Donkey Kong Bananza has arrived, and while the main draw here is a rock-solid adventure featuring the greatest of apes, fans are also finding that the game's art mode is a blast of fun. Essentially a user-friendly version of Blender, players are able to sculpt in 3D, producing incredible works of art--or pure nightmare fuel--that have been chiseled to perfection.This is meant to be a creative diversion from DK's new adventure, and some of the creations that people have gleefully uploaded to their social media accounts are best described as creative or cursed--sometimes, both--and they're all excellent.Some of the creations glimpsed below include Five Nights at Freddy's fanart, an unflattering portrait of US VP JD Vance, and a version of DK that can see into the very depths of your soul. All of them look like they could easily replace the Mona Lisa at The Louvre, and at the very least, they deserve their own wing at that art museum.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Update: Fallout's 4K Steelbook Edition is back in stock at Amazon for $43 on July 18. If you have trouble completing your order via the browser version of Amazon's storefront, try Amazon's mobile app. We were able to place an order through the mobile app but not on the browser storefront. Fallout: Season 1 Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray) $43 | Restocked on July 18 See at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

From Software is working on a multiplatform title that is in "advanced stages of production," according to a new report, and it is so far along it could be released next year.That's according to MP1st, which reportedly learned the game's internal codename and states that, unless the game is delayed, it is on track for 2026.No other details about the game are known aside from its reported codename: FMC. While that doesn't seem like much, as noted by mp1st, the codename may give fans an idea of what could be coming next. The codenames for previous Dark Souls games and the more recent Armored Core 6 both featured the letter "F" as part of their internal codenames, while games like Elden Ring used the codename GR. From Software's latest game, the standalone multiplayer spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign, used the internal codename CL.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Donkey Kong Bananza is now available, and it appears to be a hit for the Nintendo Switch 2. But longtime fans of other Nintendo platformers like Mario Odyssey may have noticed that something feels ... a little off? Out of place? You can't quite put your finger on it, but something is wrong when you put your fingers on it. It's the jump button.For DK Bananza, the jump button has been uncharacteristically mapped to the A button by default on the Switch 2, as opposed to the more traditional B button. This is mainly so that the face buttons map to the directions DK punches: X button for upward, Y button for forward, B button for downward. It makes enough sense. But going back to the days of the Super Nintendo, the jump button has almost always been on the bottom of the "diamond" shape of face buttons. So if you just want jumping to feel normal again, there is a way to do that.From the start menu, go to the fourth menu in a row--Options, with a gear icon--and scroll down to the "DK's Action Buttons" submenu. There you have the option to switch the B/A functions from "Punch downward / Jump" to "Jump / Punch downward." It's not full button mapping but it shows Nintendo recognized that some players might feel more at home with the traditional jump button placement. The downside is that the punch directions no longer correspond to their placements on the face buttons.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A lot of Fortnite's most memorable moments have come from the game's live events, where everybody playing is experiencing some kind of one-time-only content that you just had to be there for. The very first Fortnite live event, the one that started this whole awesome tradition, was the Blast Off event at the end of Chapter 1 Season 4--and, hey, guess what, it's coming for the end of Fortnite OG Season 4. The new version of this rocket party will go down on July 26 at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET during any ongoing rounds of Fortnite OG. Check out the teaser.Sure hope these coordinates are right 🤞 Find out on July 26 at 2pm ET at the OG Rocket Launch Event. pic.twitter.com/OEn2dsqTHs — Fortnite (@Fortnite) July 18, 2025 The Blast Off event originally took place on June 30, 2018, when the mysterious Visitor launched a rocket that went haywire right in the middle of the battle royale matches that were going on at 10:30 AM PT that morning. The rocket took off, flew way out into space, then turned around and flew in toward toward Tilted Towers. But instead of landing, the rocket hit a rift--and that's when things got really interesting. You can watch the original version of the event in its entirety below. It's not expected that the Fortnite OG version will be very different than it was when it first happened, but it also wouldn't be surprising if Epic threw in some new wrinkles, like a safe zone where players can watch the event without being threatened by other players.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

One of the most important NPC Sims you're likely to encounter during your time in Innisgreen in The Sims 4: Enchanted by Nature is Mother Nature. If you want one of your Sims to become a fairy, they'll have to go through her to do so. Mother Nature is one half of the mythical PlantSim couple that rules over Innisgreen--the other half being Fable questgiver Spruce Almighty, though they're currently not on speaking terms with each other.While it may be a little bit sad to see these magical beings experiencing marital difficulties, the good news is that it means that Mother Nature is single. And it will come to absolutely no one's surprise that Sims 4 players would like to get a little bit closer to Ms. Nature. Which begs an extremely important question:Can your Sims romance Mother Nature?Yes, your Sims CAN make out with Mother Nature.Yes! There are a small handful of significant limits to how you can interact with her, but Mother Nature is available for most romantic interactions with other Sims. Specifically, Mother Nature cannot get married, move into your Sim's household, or get pregnant, unless you use cheats or mods to make them happen. Pretty much anything else is fair game, though you may have to deal with a little bit of UI weirdness along the way. Mother Nature is open to romance with any gender.