New Nintendo Switch Audio Options Are Causing Some Major Issues for Players

A recent update to theNintendo Switchhas opened up the possibilities of what audio devices that fans pair with the hybrid platform. Due to the fact that it’s a recent change, a lot of Nintendo Switch fans are experiencing issues with pairing their audio devices. Reddit user Rossmark recently posted an image of theirNintendo Switchencountering an error when pairing a new audio device to the console. Rossmark stated that audio devices which had already been paired were suddenly not recognized and had to pair again....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 455 words · Kevin Snyder

New Rust Patch Adds Contact System, Tweaks AI and Updates Wildlife

Open world multiplayer survival games are currently enjoying something of a golden age. The likes ofDayZandThe Forestare amongst some of the most popular in the genre. One other title that counts itself as an integral addition is Facepunch Studio’s/Double Eleven’s difficult online worldRust. The game receives numerous updates to keep it in tiptop shape, and now a new patch has been announced which tweaks the game but also adds some new features....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Jerry Smith

One Gen 1 Pokemon Seems Primed for a New Form in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Summary One of the most exciting aspects ofPokemon Legends: Z-Ataking players back to the Kalos Region is the return of Mega Evolutions. Many fans have been hoping to see Mega Evolutions return to the series in some capacity after their removal from Gen 8 onward, andPokemon Legends: Z-Awill finally give these fans their wish. While the return of Mega Evolution has created a lot of room for fans to speculate on which critters might receive new forms, there is one Gen 1 monster that deserves a Mega Evolution after missing out on getting a new form in the past few generations....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 629 words · Denise Smith

Overwatch 2 Releases Hotfix Update to Fix Frustrating Season 10 Bug

Summary Blizzard has released a hotfix forOverwatch 2to fix a Season 10 bug impacting Genji’s ability to wall climb. EachOverwatch 2season introduces fresh changes to the game, including new cosmetics, maps, or heroes, but Season 10 has caused some issues for Genji mains. Just like its predecessor,Overwatch 2has been updated many times since its release. Fixes and balancing are often implemented in patches that extend beyond the scope of seasonal and mid-season content....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 494 words · Nicole Hanna

Palworld Devs Getting 'Unhinged' Threats

Summary Palworld’s developers are still being harassed, with the developers receiving “unhinged threats” from people online. While it’s been an incredible sales success,Palworldhas certainly not been without controversy. SomePokemonfans in particular have taken issue with the game, allegedly targeting its developers with death threats because they think that it has plagiarized Game Freak’sPokemondesigns. WhetherPalworldcreature designs are close enough to existing Pokemon to warrant legal action is not up for fans to decide....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Shane Williams

Pokemon Fan Makes Adorable Spooky Bulbasaur

ThePokemonfranchise has produced hundreds of unique designs for their fictional creatures over its lengthy run. From the original 150 designs, released in the mid 1990s,Pokemonhas now seen 8 generations full of different Pokemon. As a tribute to one of the best known designs from the first generation, onePokemonfan recreated Bulbasaur but in spooky fashion. Bulbasaur is registered as the first Pokemon in the Pokedex and is one of the three starters players can choose in thefirst generation ofPokemongames....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Tamara Kaiser

Pokemon GO Mewtwo Counter Guide (GO Fest 2021)

This weekend marks the start ofPokemon GOFest 2021and trainers can already purchase their tickets and start preparing for the big event. The two-day festivity is jam-packed with features and bonuses and should offer a ton of excitement and value for players of all experience levels. The first day is “Catch!” themed and brings back rotation habitats, but the second day is going to be all about the “Raid!” feature. Trainers will obviously want to clear out some bag space,stock up on Remote and Premium Raid Passes, and start preparing their best metagame rosters for the featured five-star Battle Raids that will be in the spotlight on Sunday....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Matthew Johnson

Promised Epic Games Store Free Game for This Week is Missing

Summary FIST: Forged in Shadow Torch, one of the games that was supposed to be free on theEpic Games Storethis week, is mysteriously missing. Every week, theEpic Games Storegives away free games that users can claim with no strings attached. It doesn’t require a subscription service and there are no added fees. All anyone has to do to claim Epic Games Store free games is open the launcher and grab the freebies for their digital libraries....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Richard Hoffman

Resident Evil Village Fan Shows Off Real Life Version of Terrifying Painting

A fan ofResident Evil Villagepurchased and hung up a painting of one of the scariest villains in the game. The image itself is an exact replica of a painting found in one of the most terrifying areas inResident Evil Village. In general, aResident Evilgame will either feel like an action movie or like a horror movie, andResident Evil Villagefalls into the horror moviecamp.Resident Evil Village, also known asResident Evil 8, is an immersive gaming experience that constantly induces the player with a sense of dread....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Barbara Tran

Respawn Reveals Why Forge Could Never Work in Apex Legends

Apex Legends' seventh season will be starting next month and, after some initial leaks, Respawn has teased thenext playable Legendwho will be added to the game: Horizon. There isn’t much official information on who she is and how she’ll play, though she appears to be Scottish and a scientist of some kind, judging by the Horizon-related challenges players can complete. However, while there are still likely more characters to come afterward, some fans continue to pine for a certain character who was teased forApex Legendsbut ultimately never made the cut: Forge....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Robert Goodman

Rob Zombie's History With Video Games

Rob Zombie has enjoyed a long career as a rock star and as a musician. As the lead singer of White Zombie, and later his solo career, Rob Zombie became a household name in rock and heavy metal circles. Zombie later became a name in horror movie direction withThe Devil’s RejectsandtwoHalloweenmovies. While his history with music and film is well known, his involvement with the video game industry is perhaps lesser-known....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 576 words · Cody Vasquez

Skyrim Fan Shows Off Custom Switch Carrying Case

A Bethesda fan has made a custom Nintendo Switch case themed after the 2011 Bethesda game,The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. In the past, fans have designed their own cases related to the recent Nintendo console. One fan, for example, made aMario-themed case for their Switch games, though tributes related toSkyrimand the console are far less common. In 2011,The Elder Scroll 5: Skyrimhit shelves worldwide and blew gamers away. Between its depth of character customization and the seemingly never-ending number of available quests, it was an installment that set the bar for open-world fantasy games for years....

August 3, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Bryan Wong

Skyrim: A Lovely Letter Walkthrough

After leaving Helgen Keep behind, the next place players will likely go to inSkyrimis the town of Riverwood. Either Halvar or Ralof will guide the Dragonborn to the village. Talk to some characters or ask the tavern owner for some rumors and players will inevitably get the “A Lovely Letter” minor quest. RELATED:Best Mythical Beasts In Gaming In this mission, the character will get to decide the fate of Camilla, the love interest, and two competitive suitors, Faendal and Sven....

August 3, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Alfred Williams