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For as long as Mario and Sonic have been around, fans have discussed what it would be like if the two ever shared a game together. From the days of Super Smash Bros. Brawl to going on an adventure in a unified full crossover adventure game, players want to see the two together for competitive reasons, be they friendly or not-so-friendly. Mario and Sonic may be on a bit more amicable terms these days, like Nintendo and Sega themselves are, but the rivalry is being fanned anew. Players have Mario Kart World and Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds to look forward to in the same year. This gives both the plumber and the blue blur a big window of opportunity, though. …

With the news of the upcoming Elden Ring movie dropping, fans have started wondering what an adaptation of the game will look like and which characters need to be put up on the big screen. The great thing about Elden Ring is that there are almost too many to choose from. View the full article

Bob's Burgers is one of the most wholesome and hilarious animated sitcoms to come from FOX, competing with Family Guy and King of the Hill for the title of the best animated show and the best animated dad. The dad from Bob's Burgers, Bob Belcher, arrives in Fortnite with his big dreams of selling burgers and managing his anxiety and stress, probably by getting a Victory Royale. View the full article

The Legend of Zelda series has always stood at the forefront of its chosen genre, consistently maintaining its position ahead of the curve. Alongside Mario and Pokemon, it's one of Nintendo's flagship franchises, a cornerstone used to drive console sales and define gaming generations by its existence alone. But where Pokemon is more than happy to play it safe, The Legend of Zelda has never shied away from bold reinvention. And there's no better way for Nintendo to showcase its creative daring once again than by throwing its hat into one of the most competitive rings in the gaming industry: Soulslikes. View the full article

Hank Hill is the iconic cartoon dad from the 1997 animated sitcom, King of the Hill. A hilarious animated series from Mike Judge that spanned 14 seasons, Hank Hill is the model Texan father who is celebrated as part of Fortnite's collab with FOX for Father's Day, allowing players to appreciate dads worldwide with Hank Hill, propane's biggest proprietor. View the full article

2025 is bringing back ninja games in a big way. After a hiatus following the controversial launch of Ninja Gaiden Z: Yaiba, Koei Tecmo’s hardcore action-platformer franchise Ninja Gaiden is back with three whole games targeting the same calendar year. Ninja Gaiden 2 Black opened up with a solid, but familiar starter, and in the hopes of Ninja Gaiden 4 ending on a spectacular Izuna Drop, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound aims to fit a launcher in-between. Paralleled nicely by Shinobi: Art of Vengeance reviving Sega’s own brutal ninja series, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings its high-flying hack-and-slash franchise back to its roots. View the full article

In November and December 2025, it will finally be time to say goodbye to Netflix's Stranger Things, and I know exactly what TV show fans can watch in the meantime. When Stranger Things season 4 concluded, viewers anticipated a huge battle between good and evil, and that's definitely going to be the focal point of the final season. Since season 1 premiered in July 2016, it's been almost ten years since this epic story began, and hopefully, big questions about the Upside Down will get answered. View the full article

Xbox Game Pass has reportedly surpassed 35 million subscribers. However, the exact timing of this milestone is unconfirmed. View the full article

The Lumiere Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33is set to be restocked soon for a release in October. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33has become one of the most talked-about games of 2025, as it has impressed gamers and critics alike with its fluid turn-based combat, gripping storytelling, and intense music. A current frontrunner for Game of the Year, Expedition 33 is especially impressive considering it's Sandfall Interactive's very first game, a studio largely made up of ex-Ubisoft developers. View the full article

Xbox has officially confirmed that The Outer Worlds 2 will launch at $79.99. This will be the first Xbox game release that reflect the growing trend in rising game prices. The Outer Worlds 2 will also feature a Premium Edition priced at $99.99. View the full article

