E3: Hands-on with the Wii U Pro Controller

Outside of theWii U GamePad, the other controller that Nintendo had on display in its booth was theWii U Pro Controller. A more traditional controller, the Wii U Pro is another option of playing games on the Wii U. Between this, the GamePad, the Wiimotes, and the Wii Balance Board, the Wii U can now officially be controlled more than 17,000 ways. Since the Wii U Pro is actually very similar in look and button placement to the GamePad (sans giant touch screen), I will keep this short and get to what you most likely want to know: Is it comfortable?...

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 237 words · Leah Stewart

E3: PlayStation All-Stars comes to Vita, new characters

Sony sweetened the deal with itsSuper Smash Bros.-inspired fighting game at its press conference today with the announcement of PlayStation Vita cross-play and two new characters to the line-up. Big Daddy (BioShock) and Drake (Uncharted) will be joining the roster of classic PlayStation characters, such as Sly Cooper, Parappa the Rapper, and Fat Princess. Sony said more character announcements will be announced in coming months. Here’s hoping Rachet and Clank will make an appearance!...

July 24, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Alicia Henderson

Experience the gory side of Star Wars with this ‘brutal’ Doom/Dark Forces mashup

The entireStar Warsoeuvre is replete with lore and characters, such that the films alone cannot explore all of it. As such, we have plenty of spin-offs, novelizations, and video games to fill in the gaps, or at least create new stories from the same universe. Despite the swashbuckling and lightsaber glory ofStar Warsas a successful franchise, one thing it’s not really known for is its depiction of blood and guts. Even Luke Skywalker’s famous hand-removal scene is pretty tame....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Sydney Baker MD

Fire Pro Wrestling hits PS2 next month for only $14.99, AJ Styles’ head explodes

TNA superstar AJ Styles told me he was a big fan of theFire Prowrestling series, and for good reason. The game’s out-of-control character customization is unmatched in any videogame to date. It also doesn’t hurt that Styles (or a likeness of) has appeared in the series. So I’m picturing his face as he reads this news: Agetec will be releasingFire Pro Wrestling Returnsfor the PlayStation 2 at an MSRP of $14....

July 24, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Michaela Sharp

Five video game characters that make me want to get fit(ter)

Quite literally killer abs There came a time in this girl’s life when walking up a flight of stairs felt like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and the back-handed compliment “you don’t sweat much for a fat lass” rang far too true. I’ve been on a massive fitness drive for the past nine months, and through a combination of completely changing my diet and not shying away from the cross-trainer, I’ve lost a good amount of weight....

July 24, 2025 · 6 min · 1219 words · Tara Clark

Genshin Impact: Vibro-Crystal event guide

Vibro-Crystal Applications is a recurring event inGenshin Impactthat encourages trying out various characters and teams against infinite waves of enemies. Whether you’re attempting a platinum high score or just a gold medal to get all event rewards, here are some suggestions to help you out. Each stage has its own trial characters and suggested teams. Note that you don’t need to follow the suggested team archetypes in order to achieve a high score....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Laura Valdez

God of War: Ascension bundles up with a red PlayStation 3

So much God of War That “snazzy”Garnet Red PlayStation 3will be available in North America later this year, but you’re going to have to get a whole lot ofGod of Warshould you want the limited-edition console. Sony has announced theGod of War: AscensionLegacy Bundle, priced at $349.99 and due out alongside the new game on June 04, 2025. For the money, Sony is offering a 500GB console, a 30-day trial forPlayStation Plus,God of War Saga— which is a compilation of the three PS3 titles in the series, in addition to the two PlayStation Portable games — and, lastly, a fresh new copy ofAscension....

July 24, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Edward Smith

Greg Bear’s Halo: Silentium novel coming July 11, 2025

The final chapter in the Forerunner Saga of novels by Greg Bear is set to arrive on July 21, 2025.Halo: Silentiumwill detail the final hours of the Forerunner conflict against the Flood, which asHalonerds know it, will end with the Forerunners triggering the Halos and cleansing all life in the universe. The press release makes mention that the Flood are being aided by an unexpected ally, and based on the cover art ofSilentium, makes me believe these allies are the Prometheans....

July 24, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Jasmine Ferguson

Helldivers 2 players handed unbelievably powerful new weapon to aid in X-45’s brutal defense campaign

After days of defending X-45 from the Automatons while Super Earth’s engineers excavated the labs below its surface inHelldivers 2, something was finally found. With roughly one day left in the planet’s defense campaign, all players now have access to the MLS-4X Commando Rocket Launcher, and it’s glorious. The advanced weapons lab on X-45 held some incredibly powerful technology. A rocket launcher that’s capable of firing four projectiles at once, annihilating anything in a Helldiver’s path, and it’s absolutely free for a limited time....

July 24, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Wendy Lewis

How to complete EA FC 24 Didier Drogba Pro Champion Icon SBC

TheEA FC 24Didier Drogba Pro Champion Icon SBC is now live in Ultimate Team, and it introduces a unique card 95-rated Drogba card. This card, which isn’t part of any promo, was chosen by pro eChampions League player Jonny, who won the recent FC Pro Champions League tournament. The only way to get this card is by completing the SBC before it expires from Ultimate Team. EA FC 24 Didier Drogba Pro Champion Icon SBC tasks TheEA FC 24Didier Drogba Pro Champion Icon SBC won’t be easy to complete as there are nine different tasks....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 221 words · Jennifer Vincent

How to evolve Girafarig into Farigiraf in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

There are several options, but one of them involves the end of the game As we make our way through the variousPokemon Scarlet & Violetguides, we enter the realm of the Girafarig: which is a simple evolution process, but one you may want to wait a while to engage with. Here’s how to evolve Girafarig into Farigiraf. Where to find/catch Girafarig inPokemon Scarlet & Violet There is one “normal” location to catch Girafarig out in the overworld, andit’s right above the Asado Desert in the northwest portion of Paldea....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Matthew Jones

How to get Nightingale Twitch Drops, including the Distinguished Puppy pet

NightingaleTwitch drops offer an opportunity for you to obtain free cosmetics in exchange for watching partnered streamers and content creators play the game. From outfits to adorable puppies, you have a few options to explore. Here’s how to obtain and claim yourNightingaleTwitch drop rewards. How to claimNightingaleTwitch Drops Below are the exact steps to claiming yourNightingaleTwitch drop rewards: Make sure you claim your reward within 24 hours of reaching a Twitch hours milestone to get your cosmetics....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 321 words · Amanda Howell

How to get the Chimney Purple Item in Remnant 2

ThoughRemnant 2does have its fair share of bosses and elite-tier enemies for players to grapple around with, not all of the game’s many dungeons end with an actual boss fight. Some of them, like the Chimney, feature a bespoke combat encounter with a unique modifier attached – usually to keep players moving and fighting out of harm’s way. These situations are usually so hectic, in fact, that the developer Gunfire Games used the combat arenas to hidesecret items in plain sight....

July 24, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Mark Steele