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Nintendo Blogger Supper Mario Broth Announces Serious Health Conditions, Vows to Keep Posting Mario Facts

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GTA 6 Leak Reveals 55 Launch Trophies, Surpassing GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2

A new datamine suggests GTA 6 will launch with 55 Trophies and Achievements on November 19, outpacing the launch counts of both GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. The leak indicates all rewards will be tied to the single-player campaign, with GTA Online arriving separately in 2027.

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LIFESTYLE7h ago · 42 views

U2's The Edge Wrote a Full Elf 2 Script That Never Saw the Light of Day

Andy Richter revealed on The Daily Beast's Obsessed podcast that U2 guitarist The Edge wrote a complete screenplay for an Elf sequel that was never produced. The script reportedly reached producer Shauna Robertson but the project ultimately fizzled out before any formal development began.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NINTENDO SWITCH12h ago · 44 views

Ocarina of Time Remake Datamine Points to Master Quest DLC With Mirrored World

Dataminers have uncovered strings in the Ocarina of Time remake suggesting Master Quest will return as DLC-unlocked content featuring a mirrored world and redesigned dungeons. The mode first appeared as a GameCube bonus disc and later in Ocarina of Time 3D, where it unlocked after completing the main game. Nintendo has not officially announced any DLC for the remake.

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UNCATEGORIZED13h ago · 55 views

25 Years Later, Buffy's Best Quote Still Resonates

The Season 5 finale of Buffy the Vampire Slayer delivered one of television's most enduring lines when Buffy Summers told her sister Dawn that the hardest thing in this world is to live in it. Two and a half decades after "The Gift" first aired, that moment continues to define the series' legacy of sacrifice and chosen family.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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LATEST RELEASES14h ago · 61 views

Jackbox Games CEO Rules Out Generative AI for Creative Assets in Party Pack 12

Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder has confirmed the studio will not use generative AI for comedy writing, art, or editorial content in their games. The commitment comes as Jackbox Party Pack 12 launches on October 14 with Trivia Murder Party 3 showcasing new realtime 3D graphics.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWS16h ago · 58 views

Godzilla Minus Zero Opens to $63 Million Global Weekend, Breaks Live-Action Foreign Language Record

Godzilla Minus Zero stomped to a $63 million global opening weekend, splitting nearly evenly between domestic and international markets to become the biggest debut ever for a live-action foreign language film. The sequel also shattered the Japanese IMAX opening record with $21.3 million in premium format returns. Critics and audiences remain enthusiastic, though scores sit slightly below the Oscar-winning predecessor.

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PLAYSTATION 517h ago · 64 views

Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Argues Sony Needs a $300 PS5, Not a $1,200 PS6

Former Sony Interactive Entertainment America president Shawn Layden says the PlayStation 5 has enough power for modern game development and urges Sony to focus on cutting the console's price to $300 instead of pursuing an expensive PlayStation 6. Layden points out that the PS5 has increased in price since launch, breaking decades of console pricing tradition.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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GAME REVIEWS18h ago · 65 views

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Proves 1998 Combat Still Beats Modern Parry Trends

The Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time retains its original 1998 combat design without adding modern mechanics like parrying. The result is a refreshingly elegant system that emphasizes timing, patience, and enemy pattern recognition over complex move sets.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWS19h ago · 88 views

Hot Wax Burns Tetris at Both Ends With Candle Mechanics

PUNKCAKE Delicieux, the studio behind Shotgun King, has revealed Hot Wax, a new puzzle game that reimagines Tetris with burning candle mechanics. Created during a 2024 Ludum Dare game jam, the game tasks players with guiding an ember through tetromino-shaped candles while managing collapsing wax blocks. The result twists familiar falling-block instincts into something strategic and surprisingly fiery.

Vishal Kamal·1 min read

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NEWS21h ago · 76 views

Ocarina of Time Speedrunners Break Switch 2 Remake Within Days of Launch

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, and speedrunners have already uncovered game-breaking glitches that let Link fly into the sky, clip through ceilings, and confuse the game's age-state logic. Any% runs have already dropped under four-and-a-half hours while the average player takes roughly 20 hours to finish.

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PlayStation Black Friday Sale Launches With Marvel's Wolverine Deluxe Edition Cheaper Than Standard

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Dave Bautista Gains 20 Pounds of Muscle to Play Kratos in Prime Video's God of War Series

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Persona 1 Remake Footage Leaks With Purple Aesthetic and Persona 5-Style Visuals

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Next Week on Xbox: Football Manager 27 Leads November 9-13 Game Pass Lineup

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Xbox Game Pass November 2024 Lineup: Escape Academy 2, Warhammer Survivors, Thronefall, and Classic Rare Titles Arrive

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Game Reviews

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Proves 1998 Combat Still Beats Modern Parry Trends

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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Review — A Modern Masterpiece That Plays Too Safe

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World of Warcraft Forever World First Level 60 Hits Cap Three Days After Launch

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Final Fantasy 14 Same-Region Matchmaking Launches November 10 to Slash Queue Times

Vishal Kamal · 6d ago

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World of Warcraft: Forever Launches November 4 With Gamepad Support and New Content

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