Day: October 29, 2025
Virtus.pro launches fundraising campaign to protect polar bears
An Esports Insider illustration, Image credit: Virtus.pro and WWF Virtus.pro has announced that it will be backing non-profit organisation World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its conservation efforts for polar bears. The Overwatch 2 team has launched a fundraising campaign to gather £5,000 (~$6,660) in donations, spreading awareness through a promotional video online. Keep…
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Want to play an underrated Disney game on the Nintendo Switch 2 for free? Here’s how
No matter if you grew up with Disney princesses, like to stick a little bit of Disney Plus on your TV, or have simply enjoyed going to Disney World before, the company has impacted most of our lives. If you’ve somehow escaped, that is genuinely impressive, but the announcement that Disney Illusion Island is free…
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Pokémon Go’s November Go Pass is your last chance to grab this special legendary
Another month is on the horizon, which means it’s time for Pokémon Go’s November Go Pass. This month’s pass sees the return of the Lucky Trinket and the continuation of plenty of awesome rewards, but it’s also the last chance to claim a very special type of legendary Pokémon. As we’ve come to expect from…
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What I think about when I play PowerWash Simulator 2
What do I think about when I play PowerWash Simulator 2? Imagine my far-flung ancestors, sitting around a fire, speaking in a primitive tongue, and dreaming of the stars. Picture them, with their dirty, hairy bodies and bruised feet from endless walking, rising in the morning and praying to a deity they hadn’t named yet,…
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One of ARC Raiders’ coolest features is an “accident”, Embark Studios says
Extraction shooters aren’t for the faint of heart. Escape From Tarkov doesn’t hold your hand, Arena Breakout couldn’t care less either. ARC Raiders is different. Embark Studios’ addition to the tough-as-nails genre navigates the line between intensity and reward, while ensuring its learning curves aren’t harsh enough to put you off the Rust Belt forever.…
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Halloween games survival guide 101: how to soothe your anxiety while playing horror games
Horror is a genre that always provides excellent games, has consistently produced some of the most innovative content around, and features some undoubtedly unmissable pieces of media, especially given the indie horror genre too. The games provide rich storytelling, epic worldbuilding, and often thrilling gameplay experiences – plus, they get the heart racing. In the…
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake review – swords, slimes, and stunning storytelling
After the successful launch of Dragon Quest III’s HD-2D Remake last year, Square Enix has returned to bring us the rest of the Erdrick trilogy for the modern age with Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. As someone who grew up on Akira Toriyama’s animated work and whose interest in the Dragon Quest series…
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New iPad Mini rumor suggests Apple’s next compact tablet could boast a big upgrade for gamers
It looks like it might finally be happening, folks. According to a new rumor, Apple is planning on upgrading both its iPad Mini and iPad Air with OLED display tech. That’s a pretty big deal, as you don’t have to be a hardware obsessive to know that OLED displays offer more vivid colors and deeper…
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Fortnite’s Bart Simpson skin repeats the mistakes of Family Guy’s Peter Griffin
We’re getting closer to the launch of the new Fortnite The Simpsons seasonal update, and that means glimpses of cosmetics are emerging. Epic Games is going all out for The Simpsons’ arrival in Fortnite, and it wouldn’t be a proper celebration of Matt Groening’s work if Bart Simpson didn’t stop by. If you’re wondering what…
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Retroid’s new Android gaming handheld disappears after massive backlash, but a solution is in sight
Despite the new Retroid Pocket 6 packing some great specs, its design has garnered substantial backlash on social media. Symmetrical joysticks and too many buttons below the screen are just some of the issues that potential customers have with Retroid’s upcoming device. The reception has surprised the company so much that the Pocket 6 has…
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