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A new mechanic in Mario Kart World called the Charge Jump is under fire from fans after testing revealed it may do more harm than good. While the move appears to provide a flashy speed boost, players are discovering that the Charge Jump might actually be one of the least effective ways to gain an edge in the game’s high-stakes races. The Charge Jump, introduced in Mario Kart World — the latest installment in the franchise launched alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 — functions similarly to the classic drift boost. However, instead of sliding around a corner, players charge and…

Fans may be getting ready to channel their inner gorilla, because a fresh leak suggests Donkey Kong 64 might be swinging its way onto Nintendo Switch Online — and at the perfect time. 🕵️‍♂️ The Leak: Blurry Hints, Big Implications During Nintendo’s May showcase highlighting upcoming emulator features like rewind and CRT filters, eagle-eyed fans noticed something intriguing: a blurred background showing what appeared to be hidden box art. Through careful analysis, online sleuths believe Donkey Kong 64 was among the titles hinted at, alongside the likes of Super Smash Bros., Glover, and Forsaken 64. A Reddit thread broke it down:…

🔥 Level Up Fast: Double XP Weekend Now Live 🔥 Call of Duty players, it’s time to grind. Whether you’re dropping into Black Ops 6 or parachuting into Warzone, now’s your chance to rack up serious experience points as Treyarch Studios and Raven Software kick off a brand-new Double XP Weekend starting today, Friday, July 11, and running through Monday, July 14. With Season 4 Reloaded in full swing, players have plenty of content to dive into. New weapons, new maps, and a fresh Battle Pass have spiced up the meta—despite some community pushback on balance changes and controversial additions.…

James Carter Cathcart, one of the most iconic voices in the Pokémon franchise, has passed away at the age of 71 following a courageous battle with throat cancer. Known for breathing life into several of the series’ most beloved characters — including the mischievous Meowth, the flamboyant James of Team Rocket, and the wise Professor Oak — Cathcart’s contributions helped shape the childhoods of millions around the world. With over 1,000 episodes to its name, the Pokémon anime has hosted countless voice actors over the years, but few were as pivotal and universally recognized as Cathcart. Beyond Pokémon, his career…

July 2, 2025 — Discord has quietly lifted the lid on its largest communities, raising the official member cap from the lower end of the 2‑hundred‑thousand range to 2.5 million — and even higher, by request. Now sprawling gaming communities, esports hubs, and creator spaces can scale more freely—if they meet Discord’s new standards. 🚀 What’s ChangingServers that break the 2 million–2.49 million ceiling can now request an increase past 2.5 million members. All cap increase requests go through Discord’s team—servers must hit within 10,000 members of capacity to qualify. This move addresses the growing scale of communities centered around blockbuster games, high-profile streamers,…

Fans of Grand Theft Auto VI are once again deep in speculation territory—this time thanks to rapper Travis Scott and his latest music video, 2000 Excursion. With the game still nearly a year away, a moment at the 3:55 mark has ignited fresh rumors: Scott is shown standing beside a sleek Ferrari featuring a license plate that reads “GTA VI6.” The easter egg has fans buzzing online, with many wondering if this is a subtle teaser about Scott’s possible involvement in Rockstar Games’ most anticipated release in over a decade. While nothing has been confirmed by either Scott or Rockstar,…

Square Enix has officially announced that the 88th episode of Letter from the Producer LIVE will air on Thursday, July 24. This highly anticipated broadcast will dive deeper into Final Fantasy XIV’s upcoming Patch 7.3, titled The Promise of Tomorrow. Fans can look forward to details on the conclusion of Dawntrail’s main story arc, the next installment of the Echoes of Vana’diel alliance raid series, and other exciting new features. Coming just under five weeks after the 87th Live Letter, which gave players a first glimpse at Patch 7.3, this episode aims to expand on previously discussed topics. The earlier…

Battle of The Orgs (BOTO) is reaching a critical milestone this weekend with Seeding #6, the final competitive checkpoint before next weekend’s highly anticipated Grand Tournament. With 20+ teams registered, this is BOTO’s biggest weekend yet — and a powerful preview of what’s coming in the finale. Grassroots in origin but elite in execution, BOTO is proving that community-driven esports can be just as thrilling, organized, and impactful as the industry giants. 🏆 Competitive Milestones 🌍 Cultural & Social Relevance BOTO is more than just matches and prize pools — it’s reshaping how grassroots esports is built and governed. 🧩…

Watch the official announcement trailer for Dead by Daylight’s upcoming collaboration with The Walking Dead! In this new Chapter inspired by AMC’s iconic TV series, survivors Rick Grimes and Michonne join the roster—each featuring a Legendary Outfit that introduces fan-favorite Daryl Dixon into the mix. Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Dead by Daylight is the hit asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where killers hunt survivors in deadly trials. The Walking Dead Chapter launches July 29 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

In a move that’s sure to excite sports gaming fans, Nintendo has officially confirmed that the upcoming Switch 2 will receive the latest installment of the NBA 2K series when it launches this fall. This announcement marks a continued partnership between 2K Sports and Nintendo, bringing basketball’s most popular video game franchise to the next generation of Nintendo hardware. The NBA 2K series first made its debut on the original Switch with NBA 2K18, released in September 2017. Since then, every annual entry has landed on the platform—though not without criticism. Due to the limitations of the current Switch’s hardware,…