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One modder ofSuper Mario 64releases a preview of a level that he created in the game that is based onYoshi’s Island.Super Mario 64has seen plenty of fanmade mods and ROM hacks ever since it was released, where they offer new experiences or make a character likeGuilty Gear’s May playable inSuper Mario 64. One independent modder Kaze Emamnuar however decided to make a mod that adds some new levels to the game, known as “Return to Yoshi’s Island,” inspired by the SNES titleYoshi’s Island....

Batman villains, just like the hero, shift and evolve to suit a wide variety of narrative tones. This leads to one character being portrayed countless different ways over the decades as comics, films, and TV evolves. One great example is the iconic Oswald Cobblepot AKA The Penguin. The Penguin was introduced almost 80 years ago as a silly animal-themed thief and gang-leader, using trick guns and insurance fraud schemes todefeat Batman and Robin....

Building a great PCis a favorite pastime of many players, but the fact remains that not everyone has the time, or even the desire, to build their own gaming rig. Those players aren’t left out of the customization game completely though, even if they prefer gaming laptops over desktops. Recognizable brands like HP and Alienware let shoppers customize gaming laptops before checking out, while other popular sites offer customization from a wide range of manufacturers....

Today isthe start of Amazon Prime Day, and as expected, several companies are offering huge discounts on their products for the duration of the promotional event. However, it is worth noting that just like in previous years, Amazon Prime Day only lasts for exactly 48 hours, so all the deals available now will only be available until June 22 at 11:59 PM PT. One of the companies that will have a huge presence at Amazon Prime Day this year is Razer....

In September Square Enix is releasing its next RPG,The DioField Chronicle. The fantasy strategy RPG is described as a “hard-hitting” story with real-time combat. It’s co-developed between Square Enix and Lancarse, the studio known forShin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey. The result is an interesting mix of real-time strategic combat, akin toValkyria Chronicles, and a classic style of JRPG influence, like fromFinal Fantasy Tactics. And with the release of a new demo, RPG fans can tryThe DioField Chroniclefor themselves....

Actor James Caan, best known for his role as the temperamental gangster Sonny Corleone in the legendary mafia filmThe Godfather, has been confirmed to have passed away at 82 years old on July 6. It was announced that Caan had died via his personal social media account. The details surrounding his death have not been disclosed as of now, but the actor’s passing comes after having been involved in Hollywood for over half a century, with memorable rolesoutside ofThe Godfathersaga....

As franchises go,Star Warsis definitely one of the most beloved and culturally significant that the world has ever seen. Spanning decades,Star Warshas churned out a multitude of books, comics, films, TV shows, and video games, and the sci-fi behemoth shows no sign of slowing down. Things really started to pick up in terms of media output when Star Wars was acquired by Disney – itself already another cultural powerhouse – in 2012, and many incredible Star Wars games have been released since then from various developers like Respawn Entertainment’sStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderand TT Games’Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga....

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies fans are a passionate bunch, so it is hardly a surprise that they have been frustrated with the changes to the Ray Gun Wonder Weapon. Fortunately, Treyarch has heard the complaints, and theCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warversion of the Ray Gun will soon be returned to its former glory. The Ray Gun is the clear outlier in the recentCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarZombies weapon rework....

Summary Nearly a decade after it first aired, Pierrot’s anime adaptation ofTokyo Ghoulhas gone down in history as an example of how wasted potential, can diminish the reputation of a series' source material. WithSui Ishida’s original manga having soldover 45 million copies, the series is one of the most commercially successful franchises in the medium, which makes the problems with its anime all the more puzzling. Although the first season ofTokyo Ghoulgarnered immense popularity, subsequent entries did not fare as well....

Developer and publisher showcases are some of the most important events in gaming, with them providing the perfect opportunity to introduce new games, give updates on upcoming releases, and help make the audience feel as though they’re part of the development process. Overthe last 20 years, these showcases have taken many different forms, from more closed, in-person events, to showcases that are streamed across the globe, much likeXbox and Bethesda’s Developer Direct....

Xbox Game Passis continuing to add more games that will be available for Xbox players to enjoy. Soon the subscription service will be adding another new game to the growing list titledExo One.Exo Oneis a single-player, sci-fi game developed by Exbleative and published by Future Friends Games. It lets players control a mysterious spacecraft on an interplanetary journey exploring beyond the solar system. RELATED:Xbox Game Pass Adds 4 More Games Exo One’sstory centers on the player piloting an advanced spacecraft as they seek to uncover the mystery of a strange signal in outer space....

Summary Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais getting a release on Steam. The title was previously only available via console or Ubisoft’s store, but fans of the game unwilling to deal with the exclusivity will soon be able to grabAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraon Valve’s storefront later this year. Based on the best-selling film universe created by James Cameron,Avatar: Frontiers of Pandorais a first-person action-adventure that puts players into the heart of Pandora by playing as one of the Na’vi, eight years before the events of the first film....

As thePlayStation 5’s launchlooms ever closer, its predecessor’s record-breaking run is finally in the home stretch. While it has virtually no chance of catching the PS2 in terms of hardware units sold, the PS4 is now the second best-selling platform in the PlayStation family as well as thecurrent second best-selling console of all time period. It goes without saying that a console that has sold over 100 million units is going to have some games that have moved equally-impressive numbers....