HP to Acquire HyperX in Massive Deal

PC gaming is a big business and always growing. Some companies are taking steps to guarantee a larger piece of the pie. HP is one such company announcing plans to acquire gear maker HyperX, whose products regularly make their way ontobest-of lists for gaming peripherals. HP announced the deal on Wednesday, purchasingHyperXfor $425 million. The purchase still requires regulatory approval, which will likely take several months. RELATED:Nvidia to Launch GPUs Specifically for Mining, Feature No Video Outputs...

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 439 words · Ryan Glover

Kaplan's Departure Doesn't Spell Doomsday for Overwatch 2

Following the behind-the-scenes video forOverwatch 2at BlizzConline, gamers were confident that the project was in the right hands — even if it was clearly far away from release. While some weredisappointed withOverwatch 2’s showingat the event, plenty of good things came out of the new update, such as the reveal of “hundreds” of hero missions and some fresh PvE enemies. Through all the footage of new maps and hero redesigns, Jeff Kaplan was seen talking about the game alongside Aaron Keller and other key developers....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 737 words · Kristie Evans

Key Takeaways From The Sonic The Hedgehog 2 Trailer

Sonic the Hedgehog has been a beloved character with an almost terrifyingly devoted fanbase for thirty years. On top of dozens of hit games, along with some less than successful entries, the fastest thing alive recently took his rightful place in blockbuster cinema stardom, and his next outing is looking great so far. Last year’sSonic the Hedgehogmay have been the best video game movie ever made. Starring Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey, the film’s massive success and clever approach to worldbuilding left the door open for asprawling universe of future films....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 832 words · Erika Schaefer

Kirby's Dream Buffet: Every Food Copy Ability's Origin and Powers, Explained

TheKirbyfranchise has been known for its Copy Ability mechanic sinceKirby’s Adventurein 1993. Unlike fellowNintendo platformer mascot Mario, Kirby gets his abilities by eating enemies with various powers as an extension of the suction mechanic introduced inKirby’s Dream Land. HAL Laboratory later designed hats to represent each Copy Ability, and the power-swapping has been implemented into various spin-offs likeKirby’s Dream Buffet. Arguably the best-known example of Kirby’s Copy Abilities outside his main adventures isSuper Smash Bros....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 792 words · Nicole Moore

Marvel Snap: The Best Budget Deck

A budget deck is a lineup of early-game cards. InMarvel Snap, these cards are known as Pool 1 & 2 characters (or Series One and Two cards). The following guide explains how to put together a team of these accessible heroes to create a meta-relevant, Cube-winning setup. These decks are great for players that have just recently started playingMarvel Snap. Here’severything beginners need to know about budget decksand how to build them....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Laura Olson

Metal Gear Solid 2: How to Beat the Harrier

The fight with the Harrier inMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of the Patriotsis the final challenge players will face before they can enter Shell-2. With “Iroqois Pliskin” as backup and the newly acquired Stinger perfect for fighting back, it’s time to ground Vamp. Taking on the Harrier inMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of the Patriotswill require Raiden to take cover and choose his moments wisely, slowly depleting the Harrier’s health bar with homing rockets from the Stinger....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 498 words · Danielle Richard

Mike And Sulley Are In Charge In This First Look At Disney And Pixar's 'Monsters At Work'

After a long wait,Pixarhas finally offered fans a first look at the upcoming Disney Plus seriesMonsters at Work. Returning back tothe world ofMonsters, Inc., the teaser is filled with furry, adorable monsters who are hoping to get some laughs out. With the series set to premiere in early July, it was time to introduce fans to the new team. The 30-secondMonsters at Workteaser is a nostalgia-stirring clip that is bound to evoke emotions in a whole generation of fans who remember the adventures of James P....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 407 words · Mrs. Lori Owens

Mortal Kombat 1: How to Complete the A WARRIOR'S DEATH Klue in Season 6 of Invasion Mode

As they make their way throughthe Living Forest Mesain Season 6 of Invasions Mode,Mortal Kombat 1players will likely stumble across several Klues. One of these is called A WARRIOR’S DEATH, which can be found on the We Can All Be Friends Node toward the end of the area. As someMortal Kombat 1players will quickly realize, A WARRIOR’S DEATH is a reference to a line often uttered by Goro in some of the franchise’s previous installments....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 317 words · Gail Pope

Multiplayer Games That Punish Rage Quitters

Multiplayer games are all about longevity and endless hours of unstoppable fun. However, not every online title can do that, which is why many of them fail. Some popular examples of multiplayer games that tanked after release includeHalo Infinite,Fast & Furious: Showdown,Call of Duty: Ghosts, and more. RELATED:Most Iconic Time Trial Ghosts In Games That said, there are a good number of online games that do provide an enjoyable experience and are damn fun to play....

May 16, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Joshua Copeland

New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #259 July 12, 2025

Connectionsis back with yet another challenging puzzle. These sixteen-word puzzle games can get really difficult, so you might want some hints. Below, you can find general hints for the whole puzzle, hints for each of the categories, word definitions, spoilers for the individual categories, and the full answer as well if you want it. No matter what kind of help you need for today’schallenging puzzle, you can find it below....

May 16, 2025 · 3 min · 496 words · Teresa Diaz

One of 2022's Best Games is Being Review Bombed

Chained Echoesis a critically-acclaimed turn-based RPG that is notable for being one of 2022’s highest-rated new game releases, but it’s now found itself being review bombed months after its initial launch in December.Chained Echoeshas a 90 overall critic ratingaccording to review aggregate site OpenCritic, which firmly establishes it as one of the 10 highest-rated video game releases of last year. Chained Echoespays homage to classic SNES-era RPGs while moving the genre forward at the same time....

May 16, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Travis Garrett

One Piece SBS Vol. 109: Oda Confirms A Big Secret About The Golden Lion Shiki

Summary One PieceVolume 109 is just around the corner, and fans know for a fact that whenever a new volume comes, so do the interesting questions thatOda answered in the SBS corner. Usually, the questions that Oda answers in the SBS volumes are funny responses to similar questions. However, every now and then, a fan, being intrigued by something significant in the story, asks about some exciting things. While this is rare, fans know that Oda has answered quite a lot of intriguing questions in the SBS corners over the years....

May 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1186 words · Jose Thomas

Persona 3 Reload: Best Endgame Personas

While every other user inPersona 3 Reloadgets one Persona at a time, the protagonist wields the wild card of Tarot. With it, he can keep up to 12 Personas on him at once, and the Compendium in the Velvet Room lets players recall well over 100 options so long as they have encountered them at least once. Building up this list and fusing new Personas is a vital game mechanic ofPersona 3 Reload....

May 16, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Patty Robinson