Head of Xbox Phil Spencer Responds to Fan Demand for New Banjo-Kazooie Game

Summary In a conversation about Xbox potentially dipping into its back catalog and reviving some older franchises, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer directly addressedBanjo-Kazooiefans. At one time,Banjo-KazooierivaledSuper Mario 64as one of thebest 3D platformers on the Nintendo 64. However, the years have been kinder to Mario than Banjo, as the beloved bear has largely been missing since the days of the Xbox 360. While fans have been wondering where Banjo has been all this time, Mario and friends have been featured in new and reimagined titles year after year....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Jenna Prince

Here's Why the PlayStation 5 is So Big

Following a lengthy wait, Sony finally gave fans some answers to the numerousPlayStation 5questions that have been surfacing over the past few months. It’s showcase highlighted a number of upcoming first and third partygames such asHorizon: Forbidden West,Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, and a whole lot more. However, the big surprise came at the end where Sony finally unveiled the console itself which left more than a few fans surprised at what they saw....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Jason Short

How to Move Buildings on Your Farm in Coral Island

Quick Links Organizing your farm stands as one of the most gratifying elements ofCoral Island. Yet, as your family enterprise expands, there arises a need to reposition elements, creating space for new equipment, livestock, and machinery. Butis farm rearrangement even viable? Fortunately,Coral Islandprovidesa method reminiscent ofStardew Valleyfor adjusting farm buildings and shifting items. In this guide, you’ll delve into this approach, learn all about it, and uncoverthe optimal strategies for farm rearrangement....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Darius Palmer

How to Run GameCube and Wii Games on the Steam Deck

Quick Links The GameCube had a library of excellent games, ranging from first-party Nintendo exclusives to excellent third-party titles that never made it to the PlayStation 2 or the Xbox. Unfortunately, hooking up an older console without an HDMI-converting device on a modern TV can make the experience a nightmare for most players. Steam Deckowners can play most of the GameCube’s library using EmuDeck. The EmuDeck program allows users torun classic games via emulationon the handheld PC....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 867 words · Nathan Austin

Injustice 3 Roster Wish List

It is an unusual time for NetherRealm fighting games. There’s no clear path forward, andrumors about NetherRealm’s futurewith its publisher have been swirling for the past year. Warner Bros. has denied that NetherRealm is up for sale, but the existence of those rumors seems to indicate some turmoil in the company. Meanwhile, fans have no idea which franchise NetherRealm is going to pick up now thatMortal Kombat 11is done. A Marvel-based fighting game has been discussed, and a recent rumor suggests the developer is playing things safe and moving on toMortal Kombat 12....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1006 words · David Hood

Interview: David DiGilio Talks The Terminal List Adaptation, Working With Chris Pratt, and Honoring Jack Carr's Novels

Prime Video’s upcoming thrillerThe Terminal Listis based on the bestselling novel by Jack Carr and starsChris Pratt, who also serves as an executive producer alongside his producing partner Jon Schumacher, Carr, director Antoine Fuqua, writer Daniel Shattuck, and showrunner David DiGillio. The action-packed series follows Navy SEAL James Reece (Pratt) and his return home after his platoon suffers an ambush. The character comes face-to-face with his PTSD and vengeance as his family and friends are endangered....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 1042 words · Valerie Mclean

Man Allegedly Strangles Boyfriend to Death in Fight About Overwatch

31 year old Docquen Jovo Watkins of Michigan has been arrested for second-degree murder after he allegedly choked his boyfriend of 10 years to death. The incident took place in the Pontiac suburb of Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, January 6, with the couple reportedly getting into a fight about Blizzard’s popularhero-shooter gameOverwatch. According to the NBC News report, Watkins is accused of “fatally choking” longtime boyfriend 28 year old Rory Teasley after the two were fighting aboutOverwatch....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 391 words · Ryan Bruce

Minecraft's Oldest Mobs Need An Overhaul

MinecraftLive 2021 has come and gone, and the game’s future is looking brighter than ever. Some of the most notable additions promised forthe newly announced The Wild Updateare some interesting new mobs, both passive and hostile. The Warden is a terrifying beast that senses the player’s movements, while adorable little Frogs will now start roaming the overworld, eating up Fireflies along the way. These mobs have very complex behavioral systems, as do many of the newer mobs in the game, which begs the question: Is it time to overhaul some old mobs to behave similarly?...

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Christina Rodriguez

Monster Hunter Stories 2: The 10 Biggest Fixes The Game Needs

Monster Hunter Stories 2is getting relatively high praise from reviews as a spinoff of the franchise. It’s almost matched doing as well as the other 2021Switchexclusive entry,Monster Hunter Rise. The game is not without issues though. There are plenty of technical problems thatCapcomwill probably fix in patches over the next few months. RELATED:The Best And Worst Things About Monster Hunter Stories 2 The frame rate can dip in cutscenes, for example, making characters look robotic....

May 31, 2025 · 5 min · 946 words · Randy Pierce

NHL 20 Selects Team of the Year

NHL 20has found its new champions. In both a cinematic trailer and an announcement page on its website, developer EA Sports unveiled its 2020 Team of the Year, highlighting some of the strongest hockey players from the 2018-2019 season. The Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) Team of the Year is selected from six leading players from a list of 36 nominees.NHL20’s winning six players this year are Jordan Binnington, Brent Burns, John Carlson, Nikita Kucherov, Connor McDavid, and Alexander Ovechkin....

May 31, 2025 · 2 min · 409 words · Charles Castillo

Nvidia RTX 3050Ti Revealed By Samsung Galaxy Book Odyssey Specs

The last year has been a big one for Nvidia, with theRTX 30 seriesof graphics cards being in particular high demand. The GeForce RTX 3080 has been especially difficult for consumers to get their hands on as Nvidia and retailers continue struggling to meet demands. That said, Nvidia does not appear to be slowing down and its newest graphics cards have been revealed courtesy of Samsung’s newest gaming laptops. Samsung’s Notebook Odyssey line is the company’s gaming-focused laptop lineup which has been available since 2019....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 529 words · Alexander Cline

Overwatch Player Pulls Off Impressive Win After Their Team Members Die

Overwatchis an intense and competitive game, but sometimes, players know ahead of time when they are in a losing situation. Still, oneOverwatchfan has proven that putting in an effort, even when all hope is lost, can be a worthwhile endeavor. OnceanOverwatchmatchheads into the Overtime period, the first side to gain an upper hand is almost always the victor. While players can try to stagger and keep the match alive until their teammates return, the delay on the respawn timer and quickness with which the Overtime meter fades makes comebacks a tough task....

May 31, 2025 · 3 min · 474 words · Frank Hobbs

Palworld: Best Water Active Skills (& The Pals That Have Them)

Summary Surviving the treacherous waters is essential when living life inPalworld, and there are manyWater-type Palsto assist. Whether it’s traveling across long stretches of water, helping out with watering crops, or maintaining the mills back at the base, Water Pals are incredibly versatile and useful in all areas. Considering the large volume of Pals with the Fire element roaming around, it’s always handy to have one of these Water types on the team, in order to douse those flames....

May 31, 2025 · 4 min · 721 words · Elizabeth Wilson