Still King: MenaRD wins CEO SF6 with Blanka counterpick

Street Fighter 6 News The winner of Street Fighter V’s last major tournament picked back up where he left off, as MenaRD wins CEO SF6 in commanding fashion. The man cannot stop winning when it comes to Street Fighter. Saul Leonardo “MenaRD” Mena II ended the Street Fighter V era witha commanding and thorough win at Capcom Cup 2023. He did so on the back of dogged play and smart matchups....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 436 words · Rose Hamilton

The 300 Week 39: The Favourite and More Reviews from the 2018 New York Film Festival

A week of NYFF 56 movies, including one on ghoulish Steve Bannon and another on Robert Pattinson’s sperm Greetings, sex astronauts, and welcome back toThe 300, my high-flying attempt to watch 300 movies in theaters in the year 2018. I’ll be seeing new releases, classics, hidden gems, and festival films to experience the wide world of cinema in all its glory. With that much variety (and so many festival films), I hope you see something here you’ll want to check out....

July 27, 2025 · 12 min · 2511 words · Steven Gilbert

The Flame Con Adventures of Flixist Chris

A queer convention that blurred the line between creators and fans During my weekend atFlame Con, everyone around me was creative and intelligent—not to mention, queer. Organized byGeeks OUT, the “largest queer comic con” gathered artists, writers, creatives, fans, and gamers to network, share their art, and discuss queer-related issues in the media that we love to watch and read. I’m somewhat of a convention novice—my experience includes going toTooManyGamesin high school, and some sort ofWalking Deadconvention two years ago, where I couldn’t even muster up the moxie to talk toGrand Theft Auto’sSteven Ogg at his table....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · April Rollins

TNC Predator slay Miracle’s undefeated Invoker to go 4-0 in AniMajor group stage Day 2

DOTA 2 News With the pride of SEA on the line, TNC overcome Beastcoast and Nigma in a stunning set of games. TNC Predator has reignited the hopes of SEA fans after going 4-0 in Day 2 of theAniMajorGroup Stage. Following a lackluster result on Day 1, fans and analysts alike were worried about the region’s chances at TI dwindling. Almost as if they heard the concerns, TNC have flipped the switch completely....

July 27, 2025 · 5 min · 1057 words · Leslie Evans

TSM sign trio to complete Counter-Strike roster

News Three new players! TSM have transitioned to a full Danish roster with three new player signings in July. The team has signed Frederik “⁠acoR⁠” Gyldstrand, Alexander “⁠Altekz⁠” Givskov, and Nikolaj “⁠niko⁠” Kristensen, it announced today. TSM sign three new players to the Counter-Strike roster TSM have announced the signing of three new players to its Counter-Strike roster. With these announcements, the org hopes to make a successful return to Counter-Strike....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Shelia Garcia

Virtus.pro part ways with RAMZES666 after falling short at TI11 LCQ

DOTA 2 News After failing to secure a slot at TI11 through the LCQ, Virtus.pro and RAMZES666 mutually decided to part ways. Eastern European (EEU) powerhouse, Virtus.pro announced that it is parting ways with carry player, Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev. The organization stated that RAMZES666’s contract lasts until the end of TI11 and because the team failed to qualify for the event through the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ), they had a mutual separation....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Stephanie Watts

What is Directed Mode in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

Call of Duty Guides Directed Mode is a new, streamlined way to play Black Ops 6 Zombies so you may experience the mode’s narrative aspects. A brand-new mode for Zombies arrived with Season 1. The Directed Mode in Black Ops 6 Zombies is a straightforward way to experience the story. You can’t chase after a high round count and you won’t be left wondering how to complete the main quest Easter eggs....

July 27, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Richard Brock

Would you rather collect in-game goods than real stuff?

[Every so often, you may see some of these mini-features appear on the front page. They are just short editorial thoughts meant to start an interesting conversation in the comments and c-blogs. Enjoy! Now get to discussing!] As you might have heard, there is a massive ice/sleet/snowstorm dominating the Northeast right now. Over the past 24 hours, it’s caused schools to close, tractor trailers to flip over, and a general sense of frustration and powerlessness to spread throughout the land....

July 27, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Dillon Day

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's Child Mystery Explained

The Legend of Zeldais a franchise full of secrets to uncover, andThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomholds the latest batch. As it’s built on the back of one of the oldest known kingdoms of Hyrule fromBreath of the Wild,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhides many historical artifacts, locations, and trivia within its three-tiered open world. Investigating and imagining how this storied world fits together is left to the player, and this freeform approach to storytelling combines withTotK’s open-ended gameplay to make a truly special experience....

July 27, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Linda Walker

‘Hoy there, small fry! Fishy friends are taking over Super Smash Bros. this weekend

‘Making a Splash’ begins on June 7 Man the Fishmen inWind Wakerrule, and good old Nintendo AU/NZ, revealing things early as usual, knows this too. A lot of fishy friends are joining in on the spirit event fun inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, which will net you bigger gold rewards over the weekend. A bunch of creatures are entering the fray, including Blooper fromMario, Kine fromKirby, and Princess Mipha fromBreath of the Wild....

July 27, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Julie Johnson

A comeback, A stomp and the Fifth Rampage on TI Main Stage as Invictus Gaming defeat Team Spirit

DOTA 2 News The International 10 opening series witnessed Invictus Gaming convincingly take on Team Spirit 2-1. But it was not without some action as Team Spirit managed an epic comeback to have an exciting start to TI10 playoffs. The first series of The International 10 showcased a powerful run by Invictus Gaming and a strong challenge by Team Spirit. A comeback, a stomp, and the fifth Rampage ever on TI Main Stage; here is the full recap of IG vs Team Spirit....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 467 words · Morgan Phillips

A non-existent Ultra Kill tops our Animajor Day 2 best plays list

DOTA 2 News An ultra kill that doesn’t exist, a three hero chrono that catches four and more 200 IQ plays. The WildCard day 2 was full of high skilled plays and performances. The final day of the Animajor Wildcard saw some of the best Dota 2 plays of 2021. As Vici dominated the stage, the real fight was between Europe and China for a slot in the group stage. The stage was set and the players pushed the skill ceiling to give Dota 2 fans some amazing content....

July 26, 2025 · 5 min · 1032 words · Anthony Reid

Apex Legends Treasure Packs: What are they and how do they work?

Apex Legends News Have you ever come across a small red box in your Apex Legends game called a Treasure Pack? Come find out what it is and how it works! If you’ve been playing Apex Legends at all over the past couple of seasons, you might have come across a small red chest called a Treasure Pack. If you’ve ever wondered what its purpose was, then look no further! Treasure Packs are seasonal lore-related items located throughout the Outlands....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Heidi Austin