EVO 2018 organisers speak on Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite’s exclusion

‘We’re definitely sorry it didn’t make the cut’ Speaking during the EVO 2018 broadcast, tournament organisers Joey “Mr. Wizard” Cuellar and Mark “MarkMan” Julio briefly touched upon the reasons that Capcom’sMarvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, a game which has been out for less than six months,failed to make the main line-upfor EVO. The exclusion ofMvCIas a headliner was met with memeriffic cries of “When’sMarvel?” from viewers, but Mr. Wizard had little issue plainly speaking when responding....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 427 words · Karen Schmidt

FFXIV Patch 6.58 begins PvP Season 11, makes upgrading weapons easier

WithDawntrailon the horizon, though still with no confirmed release date,Final Fantasy XIVplayers are waking up to the last patch of the 6.5x era. It’s the bookend on the Anabaseios raid tier, and likely the version of the game you’ll spend the most time with leading intoFFXIV7.0. FFXIVPatch 6.58doesn’t have a lengthy list of notes, but what the patch lacks in size, it makes up for in importance. There’s noteworthy changes to the Duty Finder / Raid Finder, adjustments to best-in-slot gear rewards, a new Crystaline Conflict season, and even a Wondrous Tails buff....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Chelsea Alvarez

Finally, a really in-depth answer to how a good letter is written in Animal Crossing

Oh, they’re judging you Animal Crossing‘s letter system can feel like something of an enigma at times. The animal townsfolk go so far as to suggest you use proper spelling and correct punctuation, but this doesn’t always seem like the key to getting a good reply and maybe even a gift. So, what goes into writing a well-received letter? Security researcher James Chambers dug deeper than Mr. Resetti to dissect howAnimal Crossing‘s letters work....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 402 words · Amanda Jefferson

Fortnite: All Godzilla quests and how to complete them

Is that Godzilla in the distance?Fortnite’sworld is witnessing the first sightings of this monstrous creature, and it’s only a matter of time before we battle this beast ourselves. First, we’ll need to complete a few quests and investigate the current situation before tackling the main boss. Table of contents Fortnite Nyanja quest list and walkthrough The first ofGodzilla’s quest seriescomes from Nyanja, a Chapter Six character who has since been reintroduced to investigate this monster’s whereabouts....

June 28, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Mario Reynolds

Get a quick look at Valkyria Chronicles 4’s Switch port

Coming in September It’s kind of hard to believe that theValkyria Chronicles series is still going. I mean the original is a classic at this point (it’s been a decade, we can call it that), but after that Sega kind of lost that momentum, especially in the west. Instead of a full console follow-up we got a PSP sequel, which didn’t gel with some fans of the original, andValkyria Chronicles III just plain wasn’t released outside of Japan....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Brittney Edwards

Get ready for Yakuza 6 with this refresher trailer

Kiryu’s life is kind of horrible when put out like this If you’re not caught up on theYakuzaseries, but want to jump straight into6(for some reason), Sega has uploaded a “Previously onYakuza” trailer to bring you up to speed. While this trailer actually ends up talking more about Kiryu’s final chapter, it does cover the major points of the relationship between Kiryu and Haruka and why6is going to be such a dramatic entry for the two....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Pamela Bennett

GTA: Chinatown Wars by Feb ’09? Also, GTA IV shifts 10 million

So far, all we’ve known for certain about Rockstar’sGrand Theft Auto: Chinatown Warsis that it’s headed to the Nintendo DS. Beyond that is information residing firmly in the realm of conjecture, but it seems that one thing is clear — the game iscurrently slatedto arrive in Take-Two’s first fiscal quarter of 2009. BothChinatown Warsand the Japanese version ofGTA IVare due to be released during Q1 of 2009, which begins this November and ends in January....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Kristy Myers

Here’s how Team Star bases work in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

A new battle gimmick inPokemon Scarlet & Violet ThePokemonfranchise has featured rival “Teams” since Generation 1, though they’ve changed a bit since then. We’ve gone from crime lords like Team Rocket to well-meaning troublemakers like Team Yell inPokemon Sword & Shield. Team Star inPokemon Scarlet & Violetis a group of rogue students at the center of the Starfall Street story path. You’ll have to defeat all of them if you want to see the true ending of your adventure....

June 28, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Jill Mckay

How long is Sea of Stars? Total playtime

As video games continue to look more and more realistic, we are seeing an equally impressive trend of games that remind us of a bygone era. These games look, sound, and play like those from the era of the original Nintendo Entertainment System or Super Nintendo, but take advantage of the leaps and bounds made since then.Sea of Stars, developed by Sabotage Studio, looks to be one such game. But, for those looking to make the leap intothis classics-inspired, turn-based RPG, how long can you expect to spend exploring the world ofSea of Stars?...

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 289 words · Joseph Sanchez

How to get Salvage fast in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Getting Salvage inCall of Duty Black Ops 6Zombies can often become the difference between you dying early or going deep into a playthrough. Finding Salvage isn’t tricky – just shoot down the zombies, and they will drop the scraps regularly on the ground. You can’t miss them, as they have a bright green glow about them, which is really easy to spot in the dark. At first, it might appear that you’re finding plenty of this resource as you mow down the zombies....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Sierra Curtis

Hunt-a-thons in Monster Hunter Now, explained

If you’re aMonster Hunter Nowplayer, you may be a bit confused by the new Hunt-a-thon feature. Many have speculated this upcoming mode is likePokemon GO’s raid battles, which is… maybe correct from the looks of things. As of theFulminations of the Frostupdate, Hunt-a-thons will pit hunters against several monsters in a row. To begin a Hunt-a-thon, players will need to find specially marked gathering points that will become Hunt-a-thon nodes. These points of interest will have a 30 minute heads-up before they become Hunt-a-thons....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Travis Woods

Infinity Ward: Stimulus Pack DLC is worth the money

Infinity Ward continued its commitment to angering its fans when it announced that the “Stimulus Pack” DLC forModern Warfare 2wouldcost a nasty $15. While you can buy a full game for what IW is charging for a few multiplayer maps, community manager Robert Bowling adamantly declares that it’s worth the price. “I have no doubt that anyone who downloads this map pack is going to get their money’s worth,” he says with a straight face....

June 28, 2025 · 1 min · 211 words · Mr. Jared Caldwell

Is Elden Ring Cross Platform?

Elden Ringis a hard game, and you’d be doing a disservice to yourself as a gamer if you didn’t at least try it out. However, the best way to ease yourself into a game like this is if you have someone to play with in a cooperative setting. With that said, isElden Ringcross platform? Is Elden Ring cross platform? Unfortunately, you can’t playElden Ringwith other players on different consoles.So, if you’re trying to play cooperatively with another friend, you both have to be on the same console realm....

June 28, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Kelly Gibson