After years of speculation, Xbox has officially unveiled its first handheld console, developed in partnership with Asus. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase on July 8, the device—called the ROG Xbox Ally—marks Microsoft’s entry into the handheld gaming space alongside rivals like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck. Whispers of a handheld Xbox have circulated for a while, with Xbox head Phil Spencer confirming its existence in late 2024. Now, that project is real—and it’s arriving with two models this holiday season. View the full article

One Piece is different from the usual shonen anime because it doesn't kill off characters unnecessarily. Eiichiro Oda only uses character deaths as a last resort to increase the stakes of the story. View the full article

LEGO Fortnite Odyssey takes players into an expansive world where they can build to their heart’s content in both Sandbox and Survival modes, while also grinding to establish and upgrade their very own Village. With various islands to explore, powerful weapons to craft and wield, along with enemies to face, there’s a lot to uncover for anyone jumping in. View the full article

After a lengthy hiatus lasting over a decade, James Bond returns to video games with IO Interactive's upcoming 007 First Light, a game that focuses on a younger version of Bond who is finding his feet and has yet to earn his 00 status. It's an intriguing prospect and one that fans of the long-running franchise, as well as IOI fans in general, will be keeping a close eye on. View the full article

This post contains SPOILERS for Squid Game Season 1 and Season 2. View the full article

The Outer Worlds 2 will hit the market on October 29, Obsidian Entertainment has announced. The open-world RPG will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, in addition to being a day-one addition to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate library. View the full article

The long-awaited Season 3 of Street Fighter 6 is finally here, and it's bringing with it some pretty drastic changes, alongside a brand-new fighter. Unlike a lot of fighting game developers, Capcom tends to only modify and tweak Street Fighter 6 in small ways with a new update to ensure it doesn't end up feeling too unfamiliar for longtime players. However, with that being said, in the two years of the game now being out in the wild, this is by far the biggest update it has received so far. View the full article

Lies of P has just recorded its highest concurrent player count on Steam following the recent surprise launch of the game's Overture DLC. Already regarded as one of the best soulslike games outside the FromSoftware silo, Lies of P is more popular than ever right now. View the full article

Fortnite features a new set of weapons for players to try and claim, but only the truly brave superheroes of Fortnite's latest season, Chapter 6 Season 3, will be able to grab these weapons. Unstable weapons are great for players who know how to get them, but some players might not even know what they are. View the full article

In Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, players will have to deal with the powerful Orthros, the first truly challenging boss in the Story. Once they have reached the Wind Crystal, fans of this JRPG will need to beat this boss to progress further down the adventure. View the full article

Upgrading to a Switch 2 not only gives you access to a lot of new features and games, but also allows you to pick up right where you left off with games from your Switch 1 if you want. Even for games you haven't played in a while, it's important to protect your old save files in case you ever want to go back and play them. View the full article

A new SpongeBob SquarePantsvideo game may soon be revealed to the world, according to a recently published game rating in a couple of different countries. The previously unannounced title, which, according to the rating, is called SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, seems to be exciting many folks in the SpongeBob SquarePants fandom. View the full article

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls surprised a lot of gamers who tuned into June 4's Sony State of Play. The Marvel-inspired fighting title is an exciting addition to the genre, but the confirmation of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls also raises a lot of questions about the rest of Marvel's gaming roster. View the full article

The 2020s have been excellent for fans of animated TV shows, often showcasing stories and characters that rival, and in some cases surpass, their live-action counterparts. Animated shows have a unique ability to bring the visions of their creators to life, whether they are adaptations of video games, comics, or novels. Some of the best science fiction, fantasy, horror, and thrillers in the 2020s so far have been attributed to animated TV series. View the full article

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is the latest in a long line of Marvel games releasing on modern consoles. Announced as the concluding game in Sony's recent PlayStation State of Play showcase, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls brings 4v4 tag-team fighting gameplay along with a bevy of Marvel heroes and villains. With a fantastic development team in Arc System Works behind it and the varied lineup of characters afforded by the Marvel brand, this new title looks to be one of many excellent 2D fighting games in a market loaded with fantastic titles. View the full article