Gaming
Mario Kart World: Why Nintendo’s $80 Gamble Has Players Torn Between Love and Frustration
Mario Kart World dropped on the Switch 2 back in June, and man, what a journey it’s been. And not in a good way, either. I’ve been playing Mario Kart since the days of N64, and this new one is funky. It’s incredible and maddening all at once. Nintendo took some massive risks with this one, and depending on who […]
Stardew Valley Creator Just Dropped a New Screenshot and Fans Are Losing It
Eric Barone tweeted a screenshot last month and my Twitter feed exploded. Three million views in a day. People were going absolutely nuts. The Stardew Valley creator reveals new screenshot situation is wild because Barone, who goes by ConcernedApe online, barely shares anything about Haunted Chocolatier, his next game. When he does? It’s like Christmas […]
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog: What You’re Actually Getting For Your Money
So last Tuesday, I was searching my PS5 for something new to play. “Dude, Silent Hill 2 just dropped on PS Plus,” texts my buddy Mike. I’m like, wait, what? That game was released last year for $70. Now it’s just… included? That’s when it hit me. For years, I’ve been subscribing to PlayStation Plus, […]
Complete Guide to All Mutant Characters in Marvel Rivals
In Marvel Rivals, the world of Marvel comes to life with all of its famous heroes and foes. The Mutants are one of the most powerful and varied groups, though. Figuring out which characters have the mutant gene is important for learning the game and choosing the best heroes, whether you are doing Mutant-specific challenges, […]
When Does the New Fortnite Season Drop? Your Complete Guide to Season 5
Last Tuesday, while in the middle of a sweaty build battle, my buddy Jake yelled through his headset, “Dude, when’s this season gonna be over! I’m sick of all these damn bug weapons!” The classic Jake; whining all the time but still playing every single night. Got me thinking, though. I imagine many players are […]
How to Optimize PS5 for Third-Person Shooters: My Complete Setup Guide
So there I am, completely failing at the Dead Space remake for the third straight night. I couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn and felt like I was swimming in peanut butter whenever I’d try to aim. My roommate Jake comes home, sees me dying for the millionth time and shakes his head. […]
Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading System Backlash Forces Major Changes
Last October I received a call from my cousin, Jake. “Dude, you have to download this Pokemon game.” He was really happy about Pokemon TCG Pocket. I figured, why not? Big mistake. Well, not downloading it. That part was fine. The trading, though? What a complete disaster. Can’t believe what a mess they made of […]
Sims 4 Racist Mod Being Blocked 2025 by EA: This Whole Thing is Just Messed Up
Okay, so I’m sitting here trying to wrap my head around this whole mess. People are literally creating mods to rip Black and gay characters out of The Sims 4. Like, what year is this? 1950? Last week, my daughter came home from school and wanted to know why anyone would want to make all […]
Xbox Console Releasing 2027 PlayStation Reaction: The Real Story Behind Sony’s Game Plan
So my neighbor Rick comes over Sunday morning with his coffee, super excited about some gaming news. “Microsoft’s gonna drop a new Xbox in 2027,” he says, “and Sony’s probably freaking out right now.” I just laughed. Rick gets hyped about every gaming rumor. Remember when he was convinced Nintendo was gonna buy Sega? Yeah, […]
Can You Play Conan Exiles with Friends on Different Platforms?
If you’ve ever attempted to squad up with your friends in a survival game, you understand the critical role cross-platform support plays. One of the questions on many players’ minds is: is Conan Exiles cross platform? The short answer is a bit complicated, so let’s lay it out clearly and as plainly as we can. […]