The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse made Disney’s mascot a hero

By the time Capcom’sThe Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mousedebuted in 1992, we had already seen several games about Mickey Mouse on home consoles. Meanwhile, between games likeDuckTalesandChip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers, Capcom had a good run of great Disney licensed titles under its belt. Yet I can’t help but feel the acclaimed developer must have felt a certain weight in developing this title. I mean, we’re not just talking any character....

July 31, 2025 · 9 min · 1802 words · Jeremy Hodges

The next big Final Fantasy XIV Live Letter update is on April 12

Now that we have asolid release date forDawntrail, Final Fantasy XIVfans are waiting for more updates and news regarding what to expect when 7.0 arrives on July 2. Well, the next Live Letter from the Producer may bring more information on April 12. One thing you shouldn’t hold your breath for duringLLXXX(the 30th Live Letter) is Job action trailers for eitherPictomancerorViper. While these are obviously highly anticipated for those hoping to play the Jobs inDawntrail, Naoki Yoshida has already confirmed that these will be coming during the Media Tour in May....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Jill Byrd

The no-fail guide to having fun with Pokemon: Magikarp Jump

Follow these simple steps Since it first hit app stores earlier this week, I have been inundated with requests for information about how best to enjoyPokémon: Magikarp Jump. I can barely go a minute on my Twitter feed without somebody asking me “What’s the best strategy for raising my Magikarp?” or “Should I focus on food or training?” or “CJ, you’re so hot, will you put a baby in me?” It can get tiring trying to answer each and every question individually, so I thought I’d whip up a quick guide for having fun withMagikarp Jump....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Amy Ramos

The Technomancer’s first trailer feels very familiar

Attempt #2 at Mars: War Logs? You may be mistaken for having a sense of déjà vu when reading aboutThe Technomancer.It’s an RPG developed by Spiders and published by Focus Home Interactive set on a futuristic Mars full of mutants and conflict, much like one of Spiders’ seemingly unconnected and older (but still pretty great) games:Mars: War Logs. Well, it looks like we’ll be able to see just what is new aboutThe Technomancersoon, as Focus has released an in-depth trailer explaining the systems and settings of the game....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · David Dixon

VizionEck wants you to rethink first-person shooters

Throwing out the baby, the bath water, and everything in the room I had the most confused look on my face watching this video ofVizionEck, a nontraditional first-person shooter game for PlayStation 4. It feels weird to even call it an FPS. We previously saw anabstract teaser trailerthat made little sense and despite the fact that what’s shown here is a “Ranger vs. Ranger” match with four players — actual in-game footage, in other words — I’m still left wondering what’s going on....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 173 words · Justin Brown

What did you think of the DmC: Devil May Cry demo?

OMG THEY CHANGED DANTE!! TheDmC: Devil May Crydemo is now available in the US, Europe, and Japan on both Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The demo consists of one area where you have to get through a level, and another that sees you fightingthis gross boss. DmChas been gettinga ton of hatefor a variety of reasons, from the way the new Dante looks to the wub wub soundtrack. Basically, a ton of silly reasons fromDevil May Crypurists who haven’t even played the game....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Brian Williamson

What does the F1 23 Champions Edition include?

Vroom vroom! Codemasters’F1 23is just around the corner, so it’s natural that a special edition called theF1 23Champions Edition has been announced. Releasing alongside the game, it offers three days of early access and a ton of PitCoins at your disposal, in addition to other rewards. It does cost quite a bit more than the usual retail price, however. Here’s everything you need to know about theF1 23Champions Edition. F1 23Champions Edition contents Priced at $79....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Mary Sanchez

Why are so few of Evolve’s characters female?

The creative director responds Evolvewill launch with twelve hunters: eight men, three women, and a robot, though it’s referred to as a “he.” Of the three female characters, two are medics (Val and Caira) and the other (Maggie) is a trapper. There are currently no female assault or support class characters. That could certainly change in the future. The asymmetric shooter’s season pass contains an additional four hunters. As it stands, though, three-fourths of the cast are men, a ratio sure to disappoint some....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Gabriella Richardson

Wonder Woman is coming to Fortnite, and I’m wondering why the hell she doesn’t have the invisible jet

Did Steve steal it? This past week,Superman entered theFortnitefray as part of the season pass, through a fun series of quests that only took an afternoon to complete.Now, Wonder Woman is helping shore up the Justice League roster, but unfortunately she’s arriving as a paid add-on. Oh, and without the invisible jet, which is the most obvious glider for her. What?! That was such an obvious tee up. She’ll arrive on August 19 at 8PM ET when the store refreshes....

July 31, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Tiffany Bell

You can watch Pokemon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution on Netflix in February

I’m already dreading That Scene I wasn’t planning to watchPokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolutionthis year (or any year, for that matter!), but now that the movie is coming to Netflix on August 11, 2025, I’ll struggle to say no. If you sawPokémon: The First Moviein the late-’90s, you know what’s up.Evolutionmight have a radically different style – so much so that it’s freaky to look at Ash and co. – but it’s still a remake....

July 31, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Maria Duncan

(Update) There’s Skies of Arcadia sequel talk yet again and I am here for it

Will it stick this time? [Update:Kenji Hirutafinds the overwhelming support forSkies of Arcadia“impressive,” and vowsto “organize all [the] comments and submit [them] to Sega directly.” Who knows if anything will happen here, but it’s something!] At one point,Skies of Arcadiawas my favorite game of all time. It lives in my memory constantly, despite the fact that it was essentially laid to rest on the Dreamcast and GameCube, but talk of a revival or re-release pops up every so often and I’m always here for it....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Haley Jackson

22 (probably) games that are way harder than Dark Souls

Why the Souls series’ hardened rep? “Prepare to die,”Dark Soulswarns, flashlight under face, as if 30 years of video games hasn’t already prepared me. “I’m not a masochist,” people say, letting six years ofSoulspass from afar, like they’re looking out a train window at a neighborhood they dare not stop in. “I played this game, which makes me good and not bad. Perhaps if you were good you would play this game, but it seems you are bad?...

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 988 words · Sally Bentley

All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate – Vanguard Data Pad Investigation

Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate added a new campaign, location, and raid, but there are also some new triumphs and quests to grind as part of refreshing older content in the game. As part of seasonal Triumphs and unlocking new rewards, Data Pads can be found all over the Portal’s activities, including Fireteam Ops. Here are the locations of all of the Data Pads as part of Vanguard Data Pad Investigation triumphs and quests inDestiny 2’sSeason 27: Reclamation....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 834 words · Traci Carrillo