Is A Next-Gen Banjo-Kazooie Coming from the Original Devs?

Playtonic Games is mostly made up of developers that used to work at Rare, the studio known for the critically-acclaimed 3D platformerBanjo-Kazooie. It created theBanjo-Kazooiespiritual successorYooka-Laylee, but a new theory making the rounds online claims that the studio may once again have the chance to work on a newBanjo-Kazooiegame. However, fans shouldn’t get their hopes up. Before we get into why this rumor shouldn’t be believed, here’s how it started. The rumor started on Resetera with the idea that Microsoft will announce more studio acquisitions at itsXO19 event on November 14, with one such acquisition being none other than Playtonic Games....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Connie Gomez

Jujutsu Kaisen: Will Kenjaku Die?

Summary Jujutsu Kaisenis currentlyin the Culling Game arcand this is certainly one of the most incredible arcs in the story, given the intense fights that have taken place there, along with all the shocking deaths that have unfolded at the same time. Fans have seen quite a lot of shocking events which they never expected to take place over the course of the last few months and, recently, another one of such events took place in the story, this time, with Kenjaku being at the center of it all....

June 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1174 words · Amanda Brown

Marvel Snap: Thanos Decks

Thanos is a Pool 5 card inMarvel Snap, and he works very well in several different strategies. Those strategies feature cards like Ka-Zar, Beast, and even Lockjaw, and players that have been lucky enough to add Thanos to their collections should spend some time with each one of them. This guide is here to assist with that endeavor, andMarvel Snapfans will find lists for three Thanos decks in what follows....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Phillip Allison

Metacritic Reveals the 10 Highest Scoring Switch Games of 2020

2020 has officially come to a close, and so review aggregate siteMetacritichas started releasing its lists for the highest-rated movies, TV shows, and video games for the year. When it comes to video games,Metacriticincludes an overall list of the highest-rated games, but the site also includes more specific lists, naming off the top-rated games for each platform. This includes a list of the 10 best Switch games for 2020, which shows that Nintendo’s home console/handheld hybrid had a pretty strong year....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 429 words · Sarah Ashley

My Hero Academia 359: Where's Deku?

The following contains spoilers for My Hero Academia Chapter 359, “Place of Learning," by Kohei Horikoshi available in English fromViz Media. Bakugou is very clearly the favorite character in theMy Hero Academiaamongst the fandom. He has been number one in every single popularity poll in Japan and has had some of themost touching scenes of growth and developmentwithin the series. The only thing he has lacked so far is a fight where he’s given the opportunity to go all out against an opponent who does the same, but that has ended as his battle against Shigiraki has dialed up to max....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 1015 words · Kevin Mitchell

New Hawkeye Poster Brings Every Character Together Ahead Of The Finale

The long-awaited season finale forHawkeyeis quickly approaching and Marvel Studios has revealed the final poster that offers a look at all cast members that have been present within the narrative thus far. Naturally, specific faces immediately come to the forefront, but a glaring absence is very much noticeable. Based on what audiences have seen by now, the focus ofHawkeyeplaces Clint Barton and Kate Bishop center stage. The two became intertwined after Bishop donned the Ronin suit, which carries the weight of enemies that Clint accumulated since putting on the outfit in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Carly Gonzalez

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #402 June 20, 2025

Connectionsis a daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games that provides you with sixteen words to sort into categories. The most challenging part is that you don’t know what the categories are before you start, and you get no hints either except the words themselves. But today’s puzzle is even harder than therules ofConnectionsmight make it sound; it has a lot of difficult words. If you need help, this article is here for you....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 484 words · Jackie Ward

One Piece: Everything We Know About The Gear Fifth Episode

Summary One Pieceanime is extremely close to the release of its biggest episode to date. The series already shared a teaser trailer onYouTube,which gained millions of views within a few days. Judging by the numbers alone, there is no denying that the masses are extremely excited to see Luffy attain his peak. Gear Fifth’s introduction in the manga stood as one of the series' most iconic moments. Because of that, fans of the series have eagerly been waiting to see Gear Fifth get animated....

June 5, 2025 · 5 min · 863 words · Antonio Carr

Outerplane Codes

Quick Links Outerplaneis anaction-adventure animegame developed by Smilegate Holdings, Inc. InOuterplane, players must defeat monsters, unlock new characters, and complete episodes while exploring the story. The game has a lot of different missions to offer, and this is also very exciting. Sometimes, players may find that difficult or just be stuck somewhere, and this article comes to the rescue because it provides all working codes forOuterplanethat will help fans get various freebies....

June 5, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Darin Rodriguez

Overwatch 2 Hints at Baptiste's Sexuality

Overwatch 2players seem to be convinced that the game hinted at Baptiste’s sexuality. In 2019,Overwatchreleased a short story titled “What You Left Behind"expanding on the Support hero’s backstory, but didn’t blatantly mention whether he was queer or not. According toOverwatchlore,Baptisteis an ex-Talon operative from Haiti that uses his combat medic abilities to assist his teammates in battle. His Support abilities include Regenerative Burst, which heals himself and his allies; Immortality Field, which prevents allies from dying; and his ultimate Amplification Matrix, which doubles the damage and healing of allied projectiles....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Casey Marquez

Paper Mario's Levels Would Be Perfect for a Traditional 3D Platformer

Few Nintendo properties have as much reach asSuper Mario. The mustachioed plumber first hit the gaming scene in the 1980s and has had a continuously impressive run ever since. Mario jumps on bad guys, races go-karts, and occasionally relaxes with a nice game of golf. The colorful character has even spawned multiple series ofRPG spin-offs, with one of the most notable beginning on the N64 withPaper Mario. Receiving critical acclaim and going down as one of the best games on the console,Paper Mariospawned multiple sequels and a fanbase all its own....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 587 words · Christopher Perez

PlayStation Now is Sony's Best Bet to Fight Back Against Xbox Game Pass

PlayStation continues to do well in PS5 and software sales, and its free game offerings through PlayStation Plus are generally very well received. Thefree games through PlayStation Plus in 2021, in particular, have been praised for being varied and making big-name titles available. While this has been great for PlayStation gamers, Sony will likely need to address Xbox Game Pass sooner or later. Microsoft’s service has been praised by gamers for its value and constantly expanding list of games....

June 5, 2025 · 4 min · 824 words · Amber Maxwell

Pokemon GO Teases May 19 Community Day Pokemon

Summary Pokemon GOhas just released a new teaser for the next Community Day, and fans believe that its featured Pokemon will be a Toucannon or a Bounsweet. The upcomingPokemon GOCommunity Day will happen on May 19, and this teaser was the first time Niantic hinted its possible content. The Community Day is a monthlyPokemon GOevent that often features rare or uncommon creatures, greatly increasing the players’ chance of capturing them. Normally, the featured Pokemon can also learn exclusive Attacks when evolving during the event, and players can gain special rewards by participating....

June 5, 2025 · 3 min · 531 words · Catherine Liu