Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl Will Feature April O'Neil and CatDog

More characters are headed toNickelodeon All-Star Brawl. Ever since theunveiling of Nickelodeon’sSmash Bros-like fighter, fans have been interested in which characters will be added next. The original announcement started out with the likes of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, SpongeBob, and Reptar from theRugrats. But now, thanks to a reveal during the Future Games Show at Gamecom 2021, fans can get excited about April O’Neil and CatDog joining the fighting game as well....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Mark Pennington

NieR: Automata Anime And Game Get Proper Side-By-Side Comparison Video

Comparisons are odious, but when a critically acclaimed video game likeNier: Automataget ported to an anime series, they’re bound to occur. Now, a recent YouTube video exposes how similar the two works can be at times. NieR: Automata Ver1.1a’s first episode, titled “Or not to [B]e," premiered to positive comments, and the series also added its unique touch to Yoko Taro’s story. That’s because while the narrative style of an action RPG and anime may differ, it’s clear the franchise’s creator made sure to include moments that are almost identical, down to the exact frames....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Jenna Stout

Ninja Responds to Critics With 'Astounding' Mixer Numbers

Fortnitestreamer Ninja responds to critics of his move to Mixer, fighting back using some data. In August,Ninja moved to Mixer from Twitchin a deal that was likely incredibly lucrative for the streamer, but some have asked why he moved to a site that is so small. Speaking onThe True Geordiepodcast, Ninja reveals that one of the big reasons he and his wife Jessica Blevins chose to move toMixeris how it would help other streamers....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Eric Kelley

Nintendo 64 Beta Footage of Kirby Air Ride, Mario Kart 64, Wave Race 64 and More Appears On YouTube

The first part of the promotional material goes over theNintendo 64and its controller, as well how players use its buttons. However, after four minutes, the video turns into a lengthy commercial about in-development games featuring beta build gameplay footage. This includes evidence of things cut and removed from the final builds, such asWave Race 64having five racers instead of four. RELATED:Star Fox Conquest is a Fan Project That Turns Ocarina of Time Into a Star Fox Game...

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jason Davis

Nintendo Games That Could've Inspired Franchises

Since they came to the forefront of video games in the 1980s,Nintendohas had many franchises that have defined several genres. Starting with titles likeDonkey KongandMario Bros., Nintendo ruled the arcade before making video games accessible with consoles like the NES, SNES, and Nintendo 64, each of which contained many of their most famous series. RELATED:Nintendo Games That Defined Genres These days, Nintendo has many successful franchises both old and new.PokemonandSuper Mario Bros....

July 27, 2025 · 6 min · 1227 words · Anna Parker

Persona 5 Strikers: Junk Collection Request Guide

InPersona 5 Strikers, one way for players to obtain a considerable amount of XP and gear is through the game’s requests system. Shortly after completing the Shibuya jail,Persona 5 Strikersplayers will unlock the request system which tasks them with returning to previously conquered Jails to complete new objectives. After completing the Sendai jail, the Phantom Thieves will partner with the university researcher Ichinose, who tasks the player with obtaining specific items from the metaverse for her to analyze....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 697 words · Amy Lopez

PlayStation Reveals PS5 Pro Controller DualSense Edge

Sony was not expected to have a major presence at Gamescom 2022, especially with rumors of a special PlayStation event happening next month. That’s why it came as a surprise whenGamescom Opening Night Live host Geoff Keighleymade a big PlayStation announcement as one of the first reveals of the event. As announced at Gamescom, Sony will be releasing its very own pro controller in the form of the DualSense Edge wireless controller forPlayStation 5....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 423 words · Stefanie Hall

PS5 Testing Major New Features for Future Console Update

Summary A new beta for thePlayStation 5is testing a variety of major helpful features in development for the console, including accessibility and audio improvements among others. Since the Sony console’s highly-anticipated launch in late 2020, the hardware juggernaut has continued to push new improvements for it. Updates to the console have added plenty of new features for players to enhance their gaming experience, includingthe addition of Discord voice chatand voice commands among others....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Joshua Vazquez

Rainbow Six Siege: Tips For The Skyscraper Map

Fans ofRainbow Sixlooking for a rather unique take on aRainbow Six Siegemap can look no further thanSkyscraper. Introduced in Operation Red Crow and reworked in Operation Neon Dawn, this map is set on top of a high-rise building, characterized primarily by its centerpiece mansion that demonstrates the beauty of Japanese architecture. RELATED:FPS: Dormant Shooter Franchises We Want To See Revived On Next Generation Consoles While the Skyscraper Map stuns visually, both its interior and exterior components are a sight to behold and brimming with tactical opportunities that remain a signature ofRainbow Six....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 903 words · Tara Reyes

Rumor: Eternal Darkness Switch Game Possibly in the Works

Nintendo isn’t exactly known for its horror games, so it’s a bit odd that one of the most critically-acclaimed horror games of all time is exclusive to a Nintendo console.Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiemis one of the top-rated horror games ever produced, and a recent trademark renewal byNintendohas fueled speculation that the company may be pursuing a new game in the series. Nintendo recently renewed a variety of trademarks in Australia and South Korea, which includes theEternal Darknesstrademark....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Adriana Miller

Rumor: Intel's 11th Gen Core CPU Launch Date Revealed

Intel is currently working hard to prepare its next generation of processors, the 11th Gen Core CPUs, along with the accompanying Z590 platform, which will compete withthe well-received AMD Ryzen 5000 Series. The latest rumor suggests that Intel’s unveiling is not far away, but that the timing of the 11th Gen CPU launches will be a little unusual. The news comes from hardware site Wccftech, whose sources claim that the fullIntel11th Gen Core CPU line-up, known as Rocket Lake, will be unveiled alongside the Z590 motherboards at CES 2021....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Trevor Washington

Spy X Family: Every Main Character's Age, Height, & Birthday

Spy X Familyis a hit anime series that has taken 2022 by storm. It has alsogarnered a massive following, as its original manga has over 26 million copies in circulation. Furthermore, the show is being co-produced by two studios, WIT and Cloverworks, famous for their work on anime likeAttack on TitanandThe Promised Neverland, respectively. RELATED:The Real Historical Inspirations Behind Spy × Family The story revolvesaround a makeshift familyput together to aid the skilled spy, Twilight, in carrying out a very important mission....

July 27, 2025 · 7 min · 1378 words · Ashley Barrett

Star Trek: Discovery, Explained

ModernStar Treklacks most of the subtlety of its earlier iterations. While classic entries in the franchise revolved around solving problems with clever gambits and scientific knowledge, recent incarnations frequently rely on more direct conflict. Subsequently, the antagonists have to advance as military threats. One of the most notable enemies inStar Trek: Discoveryis the Emerald Chain. While they represent similar thematic elements, the Emerald Chain is a more straightforward takedown of predatory business culture....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · John Watson