Nile, a Soapbox contributor, reflects on his experience with the Game & Watch series and the surprising appeal these old handheld games still hold. He recalls how his nine-year-old niece was initially uninterested in his Game Boy Pocket, but became hooked on the modern rendition of Turtle Bridge in Game & Watch Gallery 3. Nile
In the previous Box Art Brawl, we compared the box art of Batman Returns on the SNES. Japan’s comic-inspired cover art won the battle with a massive 76% of the votes while the EU’s movie-accurate approach only got 26%. Yoshi’s Story Box Art Duel This week, we will be comparing two different covers of Yoshi’s
Disney Speedstorm, the upcoming F2P release, has caused concern among early access players due to the perceived overpowering of Monsters, Inc. racer Mike Wazowski. Mike’s unique skill “Hold the Door” allows him to teleport himself forward and send rival racers backward. Many players are calling for Mike to be nerfed as a result. Developer Response
Elden Ring players continue to find new ways to push the game’s already challenging difficulty to the limit. One player, Zestypineapples737, has taken on the game using a steering wheel as a controller, and has added the extra challenge of playing the game upside down and backwards while also restricting themselves from using summons. The
The upcoming game, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is set to be released on May 12th, and an official strategy guide will be available to help players navigate through the game. The guidebook, with a whopping 496 pages, will be available in two editions: a softcover edition and a hardback collector’s edition.
It’s no surprise that hackers continue to take advantage of vulnerabilities and perpetrate new hacks, with MSI being the latest victim of such an attack. Last month, MSI’s systems were breached, and now hackers have leaked some of the 1.5TB of data stolen during the breach. The leaked data contains private keys, including Intel Boot
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for Mother’s Day? Apple’s third-gen AirPods are on sale at Amazon and Best Buy for $149.99, which is almost the best price to date. These earbuds are ideal for iPhone users, with automatic device switching, head-tracking spatial audio, deeper Find My integration, and IPX4 water resistance. They sound
Microsoft has launched an Xbox Gaming Safety Toolkit in Australia to address the increasing issue of online abuse and safety concerns for young players. The toolkit is a comprehensive guide that has been developed in collaboration with the Australian eSafety Commissioner, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, The Department of Home Affairs, and the Interactive Gaming
Last year, The Case of the Golden Idol was one of the most beloved detective games. It featured twelve murders, each presented as a freeze frame at the moment of death. The game was praised for its unique approach to puzzle-solving. Now, it has a new expansion called The Spider of Lanka, which offers three
Shadowman, Valiant Entertainment’s comic franchise, has a storied history in the video game industry. In 1999, Acclaim’s Shadow Man adventure put the property on the map, with unexpected popularity and critical acclaim leading to a sequel, 2second Coming, and a 2022 remaster. Now, Australian developer Blowfish Studios is capitalizing on renewed interest in the franchise