Pokémon & Nintendo

Get your wallets ready, because the Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration set has been officially announced for a September 16 release! In other Pokémon news, one nostalgic gamer booted up their old Game Boy Advance SP to find Pokémon Ruby still working despite a dry internal battery. We are also looking toward the future of Super Smash Bros., as fans are already fiercely debating how the series can possibly follow up Ultimate's massive "Everyone is Here" roster.

The Nintendo Switch 2 library is expanding rapidly with a brand new launch trailer for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and exciting exclusive announcements for UN:Me and Beyond The Dark - Nightwatch. Nintendo Music just dropped a massive v1.6 update, bringing the Mario Kart World soundtrack to the service alongside a new web player and CarPlay/Android Auto support. Finally, don't forget to snag the new Donkey Kong, Animal Crossing, and Mario icons for your profile if you're a Switch Online member.

Fortnite

The crossover madness continues as players show off the new Tracer skin and share hilarious clips of Mercy causing chaos on the island. The Mandalorian skin is also back in the spotlight thanks to players sharing some incredibly creative armor customizations. Meanwhile, one dedicated fan finally designed a proper, rainbow-adorned Llama back bling that the community is absolutely loving.

Call of Duty

The community is locked in a heated debate over the franchise's movement mechanics, with many players arguing that "omnimovement" has turned the game into a chaotic "parkour simulator." While the multiplayer pace is divisive, fans are still praising the incredibly dark and gritty moments from the single-player campaigns. There is also a rising discussion on how to "fix" the series, with some players feeling recent entries have strayed too far from tactical gunplay.

Arc Raiders

The hype for Arc Raiders is spilling over into other games, as one creative player designed a stunning Arc Raiders themed livery for the Ford Bronco in Forza Horizon 6. Back in the shooter itself, players are already discovering wild mechanics and sharing clips of their encounters after calling in the Sheriff!

Indie Games

The indie scene is buzzing with a push to find hidden gems, with creators asking for recommendations for obscure titles to spotlight on YouTube. One solo dev shared a heartbreaking story about their "analog horror game" being buried by the algorithm despite player praise. There is also a growing conversation about whether AAA games should dial back on hyper-realistic graphics to reduce the strain on hardware, a sentiment many handheld players share.

Steam & PC

Valve seems to have quietly removed the ability to manually input links into the Steam client URL bar, frustrating users who used it for quick mod and map finding. PC gamers are also sharing some bizarre storefront bugs, including an image of Jill Valentine randomly appearing in the Steam payments window. On the customization front, players are looking for workarounds to make non-Steam games like Rocket League look less ugly in their libraries.

Gaming Roundup

The gaming community is giving back, with the Child's Play Charity hosting an auction featuring incredible 3D printed Zelda maps and other memorabilia. A former Nintendo boss is also making waves with a new business thriller book detailing the chaotic handheld wars of the 2000s!