A gamer shared their shocking discovery that theirNintendo 3DScase, which was brand-new and sealed in its box, disintegrated into dust. The strangeNintendo 3DSdiscovery has an explanation, but it’s nonetheless surprising to see. WhileNintendo systems have a reputation for being pretty resilient, putting a case on a 3DS was considered wise. A case could help to protect the device from impacts, like falling on the ground, and also allowed gamers to customize their 3DS without altering the original finish....

The infamous stapler used by aGameStopemployee to inadvertently damage the screens of multiple Nintendo Switch 2 units during the console’s launch has just been sold on eBay for a quarter of a million dollars. TheGameStopgaffe made big headlines in early June, but the company may be turning the tide of public opinion by donating the proceeds of the stapler’s sale to a major charity that helps out sick kids. On June 5, the launch date of the Nintendo Switch 2, news broke thatGameStop had damaged some preordered Switch 2 consolesby stapling receipts directly onto the boxes....

Hideo Kojima took to social media to celebrateDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach’s success and to offer his gratitude to fans and everyone involved in the game. Since its recent launch,Death Stranding 2: On the Beachhas been gathering positive reviews along with high scores on platforms like OpenCritic, making the highly anticipated sequel an instant success. Death Stranding 2was finally released for the PlayStation 5 on June 26, taking players 11 months after the first game....

Members of theHollow Knight: Silksongsubreddit have conducted a satirical sacrificial ritual involving voluntary bans. The move marks the latest in the community’s long string of attempts to find ways to cope withHollow Knight: Silksongreceiving so few status updates in recent years. Originally intended asHollow KnightDLC,Silksong’s growing scope eventually saw it transformed into a standalone sequel, which Team Cherry officially announced in February 2019. The Australian studio has shared precious little information about the game ever since....

Quick Links The launch ofThe Edge of Fatebrought about a lot of changes to the core mechanics ofDestiny 2, and one such affected mechanic is ammo generation. Instead of being completely random, ammo brick drops are now a bit more deterministic, and players should now have more ways to top their munitions off while fending off hordes of enemies. Every gun post-Edge of Fatecomes with an Ammo Generation stat, and this can drastically affect how players use theirweapons inDestiny 2....

Off the heels of its third anniversary,Lost Ark’s 2025 roadmap has been rolling out some big changes. This momentum will only keep up with the roadmap’s third phase, which will deliver a great deal of content toLost Arkfans. Lost Arkin 2025is an evolving title—a live-service game that’s persisted for over a decade in Korea and since 2022 in NA/EU regions. The game sees a great deal of new content every year, and this year is shaping up to be among the biggest....

Quick Links Stamina is everything inPEAK. If it runs low, even a small climb can start feeling like a nightmare. But with all thestatus effects like poisonand frost, the whole stamina system can get a bit confusing. And then there’s Morale Boost. It’s one of those things the game doesn’t really explain, but suddenly shows sometimes. If you’ve seen it happen and have no idea why, you are not alone. Let’s talk about what Morale Boost actually does and how to trigger it so it can help you out in your next climb....

Quick Links You can find and date over 100 objects inDate Everything, andArtt, the work of art, is one of them. This godly fellow can be found in the attic of your home, but to access the room,you’ll need a key first. You can use thisDate Everythingguide to learn how to get into the attic tomeet Artt and date him to get the Love ending. How to Find Artt in Date Everything Dateable #17 Location As mentioned,Artt can be found in the attic on the second floor of the house....

Quick Links Mikey Transaction is dateable #102 inDate Everythingand is a character exclusive to the Lavish DLC. Unlike Lucinda Lavish, he can be found easily enough in the game and has a unique ‘pull’ mechanic that can help players get through the process of realizing characters a little bit faster. In this guide, I’ll run you through how to romance Mikey Transaction inDate Everything, and how his ‘pull’ mechanic works so you can work on improving those SPECS stats....

Quick Links Sinclaire has one of the more interesting storylines inDate Everything, as he’s insistent that he’s actually a man, and not a sink. Determined to get to the bottom of his identity, he requests players' help by doing some sleuthing and recruiting the help of another household object. In this guide, I’ll explain the steps players need to take toromance Sinclaire inDate Everythingand get the best ending. Before going any further, it’s worth noting that there are two ways that players can romance Sinclaire....

Quick Links Many of the new goals inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4’s version ofTHPS 4’slevels reference the wacky (and iconic) missions in theopen-world skating classic. In the San Francisco level ofTHPS 4, players could find Painter Neal dangling on a sign above a shark. To save him, players had to grind the rail dangles off of, then grind around a boulder near his friend, Painter Bob. In the new version of the level, players are tasked to Save Painter Neal as one of the many San Francisco level goals....

Summary With just over four months to go beforeStranger Thingsseason 5 premieres onNetflix, I’m ready to see Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends again, andnervous abouthow they’re going to stop Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) from destroying Hawkins, Indiana forever. Ever since the first season’s premiere in the summer of 2016, I’ve been invested in the mystery of the Upside Down, and am also attached to every character. After seeingthe hauntingStranger Thingsseason 5 poster, I was thrilled towatch the teaser today, and it lived up to my expectations....

Quick Links The Resort layer is a breath of fresh, fruity air after a tough battle against Void Kong inDonkey Kong Bananza. Home to many differentchallenges and lots of collectibleshidden beneath the flesh of the region’s enormous fruits, the Resort layer features one three-part challenge room that will test your abilities with the teleporting goo mechanic. Challenge Room 3: Ice Serve Switcheroo is not obviouslyhighlighted on the map inDK Bananza, but it’s worth uncovering for a fun brain-twisting puzzle and three Banandium Gems....