Shadow Labyrinth reimagines Pac-Man through a darker lens. It’s a bold, genre-bending adventure that’s packed with loads of Bandai Namco references to iconic arcade games like Galaga and Dig-Dug. All of that, with solid action and a great atmosphere, and right now, you can even snag Shadow Labyrinth at a great discount on Steam Deck,…
Month: July 2025
Genshin Impact essentially confirms our suspicions about Bennett
Hoyoverse quietly gave us a look at the long-awaited Genshin Impact Mare Jivari area, and seemingly confirmed a theory that’s been around for multiple years. I love a lore-dive, so buckle up and let’s learn together. I’ve been a ‘Bennett was born in Mare Jivari’ truther since the beginning. Many things matched and, well, would…
More details of Anbernic's new RG477M gaming handheld have leaked
The Android gaming market shows no signs of slowing down this year, and Anbernic only proves that further with yet another handheld that it’s getting ready to sell. Called the RG477M, it’s said to be a powerful handheld in a small frame, similar to previous devices, like the RG353M and the RG406H. But a recent…
My go-to wireless gaming controller finally supports Apple's iPhone and iPad
The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller has only been around for a few months, but it’s already proven itself as one of the best options for Android gaming, especially in games that require precise inputs, such as PUBG Mobile and Stardew Valley. Now it’s the turn of those who own Apple devices, including iPhones and…
Overwatch Academy Mega Bundle: What’s included and is it worth it?
Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR The Overwatch Academy Mega Bundle is a collection of cosmetics themed around school and academia. The bundle includes a range of cosmetics, such as skins and emotes. The heroes included in the bundle are Juno, Kiriko, Soldier: 76, Tracer, and Sojourn. Players have to pay 5,900 Overwatch coins for the…
Rainbow Six Siege X vs VALORANT – which 5v5 is easier to play?
Image credit: Riot Games/Ubisoft TL;DR Both R6 Siege X and VALORANT are tactical shooters, with R6 being tactically focused and VALORANT being precision and skillshot focused. VALORANT is by far the more popular title, with millions of daily players vs up to 100,000 for R6 Siege X. In a test of R6 Siege pros vs…
How does map voting work in Overwatch 2?
Image credit: Maya Sattar for Esports Insider via Overwatch 2 TL;DR Map voting was added in Season 17, letting players choose from three pre-selected maps in Quick Play or Competitive. Players get 30 seconds to vote, with each vote increasing that map’s odds by 10% in a roulette-style selection. Map options are still chosen by…
Overwatch 2: 10 best Lucio skins in 2025
Lucio is one of the original Overwatch heroes who has been part of the series since it came out / Image credit: Blizzard Entertainment TL;DR Lucio is a support hero who has been part of the Overwatch series since the first game in 2016. He balances healing with speed buffs and can also deal significant…
Every qualified team for the OWCS Stage 2 Midseason championship
Image credit: Igor Bezborodov, Esports World Cup Foundation via Flickr Stage 2 of the Overwatch Champions Series (OWCS) has finally decided its top teams across six regions as it heads into the Midseason Championships. The offline tournament will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the Esports World Cup (EWC), during the fourth week of…
New R6 Siege Cup announced for July 5th
Image credit: Ubisoft Ubisoft has announced that Rainbow Six Siege X’s most competitive mode, the Siege Cup, will take place on July 5th, 2025. According to the game publisher, the Siege Cup will take place across five regions: NA, EU + MENA, LATAM, OCE and APAC. Keep Reading The biggest news from R6 Siege X’s…