Counter-Strike Fan Manages to get the Game Running on a Nintendo DS

Many gamers will fondly remember the Valve multiplayer FPS titleCounter-Strike. It was something of a monumental landmark in online first-person tactical action. It’s a game that is still being talked about to this day, such as the recent news about thenew paid stat tracking systemcausing quite the backlash in the community. That aside, the game is evidently still popular among some diehard fans as one user manages to port the game onto a Nintendo DS....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Christopher Weber

Destiny 2 Outlines Reveal Plans for Each Stasis Subclass

After some exciting new reveals during the opening night of Gamescom,Destiny 2continues to gives fans more to look forward to as it draws closer to the next expansion’s release.Beyond Lightwill be the fifth expansion for the game, and it will be bringing a few new subclasses toDestiny 2as well. Gamescom revealed a new trailer that showed off the Stasis Subclasses that will be made available once the expansion in released in November....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Kaitlyn Daniels

Disney May Be Working on Its Own Gaming Device

Summary It seems thatDisneymay be working on a new and interesting gaming device. Just recently,Disneyfiled a patent that outlines its efforts to build a wearable gaming device with an emphasis on mobility and customization. There are already popular options in the market for gamers who want a mobile device. For example, theNintento Switch has been hugely successful, offering users an easy solution for those seeking an on-the-go device. The Switch allows users to play a wide range of games in multiple ways....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Natalie Lambert

Dungeons and Dragons: What is Adventurer's League?

It’s no secret thatDungeons and Dragonsis enjoying a surge in popularity, but it can still be difficult for new players to find a game. Putting together a consistent group of players can be a huge barrier to entry, and even dedicated parties can fall apart due to scheduling issues. One way thatDungeons and Dragonsplayers have tried to combat this through the years is through organized play programs. Organized play programs allow groups to host scheduled meet-ups where players can experience a new adventure with a different group each week....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 929 words · Gregory Neal

Every Mario Tennis Game, Ranked

The variousMarioSports efforts by Nintendo and a few other studios have remained some of the most fun, memorable party games to hit the Big N’s consoles, dating back to the ’90s. Though the plumber has at least dabbled in a number of sports, theMario Tennisgames are among the most notable examples. The tennis formula has proven a great match for the frantic, arcade sensibilities of theMariobrand, while also serving as highly addictive multiplayer romps....

May 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1187 words · Mrs. Susan Shelton

Far Cry 6's Pagan Min and Joseph Seed Won't Be Able to Pull Off the Same Trick as Vaas' DLC

Far Cry 6’s Vaas: Insanity DLC is out now, and fans know they can expect Pagan Min and Joseph Seed shortly after the calendar turns over. On paper alone, the idea of playing as theseiconicFar Cryvillainsis a pretty big deal, especially as there are certainly different elements to each character. Vaas is genuinely insane, yet his personal turmoil and conflict come from the desire to do what he wants and the expectations that Citra and the Rakyat had for him—something that, too, makes his conflict with Jason Brody all the more personal....

May 24, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Jason Ramirez

Final Fantasy 16 Director Reveals How the Game Takes Advantage of the DualSense Controller

In a wide-ranging interview about Square Enix’s highly anticipatedFinal Fantasy 16,the game’s director explains how its use of the PS5’s DualSense controller will go far beyond simple rumble effects. Fans who’ve been waiting to get their hands on the latest entry in the beloved franchise were treated to a welcome surprise today when Square Enix announced thatFinal Fantasy 16has gone gold3 months ahead of schedule. First announced in 2020 at Sony’s PlayStation 5 showcase event,Final Fantasy 16is the latest game in Square Enix’s long-running RPG series....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Jodi Robertson

Fortnite Survey Could Hint at Future Crossover Events

Summary A survey has recently been passed around among theFortnitecommunity, hinting at more crossovers to come in future seasons. It’s justone of manyFortnite-related surveys conductedover the years. Fortnitehas been one of the most successful viral video games ever since its three separate modes dropped between 2017 and 2018. Six years into its lifespan, the game has received countless expansions andis currently on the fourth season of Chapter 4, which is themed around heist movies....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 394 words · Kevin Haynes

Forza Horizon 4 Getting Free Next-Gen Upgrade at Series X Launch

With Microsoft recently unveiling the Xbox Series S alongside the price and release date of the Xbox Series X, it seems the company is finally building some momentum towards its big next-generation shift this November. There have definitely been some hiccups along the way, withHalo Infiniteseeing a significant delayand the Series S being leaked online, but it seems fans are still excited to see what Microsoft can bring to this new era....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Dr. Kayla Morris

Game of Thrones: Shadow Assassins, Explained

Game of Throneshas a strange relationship with magic. Most iconic events take place in traditional melee combat, throne room negotiations, brutal executions, or other grounded everyday real-world events. When mystical elements appear, they can feel out of place. Hours of swordfights and political trickery are suddenly broken up by a magic wolf or a blast of fire. The death of Renly Targaryen at the hands of Melisandre’s shadow baby is a perfect example....

May 24, 2025 · 4 min · 797 words · Adrian Nichols

Genshin Impact: Where To Find All Books In The Drunkard's Tale Series

Throughout the region of Mondstadt, there are numerous locations forGenshin Impactplayers to experience and explore. In their travels, throughout the various regions,Genshin Impactplayers are guaranteed to encounter various book series' scattered throughout Mondstadt, which can be collected. One of the series that players can attempt to collect in Mondstadt is “The Drunkards Tale,” which consists of four volumes. Unfortunately, the book series is not anautobiography of Ventibut is instead a short story about a drunkard who stumbled into wolven territory....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 447 words · Michael Proctor

God of War: How to Break into the Hive

God of Warincludes many challenging encounters and areas, all of which are fun and exciting. One such area inGod of Warthat players must work to unlock is the Hive. An interesting space with a plethora of new challenges, the Hive is a place worthy of discovery. This article explainshow to break into the Hive inGod of War. Kratos and his son must enter the Hive in order to eventually dispose of the Black Breath....

May 24, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · David Johnson

Hogwarts Legacy Reveals Everything Coming in the June 2024 Update

Summary It’s been confirmed that the long-awaited summer update forHogwarts Legacywill officially drop on Thursday, June 6 across all platforms. Avalanche Software announced months ago that it was planning to release a big new update forHogwarts Legacy, though it stopped short of revealing exactly what said update would entail. When Avalanche Software first announced the game’s summer update, it let fans know that it would see the release of theHaunted Hogsmeade Shop questto all players, but kept everything else a secret....

May 24, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · James Bush