10 Mario Enemies That Vanished From The Games

The enemies inMariogames are almost as iconic as the plumber himself. Koopas, Shyguys, Goombas, and, of course, Bowser himself are all important to the franchise’s identity. Nintendo definitely isn’t afraid to put out new enemies, though.Mario Wiki’s list of enemieshas over two thousand entries - and that’s not counting bosses. RELATED:Super Mario 64 Vs Super Mario Sunshine - Which Is The Better Game? When you put out that many new baddies, the majority aren’t going to be recurring characters....

July 15, 2025 · 6 min · 1208 words · Eric Newton

10 Tabletop Games More Immersive Than Dungeons & Dragons

People who play video games get really into the storylines of the games that they’re playing. But, people who are super into tabletop games will know that they can be just as immersive and it can be just as easy to get lost in the world of the game and really get into the character that you’re playing. In games likeDungeons & Dragons, it’s so easy to really become the character that you’re building....

July 15, 2025 · 7 min · 1283 words · Michael Williams

18 Arrested in Twitch Money Laundering Scandal

Popular streaming siteTwitchhasn’t been having the best of times as of late. Despite being one of the largest streaming sites in the world, the Amazon-owned platform has been engrossed in several controversies, such as, for instance, its content policies, double standards accusations, and the handling of fraud-related matters. Incidentally, a recent investigation now adds further toTwitch’s problems as a group of streamers on the platform were found involved in a money-laundering scam....

July 15, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Sean Mason

8 Most Influential Romance Anime

Summary Everyone loves a good love story, anime fans especially. Be it the good old-fashioned rom-com, heartwrenching romantic tragedies, or quirky offerings from the harem genre, there’s been adiverse array of series that tug at your heartstringsand make you laugh or cry at the same time. Givean all that, it’s important to look at some of the most influential titles in the romance genre, so fans can be more informed on where their favorite tropes, conventions, and sub-genres come from....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Tracy Lawson

All Features Confirmed for Rise of the Ronin So Far

Summary Rise of the Roninis an upcoming action-adventure RPG by Team Ninja, developers of hit titles like theNinja Gaidenseries andNioh. Like Sucker Punch’sGhost of Tsushima,Rise of the Roninwill take players to an open world set in feudal Japan. However, this story will allow them to create a custom Ronin character and will take them through historic cities such as Edo, Yokohama, and Kyoto. Judging by the developer’s past titles, players can expect a challenging experience, but there will be plenty of features in the game that are considered uncharted territory for Team Ninja....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 732 words · Amber Taylor

Apex Legends Player Scores a Triple Kill by Ambushing a Squad's Revenant Death Totem

AnApex Legendsplayer posted a video showing them pulling off a clean triple kill at an enemy Revenant’s Death Totem. The player found the Death Totem inApex Legendsand ambushed the enemy squad, killing all of them. Revenant was added toApex Legendsin Season 4, and is a stealth and damage-focused character that excels at ambushing enemy squads.Revenant’s ultimate abilityDeath Totem is very useful for this. Since it allows allies to respawn once at the totem, players can use it to do aggressive attacks on an enemy squad without having to worry about getting downed and wiped out if the attack goes sideways....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Lynn Ryan

Atomic Heart: Testing Ground 2 Walkthrough

Playerswill find many Testing Groundswhile exploring the open world ofAtomic Heart.These areas are the abandoned laboratories of Facility 3826. They act as mini-dungeons to explore andfind new crafting recipesto Upgrade P-3’s arsenal. Each Testing Ground contains bronze, silver, and gold loot chests that hold these unique recipes. Check the map to view the loot that is in a testing ground. Testing Ground 2 is located in the northern half of the map....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Christopher Smith

Bill Gates Steps Down From Microsoft Board of Directors

After originally joining the board on June 08, 2025, Microsoft has announced that Bill Gates has stepped down from the Board of Directors. He will remain as an advisor to CEO Satya Nadella, and as part of the leadership as a whole, as Technology Advisor. Bill Gates is known as a very philanthropic individual. His stepping down, in fact, is specifically so that he can dedicate his time to larger priorities such as global health, development, education, and climate change....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 478 words · Laura Boyd

Bless Unleashed: A Complete Guide To Fishing

Quick Links Over the years, thenumber of free-to-play MMOshas steadily increased, giving MMO fans plenty of options in terms of unique story themes and gameplay styles. But, one of the prevailing themes among MMOs is the fantasy-style one, with games likeWorld of WarcraftandBlack Desert Onlinebeing the most popular. RELATED:Best MMOs to Try For Beginners Another fantasy-themed MMO that has plenty to offer isBlessed Unleashed. InBlessed Unleashed, players can explore the vast world of Lumios and fight hundreds of different monsters and bosses....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Joshua Simmons

Bloodborne 2 Has An Elder Scrolls 6 Problem

Since the initial release ofBloodborne,fans of the game have been clamoring for a sequel, butBloodborne 2has since remained only a desperate wish.Bloodborneis markedlydifferent fromThe Elder Scrolls, but the two franchise’s sequels share something in common that has the potential to hold them back and serves as a major hurdle to their success. This common ground unites the two games in an unlikely and unfavorable way, but it will be interesting to see how From Software and Bethesda respectively manage to overcome that should they ever get around to releasing a sequel....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Nicole Pham

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl: Best Held Items For Dialga

The stoic, powerful mascot ofPokemon: Brilliant Diamond, Dialga has been an icon of the franchise since the original Generation 4 game. After capturing this legendaryPokemonat Spear Pillar and saving the world from Team Galactic, the player can add it to their team. Dialga can prove an invaluable ally as trainers battle their way through the Elite Four and become Champion. RELATED:Pokemon: The Strongest Legendary Of Each Generation (Based On Stats) Thoughthe Lord of Time is strong on its own, the right held item can make it even more powerful....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 839 words · William Simpson

Call of Duty: Warzone Update Nerfs DMR Again

In a post detailing the new update forCall of Duty: Warzone, Raven reveals that the DMR has been nerfed again. With the new, major changes being far more impactful than the previous alterations to the rifle,Call of Duty: Warzoneplayers should finally be seeing an end to the gun’s dominance. The previous DMR nerfwas quickly followed by players sharing their disappointment, as changes were only made to the weapon’s headshot damage as opposed to its larger issues....

July 15, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Jeff Levy

Dark Inferno is a Strong Benchmark for Kingdom Hearts 3's Combat

Every title in theKingdom Heartsseries has included at least one overwhelmingly difficult boss for players to challenge, usually after having already beaten the main campaign. This remained the same inKingdom Hearts 3, even though the usual suspect ofFinal Fantasy 7’s Sephirothwas replaced with a the new Dark Inferno Heartless. While it was somewhat disappointing to see the usualFinal Fantasyor Disney themed optional bosses not appear inKingdom Hearts 3, the Dark Inferno still acts as an expert example of how the new game’s combat can excel....

July 15, 2025 · 4 min · 689 words · Charlotte Johnson