Apex Legends’ mid-season patch notes went live in early January to bring a much-needed balance to some of the most underutilized characters in the game. SinceLoba and Mirage were some of the only Support Legends not to receive buffsat Season 23’s start, they saw significant and concerning drops in usage rate. Respawn Entertainment decided to restore parity by showing some love to both characters in the mid-season update. While Mirage now offers a balanced experience, top players and ranked enthusiasts alike were unprepared for the chaos Loba’s buffs brought to the meta....

The announcement of theNintendo Switch 2kicked off 2025 with a bang, further proving that this year is set to be one of the biggest the gaming industry has ever seen. Now that theSwitch 2is official, the brand-new console marks the end of an era for one of Nintendo’s most popular products. It’s a bittersweet realization, but the promise of a new and improved version of the long-running console is incredibly exciting....

Summary Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manhas officially debuted on Disney+ and kicked off a whole new story of Peter Parker, his friends, family and enemies. The animated series launched with two new episodes this week. That was just enough to give critics a chance to weigh in on what they think the quality of the series, as it moves forward will be, and so far at least, those critics are quite impressed with this version of the well-trodSpider-Manstory....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s Nintendo 3DS remake has now been out for longer than the time between its original launch on the Nintendo 64 and its release on the 3DS. A player shared this fact with the gaming community, highlighting just how much time has passed since the initial release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Timeand sparking discussions about a potential remake. The Legend of Zeldaseries has been around for quite a while, starting with its first entry, which was released in 1986 for the NES....

Quick Links Title The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You, Season 2, Episode 1 “Her Name” Air Date August 01, 2025 Warning: The following contains spoilers for 100 Girlfriends, Season 2, Episode 1, “Her Name”, now streaming onCrunchyroll. After a year of waiting,The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love Youseason 2 has finally arrived. Season 1 ended with Rentarou wooing six girls, and based on this season’s opening and ending themes, he’ll have at least five more girls fall for him....

Summary EAhas updated its list of games that it’s shutting down in 2025, confirming 13 titles that are on the chopping block this year. In the age of live-service games and a heavy focus on online multiplayer features, it’s sad, but really no surprise, that titles are shut down every now and again.EAshuts down the servers of its games on a regular basis, with multiple noteworthy games shut down last year....

The firstBaldur’s Gate 3Dungeons & Dragonsminiatures have been announced and are scheduled to release in Quarter 1 of 2025. Developed by Wiz Kids, the miniatures consist of a set of seven featuring the Origin party members plus Withers and a mix of 40 additional party members, NPCs, and enemies; the latter 40 will be released via a series of blind boxes called “booster bricks.” While the set includes some facesBaldur’s Gate 3players would expect, such as Jaheira, Minthara, Raphael, and goblin and githyanki soldiers, one particular inclusion in the set seems a deliberate nod to one ofBaldur’s Gate 3’smost famous memes....

Summary Larian has revealed all the features coming as part ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s long-awaited Photo Mode, which will be arriving as part of the upcoming Patch 8.Baldur’s Gate 3continues to improve with every new update, and an in-depth Photo Mode has long been one of the community’s most requested additions. Larian first announced all theBaldur’s Gate 3Patch 8 featuresback in November 2024, and has been slowly hyping them up as progress has been made....

Summary Electronic Arts is a name that elicits a mixed reception from gamers. Some people appreciate the huge footprint that this company has in the video game industry, while others rightfully criticize the company for pursuing a profit motive at a detriment to the creativity of developers. However, there’s no denying thatEA owns some of the most successful and well-known video game IPsplayers can’t get enough of. Any new entry in these franchises attracts a ton of attention as fans get to enjoy another amazing entry in their beloved series....

Summary The Last of Uscaptivated audiences worldwide with its gripping narrative and compelling characters. Throughout the season, the series featured episodes that blend drama, action, and emotion uniquely. What makes the series truly memorable ishow it develops the characters' emotional depth and enhances the story with layers not previously explored in the franchise’s games. From the first episode, audiences are drawn into a devastated world with complex characters and an engaging storyline....

Fighting games are not easy to play with their unique gameplay mechanics, neutral, rules, and interactions. A better way to learn a fighting game is tospend time with its community. It’s more convenient to do so online, though many fighting games feel like a wasteland when excluding the crossplay option. Crossplay helps maintain a fighting game’s longevity across the eligible platforms to welcome newer players. Any fighting game without crossplay will make the player feel regretful and punished for choosing the wrong active platform....

Summary Heroes aren’t always the symbol of peace, as some must face a greater enemy: society. The world develops with many ideas being recorded, but not always perfectly. Some societies aren’t always connected to the same page as the protagonists due to several factors, like the majority ideals, twisted tales, or authoritative influence. Sometimes, the protagonist is forced to take actions that weren’t meant to happen, whichresults in greater casualties....

Summary Boss encounters are relatively rare in open-world games, as players typically face the most dangerous foes only occasionallywhile exploring vast maps. However, some titles break this mold by incorporating frequent and diverse boss battles, challenging players at nearly every turn, whether during the main story, side quests, or simple exploration. While open-world games that fully revolve around boss fights remain uncommon, many titles introduce unique approaches that make such encounters stand out....