follow-upHaunted Chocolatierlooms in the distance, there are plenty of questions surrounding just how muchStardew Valleywill influence the candy-focused title. Although the energy and art style ofHaunted Chocolatierholds the same spirit as its predecessor, its premise is vastly different....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 605 words · Erin Myers

HBO's Harry Potter Has The Chance To Change One Of the Series' Most Annoying Plotholes (And I Really Hope It Does)

Summary HBO’sHarry Potteris one of the most highly anticipated television shows being created right now, and not just because of it being a huge intellectual property. However, it’s because audiences are anticipating some significant changes from the movie series that proved so popular. TheHarry Potterstory is an iconic one that audiences are familiar with, and while it is beloved by fans, there is one specific moment that many find annoying. There is a key plot hole inHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanthat fans would love to see addressed in HBO’s version....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 779 words · James Leonard

Highly-Anticipated Horror Game Confirmed for Gamescom 2024

Summary Supermassive Games’Little Nightmares 3will have a presentation during the Opening Night Live event at Gamescom 2024. The world’s largest gaming event is scheduled to kick off on August 20, andLittle Nightmares 3now joins the list of games scheduled to appear during the festivities, joining the ranks of heavy-hitters likeCall Of Duty: Black Ops 6,Monster Hunter Wilds, andMarvel Rivals. The upcoming horror game, which will feature plenty of puzzle-solving and platforming, was first unveiled as part of last year’s Opening Night Live showcase at Gamescom 2023....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 622 words · Sharon Johnston

Honkai: Star Rail

Summary Honkai: Star Railis no stranger to providing its playerbase with many different endgame modes, despite the game being over a year old. Being a turn-based RPG, the game features a number of different mechanics that not only offer a sense of depth in the combat system but also provide the developers with the opportunity to take advantage of the existence of said mechanics to createchallenging endgame modesthrough means of focusing on one mechanic....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Sandra Reed

How Judas Picks Up Where Lies of P Left Off with One Enemy Design

Ken Levine’s long-awaited return to the world of gaming will soon come in the form ofJudas, a sort of spiritual successor to his seminalBioShockfranchise, though set in space and with a few key changes to the gameplay loop. Though theinformation available aboutJudasisn’t exactly exhaustive, there’s enough intel out there to establish a few of its major elements, especially as they pertain to setting and aesthetic. Some have assumed—perhaps as a result of Levine’s work history—thatJudaswill be an experimental and, eventually, influential game....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Joshua Hopkins

How Super Smash. Bros Ultimate's Sequel May Pay Homage to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Summary TheSuper Smash Bros.series is well known by many due to its games having very memorable rosters. A platformer fighter where iconic Nintendo and third-party game characters duke it out is an experience nearly no other title can provide. While just aboutanyone can join theSuperSmash Bros.roster, each entry in the series will always have representatives from the famous Japanese company’s well-beloved franchises.Pokemonis a good example as it helped give theSmashgames some of the most memorable fighters, stages, etc....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Cristian Hernandez