Gamescom might be online-only, but it still has some big exhibitors lined up

Geoff Keighley kicks things off on August 27 Like every other marketing event on the face of the earth, gamescom 2020 will be held entirely online as a series of streams. Even though there’s no physical booths to construct, preposterously long lines to manage, or collective omnipresent body odor to power through, some of the industry’s biggest names are showing up anyway. The exhibitors list for gamescom 2020 has been released, and we can expect some major players to have a presence....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Justin Wells

GDC: Why Resident Evil Revelations was not a console game

In a GDC session this morning, Capcom’s Masachika Kawata talked about why 3DS titleResident Evil: Revelationswas made to be a portable game and not a console title. Beyond wanting to expand the IP to other formats and draw a new market, the team wanted to try something different so that the franchise did not become stale, and the 3DS seemed to be a perfect opportunity for something new. Kawata said that they’re used to consoles bumping up graphical and processing power first, so those are usually a priority for new games, but when they looked at the 3DS they determined that the hardware had more than enough power to convey the horror elements that they were after....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Brianna Jordan

Hot 20% off deal on New 2DS XL, Destiny 2, Pokken Tournament DX, and more

Superbly timed deals In a stupidly well-timed deal from LivingSocial today, the Groupon subsidiary is offering a site-wide 20% off coupon code. What’s extra spicy about this discount is that it applies for quite a number of video game deals, in particular the newly minted New Nintendo 2DS XL – cutting the price on the new handheld down to aridiculously cheap $120after using code TODAY20 at checkout. Those of you Nintendo fans will know that discounts on Nintendo hardware are exceedingly rare and usually only happen during fluke sales event, such as the one today....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Tony Douglas

How to beat the 7-Star Cinderace Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The most unexpected Pokemon shine here Hot on the heels of the7-Star Charizard Tera Raid, Cinderace is the second 7-Star challenge introduced inPokemon Scarlet & Violet. If you thought Charizard was hard, you’ve got another thing coming. Just like before, you may only catch one Cinderace during this event. However, you can farm the encounter as much as you’d like for sky-high drop rates of Tera Shards and other rare items....

June 15, 2025 · 8 min · 1537 words · Annette Gonzales

How to craft Dug and Mine Cart Popcorn Buckets in Disney Dreamlight Valley Parks Fest

If you’ve playedDisney Dreamlight Valley’sDreamlight Parks Fest event in the past, you’ll be more than familiar with the various popcorn buckets that you craft with buttons. The 2025 edition of this event introduces two new variants—the Dug Mine Cart Popcorn Buckets. But there’s a catch: you’re able to’t make these buckets right away. Unlike other versions that only require collecting buttons and crafting, these two have a few additional prerequisites. Here’s how to craft the Dug and Mine Cart popcorn buckets inDisney Dreamlight Valley’sDreamlight Parks Fest event....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Dalton Byrd DDS

How to get W-Engines in Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero’sW-Engine collection significantly boosts your character’s performance through their unique abilities. Not only do they provide you with a specific buff, but they also increase overall Base ATK to get more bang for your buck. We’re here to show how to get W-Engines inZZZ, including a few ways to upgrade them. Zenless Zone Zero W-Engine farming guide You can get W-Engines inZenless Zone Zerothrough the following methods: If you’re feeling lucky, the Signal Search section via the in-game menu is where you should head....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 344 words · Kenneth Bush

How to watch Star Wars Tales of the Underworld in Fortnite

VariousStar Warsfestivities for May the Fourth are taking over the island inFortnite. There are plenty of ways to celebrate, including viewing the upcoming showStar Wars Talesof the Underworld before it’s officially released. Taking part in this special event gets you an exclusive reward in addition to allowing you to check out an upcoming show early. It’s certainly worth doing if you’re a fan ofStar Wars, so here’show to watchStar Wars Tales of the UnderworldinFortnite....

June 15, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Michael Hernandez

Jordan Peele’s Twilight Zone coming to CBS premium streaming service next year

Consider the following… There is a fifth dimension beyond that which is known to man. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle ground between cable and streaming, between old and new, and it lies between the pit of man’s wallets and the summit of his knowledge. This is the dimension of premium network services. It is an area which we call the Why?...

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 180 words · Christine White

Lumines Remastered has been delayed to June, Switch included

It’s now June 26 In a sort of fake out that’s typical with special announcement events like Nintendo Directs or any other publisher-centric stream,Lumines Remasteredwas originally billed as just coming to the Switch — but after its debut Nindies Showcase it was promptly confirmed for PC, PS4, and Xbox One as well. The creators also noted that it would be coming in May, which as it seems, was a premature announcement....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Tracey Martinez MD

Magearna is now available in Pokemon Sun and Moon

But only if you’ve beaten the game Update: Added European/Australian QR code below. As mentioned previously,Pokémon Sun and Moonare getting their first mythic Pokémon starting today. Magearna is a Steel/Fairy type and resembles a clockwork doll with a pokéball dress. Its typing means it’s only weak to Ground and Fire moves, and has useful immunities to Poison and Dragon attacks. It takes lessened damage from nine other types, making it a great defensive wall for your team....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Malik Johnston

Miss out on Resistance? PlayStation 3 collection incoming

As detailed on thePlayStation Blog, theResistance Collectionwill combine all three of Insomniac’s PlayStation 3 titles in one box when it releases later this winter for $39.99. Beyond the core games themselves, the Aftermath Pack and skin bundle forResistance 2plus the Survival and cooperative Brutality Packs forResistance 3are also making the cut. That’s a lot of stuff for the price! While it’s understandable to hold a more cynical view of these re-releases, personally, I’m a fan of the concept as someone prone to missing out on entire series....

June 15, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Joseph Joyce

Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs fans: Join us August 1 for a very special stream

Watch Mike Sounders subject Dreezy to Gundam on his birthday Birthdays. They only come once a year, so obviously you want to do something special to celebrate them. Many of us really want to make an event out of commemorating the date we came into being. Be it a small gathering with a handful of your closest friends, dinner with the family, or drinking far too much at a black metal concert....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 265 words · Richard Mann

MW3 and Warzone’s new BAL-27 has already been secretly nerfed

The BAL-27 assault rifle was added toWarzoneandMW3on May 1, but just hours after it was introduced, it received a significant nerf that decreased its damage across the board. TheBAL-27is the big weapon addition inSeason 3 Reloaded, and will be instantly recognizable to those who playedAdvanced Warfare. When guns are added toWarzoneandMW3, they generally shoot straight to the top of the meta, but that wasn’t the case for the BAL-27, and we now know why....

June 15, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Amy Peters