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In case you've been wondering, Ubisoft is indeed working on a new entry in its long-running Ghost Recon series. The news, which had been heavily rumored for a while now, was confirmed by Ubisoft president Yves Guillemot in what sounds like a heated shareholder meeting last week.First reported by Game File, the confirmation of the the untitled Ghost Recon game came from a question about Ubisoft's history with live-service titles. Touting the company's success with Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Guillemot added, "In addition to the flagship game that I just mentioned, our objective is to also make strong progress in the growing market, generally speaking, by continuing to enhance our current experiences that we offer--and capitalizing on upcoming launches, such as The Division and Ghost Recon."Later on, Ubisoft's CFO Frederick Duguet specifically called out the upcoming Ghost Recon title as one of the company's "first-person-shooter-type games," seemingly also confirming that the next entry will be an FPS. Though multiple titles in the franchise have offered first-person perspectives, the Ghost Recon games have largely been presented as third-person shooters since 2006's Advanced Warfighter, making this a significant shift for the series.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Earlier this week, video game venture capitalist firm Konvoy shared its predictions about Grand Theft Auto 6. Perhaps the most eye-catching part of that projection was the notion that GTA 6 will clear will reach $7.6 billion in revenue in only 60 days. Now, a video game analyst has suggested that those sky-high numbers may not be a realistic prediction of the game's performance.Daniel Ahmad--the director of research and insights at Niko Partners--shared his assessment of Konvoy's predictions and noted that, "it's an aggressive forecast for the first 60 days." Ahmad added that Konvoy's numbers suggest that just under 65% of users who have either Xbox Series X|S or PlayStation 5 would need to purchase the game in that timeframe.Ahmad also pointed out that Grand Theft Auto 5 sold 32.5 million copies in its first three months in 2013 when Xbox 360 and PS3 had an install base of around 166 million users. That's just under 20% of players who had either console.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Mini PCs have become increasingly popular over the past few years. And while Apple's Mac Mini continues to be the foremost example of a mainstream desktop computer in a compact case, there are a bunch of impressive Windows-based mini PCs that share the same general form factor (roughly 5 x 5 inches). They can fit on even the most cramped desk, have the added benefit of portability, and perhaps most importantly, many mini PCs are available for bargain prices.And in the wake of Prime Day, some of Amazon's best-selling mini PCs from popular brands like Kamrui, GMKtec, and Beelink are on sale for even lower prices than usual. We've rounded up our 10 favorite mini PC deals for all shoppers as well as one Prime-exclusive deal. All of the models in this roundup have built-in Wi-Fi, LAN ports, Bluetooth, and support at least two monitors. See 10 Best Mini PC Deals at Amazon Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Shadow Labyrinth can be tough, and your HP Tank is an invaluable tool. On paper, it's similar to the Flask of Crimson Tears in Elden Ring, with the big difference being that using it restores the entirety of your health bar. It's great--the problem, however, is that for a long while, you only have access to one HP Tank.As you traverse through the second main area of the game, which tasks you with reaching the top of the Sky-high Tree, you can come across an additional HP Tank. This, however, can be easily missed if you're rushing through things. If you're wondering how to get a second HP tank in Shadow Labyrinth, make sure to read the steps below promptly so you don't have to waste time backtracking later on.How to get a second HP Tank in Shadow LabyrinthThe location of the second HP tank in Shadow Labyrinth is in the forest area as you're making your way through the Great Tree (also referred to as Sky-High Tree). We have a dedicated guide with a Great Tree walkthrough in case you need some guidance, as it's easy to get lost.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Zelda) $20 | Compatible with Switch 2 Pro Controller See at Amazon RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Black) $20 See at Amazon If you dropped $85 on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and would like to keep it looking fresh, you may want to pick up a dedicated travel case. There's actually an officially licensed controller case made by RDS Industries that popped up on Amazon shortly before the Switch 2's launch. Available in a Zelda-themed edition or standard black, the RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Controller Case is up for grabs for $20 at Amazon.The hardshell carrying case is compatible with both generations of the Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con with grip attachments. You can also use it with a bunch of different third-party controllers; we highlighted some notable gamepads we've tested with the case at the bottom of this story. RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Zelda) $20 | Compatible with Switch 2 Pro Controller The Zelda branding on this case is subtle enough that Switch users who don't even like the series would probably be fine with it. A round metal emblem with the game's logo is affixed on the center of the top cover. It also has a gold zipper pull with the Tears of the Kingdom logo. The promotional images don't do a great job of displaying the colors. After receiving the case recently, I can confirm that it's forest green, similar to Link's iconic tunic.The case was designed for the original Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons with a grip attached. That said, the recessed bottom mold also fits the Switch 2 Pro Controller just about perfectly, and the Joy-Con 2 Controllers