Author: Jessica Lamb

Earlier this year, Nintendo took a new approach to selling classic titles. When “Super Mario 3D All-Stars” hit store shelves it was an instant hit. However, no one could have predicted the game would only be made available for a brief amount of time. Now, Nintendo is defending their decision to make some titles only available for a limited-time. “Super Mario 3D All-Stars” was guaranteed success as soon as it was announced. This special collection brings three classic Mario titles to the Nintendo Switch: “Super Mario 64,” “Super Mario Sunshine,” and “Super Mario Galaxy.” Nintendo surprise announced the collection as…

“League of Legends” has seen massive success over the years. So it’s not surprising that Riot Games wants to keep the hype going with more games set in that universe. However, speculation about an MMO set in the League universe often seemed like simply that-speculation. However, thanks to a recent Tweet by Greg Street, that dream is becoming a reality. Confirmation comes from a casual Twitter reply made by Riot’s Vice President of IP and Entertainment, Greg Street. Recently, Greg posted that his job up to this point has been to develop the universe of “League of Legends.” However, his…

“Fortnite” is a titan of a game. From its inception, this battle royale has attracted millions of players from across the world. Now, all of those players are giving back by earning money for great causes. Recently, a “Fortnite” tournament managed to raise $42,000 for Cure Rare Disease. This special tournament was put on by American telecom company Cox and Fortnite tournament administrator Practice Server. The tournmanet welcomed both professional and casual players. Players all took part in Duos matches- special matches where each player is paired with another to defeat other teams. Each successful player elimination earned your team…

Developer MiHoYo is taking steps to ensure players properly protect themselves from hackers. Recently, the company sent out an in-game notice to all “Genshin Impact” players. This notice encourages players to link an e-mail address and phone number to their account to increase security. The message reads: “To ensure account security, we encourage all our Travelers to follow the below steps to link an e-mail address or phone number to your MiHoYo account, if you have not done so already.” Hacking has been a huge problem for “Genshin Impact” players since the game’s launch. In November, player phone numbers were…

It’s a massive win for Electronic Arts. Recently, the gaming giant went head-to-head with Take Two in a battle for UK-based developer Codemasters. Utlimately, Electronic Arts’ $1.2 billion bid beat out Take Two’s offer and solidified their acquisition of the company. Since 1986, Codemasters has been known for creating fantastic racing experiences. The developer has created such titles as “Dirt 5,” “F1 2020,” and “Grid.” These racing titles will be a great asset to EA’s ever-expanding library. However, Codemasters will also see massive benefits to this acquisition. Ownership by EA will grant them access to the publisher’s distribution networks, motion…

The holidays are here and Ubisoft is spreading some cheer! This week, Ubisoft is giving away free loot to any players who have an Ubisoft account. It’s all part of Ubisoft’s Happy Holidays event running from December 14th to December 19th. Each day, Ubisoft will post on its Twitter account what free loot is available. From there, any player with an Ubisoft account can go and claim that content. Best of all, you don’t need to own any of Ubisoft’s new titles to claim these rewards. Ubisoft assures players that if they claim their content now, it will be given…

Last night was one of the biggest nights of the year for gamers. The 2020 Game Awards aired live from three locations: London, Tokyo and Los Angeles. Each location was in-studio and audience-less. We’ve never seen a Game Awards quite like it before. There were many powerhouse games competing for best of the best last night. Unsurprisingly, Naughty Dog’s “The Last of Us Part 2” cleaned house with six big wins. Titles such as “Hades” and “Final Fantasy VII Remake” also saw impressive wins. Additionally, we saw musical performances from Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. A…

Accessibility is important. In a world in which games allow us to be anyone or anything, we need to know that the world is safe for every player. That’s why it was alarming to hear GameInformer’s Liana Ruppert’s report of the game. While exploring Night City, Ruppert found a multitude of visual effects that could induce seizures in players. In fact, she herself experienced a major seizure while playing. Of particular concern are braindances which have a ton of lighting effects that could be dangerous for some players. Following Ruppert’s report, CD Projekt Red responded by saying it was adding…

We all knew “Cyberpunk 2077” was going to be big. From its inception, players have waited anxiously for the chance to explore the streets of Night City. News of the game has been blaring across every gaming news site for months. So it’s not that surprising to discover that a massive amount of players are jumping into the title. In fact, it’s a record-breaking amount of players. “Cyberpunk 2077” has officially taken the crown of most players in a single player game on Steam. At its peak, the game had 1, 003, 264 concurrent players. Since then, that number has…

Tis the season for hot cocoa bombs. Nothing beats wrapping up in a blanket with a mug of warm cocoa as you enjoy your favorite shows. That includes watching the various adventures of Mando and The Child. Well, what if you could find a surprise Baby Yoda in your hot cocoa? Across the internet, hot cocoa bombs have become one of the latest trends. Essentially, they are balls of chocolate that you pour warm milk over to melt into hot cocoa. It’s a fun way to create your favorite holiday drink. Well, these special hot cocoa bombs available on Amazon…