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Amazon Prime subscribers can grab several more great games right now as part of the Prime Gaming program. In the build-up to Prime Day 2025--which starts on July 8 and runs through July 11--six more games are being added and they'll all be available to download starting at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET on June 17. As usual, these games will be yours to keep once you claim them, even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Prime right now to take advantage of the...
Nintendo's official GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is a stellar recreation of the unique gamepad that has thrived for two decades, largely because of the Super Smash Bros. community. Though Nintendo's new wireless controller is great for Switch Online GameCube games, its dedication to authenticity makes it less ideal for modern games. If you're interested in a GameCube-style controller with modern flourishes and customization features that make it as usable for Tears of the...
If you're not using Minecraft cheats, it can be easy to fall to your death when you're busy concentrating on a mammoth new build. Thankfully, Minecraft scaffolding exists to massively reduce the risk of building at height. Sure, you can use a Happy Ghast as a transportation method when you're in the skies, but if that's not suitable for your needs either, it's well worth getting your hands on scaffolding. It's easy to craft, even easier to demolish, and doesn't require materials that are...
You've probably spotted the Minecraft smithing table recipe in your crafting table, but it's not obvious what it's used for, or whether it's even useful to the average player. A smithing table is used to alter your tools and armor, and you'll need smithing templates alongside a selection of materials. This process retains any enchantments you've added to your tools and armor, and it can also be used to upgrade diamond equipment to netherite. If you've got plenty of villagers around, the...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is fun, but it feels a little too much like other kart racers. The follow-up to Team Sonic Racing aims to combine its predecessor's formula with the more competitive make-up of the Sonic Riders games, but the culmination lacks both the cooperative nature of the first game and thrilling sense of speed of Riders or Zero Gravity. All that's left is a game that plays fine, but feels like a lesser version of arcade racer juggernaut Mario Kart. CrossWorlds might have been...