The SNES Mini sold out instantly in the UK, let the scalping begin

Generally hovering 200 British Pound There’s a ton of reasons why Nintendo collectibles sell so well for the company. Nostalgia. Rarity. Short windows. The fact that they play so well with kids and adults alike. The sheer power of the character factory that is Nintendo, who is able to create memorable properties out of thin air likeSplatoon. All of that factors into the nightmare that is pre-ordering a Nintendo product, and the SNES Mini is the same old song and dance....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 203 words · Clayton Castillo

The Ultimate Talking the Women about Videogames album 3!

[Talking to Women about Videogamesis a series where Jonathan Holmes talks to different people who are women about the biggest videogame news of the week for some reason.] As a horny old blind man once said “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in“. I was so sure that I was finally done with theTalking to Women about Videogames album, but when the lovely and talented Chainsaw (composer on such modern classics asMs ‘Splosion ManandThe Maw) asked if he could contributea song to the thing, I could not say no....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 328 words · Karen Mcdonald

The Weekend Hotness: Goku is Champion Christmas

Team Four Star, the fan-dubbing group behind the hilariousDragon Ball Z Abridged, finally made its rendition of theLord Slugmovie available online this past week. It does not disappoint. My God, this whole series may very well be better than the source material. This weekend, we take it low and slow, baby. New guy Jeffrey Thiessen weighs the heavy cost of lovingDark Souls, Jesse Cortez interviews the director of a new documentary about the fighting game community, Dtoider Byronic Man usesPersona 4as a springboard into game analysis, and Mega64 wins the forever....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Justin Fox

The Weekend Modder’s Guide: Skyrim (2012)

This week, I’m not going to be talking about an older game. Rather, I’ll be talking about something fairly new:The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Now, the game looks great as it is, but we all know the PC can look far better than anything on consoles. With a little bit of tweaking, we can makeSkyriminto an insanely hot-looking game. I’m going to skip over all of the reasons of why you should play the game this week, since you’ll find tons of people talking about why you should already ownSkyrim....

June 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1141 words · Steven Wheeler

Today’s Star Wars Battlefront II update brings The Last Jedi content and balance changes

DICE unlocked the Star Card slots for the Trooper classes Star Wars Battlefront IIstill hasoverarching issues, and player progression is still way too slow for my liking, but today’s update does help tighten up the game. There’s a batch ofStar Wars: The Last Jedicontent — Finn and Phasma as hero/villain characters, the Crait and D’Qar maps, Tallie Lintra’s RZ-2 A-wing, and three new single-player chapters — as well as balancing and quality-of-life changes....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 564 words · Jeanette Ryan

Valve calls Metro Exodus move to Epic Games Store ‘unfair’ to customers

Steam to only get almost all other games released this year Valve are unhappy with the recent news that shooter sequelMetro Exodusis to be released on the Epic Games Store. The Steam owner has released a statement calling the practice “unfair to Steam customers.” Therecent decision to giveMetro ExodusEpic Games Store exclusivitycomes after a long pre-order period has been open on the Steam Store. All previous pre-orderswillbe filled on their platform of origin, butMetro Exoduscannot be purchased digitally, on PC, anywhere other than Epic Games Store going forward....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Daniel Jackson

We went to Super Mario Odyssey’s New Donk City, and it’s better than we could’ve imagined

Mario as you’ve never seen him before Super Mario Odysseyis weird. It took all of 30 seconds before we switched out of Mario’s traditional garb and into a pinstripe suit and fedora. Many times, we threw Mario’s hat at a Bullet Billand then turned into that Bullet Bill. We spent time reuniting misplaced band members; the bass player was on a floating park that we could only get to by turning into electrical current....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Brittney Lynch DVM

What do you need to play Just Dance on PS5?

Just Danceon PS5 is a thrill, but it is a bit confusing for those used to playing the game on the Nintendo Switch or even the Wii. Here’s what you’ll need to playJust Dance 2024and other games in the series on PS5. How to playJust Danceon PS5 There’s only one way to playJust Danceon PS5. You’ll need theJust Dance 2023 Controller app; it works with both 2023’s and 2024’s games. You can download it from theApp StoreorGoogle Play Store....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · Lauren Best

When does the new Warzone map Area 99 come out?

ManyWarzonemaps have come and gone throughout the seasons, bringing new POIs to stir up more challenges.Black Ops 6aims to expand this unique collection further by introducing the Nuketown-inspired Area 99. So, if you’re curious about its release, here’s when to expect Area 99’s launch inWarzone. When does Area 99 release in Warzone? According to theCOD Next programand thegame’s blog, the newWarzonemap, Area 99, will be released duringBlack Ops 6Season 1. Seasonal launches typically launch the following month, so the map should arrive sometime in November....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Matthew Hanson

Williams sisters, Sharapova, and Osaka among stars taking part in Mario Tennis charity tournament

‘Stay at Home Slam’ takes place this weekend A selection of the world’s finest tennis pro’s – alongside a number of celebrities I’m too old to know – will come together this weekend for aMario Tennis Acescharity tournament. The“Stay at Home Slam”event is a joint promotion of Facebook Gaming and IMG Tennis, and will see court legends such as Maria Sharapova, Naomi Osaka, Kei Nishikori, and the indomitable Williams sisters rally with singer Seal, DJ Steve Aoki, supermodel Karlie Kloss, and NFL star Ryan Tannehill....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 185 words · Wesley Reyes

You can now pre-register for Stardew Valley on Android

Quaint farming adventure coming to Android soon Indie developer ConcernedApe has announced that you can now pre-register for the Android device port of excellent farming/life simStardew Valley. The mobile port, already available on iOS, is expected to arrive on Android in the very near future. This port will not feature multiplayer, but does have a revamped control system, adapted for touchscreen devices. Players are also able to integrate progress from the PC edition of the game, allowing you to fine-tune your produce output whilst commuting, on the loo, or at boring real-life work....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Terry Hill

10 best Franchise mode saves in Madden NFL 25

Madden NFL 25‘sFranchise modeis a perfect place to enjoy managing your favorite franchise and turning them into annual Super Bowl winners. This job is easier said than done, even if you select one of the stronger teams. If you, like me, love to play as an underdog, the task gets a lot harder. But the addition of a stiff challenge certainly adds to the fun element. In this guide, I explore ten great save ideas you’re able to enjoy in Franchise mode solo, or with friends....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Teresa Farrell

Best Scenario Template to start with in Manor Lords

One of the first and most empowering decisions you’ll make inManor Lordsis selecting the environmental Scenario Templates. These options function as the game’s difficulty level, offering you the choice to either embrace more challenges or opt for a more accessible path. To assist you in this decision, here’s the best Scenario Template to start with inManor Lords. What is the best Scenario Template to start with in Manor Lords? Restoring the Peace, with its balanced features, is the bestManor LordsScenario Template for both beginners and veteran city-building players....

June 6, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · Lisa Hurst