Why Nintendo Published Games Almost Never Go on Sale or Get Discounted

Everyone loves a good sale, and gamers are no exception. Some may prefer to hold off on the latest release, despite being highly interested in the title, to wait for a price drop. After all, video games are an expensive hobby, and if a player is interested in a good number of new games each year, that total cost can add up. TheNintendo Switchplatform has proven to be a big hit with players around the world, with many of its most iconic games being fromNintendo’s first party lineup....

June 17, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Jeff Miller

World of Warcraft Changes Racist Group Name

World of Warcraftjust fixed another old racist reference buried in a 10-year-old corner of the long-running MMORPG. This change came about after a group ofWorld of Warcraftfans brought the racist connotations to the attention of the developers. InWorld of Warcraft’sCataclysmexpansion, former Darkspear chieftain and Horde Warchief Vol’jin surrounded himself with an elite group of Troll warriors called the Siame-Quashi. These NPCs were ostensibly Shadow Hunters like Vol’jin himself. They only briefly appeared alongside the chieftain in a couple of places, and have not been seen again in the 13 years since....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Grace Stephenson

Xbox Game Pass Reportedly Adding PlayStation Console Exclusive in June

Summary Two more potentialXbox Game Passreleases for June 2024 have been leaked. One of them isTchia, a current PlayStation console exclusive that hasn’t yet even been announced for Microsoft’s consoles, never mindXbox Game Pass. Microsoft’s subscription service added 41 games in Q1 2024, followed by another 26 in April and May, thus averaging nearly 12 new releases per month since the turn of the year. Four more titles have beenadded to Xbox Game Pass since the beginning of June, with just as many already being confirmed to arrive by month’s end....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Dana Alvarado

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’t Know About Island Evaluations

Animal Crossing: New Horizonsis still keeping us busy and keeping us sane while we’re in lockdown, with even celebrities like Elijah Wood andDanny Trejo joining in on the island fun. While the game is a relaxed life-sim, there are still objectives for you to complete at your leisure to progress the events on your island. Related:10 Biggest Fan Pet Peeves Of Animal Crossing: New Horizons Once you get your island to a three-star rating, K....

June 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1301 words · Sarah Anderson

Best Bryson 800 Loadout in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone

Quick Links Call of Dutyhas various weapon categories, but shotguns are one of the most popular among players. Ideal for close-range combat, shotguns caneliminate enemies with one shotwhen configured with the right attachments. The Bryson 800 is one of the best shotguns inModern Warfare 2andWarzonemeta weapons, boasting a powerful range, accuracy, damage, and fire rate. Currently, in the C-Tier class inWarzoneandModern Warfare 2, the Bryson 800 has received some helpful buffs that players can improve with the right attachments and perks....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Kimberly Ayers

Best Fantasy Turn-Based Strategy Games, Ranked

Summary The strategic thrills of turn-based gaming go hand in hand with the often battle-heavy nature of epic fantasy. When paired up, the two genres can offer players a unique, immersive experience that provides both magic and war-focused action. RELATED:Turn-Based RPGs With The Best Stories Thanks to the turn-based mechanics, players can enjoy the freedom of carefully constructing their next move, whilst getting engrossed in fantasy storytelling. From tactical, high-stakes wars to complex, narrative-altering decision-making, turn-based, fantasy games can provide a satisfying blend of technical strategy and high-concept plotting....

June 16, 2025 · 5 min · 950 words · Dr. Shannon Holloway MD

Call of Duty: MW3 Zombies Fan Has Great Quality of Life Idea For Hellhounds

Summary ACall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Zombies fan has come up with a nifty idea that would help players keep track of the status of their friendly Hellhounds. Having recently received its first Reloaded content boost for Season 1,Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3has added a new MWZ Warlord boss, Dokkaebi, to challenge players who come to her fortress in search of great loot. There’s a lot to do inModern Warfare 3’s vast MWZ Urzikstan mapother than surviving hordes of zombies....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 549 words · Steven Campbell

Counter-Strike 2 is Real and Coming Later This Year

In a shocking announcement out of left-field, Valve has confirmed thatCounter-Strike 2is not only real, but due out in the later half of 2023. Following a series of rumors and leaks, the confirmation thatCounter-Strike 2is imminent comes as an incredibly welcomed surprise to the franchise’s millions of fans. The last major iteration of Valve’s competitive multiplayer first-person shooter,Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, arrived in 2012, and was originally planned as a console port to the originalCounter-Strike....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Brittney Davies

Cyberpunk 2077 Releases Patch 2.12

Summary Cyberpunk 2077has rolled out its latest update, Patch 2.12, with a focus on fixing issues like key binding and improving overall performance. Several issues were reported by players followingCyberpunk 2077’s previous patch. The new update targets various platforms, including PC and Xbox. Cyberpunk 2077is an open-world action role-playing video game developed and published by CD Projekt Red. Set in a dystopian future in the year 2077, the game is based on theCyberpunkfranchise....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · Michelle Vincent

Destiny 2 Empyrean Foundation XP Glitch Offers Fast Season Pass Ranks

Since the start ofDestiny 2’s Season of Dawn, players have been looking for any and every way to accrue XP. While the Season has its fair share of new content, many players have put their focus on completing the Season Pass and unlocking all of the goodies that the 100-tier system offers. Now there is a new way to gain XP fast inDestiny 2and it doesn’t require much effort from the player....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Steven Williams

Elden Ring Fans Are Still Venting With Memes

Elden Ringis one of the most anticipated games currently known about, with the reveal trailer that released a few years back quickly sparking interest in many FromSoftware fans. However, this was the last bit of concrete information released for the game, and theElden Ringcommunity has certainly been struggling to hide its disappointment. Shortly beforeElden Ring’s no-show at The Game Awards, a brief teaser was released that sent fans of the game into a frenzy....

June 16, 2025 · 3 min · 450 words · Karen Williamson

Explaining Epic Games Store's Free Games for Next Week

This week, theEpic Games Storeis giving for free two very different games, with the first being a Roguelite action-platform shooter by the name ofHell is OtherDemons, and the second being a co-op cooking game,Overcooked 2.The Epic Games Store ended its streak of free mystery gamesa while back, and now fans know for sure which titles will be available starting June 24th through July 1st. As a matter of fact, next week the featured free games will beHorizon Chase TurboandSonicMania, and in a sense, they both can have nostalgic vibes for players growing up in the ’80s and ’90s for different reasons....

June 16, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Rebecca Miller

Fortnite Leaks New Star Wars Skins

A Galaxy Far Far Away is coming toFortniteyet again, as a careful glance through the game files reveals that a fewStar Warscharacters will be featuring asFortniteskins in the famous online shooter. The recentUpdate 24.20 addedAttack on Titancontent toFortnite, allowing players to unlock Eren Yeager, Captain Levi, and Mikasa Ackermann as part of Chapter 4, Season 2. In addition to cosmetics, the update introduced several items inspired byAttack on Titan, and the expectation is that the upcomingStar Warscontent will do the same....

June 16, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Keith Hughes