Marvel's Avengers Failure Is A Valuable Lesson For An Unsustainable Industry

Crystal Dynamicshas announced that support forMarvel’s Avengersissadly coming to an end. By September 2023 it will no longer be available on digital storefronts, and aside from a handful of small events, no new heroes or content will be added to the ill-fated live-service game moving forward. It has neither the audience, resources, nor reason to carry on anymore, with the studio delivering a blunt yet honest message over the weekend about where it stands....

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 1008 words · Cody King

Mass Effect Fans Try To Settle Age-Old Debate On Who's The Best Romance

The “BioWareromance” is an expected part of every game the studio develops now, and while it’s a feature that’s been around for some time,Mass Effecttruly put it on the map. With a ship full of eligible bachelors/bachelorettes for Shep to fall for, it’s no surprise that it’s been such the topic of debate in the fanbase for so long - especially when it comes to picking favourites. Now, the community is once again trying to settle the age-old debate: who is the best romance option in the Mass Effect series?...

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 539 words · Daniel King

Microsoft Reportedly Expects UK Regulator To Oppose Activision Blizzard Deal

Microsoftis reportedly expecting the UK’s regulator to stand against its acquisition ofActivision Blizzard, although it expects that the European Commission will be open to “potential remedies”. Just last week, Bloomberg reported that, while the EU was almost ready to settle over Microsoft’s merger with Activision Blizzard,the FTC filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block the deal for long enough to put off the EU from settling. It seems that it didn’t need to do that, however, as Microsoft is reportedly expecting the UK’s regulator to oppose the merger....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Corey Kane

Mobile Legends Balmond guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos

Mobile Legends Balmond guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos Taste his axe. Updated on June 21, 1:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted best build and emblem based on MLBB patch 1.8.92. Balmond, the Bloody Beast, is a fighter hero inMobile Legends: Bang Bangwho crushes his enemies with a gigantic axe and brute strength. With his simple yet devastating combos, he is a great hero for beginners to pick up and learn quickly....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Ivan Villegas

Mobile Legends Emblem system guide: All talents and best emblem setup

Mobile Legends Emblem system guide: All talents and best emblem setup The possibilities are endless. Updated on June 21, 1:00 p.m. (GMT+8): Updated tier 3 talent list based on MLBB patch 1.8.92. With the continuous updates to emblems inMobile Legends: Bang Bang, it’s understandable that some players may find it challenging to navigate the evolving system. However, Moonton ensured that the system was simplified, making it easier than ever to customize talents based on your playstyle....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Joe Gonzalez

Mobile Legends Zhask guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos

Mobile Legends Zhask guide: Best build, skills, emblem, combos The swarm is here. Updated on July 25, 4:30 p.m. (GMT+8): Adjusted best build and emblem based on MLBB patch 1.8.92. Prepare to unleash the swarm and annihilate your opponents withZhask, the King of Swarms, a mage hero inMobile Legends: Bang Bang. This hero is renowned for summoning Nightmaric Spawns that aid him in battle. These small, deadly alien creatures shoot lasers, dealing magic damage and slowing down enemies....

May 29, 2025 · 5 min · 886 words · Dr. Daniel Berry Jr.

My Most Anticipated Game Of 2023 Is Umbreon In Pokemon Unite

Hype really got the better of me in 2022. So many of the games I poured my hope into turned out to be duds, and now I find myself hesitant to get too excited. Horizon Forbidden West, God of War Ragnarok, Darktide, The Callisto Protocol, High on Life, and Gotham Knights all failed to meet the expectations I had for them, and most of the games that really clicked for me this year were the ones I didn’t see coming....

May 29, 2025 · 4 min · 726 words · Deborah White

N64 Modder Reveals How He Made Graphically Impressive Mario 64 Level

Super Mario 64 modder Kaze Emanuar uploaded a video on their Twitter account last month that left viewers astonished. It showed off a level he’d created for Super Mario 64, but it looked extremely good. So good in fact that viewers thought that it was a level created to run on PC. But no. It was a level that ran entirely on the nearly 27-year-old console. The original clip of his level was captioned “Making games for the N64 in 2022 looks like this”....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Benjamin Shaw

Overwatch 2 Players Already Want A Sojourn Rework

Sojourn has only been inOverwatchsince the launch of the sequel in October, and players have already had enough of her. That’s at least according to a thread discussing possible Hero reworks, with Sojourn appearing to be one of the most popular requests. The issues stem from her incredible mobility, making it easy for her to burst into enemy backlines, deal a whole lot of damage, and then escape in a way that poses little danger to herself....

May 29, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · William Bonilla

Overwatch 2 Will Be Getting Changes To Ultimate Charges In Season 3

If you ask Overwatch 2 players what they would change in the game, chances are that they’d probably take things back to Overwatch 1. Aside from the unbalanced Heroes, faulty matchmaking, and a plethora of bugs, one of the things annoying many players is the 30 percent transfer of the Ult meter charge upon switching characters. However, it seems that Blizzard does have something planned for it.As is the norm, one Overwatch 2 player was complaining about this system on Twitter, when executive producer Jared Neuss replied saying changes are coming in season three....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Maurice Ramirez

Party Boards From Mario Party That You Might Have Forgotten

TheMario Party serieshas had many exciting and wonderful boards to choose from since its 1998 debut. Some boards are so well-liked that they’ve even appeared in the series not once, but twice.Sadly, for every popular board that gets celebrated, there are boards that slip through the cracks and are forgotten by everyone. Related:Mario Party Games That Are Just Part-Time Jobs Well, not today! Today we acknowledge and re-remember the boards that once used to be the hottest spots to party at....

May 29, 2025 · 7 min · 1297 words · Ashley Beasley

Pause? What pause? Heinz’s Hum Hum keeps you snacking and slaying minus the grease

Look Ma, no hands! How do you snack mid-game? In a world where pausing mid-game can mean the difference between victory and defeat, Heinz has stepped up to solve one of the biggest dilemmas gamers face. Enter the Hum Hum, the company’s latest innovation that promises to keep gamers’ hands on their controllers and their snacks perfectly dipped. What is Heinz’s Hum Hum? Heinz’s Hum Hum is an innovative, state-of-the-art device specifically engineered to elevate the snacking experience for gamers....

May 29, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Erin Conner

Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: The Best Returning Pokemon

Pokemon Scarlet And Violetfeature a Pokedex comprised of 400 total Pokemon, several of which are returning favorites from previous generations.Game Freakheld nothing back in bringing several of the best Pokemon of all time into Scarlet and Violet. From some clear fan service choices to the top dogs of the competitive metagame, there is a variety of top-tier returning Pokemon. RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: Hardest Battles, Ranked Whether you are putting together a team designed to reach the top of the online Master Ball Tier or needthe best Pokemon for Tera Raids, there are plenty of fantastic choices....

May 29, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Rickey Wheeler