Super Mario RPG Remake Reveals A Hidden Final Fantasy Reference No One Noticed

It turns out thatSuper Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Starshas been hiding a reference toFinal Fantasy6 all these years, but it’s one that’s only noticeable thanks to the remake’s updated graphics. If the Super Mario RPG remake is your first time playing through the game like it was mine, you might be surprised at just how many easter eggs and references it manages to cram into its relatively short 10-hour playtime....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Jennifer White

The Best Batman Video Games of All Time

Summary Batmanhas been a dominating force in entertainment almost immediately since his introduction in 1939. His title is the one all other comics are judged against for sales figures, Batman: The Animated Series became a landmark production, and his movies are always box-office smash hits, and that is to say nothing of his video games. So… let’s say something about his video games! there are tons of Batman games and even more games where he plays a leading role....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1241 words · Michael Smith

The Best DLC In Crusader Kings 3

Summary Ah, Paradox. It’s a good word. Something that shouldn’t quite be and yet…is. Paradox has a certain reputation when it comes to its grand strategies, and their DLC especially. Their games are supported for years, provided you have the literal hundreds to support it. A few years on fromCrusader Kings 3’sinitial launch, the game has a healthy handful of DLC to choose from, with smaller event packs to full-scale expansions....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Jason Baxter

The Best Swords For Furina In Genshin Impact

One of the main reasons forGenshin Impactto stay as a popular game is its main story, and the Archons are a big part of it. These characters rule the seven nations of Teyvat under Celestia, and you may get them as playable characters when the main story reaches their specific region. Furinais the fifth Archon to be released in the game, and she rules the nation of Fontaine. Being a five-star Hydro Sword user, she can be used both as a main DPS and a reaction-based support in the game....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 909 words · Aaron Rodriguez

The Best Talents For Cassia In Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader

Cassia Orsellio is the one and only Navigator companion inWarhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, capable of guiding your massive ship through the warp, enabling you to efficiently and safely move around the Koronus Expanse. As the sole playable Navigator in the game, Cassia has several unique abilities and talents that set her apart from the rest of your crew. Below, we’ll take a look at a few of the best talents to choose for Cassia as you level her up....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · Whitney Smith

The Biggest And Best Changes In The Rift In Time DLC For Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Summary Disney Dreamlight Valleycontinues to expand, having taken fans by storm upon its 2022 debut. On paper, the basic concept — Animal Crossing a la the House of Mouse — sounded great, but many gamers had their doubts that such a licensed project could ever be any good, let alone leg out to more than a year’s worth of content updates. Well, in the end, not only did developer Gameloft deliver an (uncharacteristically) solid experience, but it also kept up a constant stream of new villagers, quests, and biomes to explore....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1474 words · Denise Sanders

The Death Of Funko Games Is A Tragedy For The Tabletop Hobby

I had a sinking feeling upon reading a press release last week that said Funko had entered into an “exclusive worldwide license and distribution agreement” for Funko Games, the tabletop arm of the company that has been publishing world-class board games since 2019. You have toread between the lines, but it sounds like Funko is so desperate for cash liquidity right now that it decided to sell off its fast-growing and award-winning tabletop business....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Karen Jones

The Most Fun Builds You Can Play With In Hearthstone Battlegrounds

There are a lot of reasons to playHearthstone Battlegrounds, but most people are just looking to have some simple, chaotic fun. Of course, there’s no denying that winning is more fun than losing, so the power level of each build on this list will play a role in their rankings. However, there’s more to the story than just power; some builds are inconsistent, require a lot of moving parts to work, or are easily countered, but they can be fun nonetheless....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1321 words · Toni Gilbert

The PlayStation Plus Classics Choices Are All Over The Place

PlayStation Plus Premiumis better than most give it credit for. For all of the service benefits you will need to cough up £13.49 a month, which grants you access to online functionality, a trio of monthly games, and a library of on-demand games found across PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5. Not to mention early access trials, digital discounts, and a few new features that emerge once in a blue moon....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 846 words · Karen Nelson

The Wand Company Reveals Officially Licensed Mini Poke Ball Collection

Unless you had a very vivid imagination, pretending to be aPokemontrainer in the real world was once beyond our reach. Thanks toPokemon Go, we can now venture out into the world to become the very best. The massively popular mobile game isn’t the only way you’re able to get a feel for what it might be like if Pokemon were real. You can also pick up The Wand Company’s officially licensed Poke Balls, the closest thing to the real thing, and now there are miniature versions....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Jared Whitehead

Twitch Is Shutting Down In Korea

Twitchhas revealed that it will be shutting down completely in Korea in 2024, claiming that the business has been operating in the country at a significant loss. First shared by Twitter user MonteCristo, the streaming platform has been sending out emails informing streamers in the country of its decision to cease all operations next year. On June 16, 2025 KST, streamers in the country will no longer be able to monetize through Twitch and users will no longer be able to purchase subscriptions or Bits....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Gregory Ferguson

Universus Announces Two Challenger Series Based On Critical Role Campaigns

Critical Roleis probably the most well-known show when it comes to Dungeons & Dragons. Over the years, Matt Mercer and crew have provided fans with dozens of exciting and intense campaigns, collaborating with brands and video game developers such as Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios, to create memorable one-shots that have gone down a treat with their respective fanbases. Critical Role is no stranger to a good crossover, and it will be making the jump to TCG next year....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Heather Davis

Valve Gifts Player One Steam Point To Reach 69,000 For Christmas

“How do I get a single point?” CoffeeAndPistachios asked the Steam subreddit, attaching a screenshot of their 68,999 balance. We all know why they wanted that ‘nice’ number, but that would mean buying a game for one penny. After scrolling through an endless abyss of free-to-play games, I couldn’t find such a title. Luckily, CoffeeAndPistachios didn’t have to suffer that unending tedium of scrolling. It was a fateful, probably quite chilly Christmas Eve....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Thomas Reid