with the standard or Charging Grip attached are supported, too. The elastic band that secures the controller in place opens the door for a wide array of third-party controllers.The case also has slots for two Joy-Con below the Pro Controller. This slot only supports original Switch Joy-Con, as the Switch 2 Joy-Con are too large.An open mesh compartment can be used to store small accessories such as charging cables and Joy-Con straps. See at Amazon RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Black) $20 If you aren't a Zelda fan, the case is also available in black/gray. This version trades the Zelda emblem and zipper for the red Nintendo Switch logo.RDS Industries' controller carrying cases are built with the same ballistic nylon material as its popular line of console cases. The manufacturer has already launched five different styles of Switch 2 console travel bags in its Game Traveler Deluxe line, including a Mario Kart World-themed hardshell carrying case:RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch 2 Console Cases:Mario Kart World Deluxe Carrying Case -- $25Deluxe Carrying Case (Black) -- $20Deep Carrying Case (Black) -- $30Large Carrying Case (Black) -- Sold outCrossbody Vertical Bag (Black) -- $30Crossbody Horizontal Bag (Black) -- $30 See at Amazon Switch Pro Controllers & Joy-ConSwitch 2 Pro Controller | Switch Pro Controller Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The real test of Shadow Labyrinth lies in getting through the Great Tree, also known as the Sky-High Tree. This is one of the first objectives that involves a substantial amount of traversal. If you're used to playing Metroidvanias, you might know what to expect. There are plenty of paths that lead to secondary rooms, and even optional areas. While they're useful to gather resources, it can be easy to get lost. Moreover, the game's map can be quite obtuse, and you might miss doors and ledges that pertain to the main objective.If you're finding it difficult to get through the Sky-high Tree areas, don't fret. Below is a step-by-step walkthrough detailing how to get through the Great Tree in Shadow Labyrinth, which culminates in a boss fight that rewards you with a key ability to continue moving forward.How to get through the Great Tree in Shadow LabyrinthYou'll get access to the Great Tree area after defeating Orange G-HOST: Garbage Talos and obtaining the GAIA form thanks to the G-Phase Shift. Confusing nouns aside, the starting segments of the area are fairly linear. The key here is learning enemy patterns, as you'll encounter quite a few new foes while heading east.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller - Wuchang Edition $65 | Releases July 21 Preorder at Amazon See all Ultimate 2 models Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Day One Edition $50 for Console / $39 for PC | Releases July 24 Preorder at Amazon Preorder at Walmart Preorder at Best Buy Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Deluxe Edition $60 for Console / $46.79 for PC | Releases July 24 Get preorder deal for PC Preorder at Xbox Store Preorder at PlayStation Wuchang: Fallen Feathers arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on July 24 as a budget-priced $50 game. The Day 1 physical edition is up for preorder at Amazon, Walmart, and more major retailers. Meanwhile, PC players can save big on Steam keys at GameSpot sister site Fanatical. The standard edition for PC is up for grabs for $39, while the Deluxe Edition is discounted to $46.79 (was $60). If you take advantage of the preorder deal, you could put the money you're saving toward the newly announced Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition of 8BitDo's Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller. Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for PC Deals & ControllerStandard Edition (Steam key) -- $39 ($50)Deluxe Edition (Steam key) -- $46.79 ($60)8BitDo Ultimate 2 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Edition at Amazon -- $65 Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Since Fields of Mistria was released in early access last year, the farm life fantasy RPG has received two major updates. Now, developer NPC Studio has announced that Fields of Mistria will be getting its third major update on July 21 with a brief teaser video.Fields of Mistria's 3rd Major Update arrives July 21st! ❤️Romance is arriving with 8 heart events, dating, and even more new features! To see everything that's coming, check out our roadmap: https://t.co/xwcrQjIhIU pic.twitter.com/9u7eVSwASX — Fields of Mistria ✨ Out Now in Early Access (@FieldsofMistria) July 1, 2025 Although the post on Fields of Mistria's X account says "romance is arriving," dating and romantic pursuits have already been a part of the game. There are, however, more romantic features being added including eight heart events for dateable NPCs, as well as eight heart NPC dialogue routes that can lead to either romance or friendship. The NPC heart cap is also being raised from six hearts to eight hearts, and a dating mechanic is being added.There are new mines monsters on the way, with updated monster variant mechanics and unlockable cosmetic drops from monsters. Players who want their characters to be beloved by the town will be able to raise their Renown Level cap by five additional levels. New museum sets and rewards will also be added.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Romero Games, the studio headed up by John and Brenda Romero, has announced that an unspecified publisher has canceled funding for its new game, and it's believed to be Microsoft.In a post, Brenda Romero said "our publisher has canceled funding for our game along with several other unannounced projects at other studios." She added, "This was a strategic decision made at a high level within the publisher, well above our visibility or control."The wording and the timing suggests that Microsoft was the publisher for this new game, given Microsoft just confirmed it had canceled multiple unannounced games. Romero Games said years ago when its new FPS was announced that it was working with a "major" publisher, and Microsoft would fit that bill. An affected staffer at Romero Games said outright on social media that, "Unfortunately, due to the recent Xbox layoffs, I've lost my position at Romero Games."Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com