Genshin Impact Varka release date speculation, backstory, and more
While little was known about the legendary Genshin Impact’s Varka beyond voice lines between characters for a long time, we’ve finally seen his face, suggesting he may join our roster soon. The world of Teyvat continues to grow through fresh regions and new islands. We can’t forget about the places we’ve already been and the…
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How Donkey Kong Bananza made me finally appreciate the iconic Nintendo character
I’m going to say something controversial: I didn’t really care for Super Mario Odyssey, as I always felt like the Galaxy duology was the red-capped plumber’s best adventure. However, I still enjoyed my time with it, and I definitely prefer it to the long history of Donkey Kong games, which I understood the hype around,…
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I tried the PuK Gaming Ecosystem on Apple’s iPhone 13, and I’m pretty impressed
In 2025, mobile gaming is a massive part of the industry, but if there’s one thing that most of us who game on the go can agree about, it’s that virtual controls aren’t the best. To try and solve that problem, we’ve seen the introduction of countless mobile gaming controllers over the years, but few…
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Ascend to a higher plane with engaging side-scroller RPG Goddess Order
While there isn’t a Goddess Order release date yet, the new teaser site offers a good look at what we can expect from the game, courtesy of the prologue video and character profiles for the three main characters. This side-scrolling RPG comes to you from Kakao Games and PixelTribe, with the team behind it being…
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I still love this Pokémon spin-off game ten years later, so where’s a new one?
I love Pokémon. The franchise is part of why I love games so much. I grew up as a trainer, being around since the very first generation; I still have boxed copies of Pokémon Blue and Yellow, not to mention the entries for the other generations. However, beyond the mainline games, I also have a…
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It looks like Apple’s iPhone 17 could offer a gaming performance boost after all
Just a few months ago, we heard a rumor about the iPhone 17 that dampened some of the excitement surrounding the 2025 Apple flagship phone. According to a pretty reputable source, it seemed that the base model would pack the same A18 chip as last year’s iPhone 16, which in turn suggested a lack of…
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Fortnite has “a giant fan” in Justice League director Zach Snyder
Fortnite is incredibly popular; everyone and their grandmother knows that. Sure, not everyone plays Epic Games’ genre-defining game, but you at the very least hear about it. PT’s very own Sam Comrie is a Fortnite connoisseur, and apparently, he’s in fine company, as none other than Zach Snyder also enjoys boarding the battle bus. In…
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Zelda movie finds its Link and Zelda actors for upcoming live-action film
Yes, a Zelda movie is actually happening, after The Super Mario Movie’s success and the current record sales of Tears of the Kingdom. No need to use the Ocarina of Time to jump ahead and figure things out, as we’re diving into the rumors, release date speculation, and much more, with our full guide. Before we dive…
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Donkey Kong Bananza review – the first Nintendo Switch 2 masterpiece
For the last decade or so, Donkey Kong fans have had it pretty rough. The last real standalone game we got was 2014’s Tropical Freeze, and while it was a lot of fun, it didn’t feel like the revitalizing breath of fresh air that the series was longing for. Then, during this year’s Nintendo Switch…
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8BitDo’s new Android controller looks like the real deal for gaming on the go
Third-party controllers for iPhone and Android devices are everywhere these days, but some of the best peripherals don’t see improvements until it’s warranted. This is true of 8BitDo, a manufacturer that specializes in various controllers and has announced a new version of its Pro controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Apple devices, Android phones, and more.…
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