Nintendo Confirms GameCube Games Are Coming To The Switch 2

Summary Nintendoalmost certainly has the richest library of games from any developer or publisher. Stretching back over 40 years now, the company’s back catalog includesMario,Zelda,Pokemon, and dozens more of gaming’s biggest franchises. Despite having this rich history, Nintendo is often criticized for making it difficult to play its older games. Thankfully, theNintendo Switch 2is about to rectify that, as during today’s Nintendo Direct it confirmed that players will be able to play games from the GameCube on its new console....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 305 words · Carlos Holmes

Nintendo Switch 2 Is Releasing On June 5

Summary The Nintendo Switch 2 finally has a release date, June 5, and it costs $449.99, or $499.99 for the Mario Kart World bundle. During the dedicated showcase, Nintendo pulled back the plastic and gave us a few key details about the new hardware. Namely, about its screen. It’s not OLED like the first Switch’s mid-gen refresh model, instead opting for a return to LCD, but with a few major improvements....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Veronica Nelson

Oblivion Remastered Players Are Disappointed By Redesign Of Game's "Most Terrifying Area"

Summary Unsurprisingly,Oblivion Remasteredis a massive commercial success for Bethesda and Virtuos. The remaster is a step above what most people expected during the protracted cycle of leaks and rumours surrounding the game’s eventual release date. The use of Unreal Engine 5 pasted over Bethesda’s Creation Engine allowed Virtuos to visually upgrade Oblivion, whilekeeping all the beloved quirks of the original. The wondrously unpredictable physics and well-known bugs remain, much to the delight of those revisiting the game after over a decade away....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Jackie Proctor

Oblivion Remastered's Crusader Relics Look Great With The Masque Of Clavicus Vile

Summary There has been a seismic movement in Tamrielic fashion since the release ofOblivion Remastered. The game’s vastly upgraded visuals have transformed the opinions of the community; overnight, armour sets once considered ugly are now in vogue. We saw this in action withBrusef Amelion’s armour— once an ugly armour set with bad stats, now a beautiful armour set with bad stats. We’re also seeing an increased prioritisation of good-looking armour. In the original release of Oblivion, most armour looked strange and clunky, so players would just equip the armour with the best stats....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Lance Klein

One Silly Pokémon Go Rule Nearly Lost Me A Shiny

Pokemon Go does a lot of silly things. It advertises poses that aren’t available. The developers forget to turn on shinies for New Zealand Community Days on a regular basis. We get make-up rewards and posts on social media saying, ‘we’re sorry’. A couple of weeks ago, we received another apology. I’m not sure what Niantic messed up and when, but everyPokemon Goplayer received Timed Research tasks that rewarded a bunch of encounters with Omanyte and Kabuto....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 761 words · Kristen Salinas

Remember Not To Kill This Creature In The Oblivion Remake

Summary With theOblivionRemake heavily rumoured to be shadowdropping next week, more and more players are reminiscing about the hundreds of hours they spent playing Bethesda’s fantasy epic. One of the most played sections of Oblivion is undoubtedly the tutorial section, a mad-dash escape from the Imperial City’s prison through its attached sewers. However, a little-known fact about those very sewers is that not every creature that dwells within them is hostile....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 375 words · Johnathan Hoffman

Skibidi Toilet Movie Teased By Michael Bay In AI Video

Summary Michael Bay seems to have just teased his unannouncedSkibidi Toiletmovie for the first time with a strange AI video showing a familiar hellish landscape. Skibidi Toilet may be one of the strangest things to have come out of the internetover the past decade, but there’s no denying just how massive it’s become.Starting out as a series of short YouTube reels created in Valve’s Source Filmmaker,the bizarre toilet-and-camera-obsessed story has become aphenomenon that has its own toy line and has even reached the likes of Fortnite....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 374 words · Jesse Norton

Spellblade Codes

Quick Links Check out theSpellblade codeslisted here to get free in-game rewards and boosts, which will help you and give you an extra boost once you start this experience. Also remember, theseRobloxcodes have a short lifespan and expire quickly, so redeem them as soon as you find them. Remember that we regularly search for and update these codes, especially after game updates, to ensure you always have access to the latest rewards....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · David Sanchez

Star Wars Games With The Best Writing

In most cases, you playStar Warsgames because you want to vwoom and pew your way through the galaxy. It’s a noble pursuit. But you probably wouldn’t keep coming back if it wasn’t for the engaging stories and characters that populate a galaxy far, far away. All of that largely comes down to the writing, and manygreat Star Wars gamescan really boast in that regard. From dramatic tales to witty banter, there are plenty of titles out there for those looking to really dig into the literary side of things....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Robert Webb

The Best Cards In Aetherdrift Limited For MTG

Summary Aetherdrift is a very funMagic: The Gatheringformat to dive into, with all the great vehicles and mounts riding around everywhere, unique bombs, and brand new mechanics to explore. There are tons of great cards to pick from, particularly with the rare and mythic rare cards, though that’s not to say there aren’t a few commons and uncommons to keep an eye on. If you’re looking for the best cards to build around while crafting your deck, we’ve got you covered....

July 1, 2025 · 6 min · 1180 words · Marissa Kidd

The Best Sets Featuring Greninja In The Pokemon TCG

While opening up packs and boxes of cards in thePokemon TCGultimately comes down to luck, you can choose select products to open if you’re aiming to collect specific Pokemon. Some of the best sets to find Greninja cards are very accessible, as this Pokemon’s fairly recent debut means it’s only available fromsets in the XY era and later. If you’ve been following our series ofsets to collect if you love popular Pokemon like Pikachu,then you know that a few key factors are at play....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 774 words · Jill Farmer

The End Of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's First Act Is Heart Breaking

We’re going to talk about that moment inClair Obscur: Expedition 33. Yes,that one. I know it just came out, but I’ve been dying to talk about this moment for weeks, and I can’t hold it in any longer. This is a major moment in the story and I really don’t want to spoil it for anyone, so if you haven’t finished Act 1 yet, please kindly go away. Here,read this article about the way the prologue teaches us how to dieinstead....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 1014 words · Darlene Smith

The Most Valuable Basic Darkness Energy Cards In Pokemon TCG

Summary In thePokemon TCG, Darkness-type cards easily rank among the coolest-looking—and we all know it’s thanks to that sleek, mysterious black design. Known as the “Evil” type in Japanese, Darkness made its TCG debut alongside Metal in the Neo Genesis set. These two types didn’t exist in the early days of the game, and Darkness cards correspond to Dark-type Pokemon from the video games (with a few Poison-types sneaking in too)....

July 1, 2025 · 7 min · 1287 words · Deborah Simmons