Nintendo’s Super Mario Odyssey launch event was really special

We all did the Odyssey! Last week, beforeSuper Mario Odysseylaunched, Nintendo concluded anation wide tourin promotion of the game at its New York City store. Rich and I were in attendance, but we had no idea what to expect. We figured this was going to be some stuffy, stuck up presentation with a typical demo and people guiding us through the game. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Leave it to Nintendo to throw a launch event where you could possibly dance with a guy in a Mario costume while munching on Honey Bunches of Oats and doing jump rope in Rockefeller Plaza....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 216 words · Calvin Rivers

PGL Stockholm Major: Teams, Format and Prize Pool

CS:GO News Here’s all you need to know about the PGL Stockholm Major. The PGL Stockholm Major is the first CS: GO Major in nearly two years. After nearly being canceled, the Major will take place in Stockholm, Sweden at the Avicii Arena. As fans gear up to watch their favorite teams in action (and yes, there will be a live audience), the best players in the world are getting ready to mark their names in history....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 526 words · Elizabeth Conner

Review: Calling

People like to criticize cheap scares, but I frankly love them. A slow walk down a dark corridor followed by a shameless “BOO” moment works every time. Don’t get me wrong, creepy psychological horror is great, but sometimes you just want something to jump from behind a bush and scream at you. This is whyCallinglooked so promising. It is a shameless collection of Japanese horror cliches — long black hair, scary little girls, sentient dolls — and an equally shameless purveyor of cheap thrills and by-the-books shock tactics....

August 5, 2025 · 6 min · 1075 words · Sonya Dickerson

RPDR Season 17 episode 8 release date, time, preview, and spoilers

Entertainment News Who will win the RPDR Season 17 Rusical challenge and get one step closer to becoming America’s next drag superstar? The next episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race (RPDR) Season 17 is almost here. This week’s episode is called “The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical,” and based on the sneak peek and the episode’s name, fans can expect the show’s own spin on the classic musical. Some of the roles in this week’s main challenge include three witches, the scarecrow, the tin woman, the lioness, and so on....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Shelby Young

Skyesports Champions Series returns in 2024 for BGMI

Mobile News SCS is back! And there are six direct invites to the semifinals. The Skyesports Champions series returns for 2024 with a bigger and grander format. Featuring a prize pool of Rs. 10,00,000 (approximately $12,043), the tournament brings back intense BGMI events. Skyesports Champions Series returns for 2024 Shiva Nandy, the Founder and CEO of Skyesports The newest edition of the Skyesports Champions Series will provide an opportunity for players from all over the country to participate....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · David Johnson

SPS Mobile Masters 2025: Creating unforgettable moments in MLBB esports

Mobile News An exclusive interview with Michael Kiefer, who is leading charge for SPS MLBB Mobile Masters 2025. ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. recently announced that Jakarta, Indonesia will host the Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS) Mobile Masters 2025 event featuring Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB). Esports.gg sat down with Michael Kiefer, the product manager leading Mobile Masters, for an exclusive interview. Kiefer shared insights about the Jakarta esports community, the real impact of SPS Mobile Masters, and more!...

August 5, 2025 · 4 min · 813 words · Jamie Stone

Star Wars Outlaws season pass: what’s included and how to buy

WhileStar Wars Outlawsis billed as a single-player experience, publisher Ubisoft plans to keep bringing you back even after clearing the main game with a season pass of post-launch DLC. The existence of a season pass was revealed alongside an April 2024 trailer forStar Wars Outlaws, as well as a release date of August 30 (which had accidentally leaked beforehand) and pre-order details. The trailer focused primarily on story details and its cast of characters, including protagonist Kay Vess, so here’s a rundown of everything you need to know aboutStar Wars Outlaws‘ season pass....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 365 words · Michael Smith

T1 disqualified mid-match against TSM as coach caught communicating in-game

Valorant News In the midst of T1 dominating TSM in an elimination match, Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik tweeted out mid-game that T1 head coach David Denis was communicating with his team and typing in all-chat. In the midst of T1 dominating TSM in an elimination match, Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik tweeted out mid-game that T1 head coach David Denis was communicating with his team and typing in all-chat. Subroza and his TSM teammates allege the coach was illegally calling out strategies and player locations around the map....

August 5, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Hunter Hanson

TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass: “The new challenger is not a guest character.”

Tekken 8 News A new challenger awaits in the TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass! TEKKEN 8 Season 2 features early access to Anna Williams, new game editions, stages, and more. However, we’ll focus on the TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass here. This pass will introduce multiple fighters throughout the 2025 season, and one of them will be a brand-new challenger! TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass The TEKKEN 8 Season 2 Character Pass will include Anna Williams in the spring, a returning character in the summer and fall, plus a new challenger in the winter....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Damon Franklin

Valve enforces ‘A Level Playing Field’ for Counter-Strike esports

CS:GO News Tournament organizers will also have to use Valve’s Ranking System for invites or host open qualifiers for their events. The publisher in esports holds all the cards and a single decision can often alter the course of a title’s esports scene. In a statement that will upset the status quo, Valve has announced new rules for large-scale Counter-Strike esports tournaments starting 2025. Valve takes a stand to maintain Counter-Strike’s open esports’ ecosystem Over the past few years, we’ve seen professional Counter-Strike drift away from that ideal....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 270 words · Christopher Reed

Valve extends Dota 2 Crownfall till October

DOTA 2 News As new acts release, all previous acts will still be available to play. Crownfall Act 3 is now live in the Dota 2 client and fans could not be happier. The Crownfall event has found massive success with the Dota 2 community and as a gesture of goodwill, Valve has extended the event til October. When does Crownfall end in Dota 2? Dota 2 Crownfall ends in October after Valve extended the event’s end date due to its popularity....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Emily Nelson

Vampire Esports wins PMWI 2023, back-to-back Champions

Mobile News Vampire esports are your back-to-back Champions with their latest PMWI 2023 victory. A dominant victory at PMWI 2023 sees the team win its second consecutive PMWI title. Vampire Esports also takes home $432,500 as their earnings. The Thai team won the PMWI 2023 title with over 90 points over the next-best team. Six Two Eight […] Vampire esports are your back-to-back Champions with their latest PMWI 2023 victory. A dominant victory at PMWI 2023 sees the team win its second consecutive PMWI title....

August 5, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Diana Odom

VCT EMEA has postponed matches following ongoing technical issues

Valorant News On April 25, VCT EMEA postponed matches after four tech pauses. Players have been reporting ongoing technical issues for years. The VCT EMEA has been dealing with recurring technical failures related to equipment and the arena for some time. Following the most recent matches, which were heavily disrupted by repeated technical pauses impacting both players and fans, VCT EMEA has decided to postpone the April 25 matches. BBL vs....

August 5, 2025 · 5 min · 932 words · Melanie Reese