One Piece: Bartholomew Kuma’s Nikyu Nikyu no Mi, Explained

Summary Bartholomew Kuma, a former Warlord of the Sea whowas also affiliated with the Revolutionary Army, has always been an enigma. His motives and true allegiance are still hot topics for debate among mostOne Piecefans, as are the properties of his Devil Fruit. Named the Nikyu Nikyu no Mi — which translates as the Paw Paw Fruit — Kuma has the power to repel virtually anything he comes into contact with, making him a so-called “Paw Human....

June 7, 2025 · 5 min · 958 words · Mason Johnson

One Princess Peach: Showtime Boss Seems to Draw Inspiration from a Surprising Place

Summary Princess Peach: Showtimebrings players to the charming world of Sparkle Theater, where the Theets who inhabit the venue perform various plays across the theater’s stages. Not all is peaceful at Sparkle Theater, as shortly after Peach arrives, the theater is taken over by the nefarious Grape and the Sour Bunch, who trap the theater’s star Sparkla performers in the basement. While the premise ofPrincess Peach: Showtimeis fairly tame given that it’s a game in theMariofranchise, there is one boss fight that seems to draw inspiration from a much more mature title outside of Nintendo’s sphere of family-friendly IPs....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 590 words · Michelle Hammond

Overwatch 2 Still Getting Co-Op Story Missions Even Though Hero Mode is Canceled

Overwatch 2game director Aaron Keller has offered some clarification about the apparent cancelation of the hero shooter’s planned co-op campaign. WhenOverwatch 2was first revealed, the promise of a story-based campaign mode was its main selling point. Unfortunately, the campaign experience as it was shown toOverwatch 2fans at BlizzCon 2019 has since been scrapped, though it may be quite as catastrophic as it sounds. TheOverwatch 2PvE was always meant to encompass Story Missions and Hero Missions, according to a new blog post by Aaron Keller....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 431 words · Eric Green

Planet Coaster: How To Increase Scenery Rating

Planet Coasteris your one-stop shop for crafting theultimate theme park experience. With limitless creative freedom,Planet Coasterallows players to unleash their inner architect and bring their dream parks to life. In this game, players do everything they can to build thebest outlay of their parks. This scenery amounts to the Scenery Rating of the park. The higher the SR, the better. It directly impacts guest satisfaction, eventually leading to the park’s success....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 376 words · Matthew Green

Red Dead Redemption 2's New '13' Alarm Clock Mystery Explained

It’s no surprise thatRed Dead Redemption 2is filled with secrets, but except for some that seem unsolvable (likeRDR2’s meteorites), most of these are old hats at this point. That doesn’t mean players aren’t still finding new mysteries and/or potential clues though. The latest seems to be a brand newRed Dead Redemption 2mystery, one that has flown under the radar for quite some time, and it is a certain collection of clocks....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Matthew Salazar

Roblox: How to Get Gems in Rainbow Friends

Rainbow Friendsisan exciting horror gamewith an interesting storyline and addictive gameplay. It involves completing various quests, such as collecting objects scattered across the game map while avoiding monsters that chase players, and one of the main monsters here is a blue man. There are also various traps on the map that can knockRobloxplayers out of the game at any time. The game is designed for up to 15 players, so the one who is caught by the monsters is out of the game, and the rest continue to play....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Lawrence Torres

Sackboy Developer Hit With Layoffs

Summary Layoffs continue to plague the video game industry, asSumo Digital, the studio behindSackboy: A Big Adventure, announced it will be cutting 15% of its global workforce. In spite of newgame updates from Sumo Digitalsuggesting that the developer has plenty in store for fans, many of the creators behind those projects are now facing cutbacks. First established in 2003 in the United Kingdom,Sumo Digitalhas since expanded to several countries across the world, with offices in Europe and Asia....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Mark Good

Sheva Alomar Can Be Resident Evil 5 Remake's Carlos, Luis

Summary Although it hasn’t been officially announced, it seems fairly likely that gaming audiences will get aResident Evil 5remake at some point in the future. With Capcom’s recent slate of remakes revitalizing manyforgottenResident Evilcharacters, anRE5remake should take steps to improve upon one of the franchise’s most promising, yet controversial, cast members: Sheva Alomar. The remakes of the second, third, and fourthResident Evilgames managed to revamp the classic survival-horror titles for contemporary players, many of whom have become accustomed to more cinematic, polished gaming experiences....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Barbara Quinn

Skyrim Mod Makes NPCs Get Annoyed When Players Wake Them Up

In the world ofThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, there is certainly a lot to see and do. While there areopen world tiles that are bigger than Bethesda’s entry, it is still an expansive realm filled with lore, fantasy, magic, dragons, and a ton of locations to discover. With so much going on in one game, characters can, unsurprisingly, become a little weary from all the exploits thatSkyrimhas to offer. However, when it comes to sleep, specifically sleeping NPCs, while it’s supposed to add a little realism to the experience, it can feel a little janky....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 472 words · Annette Osborne

Sony Working on Robot with Built-In Video Game System

Summary Sonyregularly patents ideas that could innovate the video game industry in a variety of ways, and the company’s latest application introduces a robot with a built-in gaming system. Over the years, sleuths have uncovered all manner of Sony patents, many of which have yet to see the light of day. Others, likeearly iterations of Project Q, which turned out to be the PlayStation Portal handheld device, were first seen in Sony patents years before they were announced....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 515 words · Dennis Jordan

Splatoon 3 Announces August Splatfest Details

Summary Hot on the heels of the last Splatfest,Splatoon 3has announced a new Splatfest is arriving in August. The theme will pit food fans against each other asSplatoon 3players battle in turf wars to determine who the victorious team will be. Splatoon 3, like its predecessors, holds Splatfests regularly. The unique twist on turf wars asks players to pick one of three teams, each led by an idol of Deep Cut, and then battle it out over the weekend to determine which will win....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 676 words · Kenneth Woods

Star Wars: Squadrons Gameplay Will Be Revealed at EA Play

Star Warsgames have had a rough few years, with bothBattlefrontgames being marred by controversy and multipleStar Warsgame cancellations. However,Star Wars: Squadrons,revealed today by EA, looks promising, judging by its initial trailer. However, those waiting for gameplay before passing judgment are in luck, asStar Wars: Squadronsgameplay willdebut during EA Play. The annual event, which EA has traditionally used as its own sort of E3 press conference, typically provides a slate of new details for EA’s upcoming games, and this year should be no different....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 360 words · Bianca Cline

Star Wars: The Acolyte's Creator Teases Character's Tough Journey Since Last Appearance

Summary Even thoughStar Wars: The Acolyteseries is set to premiere in just two months, much of its plot is still shrouded in mystery. However, the show’s creator has hinted at one character’s dramatic transformation, suggesting it could be a significant element of the upcoming show. The upcomingStar Warsseries marks a departure from the franchise’s usual themes, introducing a fresh concept and a host of new characters. However, fans can expect to seethe return of Vernestra Rwoh, a character familiar to readers of the High Republic novels, making an appearance in the show....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Leslie Wade