Mario’s nightmares now in shirt form

There are only two ways someone could have thought up the design behind theSuper Mariogames. Either with a ton of drugs or a really bad dream. As today’s Woot shirt shows us, the idea behind theMariogames came from a dream … probably after passing out from the drugs. “The Sleep of Reason Produces Flying Turtles” shirt was created by rglee129 and features many notable enemies of the Mushroom Kingdom all terrorizing Mario as he takes a nap....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Beverly Gray

MechWarrior Online exists, I’ve come to terms with that

WithSteel Battalion: Heavy Armornow in the rear-view mirror andHawkenshining brightly on the horizon mechs seem to be experiencing something of a resurgence as of late. And now that your turret arms’ sights have been set both high and low, why not train your eye on something that appears to be aiming for that oh so uninteresting middle ground? Here’s a video for free-to-play MMOMechWarrior Online. Watch it. Or do anything else....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Bryan Walters

Midoriya makes a stand — My Hero Academia Chapter 423 release date and predictions

With a full wave of support behind him, Midoriya is gearing up for the final confrontation. Here is everything you need to know about theMHAChapter 423 release date, time, and predictions. My Hero AcademiaChapter 423 release date and time, explained AfterMy Hero Academiawent on break in celebration of a national holiday, the manga is back on a weekly schedule.MHAChapter 424 will be released in the U.S. onSunday,May 19. Fans can check out Chapter 423 atapproximately 11 a....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Timothy Garcia

NYCC: Until Dawn is a horny horror flick that you control

Announced atgamescom earlier this year,Until Dawnputs players in control of the cast of characters in what looks to be a classic teen horror film. It’s a PS3 title set for next year, and it uses the PlayStation Move controller exclusively. I got a full walkthrough of one particularly horny extened segment of the game here at New York Comic-Con. It followes characters Jessica and Michael as they head out and away from the lodge....

July 29, 2025 · 3 min · 617 words · Robert Rose

Pikmin 4 has been quietly dominating Japan’s sales charts

A decade afterPikmin 3, the franchise finally received a follow-up this year in the form ofPikmin 4. Serving as a soft reboot for the series,Pikmin 4brings back the franchise’s classic gameplay with a few new twists, such as the inclusion of Oatchi the pup. You’d be forgiven if you’ve forgotten about this game already, as 2023 has been filled with massive games demanding your attention. Nevertheless, the game did have a successful launch where it managed toknockTears of the Kingdomfrom its number one spoton the Famitsu charts which track physical sales in Japan....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Robert Wilson

PS2 not forgotten: New SOCOM 3 and SOCOM CA pack on the way

It would seem that Zipper hasn’t exactly been sitting around, twiddling their thumbs while Slant Six is busy ramping upSOCOM Confrontationfor that September 16th release date. Unbeknownst to us, they’ve been hard at work on a new map pack forSOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALsandSOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Combined Assault. For those that recall the previous SOCOM titles, this pack will include classic maps that might ring of familiarity: Crossroads, Frostfire, Guidance, and Fishhook....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Aaron Reed

Rocket League is bringing back hockey mode

Look for the online playlist next week Some people preferredRocket League‘s hockey mode,Snow Day, to the vanilla soccer-style experience. I wouldn’t know, because I missed its original run, but I’ll have another chance to get into it soon. We all will! The mode is going to show up among the online playlists next week. “Subjectively, this mode is AWESOME, and the seemingly-small change from ball to puck makes an enormous difference in strategy, timing, and teamwork,” said developer Psyonix....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Tamara Willis

ShopTo is the latest retailer to state it will not be able to fulfill all launch day pre-orders for next-gen consoles

Stock allocation woes continue Online retailer ShopTo has contacted a segment of its PS5 and Xbox Series X/S pre-order customers to inform them that they will not receive their console of choice come launch day. The retailer sent out the emails, (as seen by Eurogamer), to a selection of its customers in the last few days, explaining that the company had received its shipment allocation for the much sought-after hardware, with an allocation number lower than the total number of registered pre-orders....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Jay Moyer

Shovel Knight devs on success, Mega Man, and more

Get to know the people that make great videogames Last Sunday of Sup Holmes (now oniTunes) we were joined bySean, Woz, and Erin of Yacht Club Games. We got the full scoop how their debut gameShovel Knighthas managed to gather so much attention (and money), why they left Wayforward to start the new studio, where their name came from, all the excitement and fear that comes from setting off on their own, and which NES Mega Man game is the worst (Hint: it’s the one that is obviously the worst)....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Cynthia Andrews

Square Enix plans to remake a lot of old games

Let’s get milking Back at E3 this year, Square Enix announced probably the most-requested remake from the company’s back catalog, a remake ofFinal Fantasy VII. According to arecently released annual report,Final Fantasy VIIis just the start of a future in which the company plans to remake a bunch of its older games. Interestingly, Square Enix also discusses new ways of revitalising those old titles for new audiences, singling out the idea of adding VR support to remakes of old games....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Anthony Singleton

Street Fighter V’s new warrior, Kage, is available right now

Evil Ry-who? Capcom has not only revealed, but already unleashed a new fighter to theStreet Fighter Vroster. Kage is said to be the embodiment of Satsui no Hado, and the manifestation of its ultimate power within those who give in to its temptations. So, some of you will remember the latter days ofUltra Street Fighter IVand the Evil Ryu character. Well, your boy is essentially back, now with added corny fangs, horns and a name already taken by aVirtua Fightercharacter....

July 29, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Nathan Porter

Team Rainbow joins the cast of Ghost Recon Wildlands in the next free DLC

Bowman’s got explosives ThatRainbow Six Siegecrossover Ubisoft teasedforGhost Recon Wildlandsa few days ago has been revealed today. Similar to theSplinter Cellevent, it will be a single mission that sees Team Rainbow join Team Ghost on a mission to stop a rogue operative in Bolivia. I guess Team Ghost just outright owns the country because they haven’t moved on to a different mission in the year since completing their task. Anyway, “Special Operation 2” will be available on July 24 and will specifically feature theSiegeoperatives Valkyrie, Twitch, and Caveira....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · John Pruitt

Tee off with your friends in new online game Gimme Golf

Skill Technology, a start-up founded last year by six Midwesterners, recently announced open beta sign-ups for their first game,Gimme Golf. Designed for the casual gaming market, it looks to combine a fun and intuitive game of golf with social networking and cash prizes. Players can practice their putting and driving on a variety of golf courses designed just for the game, while picking from a number of in-game characters that each have their own unique skill set and personality....

July 29, 2025 · 2 min · 358 words · Jennifer Benson