Day: October 20, 2025
Dragon Quest Smash/Grow makes squashing slimes even more satisfying
There must be something in the air, because for the last few months I’ve been feeling extremely Dragon Quest-pilled, breaking out my 3DS to replay the ninth game, and eagerly waiting for the HD-2D remakes of the original two entries. So Square Enix’s surprise announcement of Dragon Quest Smash/Grow back in September only added to…
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Finally, the iPad Pro gets a gaming feature I’ve wanted from Apple for years
While I’m usually going to my Asus ROG Ally Z1e for my handheld gaming needs, I’m also relying on my tablets for a quick Destiny Rising or Delta Force session. If you’re on the fence about Apple’s new iPad Pro, I don’t blame you, because there needs to be some meaningful improvements to justify the…
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ARC Raiders’ Steam player count is demolishing Call of Duty, and I’m very happy about it
I’ll say it most days and I’ll say it again: Embark Studios is the most exciting shooter developer out there right now. ARC Raiders is the developer’s second game, shifting from the FPS action of The Finals to a retro-futuristic wasteland where robots and rival players are out for blood and scraps. It can be easy…
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The Simpsons Fortnite map is all of Springfield, just like one of the greatest PS2 games
If there’s one collaboration that’s long overdue for Fortnite, it’s the arrival of The Simpsons. Matt Groening’s highly celebrated animated show is all but confirmed to headline the next major season of the game, but this isn’t your typical takeover of the hit battle royale game. We’ve seen Star Wars POIs and limited-time locations for…
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Miyoo’s newest retro handheld takes more inspiration from a Nintendo classic
2025 has brought plenty of retro gaming handhelds that take inspiration from classics of the past. This includes the Sony PlayStation Vita and the Nintendo DS. But Miyoo has revealed a different inspiration for its newest clamshell handheld, the Mini Flip, which is heavily inspired by 2003’s Game Boy Advance SP. This improved model, based…
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You need 12 uninterrupted days to catch up on all of FNAF’s lore
Thanks to its explosive popularity and touch of goofiness, practically every internet-dwelling gamer knows at least a little bit about Five Nights at Freddy’s. This is even more true in recent years, thanks to the blockbuster film of the same name, but aside from the haunted animatronics, dead kids, and William Afton always coming back,…
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