How To Solve Today's Wordle#1481

Quick Links It’s time to tackle today’sWordle, but are you up to the challenge solo, or do you need a little extra help in keeping your streak intact? You’ve come to the right place if you need an extra bit of guidance. All the letters and full answers are hidden from view, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental spoilers. We’ve also got a few clues to help you narrow down what the word might be without actually peeking at any answers....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 298 words · Tony Francis

How To Solve Today's Wordle#1495

Quick Links It’s time to tackle today’sWordle! If you’re worried about running out of attempts and losing your precious streak, fear not as we’ve got you covered. Whether you want little hints or the full answer, we can protect your streak. All the letters and full answers are hidden from view, so you don’t have to worry about any accidental spoilers. We’ve also got a few clues to help you narrow down what the word might be without actually peeking at any answers....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Rodney Daniel

I Don’t Understand The Obsessive Hype For Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojimahas three admirers: himself, Geoff Keighley, and the rest of the video game industry, apparently. There’s an obsessive cult following around Kojima and his works, with his name and personality becoming the singular face of the teams that helped make everything he’s worked on. First and foremost, I don’t have an issue with praising the games he’s created. There’s enough hate in the industry, and praise should be given where it’s due....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Ashley Brooks

John Boyega Reveals He Nearly Said "I'm A Jedi" In The Rise Of Skywalker

Summary It’s hinted throughout theStar Warssequel trilogy that Finn is force-sensitive, with The Force Awakens even appearing to set him up as a stormtrooper-turned-Jedi. While it didn’t pan out, John Boyega revealed it was nearly confirmed outright in The Rise of Skywalker. “There were a couple of takes where I just said it, ‘I’m a Jedi!’ There was a couple. I wanted to say it, when they’re going down into the quicksand,” Boyega said at C2E2 2025 (viaVoice Film)....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Michael Levy

Magic: The Gathering' Tannuk, Steadfast Second Commander Deck Guide

Quick Links The First Mate is the second in command on any ship… but in Tannuk’s case, that makes him the lowest-ranking member of Sami’s crew.Magic: The Gathering’s first legendary Kavu doesn’t need to sit back and support his captain, though; he’s got an incredibly aggressive ability that will keep your opponents guessing. Tannuk, Steadfast Second can warp in any artifact or red creature that you want, at a fraction of their normal cost, enabling you to overwhelm your opponents with the biggest, baddest crew in the galaxy....

June 10, 2025 · 7 min · 1288 words · Samuel Gonzalez

Mario Kart World's Internal Codename Was "Drive"

Nintendo’s internal project codename forMario Kart Worldhas seemingly been discovered, but don’t expect to be surprised by what it was called. Beyond being the only real launch title for the Switch 2, Mario Kart World is a big moment for Nintendo.Not only does it take the series into a new open-world direction, but it also finallyleaves the decade-old Mario Kart 8 in the dust and makes way for a new era of Mario Kart....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · James Hernandez

McDonald's New Squishmallows Listed On Resale Sites Hours After Being Revealed

Summary Now that hype for A Minecraft Movie is winding down withthe hit film available to watch on various streaming platforms, its promotional toys have left McDonald’s. However, their Happy Meal replacements are something equally as popular, albeit with a largely different group of fans -Squishmallows. That’s right,Minecrafttoys are out, Squishmallows are in, marking the first time the tiny Happy Meal versions of the hugely popular toys have been available at McDonald’s since 2023....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 435 words · Lonnie Anderson

Midyear 2025 Steam Launches With Highest Player Counts

Summary As we cross the halfway mark of 2025,Steam has once again proven to be a powerhouse for game launches, with several titles dominating the charts. This year has already delivered an impressive lineup, captivating millions of players worldwide. From highly anticipated sequels to innovative co-op experiences and fresh takes on beloved genres, the gaming landscape on PC has been vibrant and dynamic. This list explores the top contenders on Steam based on their highest active player counts, diving into what made them instant hits and why their communities continue to thrive....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1260 words · Kelly Guerra

More Mobile Games On Steam Need To Be Like Umamusume

Summary We live in a data-driven,Umamusume: Pretty Derbyworld, and I’m always going to gravitate towards what gives me the most information. It’s why I have three monitors on my computer desktop. Part of that is because I’m a visual learner, but also because I just like to be prepared. This might be why I’ve never fully “clicked” with mobile gaming as a predominant method of play. Maybe I’m old. I’ve never gotten used to digital joysticks and on-screen buttons....

June 10, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Jeffery Martin

Nintendo is raising the price of the original Switch in the US due to "current market conditions", Switch 2 unaffected

Nintendohas announced that it’s raising the price of the originalNintendo Switchand its accessories in the United States due to “market conditions”, although theSwitch 2is unaffected for now. Ever since the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced, one of thebiggest problems that Nintendo has faced is all of the uproar about its price. From the original reveal of its cost to theconfirmation that the tariffs would have an impact in the United States, there have been a lot of issues....

June 10, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Paul Klein

Nintendo Switch 2’s System Transfer Isn’t The Same Without Pikmin Helping You Out

Nintendo Switch 2is here, and it feels like we’ve already settled into a nice rhythm with the new console.It arrived with something of a whimperthanks to itslacklustre launch selectionand general design choice to iterate rather than innovate. It’s another Switch with all the bells and whistles we’ve been accustomed to elsewhere for almost a decade now. But what more did we expect? After dominating the previous generation with the OG Switch and learning from the mistakes of theWii U, Nintendo found itself in a position where it could once again either experiment or settle for a safe option that would ensure its market dominance....

June 10, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Julia Williams

Oblivion Remastered Devs Have Swapped The Original's Selkie Statue In Anvil For A Mermaid

When the first images forThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remasteredsurfaced, probably all of us wondered why it’s called a remaster and not a remake. There’s no doubt that the game was rebuilt from the ground up. Eventually,Bethesda revealed that it’s called a remasterbecause every aspect of the game besides the visuals had been kept the way players remember it. Down to thehilarious jank and famous voice over mistakes. While there have been some changes that the devs were probably forced to make, they ensured that they were as close to the original as possible....

June 10, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Sonya Munoz

Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Has Mid-Fight Cutscenes That Let You Decide Exactly Where You Want To Stab Someone

Onimusha is a weird series. In a span of five years from 2001 to 2006, we got four mainline Onimusha games, a fighting game, and a tactical RPG spin-off. After that… nothing. Outside of a Japan-exclusive mobile game in 2012 and a remaster of the first two entries, there hasn’t been a new Onimusha in nearly 20 years. This is one of Capcom’s ten biggest franchises, but unless you had a PS2 and an interest in historical fantasy action games in the early 00s, you’ve probably never heard of it....

June 10, 2025 · 6 min · 1145 words · Matthew Todd