These real Yoshi Crafted World dioramas manage to extract some of the cute factor out of the game

Free on Play Nintendo In case you haven’t noticed, Nintendo has several subsites that offer a few different services. You’re probably most familiar with My Nintendo, which has sparing discounts and the ability to convert Platinum and Gold into rewards or real money respectively. Another destination is Play Nintendo: a kid-centric landing page with all sorts of free arts and crafts activities andcheeky polls. The latest project is aYoshi’s Crafted World(Switch) diorama set, which includes two amazingly adorable scenes inspired by the game....

July 12, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Michele Reyes

VCS Worlds 2022 visa update: Saigon Buffalo has secured all visas while GAM Esports have 6/8 members attending

League of Legends News The VCS will be attending Worlds 2022 after Saigon Buffalo obtained all of their visas. GAM Esports could be close to follow them to North America. Vietnam’s Championship Series (VCS) teams have missed the last two Worlds tournaments (since 2019) and MSI 2021, due to the Covid-19 situation limiting travel possibilities. Now it looks like history might be about to repeat itself as both of the VCS seeds face severe visa issues ahead of Worlds 2022....

July 12, 2025 · 4 min · 670 words · Debra Herman

We’re learning more about the NES Classic Edition

TheNES Classic Editionhas begun its initial manufacturing run, and some folks in Madrid got hands on with one of the first ones off the assembly line. Spanish-language site GameReactorposted some high-quality imagesof the upcoming console, including comparison shots with the 1985 original. The NES Classic Edition is less than a quarter the size of the original NES. The console itself takes up less space than a single game for the original console....

July 12, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Daniel Smith

A new approach to Captains Mode draft order in patch 7.34

DOTA 2 News Patch 7.34 introduces a new way to draft in Captains Mode. A subtle change to ban order seems to give second pick teams extra advantage. Dota 2 patch 7.34 implemented a new draft order for Captains Mode. Ban phases are no longer equal for both teams. The changes to the draft phase will have profound implications for the competitive scene meta leading right up to The International 2023....

July 11, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Aaron Meadows

Alliance s4: “The hardest road is going to be the most satisfying if a win is achievable”

DOTA 2 News Alliance’s s4 sat down with Esports.gg right before the start of TI12 WEU Qualifier to talk about their new roster, the current state of Dota 2, and more! It has been ten years since Gustav “s4” Magnusson shook the Dota 2 sphere with a phenomenal victory at The International 2013. Together with Alliance, s4 laid a foundation in Dota 2 that not many teams are able to match....

July 11, 2025 · 8 min · 1664 words · Stephanie Spencer

Billie Piper's New Doctor Who Regeneration Response Confirms My Worst Fears About The Risky Twist

Actor Billie Piper spoke about her shockingDoctor Whoregeneration, confirming my worst fears about the risky twist in the finale of season 15.Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor left Doctor Whoafter two seasons, leading to a shocking regeneration that fans are still talking about two months later. With the exception of the Fourteenth Doctor, Doctor Who has brought a new face to the show with every new regeneration. However, Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor regenerated into formerDoctor Who actor Billie Piper, who served as a companion in RTD’s first era....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Dr. Kevin Castaneda

Bytedance beats Tencent to acquire Moonton Studios of Mobile Legends fame

Mobile News Bytedance now owns Mobile Legends, an answer to Tencent’s Honor Of Kings in the MOBA space according to Reuters. Bytedance will acquire Moonton Technology the company announced on Monday. The deal is valued at around $ 4 billion, sources toldReuters. Bytedance, the developer behind video sharing platforms Tiktok and Douyin, has shown a keen interest in expanding into the video games business. According to the report they will acquire Moonton Technology, creators of Mobile Legends, a mobile MOBA game proving extremely popular in Southeast Asia....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 441 words · Wendy Cain

Dota 2 Ringmaster: Abilities, Talents, Hero Demo

DOTA 2 News Ringmaster has arrived to enchant your pubs! Find out more about the new Support hero here. Thenew Dota 2 hero, Ringmaster, is finally out! The notorious trickster is now playable in your pubs, but before getting into the fun let’s get to know his abilities and talents. Check out the video below for a preview of Ringmaster’s abilities! Read further ahead for a more in-depth breakdown of the hero....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Jonathan Mack

Everything you need to know about 7 km Eggs in Pokémon GO

Pokémon Guides 7 km Eggs are a bit unique in Pokémon GO, so here’s everything you need to know about them. 7 km Eggs are a staple in Pokémon GO, often featured in events with special Pokémon inside. This includes events like the current Pokémon Horizons Celebration event, but it also includes major in-person events like Pokémon GO Fest and Pokémon GO Safari Zones. While there isn’t much difference between Eggs in Pokémon GO, 7 km Eggs have some unique quirks you need to understand in order to obtain them....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Kimberly Berger

FISSURE Universe Episode 5: Schedule, results, streams, and more

DOTA 2 News FISSURE Universe Episode 5 is only a week away, and we have all the information on the tournament, teams, and format in one spot. FISSURE Universe Episode 5 is only a four-day event. With a $250,000 prize pool, many of the bigger teams could decide to skip the Tier 2 tournament. However, as we get closer to The International 2025, the meta could shift. With the Play-In Stage of the event already over, we saw a few interesting teams coming out of the woodwork....

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 623 words · Kathleen Walsh

Fortnite joins the Olympics 2023 … as a shooting competition?

Fortnite News 12 of the top FNCS pros will compete in a shooting competition at this summer’s Olympic Esports Series. It’s official — Fortnite Battle Royale has joined the upcoming Olympic Esports Series 2023. The competition, which goes down in Singapore this June, is set to host games such as dance, chess, sailing, and more. This same competition has made Fortnite Olympics a reality. However, it’s not the high-paced, pulsing-pounding Battle Royale or Zero Build mode that thousands enjoy worldwide....

July 11, 2025 · 2 min · 379 words · Meghan Rivera

Giga Mansion Tycoon codes (July 2024)—Are there any?

Updated: June 22, 2025 Checked for codes! Having a mansion? In this economy? It’s more likely than you think!Giga Mansion Tycoonwill help you forget about the housing crisis, even for a little while. What’s a better way to flaunt your wealth than purchasing cars, yachts, and, of course, the obligatory kitschy modern art? All that minimalist furniture and gaudy Bitcoin statues aren’t going to pay for themselves. If only there wereGiga Mansion Tycooncodes to help!...

July 11, 2025 · 3 min · 499 words · Bethany Alvarado

Guitar Hero developer hiring for ‘action shooter’ title

The folks at Neversoft have got to be getting tired of working onGuitar Herotitles. How about a game with more action, something with a little shooting, eh? According to a job listing found onLinkedIn, the developer is currently looking for experienced level builders to help work on a “new action shooter game.” The work would involve helping to “create realistic levels by bringing concept art to life.” It’s crazy to think that Activision would have Neversoft working on aCall of Duty-related title; doesn’t it already have like 15 other studios for that?...

July 11, 2025 · 1 min · 140 words · Juan James