For one whole week, I took a break from gaming. It brought me peace, clarity, and appreciation for the hobby

As much as it pains me to admit it, I’m a bit of a workaholic. And for me, work means video games. But video games also mean fun and recreation to me, so it creates a conundrum. Whether I am working hard, hardly working, or just trying to chill, my life often revolves around games. And if you’re a reader on this site, there’s a good chance that gaming is a massive part of your routine, too....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 502 words · Jessica Collins

Fortnite Mode Disabled to Fix Issue

While theaddition of Jetpackswithin the free-to-play Battle Royale portion ofFortnitehas been somewhat of a contentious subject within the popular multiplayer sandbox survival title’s community, Epic Games has made sure to state that it is only going to be available for a limited time. Speaking of Jetpacks, the Limited Time Mode that was designed as a way for players to get used to the item, Close Encounters, has been temporarily disabled shortly after its introduction....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · William Arnold

Fortnite to Vault the Quad Launcher

InFortnite, it is not uncommon for weapons and items to beremoved from battle royalefor a number of reasons, including when one is perceived as simply too powerful amidst the game’s other offerings. This process, called vaulting, has the potential to shakeup the established metagame, and a recent report has revealed that yet another weapon is on its way to the vault. Taking to Twitter earlier today,FortniteDesign Lead Eric Williamson has stated that “a few more vaults” are coming, and he has specifically indicated that the Quad Launcher will be among these vaultings....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · David Stewart

Freddys Ultimate Roleplay codes (June 2025)

Updated: August 04, 2025 We checked for new codes! The boys are back in town, boys in this situation being one of the 100 available animatronics that you can choose from and role-play the bite of 87. You might even be able to unlock special cosmetics if there areFreddy’s Ultimate Roleplaycodes. The game releases today at 1 pm EST, which is when we will look for possibly available codes. We are guessing you will be able to unlock cosmetics for your OCs with codes, but it’s still up in the air....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Sarah Alvarez MD

Hear Me Out: Hulk Is Absolutely Worthy of Mjolnir, and Marvel Knows It

Name the heroes who might be worthy of wieldingThor’s hammer Mjolnir, andHulkwill appear near the bottom of the list. However, I honestly believe that when you look at the conditions that make someone ‘worthy,’ Bruce Banner’s other half should be able to pick up the enchanted weapon whenever he wants. In the recentHulk #25, from Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein,Hulk seemingly picks up Mjolnirand uses it to bowl over Thor and his Asgardian allies....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 806 words · William Butler

Here's Another Look at Thunderbird's Next Big Update

Mozilla is hard at work onan overhaul of the Thunderbird mail client, with at least one major update planned for 2023. We’ve already seen mockups of the updated interface, but now there’s more to check out. The Thunderbird team has granted us another sneak peek at Thunderbird 115, codenamed “Supernova,” which is due for release in July 2023. Mozilla is showing off the folder pane, which may not seem all that exciting, but it is an element that all Thunderbird users interact with on a regular basis, providing access to all email and feed accounts....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Sarah Rodriguez

Hot Wheels Mario Kart Rainbow Road Track Announced

In terms of a perfect match,Mario Kartand Hot Wheels may be about as good as it gets. Tocelebrate MAR10 Daythis year, Nintendo and Hot Wheels showed off someMario KartGliders products. And a few days later, a brand newMario KartHot Wheels item mysteriously showed up on Amazon with very little fan-fare; a Rainbow Road kit. Mario Kartis one of the biggest names in all of video games. The series has always sold very well, in fact, withMario Kart 8 Deluxeas the highest selling game on the Nintendo Switch....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Angela Burns

If Pokémon Legends Z-A Has New Mega Evolutions, This Gen 5 Pokémon Is An Obvious Choice

Pokémon Legends: Z-Amarks the return of Mega Evolutions, powerful forms for Pokémon that go beyond their final transformations. An incredibly popular mechanic from past games, Mega Evolutions have been dormant for a while, but their return comes with new Mega variants of Pokémon that have never been seen before. While there are several great candidates for new Mega Evolutions, I believe one Pokémon stands out as a clear choice. While very little is known aboutthe roster of Pokémon inLegends: Z-A, we do know at least which Mega Evolutions have been confirmed....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 757 words · Jose Ross

In-depth details of Capcom’s PS4 exclusive Deep Down

Playable footage and more weird details: It takes place in New York! We finally got a look at Capcom’s mysteriousDeep Down. The PS4 exclusive was first shown off when Sony announced its new console. Following a gameplay demonstration, Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono showed another three people, one on each screen, actually battling the dragon shown off in the game’s launch trailer. This fight will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 160 words · Louis Hayes

I’m Convinced The MCU’s Newest Movie Has The Most Brutal Debut In The Entire Franchise

The latestMCUmovie,Thunderbolts*,includes one of the most brutal character debuts in the entire franchise, and I love it. In fact, I think the brutality of their introduction is largely to thank for the positive reactions. Sadly, despiteThunderboltsearning rave reviews, it did not fare so well at the box office.The reasons forThunderbolts‘modest box officeresults are debatable, although the fact that it stars such lesser-known characters as Red Guardian and Ghost might have had a large part to play....

August 7, 2025 · 4 min · 814 words · Samuel Hall

Japanese sidescrolling shooter Wolf Fang on PSN this week

Gosh, I miss Data East One more week untilTomba! 2releases on PlayStation Network. Until then, we’re getting the fifth title in MonkeyPaw Games’Retro Rush event,Wolf Fang, a sidescrolling shooter sequel to the 1989 shoot-’em-upVapor Trail: Hyper Offense Formation. (Aren’t these names just the greatest?) After watchingvideosofWolf Fangand reading about it onHardcore Gaming 101, I’m on board. You pilot either a preset mech or one of your own creation using customizable parts and must then shoot all of the things....

August 7, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Angela Russo

John Krasinski & Brian Baumgartner's Go-To Xbox Game While On The Office Set Is Surprisingly Perfect

The Officestars John Krasinski and Brian Baumgartner had a go-to video game on set, and it’s weirdly perfect - not only for the characters they played, but also for a little on-set distraction. Krasinski (who plays Jim) and Baumgartner (Kevin) are both integral members ofThe Office’s original cast; they have been around since season one, and, as some of the series' most memorable personalities, played a big role in establishing the series' dynamic....

August 7, 2025 · 3 min · 518 words · Meghan Jackson

Justice League comes in well under expectations, can’t break $100 million

Fool me once Well Warner Bros. and DC have got to be pretty damn nervous. Their universe expanding, all-in, reverse-the-course, team up film,Justice League, performed well under expectations pulling in $96 million over the opening weekend. In many respects that’s a perfectly good box office, but it’s also the lowest grossing DCEU film, losing out toBvS‘s $166 million andSuicide Squad‘s mammoth $133 million. Another interesting comparison is thatJustice League, a film with some of the most iconic heroes in existence all together, beat outDoctor Strange, a movie featuring a relatively little known hero, by only 13 percent....

August 7, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Nathaniel Hill