Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Level 8-3 100% Guide (All Presents)

Quick Links Mario vs. Donkey Konghas quite a few types of enemies and creatures. They are perfectly selected for each level, as they are oftentimes crucial to solving it. Level 8-3 introduces yellow robots with chains attached to their lower backs, and gamers won’t be able to ignore them in order to move forward. Like the Monchee enemy, gamers can use these long tail-like parts to reach certain places. However, these robots add an important gameplay element that many players might not know at first, making it harder for them to complete the level right away....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 751 words · Douglas Martin

Marvel's Avengers: 10 Thor Skills You Should Unlock As Soon As Possible

Thor is among the strongest heroes in theMarvel Universe. He is the Norse God of Thunder, son of Odin, and one of the founding members of the Avengers, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. He is also one of the stars ofSquare Enix’sAvengersgame, which came out last year. RELATED:10 Forgettable Movies With Awesome Endings Thor is appropriately powerful in the game, but he doesn’t start off that way.Marvel’s Avengers hasa skill tree with unlockable abilities and otherRPGelements....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 974 words · Laura Daniel

Microsoft Actively Helped Bethesda with Starfield, May Avoid Redfall's Mistakes

The disastrous launch ofRedfallhasStarfieldfans concerned that the highly-anticipated Bethesda title will meet the same fate, but recent comments by Phil Spencer offer a more reassuring reality. While Arkane Studios has established a strong reputation over the years, known for developing critically-acclaimed titles such asPreyand theDishonoredgames, the reception toRedfallhas been less than stellar. Poor gunplay, cheap cutscenes, dumb AI, an uninspired art direction – players have been vocal about their grievances with the game, which extend well past its technical issues, asRedfallcontinues to be review bombed on Steam....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 434 words · Roy Snyder

Middle-earth: Shadow Of War – How To Level Up Fast

With Talion and Celebrimbor returning to Mordor to once again wreak havoc against the forces of Sauron,Middle-earth: Shadow of Wargives players yet another opportunity to deep dive into the rich world ofLord of the Rings, and take up arms against the Uruk-hai and other threats to Middle-earth. However, while Talion’s expertise as a Ranger and Celebrimbor’s wraith-like abilities give them an edge against the Orcs, players still have to slowly unlock their true potential in order to truly make a difference in the battlefield....

August 4, 2025 · 6 min · 1247 words · Stephen Hernandez

More Games Should Adopt Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Climbing Mechanics

Groundbreaking video games don’t come around often, so when they do, they tend to stay relevant long after their initial release.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis the perfect example of this. Released all the way back in 2017,Breath of the Wildis still often a point of discussion in the video game landscape, and is frequently used as a comparison point for modern open-world adventures. Taking a more player-centric approach to the open-world genre,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildlets players truly go wherever they’d like to, and it’s all thanks to the game’s innovative climbing mechanics that could be used in a plethora of other open-world franchises....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 660 words · Hannah Martin

Most Polarizing My Hero Academia Characters

Summary With seven seasons under its belt, the world ofMy Hero Academiahas undergone several new developments, whether it’s thecharacters' relations and backstoriesor the show’s political landscape. These developments have led to a few characters being lauded by some yet critiqued by others for their role in the narrative. Their profound backstories and complexities further make these characters highly polarizing, as some fans see the method to their madness, yet others can’t seem to get past their heinous actions and unpalatable personas....

August 4, 2025 · 4 min · 826 words · Joshua Morales

New Hawkeye Promo Trailer Teases... Sam Fisher?

Hawkeyeis already halfway through its six-episode season and last week’s Echo reveal could soon be followed by another shocking newcomer seen in the show’s latest teaser trailer, one who looks surprisingly similar toSplinter Cell’sSam Fisher. Of course, that same episode came with a flashback to Echo’s past could have foreshadowed the Kingpin’s new role in Hawkeye and theMCUas a whole, although for now Marvel seems to be shifting the spotlight to someone else....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 404 words · Virginia Galvan

Nintendo Switch Dominated Hardware Sales in 2021

2021 was an interesting year for not only the world of gaming and the world as a whole. While the COVID-19 pandemic raged on and many people continued to stay home, Sony and Microsoft were fresh off the release of the two hardware juggernauts' newest consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Withchip shortages and other materialsmaking vital console components scarce, the newest PlayStation and Xbox consoles saw significant shortages and supply issues throughout the year....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 449 words · Donald Rodriguez

Nintendo Wasn't Sure About Having Mario in Super Smash Bros. Games

As far as video game characters go, there are few as iconic as Mario, the Italian plumber that has become the face of video games as a whole. Mario has been present in hundreds of games, though it appears that he was almost absent from one of Nintendo’s premier franchises,Super Smash Bros.,according to Mario’s creator, Shigeru Miyamoto. Miyamoto actually had to beg Nintendo to let Mario inSuper Smash Bros.,as Nintendo was worried over whether or not it was right for Mario to “punch and kick....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · John Miller

Pokemon Fan Designs Convergent Forms for Magnemite and Magneton

Summary APokemonfan artist created convergent forms of Magnemite and Magneton, with completely different names and inspirations for the new designs to match. ThePokemonfan artist shared their efforts with other trainers, who commented on both the convergent Pokemon designs and the names the artist chose for the project. Known as the Magnet Pokemon, Magnemite and Magneton first appeared inPokemon Red and Blue. Though they were among the firstElectric-type Pokemon in the series, both Magnemite and Magneton received the Steel type as a second type inPokemon Gold and Silver....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 416 words · Jose Clark

Pride Month Streamer Spotlight: JeffBrutlag on Twitch

June is Pride Month, and the perfect time to celebrate all members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Pride occurs in June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, a multi-day opposition against police who were trying to arrest members of the LGBTQ community, especially trans and POC people. They fought back instead, and without this moment in LGBTQ history, things could be very different today. The LGBTQ community should be supported and uplifted year-round, but Pride is a time to celebrate, reflect, and see how much more work there is to be done....

August 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1314 words · Justin Sampson

Smash Ultimate Players Getting Dominated by Level 9 Kazuya CPUs

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s latest DLC, Kazuya Mishima from theTekkenfranchise, is a character that has gotten many fans excited. With his incredibly detailed playstyle that takes inspiration andmoves from the series he hails from, he’s proving to be a rather fitting pick for the roster ofSmash Bros. With all of the moves and techniques available for him to use, there is a lot to the character’s moveset. However, players were not prepared for how incredibly difficult it would be to face an AI controlled version of Kazuya....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 466 words · Katelyn Lewis

Starship Troopers: Was The Buenos Aires Asteroid Attack A False Flag?

It should not come as a surprise to any movie lover that sci-fi fans are still scouring through and discussing the depth of Paul Verhoeven’sStarship Troopers(1997). A movie that was once derided as shallow or over pulpy has become an enduring cult classic – rightly so. Watching the film with a larger purpose in mind, one can dig up interesting and new viewpoints to consider. Specifically with regards to the conspiratorial machinations of the United Citizen Federation (UFC) and theirnecessity to wage war against the Arachnids, or any opponent for that matter....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 897 words · Shannon Mcneil