Donkey Kong Bananza Great Switcheroo Hall Guide (The Divide Challenge Course 1 Bananas)

Challenge courses can be found throughout the underground ofDonkey Kong Bananza, and Great Switcheroo Hall is the first challenge level that you’ll find in The Divide region. The Divide may seem like a small, linear area at first glance, but just like the otherDonkey Kong Bananzasublayers, there are plenty of secrets to be found within. You’ll reach The Divide after completing theCanyon Layer (SL 300-302). The Divide marks the first point inDonkey Kong Bananzawhere you get to choose which level to play through next, and that choice is what most players focus on when they get there....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 475 words · Andrew Ramirez

Early Copies of Donkey Kong Bananza Are Out in the Wild

Ahead of the July 17 launch ofDonkey Kong Bananza, some physical copies of the upcoming Switch 2 title have broken the street release date and are appearing out in the wild. Some social media users took screenshots of a physical copy ofDonkey Kong Bananzafrom front to back, though other details about Nintendo’s anticipated game remained elusive. Donkey Kong Bananzais the first 3D platformer game to feature the titular gorilla sinceDonkey Kong 64, although the character has made several appearances in various Nintendo projects since....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Billy West

Elden Ring Movie Reportedly Eyeing James Bond Star for Role in A24 Adaptation

A recent insider’s scoop teases that another actor is being eyed for the live-actionElden Ringmovie, and this time, it’s a British treasure andJames Bondactor.Elden Ringis a 2022 action RPG from developer FromSoftware and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment, created by Hidetaka Miyazaki in collaboration with author George R.R. Martin. Upon its launch, the game swiftly became one of the most favored and punishing titles to fly the soulslike banner, and the scale of the game and its lore seemed like an ambitious task to bring to the silver screen....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 471 words · Angela Nelson

Even Though Ellie Won’t Be the Focus in The Last of Us Season 3, Fans Will See Bella Ramsey in New ‘Scarily Dark’ TV Show

The Last of Usseason 2 may have ended just over a month ago, but its traumatizing episodes still linger with most fans as they remember how heartbreaking it was, especially for poor Joel Miller. While HBO’s next installment in the Naughty Dog adaptation won’t focus on Ellie and will focus on Abby’s side of the coin, fans who will miss seeing Bella Ramsey’s complex character will be able to get their fix in their new upcoming series that promises to be “atmospheric” and “darkly comic”....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 501 words · Tracy Deleon

Fallout 76 Makes The Case For Fallout 5 to Fit in Unexpected Places on the Timeline

For nearly seven years, Bethesda Game Studios has allowed millions of players worldwide to live out the early years of the United States of America’s nuclear post-apocalypse inFallout 76. Set primarily in the ruins of West Virginia, Bethesda has consistently introduced expansions forFallout 76, offering players the opportunity to explore other regions of the irradiated U.S. such as Pennsylvania and New Jersey. WhileFallout 76is a multiplayer spin-off, its expansions have added new canonical lore in the years shortly following the Great War....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 551 words · Christopher Green

Fantasy Novels That Should Be Adapted To Open World Games

Summary Open-world fantasy is a robust genre within the gaming industry. Most RPGs take this route owing to fantasy’s proclivity for great settings, magic systems, and a great variety of races and creatures that add depth to the gameplay experience. That being said, most developers of open-world fantasy games tend to stick with original IPs rather than adapting an existing fantasy world. However, existing fantasy novels and franchises written by some of the mostcreative authors in the world are exactly what developers should be looking at for inspiration, as proven by the success ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,Hogwarts Legacy, andShadow of Mordor​​​....

July 7, 2025 · 5 min · 931 words · Maria Parks

Final Fantasy 14 Housing May Be More Plentiful On Select Worlds Soon

Final Fantasy 14has announced that it’s turning housing demolition on for select worlds in the near future. This move will likely lead to more housing being available forFinal Fantasy 14players on those Worlds. Final Fantasy 14doesn’t give players housing by default, or even a Mog House like its predecessor MMORPG,Final Fantasy 11. Instead, players can either use an inn, apartment, orpurchase a housing lot inFinal Fantasy 14. However, shortages in available housing lots have made this difficult for players....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 301 words · Paul Miller

Fortnite Leak Reveals Big Changes Coming to Blitz Royale

Summary A popularFortniteleaker has revealed that Epic Games may be removing bots from Blitz Royale in the future, though the change seems to be part of a new option that would allow players to team up in larger groups.Fortniteis currently in the middle of Chapter 6 Season 3, which has brought iconic DC characters like Robin and Superman to the title. Blitz Royale has become one ofFortnite’s most popular modes, pulling in a massive number of players craving a fast and fun experience that can be completed in just five minutes....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Ryan Collins

Games That Unexpectedly Sold Well

Summary Some games areborn under bad stars. Delayed releases, negative previews, studio drama, or just plain bad timing have all sunk promising titles before they even had a chance. But every so often, something strange happens. A title that seemed destined for the bargain bin pulls a miracle, connecting with players in a way no one saw coming. These are the games that defied their doubters, laughed in the face of low expectations, and quietly raked in millions of copies sold....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 835 words · Daniel Harris

HBO’s Harry Potter Series Must Avoid A Crucial Mistake Made By Stranger Things

Summary HBO’sHarry Potterhas begun filming recently, kickstarting a journey that is set to take over a decade to complete. Witheach of JK Rowling’s novels being given a season, there will be no shortage of magical content coming people’s way.That will fill a gap thatStranger Thingsis set to leave behind, with the upcoming season set to be the final one for the Netflix epic. While there is a legitimate buzz surrounding the climactic season ofStranger Thingsdue to its high quality, that doesn’t mean the series is without fault....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 833 words · Chad Wilson

Helldivers 2’s Arrowhead Just Played an Ace Up Its Sleeve, and It’s Coming in Clutch

If not for one’s civic duty and the pride gained upon seeing democracy’s promise shining bright across the cosmos, Major Orders inHelldivers 2are an engaging way to have players all working collectively toward a common goal, even if that goal is strictly the 50 Warbond medals earned via a successful Major Order. Plus, it’s eternally entertaining to watch as Major Order progression ensues live inHelldivers 2because players can witness others’ gameplay preferences and the race to completion with days, hours, and minutes on the clock in real time....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 573 words · Jessica Cole

Helldivers 2’s City Missions Are a Blessing and a Curse

When they were new, the Super Earth colony city missions inHelldivers 2were quite rare. They only seemed to be available on specific planets, and there was no guarantee that a planet would have a city mission available at all times. Recently, though, city missions have become a much more common occurrence, sometimes appearing as often as one out of every three missions. Since operations onHelldivers 2’s hardest difficulty levelconsist of three missions, at least one of them will likely be a city mission, so they’re practically unavoidable at this point....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 487 words · Gregory Evans

Henry Golding Wouldn't Be 100% Thrilled To Play James Bond

Summary There is a heaping helping of boiling pressure that comes with playingJames Bond, thanks to decades upon decades of successful films. Bond is a cultural icon who spans generations, and one actor who has been tied to the role for years now isn’t so sure he’d love to shoulder the expectations that come with it. James Bondwas first introduced in Ian Fleming’s 1953 novelCasino Royale, but the character’s fame really took off with the 1962 feature filmDr....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 543 words · Seth Maxwell