Author: Joel

SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is a new platformer from THQ Nordic. It features SpongeBob and his friends on a fresh adventure. Like other recent platformers, it focuses on simple 3D collectathon gameplay, with character swapping playing a key role. The two main playable characters are SpongeBob and Patrick. They can be switched instantly through a system called the BFF Ring. To make switching worthwhile, both characters have their own abilities that help you get past different obstacles. SpongeBob can use his karate moves and bubbles, while Patrick can dig underground and use a whip to swing across platforms.…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the quick return of the series to the Black Ops line. It continues directly from Black Ops 6, which launched to record numbers. While the game delivers strong multiplayer features, including one of the best versions of Zombies to date, it falls short in a few key areas that hold it back from surpassing its predecessor. Most fans will not spend much time with the campaign, but this year’s campaign is easily one of the weakest in the franchise since Call of Duty: Ghosts. It is messy both in its story and in…

Dispatch is an impressive piece of interactive storytelling that feels like it is shaping its own genre. I went in with no expectations and came out genuinely surprised by how strong it was. Even with its episodic format, the game draws you in and keeps your attention with a story that tests every moral line, mixing human emotion with larger than life ideas. I would even say that Dispatch may be remembered the way the first The Walking Dead game was, steering the genre in a fresh direction. It also makes sense that Dispatch comes from Ad Hoc Studios, a…

Jurassic World Evolution 3 continues the construction and management simulation experience set in the Jurassic World universe. Each installment in the series has aimed to bring something new while maintaining connections to the film franchise, and this latest entry is no different. Frontier Developments has introduced a wide range of new features unique to this game, along with improved creation tools that make park management smoother and the overall experience more immersive. The story of Jurassic World Evolution 3 takes place after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, though it does not seem to directly tie into the recently released…

Nintendo’s hybrid console has achieved another major milestone in its home market. Total lifetime sales of the Nintendo Switch in Japan have now exceeded 36 million units, cementing the system as one of the most successful platforms in the country’s history. According to the latest figures, the Switch family of systems—including the standard model, Switch Lite, and OLED model—reached a combined total of 36,005,504 units sold. This accomplishment comes even as attention begins to shift toward its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025 and has already sold over 2 million units in Japan. Weekly sales indicate…

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a brand-new side-scrolling action platformer from the team behind Blasphemous. While the Ninja Gaiden series has been dormant for quite some time, fans are being treated to not just one but two new entries in a single year. Ragebound arrives first as a spin-off, with a proper mainline entry, Ninja Gaiden 4, set to release later. Ragebound serves more as a side story to the main series, following Kenji, a young ninja trained by the legendary Ryu Hayabusa. The story itself is fairly straightforward, with Kenji completing his training only to be thrown into a desperate…

Mario Kart World has emerged as a dominant launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, but recent data shows that a significant portion of its success is tied to hardware bundles. According to analyst David Gibson, around 4.5 million of the game’s 5.63 million units sold during the first quarter came through its inclusion in a Switch 2 bundle. This means standalone sales account for approximately 1.13 million units. The analyst further noted that 77 percent of all Switch 2 consoles shipped during the period were bundled with Mario Kart World, highlighting the strong synergy between the console and its…

The highly anticipated ROG Xbox Ally handheld consoles from ASUS are set to become available for preorder beginning August 20, 2025, according to newly leaked information. This development follows several earlier reports suggesting a launch window sometime during the second half of the year, but this is the first time a specific date has been pinpointed. The latest details come from Dealabs, in collaboration with the well-known leaker @billbil_kun. Together, they confirmed not only the preorder date but also the European pricing for both models. The standard ROG Xbox Ally will retail for 599 euros, while the more advanced Xbox…

Dotemu has officially confirmed the technical performance details for NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, the upcoming side-scrolling spin-off in the long-running NINJA GAIDEN franchise. With just days remaining until its global release, the developer shared that the game will run at a locked 60 frames per second on all platforms except for the Nintendo Switch, where it will launch at 30 FPS. While the Switch version is fully playable and features the complete content offering, it will average a 30 FPS experience due to hardware limitations. Dotemu has also clarified that the game will be backward compatible on the newly released Switch…

Sony Pictures’ upcoming reboot of the Resident Evil film franchise is beginning to take shape, with new plot details and directorial comments shedding light on the direction of the project. Set to release on September 18, 2026, the untitled film will be written and directed by Zach Cregger, known for his work on the horror film Barbarian. It will be co-produced by Constantin Film and PlayStation Productions, with Columbia Pictures serving as the film’s distributor. A recent report from industry insider Daniel RPK has revealed a preliminary synopsis for the film. The story centers around Bryan, a relaxed organ courier…