I’ve been into mobile controllers before there were even any games to play with them. I was a proud owner of the Moto X, a modular phone that could snap into a controller like a 2013 version of theNintendo Switch. I had every version of the Moga mobile controller. Remember Moga? Of course not, only maniacs like me used controllers to play Asphalt 6 on our Samsung S2s. In my defense, I worked in the cell phone department at Best Buy....

Who has the time to be playing100-hour JRPGs all the time? Certainly not me, but I do love them. They’re probably my favourite type of game, even if they end up taking up half of my life when I get really stuck into one. If you don’t have the patience or time to be sinking months of your life into these games, but you still want to give at least one a try to see what all the fuss is about (they have to be good to dedicate all that time to them, right?...

In apost announcing the change, Riot’s president of publishing and esports, John Needham, outlined why Riot is changing its stance. The Perpetual Revenue Problem “We know sports betting isn’t for everyone, and that some fans have strong feelings about it, and we respect that,” Needham writes. “However, the reality is that betting activity already exists around our sports and will continue whether we engage with it or not.” Needham asserts that Riot should regulate the betting markets surrounding its game, rather than unlicensed bookmakers....

After complete radio silence for nearly a year and a half, as the highly anticipated first trailer forGrand Theft Auto 6was launched in December 2023, Rockstar Games announced that the next GTA has been delayed to a 2026 release date. However, to make the longer wait a bit more bearable, the developer launched the second trailer for GTA 6, showcasing in-game cutscenes and introducing various characters. In true Rockstar fashion, the second Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has a lot going on in its nearly three-minute runtime, as it has no shortage of hidden details that might need multiple viewings to catch....

The world is your oyster when you’re a small indie studio without a massive corporation looking over your shoulder, andClair Obscure: Expedition 33’s devs made the most of it. They included a character obsessed with feet, got a stone turtle to deliver the Strongest Ice Attack Ever, and even put themselves in the game. Speaking of which, that Easter egg portrait isn’t the only reference the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developers have made to themselves....

Donkey Kong Bananzais quite literally so deep that we will likely continue to make discoveries and push its boundaries for months, maybe even years. However, it has taken less than two weeks for one determined Bananza player to discover you can complete the game without collecting any of its bananas. You might think that the whole point of Bananza is its bananas, and it kind of is, but that just makes it even more incredible that, if you’ve got the patience, you can make it to the end of the game’s main throughline without smashing up a single Banandium Gem....

Summary The official Japanese website forNintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tourhas confirmed that you’ll need several additional accessories to get 100 percent completion. Since its official reveal a few months ago,the Nintendo Switch 2 has generated a surprising amount of controversy, despite the massive excitement and expectations surrounding it.From the price of games like Mario Kart Worldto the existence ofGame-Key cards for a lot of physical third-party releases, there’s been more annoyance than you might expect....

The price of video games is undeniably going up. With Nintendo now charging $70 USD for their newestSwitch 2exclusives, it’s definitely starting to feel like one of the most cost-effective hobbies you can have is losing its luster. However, this isn’t an overarching statement, and there are still tons of cheap games to be found on any console. While the price of newer games is going up, if you wait long enough, you’re able to get almost anything for cheap....

JRPGsare the perfect unification of gameplay and story. Their extensive worlds and deep storylines make them some of the most immersive games, and adding on RPG elements lets you connect with their characters even further. Luckily, there is no shortage of amazing JRPGs with great stories, so you should have no problem finding your favorite. Below, we’ll attempt to rank some of the greatest JRPGs based on their stories, according to how emotional they are, their depth and lore, and their lasting impact....

Yesterday, Nintendo and Miyamoto announcedthe lead roles for the upcoming live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda. Taking the role of Link is Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, and Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason. Both are relatively unknown names in the world of acting, with Evan Ainsworth making a single appearance in an episode of Netflix’s Sandman, and Bragason having roles primarily in a range of smaller TV shows. Surprisingly, though, despite being relatively new to the scene,The Legend of Zeldawon’t be Bragson’s first appearance in a video game-centric piece of media, previously appearing in an officialFinal Fantasyproject....

When you buy a box of cereal, chances are you’re going to enjoy eating it, but if you love thePokemon TCG,sometimes it’s worth buying a box even if you hate cereal. General Mills collaborated with Pokemon to produce several promo cards that appeared in mini packs during their distribution periods, notably the Kanto Mini Packs from 2019 and the Sun & Moon version from 2017. While these General Mills Promos can’t hold a candle tosome of the most valuable Sun & Moon era promos,they’re gaining value and attention over time, as we get further away from their original release dates....

Usually,animeadaptions are based on mangas with several volumes and heavily fleshed-out timelines. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes, anime adaptions are based on light novels, which are similar to manga but are shorter and easier to read. It can be difficult to create a successful adaption of a light novel, as they often need to build on the world of the series to reach a season. Despite that, there are several top-tier animes that were based on light novels that deserve their roses and applause....

These days, gaming peripherals are fairly standard and utilitarian. Custom controllers, extra storage, and maybe an arcade stick or steering wheel for specialized games are about the limit of what you can expect. Back in the day, though, companies were willing to experiment with all kinds of hardware to enhance the gaming experience. Nintendoconsoles of the ’80s and ’90s had their fair share of iconic peripherals. While some were certainly more successful than others, they have an undeniable nostalgia factor that means even the flops can make fun collectors' pieces today....