Since most physical games are on discs or tiny cards nowadays, themed cartridges are mostly a thing of the past. That didn’t stop oneDonkey Kong Bananzafan from spray painting theirSwitch 2card yellow, though. Whatever you’re thinking the consequences of doing something so silly might be, I promise you, they’re so much worse. TikTok user Gardnerhas shared their journey from opening up their physical copy of Bananza for the first time to asking the internet for help since their copy of the game is now jammed inside their Nintendo Switch 2....

This has been a rough console generation for consumers, but we did receive a scrap of generosity in the form offree next-gen upgrades. This meant that, at long last, we didn’t have to buy a game twice if we wanted to go from playing on PS4 to PS5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S. Nintendohas a version of this, although it’s more convoluted and, in many cases,actually costs money, but it is there - we don’t have to buy the full game all over again....

For the most part,Dune: Awakeninghas had a perfect start to life. It’s captivated fans of both Dune and the survival genre, with the game’s concurrent player countreaching new heightsover the weekend. There have been somecomplaints about the game’s endgameand its viability for solo players, but for the most part, they are enjoying the ride,especially when they can get onto the Sandworms. But, while much of Awakening’s world feels expertly crafted for the game at hand, players have taken issue with one of its core locations, the Deep Desert....

Summary Dune: Awakeninglovingly brings the world of Dune and the planet of Arrakis front and center in a way that’s not only highly enjoyable but really immersive and true to the source material. The world of Dune: Awakening has taken a lot of inspiration from the ongoing film franchise. However, there are some moments and elements from the movies that could be incorporated into the game to further connect the two....

There’s not much to celebrate about on Arrakis,there’s sand everywhere,massive sandworms always on the hunt, and inDune: Awakening’s version, tons of cheaters andgriefersas well. PvE players have been complaining about griefers for a long time, while cheaters and dupers are responsible for messing with the game’s economy. However, it seems the rain has finally come down upon the desert in the form of a ban wave. While Funcom has been hesitant about banning players, despite the sheer number of complaints and reports, it seems the BattlEye anti-cheat is now banning a number of players for a variety of reasons....

Quick Links The Slormanceris an ARPG with an infinite number of potentially viable builds. From attribute points and equipment to Slorm Reapers and skill customization, The Slormancer has tons of options for building out your character in any way you choose. The game has three different classes, each with three Specializations that unlock at level 10. These Specializations let you customize your build even further, providing a unique skill and accompanying skill tree....

Summary Yesterday, it was confirmed thatEAwas shuttering Cliffhanger Studios, a development house fronted by many ex-Monolift Productions staff, andcanceling its single-player Black Panther title in the process. Mere hours after confirmation that development on the game was ending, though, we’ve seemingly got one of our first major looks at things, thanks to some leaked concept art. Black Panther Concept Art Leaks Hours After Game’s Cancellation And Cliffhanger Studios' Closure Ina poston its website, EA stated that its mission was to “build an expansive and reactive world that empowers players to experience what it is like to take on the mantle of Wakanda’s protector, theBlack Panther....

Quick Links While you will spend quite a bit of time inPersona 5: The Phantom Xclashing with demons and stealing hearts, you’ll also be facing another challenge: school. That’s right, everyone’s favorite aspect of the modern Persona experience is back. You will be called upon by teachers, and asked to answer questions on a variety of subjects. Answering them will give you some points to your knowledge social stat. But what if your Ghino di Tacco knowledge is a little shaky?...

Quick Links Dune: Awakeninghas quite a bit going on in its gigantic open-world recreation of Arrakis. Many of the iconic things that you think of first when you think of Dune aren’t only present here, but are present in mechanically important ways, often containing unique resources. One of those types of places is Imperial Testing Stations. These are home to a few things that are either difficult or impossible to obtain elsewhere....

Fanatical allowed you to pick up some of this year’s best gamesfor as little as $1 last month via its mystery bundle. If you missed out or didn’t end up getting the games you wanted, good news: the deal-focused video game site is back with another mystery bundle for July, and this one’s even better. The difference between last month’s mystery bundles and these is rather than unlocking keys, you’re buying boxes....

Quick Links Check out theFly To Space codeslisted below to claim free in-game rewards and boosts; they will give you a helpful start as you jump into the game. Just remember, these Roblox codes expire quickly, so be sure to redeem them as soon as you’re able to. Keep in mind that we’re always on the lookout for new codes and regularly update this list, especially after game updates, so you don’t miss out on the latest rewards....

Nintendostill has some gaps to fill on its 2025 calendar with release dates forMetroid Prime 4andKirby Air Ridersyet to be announced. However, a retail listing forSplatoon Raidersmay have revealed that Nintendo also plans to find room for the unlikely spinoff before the end of the year. Bluesky account Nintendo Patents Watch(viaGoNintendo) spotted a Malaysian retail listing for Splatoon Raiders that may have revealed new details about the game. Those details include a 2025 release window....

Summary Edit 11pm BST:This article has been amended to include Epic’s response to a viral video of the Darth Vader AI using inappropriate language. If you’ve spent a few minutes online over the past 24 hours, you are no doubt aware thatFortnitehasan AI-powered Darth Vader in the game right now.While the feature is live, players can chat with Vader, and he will respond in character. Or, well… as in character as he can be while apparently beingaware of what Family Guy is....