Ball X Pit recently shared its stats from its first week after launching on October 15th. The game reached 34,500 players at its peak, became the fourth most-played game on Steam Deck, and viewers watched over 1.3 million hours of gameplay on Twitch.
Battlefield Studios announced on October 28th that they’re updating the upcoming battle royale mode in Battlefield 6 before it’s officially released with Season 1. Many believe the mode will be available unexpectedly alongside the season’s launch.
The Twitch streamer shared on X that her mental health has improved significantly—she says it’s “ten times better” now that her average viewership is around 100, a big drop from the thousands she used to get.
Nintendo has revealed a 3D preview of the massive Mario balloon that will soon be floating in the skies! The balloon itself will be huge – 51 feet long, 37 feet wide, and almost 44 feet tall. It features Mario in his classic look: blue overalls and a red cap. The pose is a nod to fans of the Super Mario Galaxy game.
The trailer reveals stunning visuals and gameplay, built using Unreal Engine 5 – the same technology powering MADNGINE’s other game, Night Crows. It showcases a vast fantasy world drawing inspiration from Korean myths and legends. Players will engage in action-packed combat against huge creatures and bosses, with the help of up to three AI companions, each offering unique skills and support. For instance, one companion uses a large shield to draw enemy attacks. The trailer also highlights cooperative gameplay, like creating defensive barriers or rescuing fallen teammates. Although the game is designed for a single player, these companions will fight alongside you.
As the world’s leading streaming service, Netflix has faced its share of criticism. Recent issues include its efforts to stop password sharing and concerns that focusing on releasing a lot of content, rather than high-quality shows and movies, is impacting television as a whole.
While Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are fantastic, I consider My Neighbor Totoro to be the best Studio Ghibli film. I’m a huge fan – my home is filled with Totoro merchandise, from Christmas decorations to blankets and pillows. And I’m not the only one; someone was so inspired they even created a Totoro-themed base in the No Man’s Sky video game.
EA DICE recently reduced the amount of progress players could earn in games with bots, upsetting some fans who enjoy playing against AI. A community manager responded to player feedback asking for better progression on solo or co-op servers, and announced that testing of a new system to address this will begin soon.
For a long time, award shows didn’t acknowledge streamers and online content creators. While some shows added a ‘Streamer of the Year’ category, it usually combined both Twitch and YouTube creators, which caused disagreements and upset many people.
If you’re used to playing Call of Duty and are starting Battlefield, you might be tempted to use the same settings. It’s natural to want to rely on what you already know. However, trying to make Battlefield feel like Call of Duty is a common mistake. These games are built differently, with unique ways of aiming. Settings that feel good in Call of Duty’s environments might feel awkward and unpredictable in Battlefield’s larger, more open spaces.