Steam is Adding Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Support

Suffice it to say, console gaming would get nowhere without the implementation of a good, and above all intuitive, controller.Nintendo’s control pads have evolved significantly over the years, going from the angular two-button NES pad, to the weird three-pronged monstrosity that came with the N64, right through to the modern era with the Switch’s Joy-Cons. The latter have shown how far the technology has advanced over several decades, and it’s recently come to light that Valve’sSteamplatform will now support these colorful sticks....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Bradley Mcgee

Tekken 8 Reveals 4 New Characters

Summary Bandai Namco has officially confirmed four fan-favoriteTekkencharacters to return forTekken 8, swelling the game’s roster count to 30 and confirming many players' speculations. The game developer added these characters in past games for various reasons but chose to retain them forTekken 8due to their popularity within the community. TheTekkenseries is no stranger to having new characters added to its character roster, with Bandai Namco choosing to come up with various new characters for lore reasons and as a way to represent other countries....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 535 words · Robert Ramos

The 10 Best Badass Action Movie One-Liners From The 1990s, Ranked

While there have beena few good ones since the turn of the century, when it comes to action movies, they really don’t make them like they used to. Sure, the explosions may be bigger and better than ever, butthe typical modern day protagonistjust can’t hold a candle to the over the top heroes that helped to punctuate some of the genre’s earlier offerings. RELATED:10 Action Movies That Should Get Video Game Adaptations There were many things that made the action heroes of old so iconic, but the most memorable thing about them was perhaps their tendency to drop cheesy catchphrases and obnoxious one-liners at every given opportunity....

July 13, 2025 · 8 min · 1561 words · Douglas Matthews

The Artful Escape Confirms PlayStation, Switch Release Date

Annapurna Interactive’s love ofbombastic indie titles served 2021 very well, with the release of assorted games across many genres. One of which was the artistic and musical platformerThe Artful Escape, which Xbox and PC users have loved getting lost in since September 2021. The Artful Escapeis an indie side-scrolling platformer incorporating psychedelic visuals and a selection of instrumental pieces to tell a powerful story. The mesmerizing high-contrast worlds of color serve as the palette backdrop as players guide Francis Vendetti on a journey to find himself through music....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Nancy Adams

The Batman 2 Fanart Imagines Robin For Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight

Summary FollowingThe Batman’s critical and commercial success, more installments and spinoffs will surely come soon. With more sequels coming, fans will wonder how the DCEU will portray some of the other characters yet to be introduced, like Batman’s iconic sidekick Robin. Recent fanart gave fans a look at how Robin would look inThe Batmanuniverse. The Batmanfanart depicts the original Robin, Dick Grayson, and how he would potentially look in the franchise....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 520 words · Barbara Smith

The Best Found Phone Mystery Games

“Found phone” games or found phone simulators mimic the experience of finding a lost phone and going through its contents to discover a story. The gameplay typically involves reading text messages, making calls, browsing social media apps, and solving puzzles, all touncover the mysteries behind the phone’s owner. To no one’s surprise, these tend to be mobile games, in order to provide a truly immersive experience. Players can vicariously live the life of a professional or amateur detective to find missing people or experience someone’s life story by snooping through their phone, one text message at a time....

July 13, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Patrick Estrada

The Best Gaming Mice for Big Hands

Gamers come in all shapes and sizes, so why shouldn’t mice? Whether buyers desire awiredorwireless mouse, they should be comfortable for extended gaming sessions. With smaller,lighter gaming micebecoming more popular, gamers with bigger hands may feel left out. Luckily, there are still many excellent candidates, even if they lack the agility of featherweight esports mice. The best gaming mouse for big hands should not compromise on features or performance. Razer Naga Left-Handed Edition ASUS ROG Spatha X Wireless Gaming Mouse Due to their larger stature, bigger gaming mice actually have several advantages....

July 13, 2025 · 25 min · 5287 words · Tammy Mason

The Black Phone Movie Review

The Black Phoneis set in a 1970s landscape before the age of the internet, cellphones, or Amber Alerts. It takes place in a time when serial killers and kidnappings were excessive and difficult to solve due to fewer advancements. Director Scott Derrickson has mentioned in other interviews that he is not a nostalgic person. Where some see the past through rose-colored glasses, he has a less favorable viewpoint regarding the “good old days” as some would say....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 918 words · Barbara Smith

The Elder Scrolls: 10 Things You Might Not Know About The Dark Elves

The Dunmer of Morrowind have been through a lot in Tamrielic history. With the eruption of Red Mountain on Vvardenfell, a good number of them were forced to move from their homeland. They’re not most well-liked elves, but they aren’t as hated as the High Elves of Summerset. They may be divided at the moment, but they have proven they are well-adapted to live anywhere. RELATED:The Elder Scrolls: 10 Things You Might Not Know About The Redguards...

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Danielle Woodward

This Fall 2022 Anime is Like Black Lagoon With Maids

One of the most interesting new releases of the Fall 2022 anime season is the nexus betweenthe moe subculture and tropeas it appears in anime and manga, as well as organized crime. Yes,moeruorganized crime is what is on the menu with this title; however, this interesting combination seems to follow a familiar formula.Akiba Maid Sensou (Akiba Maid War)follows the dirty, grimy and violent Akihabara maid café underworld from the perspective of a total newbie who has no idea what she’s getting into....

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1226 words · Christian Lucas

10 Best Party Video Games of All Time, Ranked

A lot of times video games are played in solitude. However, there are times where certain games prompt us to bring together our favorite people and have fun. The following list of games provides the most fun when with a group of people. Many of these games are best experienced with all your favorite people in one place. If that is not possible, then most of these games support online play....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1157 words · Gina Hicks

10 Best Shojo Manga That Have No Anime

There are countless new anime in the works right now as Japanese studios produce shows for each new anime season. Despite this massive output, there are still some incredible shojo stories in particular that have never had the chance to hit television screens. Related:Oldest Manga Magazines That Are Still In Circulation While some series are incredibly popular, having sold an incredible amount of copies and having been reviewed extremely positively, they still haven’t had their chance to shine in animated form....

July 12, 2025 · 6 min · 1138 words · Craig Avila

Activision Blizzard Forms Workplace Responsibility Committee Out of its Own Board Members

Activision Blizzardhas been a hot topic since July, when the first of several lawsuits pertaining to sexual harassment and discrimination was filed against it. In the next chapter of this ongoing saga,Activision Blizzardhas announced the formation of the Workplace Responsibility Committee–a task force meant to act as a liaison between the company and board of directors, but currently helmed by two independent members of the board itself. The goal of this new Committee is to ensure initiatives to eliminate harassment and discrimination in the workplace, and to improve the culture of Activision Blizzrad by creating “a healthy workplace in which all employees feel falued, safe, and respected....

July 12, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Donna Smith