Microsoft Flight Simulator Patch Fixes Installation Issues

SinceMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020released last month, users have largely been enjoying the opportunity to soar across a photorealistic rendition of the Earth. However, the game is not without its issues, andplayers are taking the initiative to fix weird or erroneous landmarks. There have also been problems with installation and stability that the developers are addressing with a patch. Patch 1.7.14.0, released at 10 a.m. PDT today, makes it soMicrosoft Flight Simulatorwill not crash when certain input devices are disconnected, or when the “TBM 930 package” is deleted, according to its patch notes....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 267 words · Brooke Summers

Microsoft’s New Windows App Is Now Live

Microsoft has released the Windows App for Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers, with a public preview for Android users. The application allows access to different Windows features on various devices like computers, phones, and tablets. The Windows App is a central hub for connecting to a range of Windows services, like Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, and Microsoft Dev Box. They used to be their own applications, but were recentlyjoined together into the Windows App....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Ryan Kelley

Monster Hunter Movie now Releasing Earlier Than Expected

TheMonster Huntermovie isn’t exactly off to a fantastic start, and instead, it’s turning out to be a bit of a headache for Capcom.Monster Hunterpremiered this past weekend in Europe and China, with Sony Pictures expecting the latter to deliver solid performance at the box office, considering how other Paul W.S. Anderson films have fared in the country before. However, those hopes are now looking more compromised than ever, and not due to any COVID-related mishaps, but rather due to an oversight inMonster Huntercausing outrage among the Chinese....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 336 words · Maria Snow

New studio appears in a puff of smoke

Word has reached us fromGamesindustry.bizthat another new guest has arrived at the gloriously debauched party we like to call gaming. Made up of former employees ofRelic Entertainment, the creator ofCompany Of Heroes, Smoking Gun Interactive is a new development house headed by master of alliteration Jon Johnson, along with Angie Radwan-Pytlewski and Drew Dunlop. Said honchos are joined by other stalwarts of the aforementioned RTS, namely writer Duane Pye and audio director Crispin Hands....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Jeff Gallegos

Nintendo Changes the Name of Its YouTube Channel, Loses Verified Checkmark

Nintendohas made a change to the name of its official channel on YouTube, but as a result, has lost its verified status on the platform. The change was discovered recently and surprised users, though there’s a likely explanation for the change. Nintendohas several different YouTube accounts based on the area that the viewer is from and what language they speak. This particular incident has occurred with the US Nintendo account, which up until this change, was simply referred to as Nintendo on YouTube....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Dorothy Hill

Nintendo of America President Speaks Out Against Activision Blizzard

Nintendo of America President Doug Bowsertook over the position in 2019 for fan-favorite Reggie Fils-Aime. Bowser has not taken center stage as often as Reggie did during his tenure. But he appears to have taken a strong leadership stance in relation to the ongoing Activision Blizzard situation, calling it “distressing and disturbing.” RELATED:Activision Blizzard Shareholders Ask Bobby Kotick to Resign According to Fanbyte, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser recently sent out an email to all Nintendo of America employees and internal development teams, including the likes of Retro Studios and Next-Level Games....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 275 words · Terry Norris

Oscar Isaac Gives First Moon Knight Season 2 Update In Over A Year & Teases MCU Movie Appearance

Oscar Isaac finally speaks about whether or notMoon Knightseason 2 is happening and the future of hisMarvel Cinematic Universehero. It’s been more than three years sincetheMoon Knightending, as Isaac brought one of Marvel’s most complex superheroes into the MCU franchise, while leaving the door open for a hypothetical season 2 at Marvel Studios and Disney+. @MarcsBackrecently met Isaac at a convention where they asked the MCU star ifMoon Knightseason 2 is confirmed, sharing how much they would love to see his show continue....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 566 words · Jacob Wood

Overwatch Releasing Nerf Reaper Shotguns

Just a couple of months ago, Blizzard Entertainment announced a partnership with Hasbro to bringactual Nerf gun replicasof certain weapons from the popular team-based shooterOverwatchinto the real world. Now, it looks as if the first choice that the video game developer and toy company have settled on as its debut gun in the Nerf Rival product line is the fan-favorite character Reaper’s Hellfire Shotgun. As seen in the tweet below from the officialOverwatchTwitter account, fans can get a gander at what one of Reaper’s shotguns will look like when the Nerf weapon becomes available for purchase at some point next year....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Lindsey Delgado

Petals of Reincarnation Anime Is Sparking Debate Over Hitler's Controversial Role

Animefans are not ready for what 2026 will bring to their screens, asone of the most unique and controversial showsis prepared to be released.Petals of Reincarnation, an anime adaptation of the manga by the same name, is set to be released next year, and its plot and cast are already causing havoc among the community. The primary reason behind this sudden controversy is the inclusion of a character whose past life is Adolf Hitler....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 411 words · Jason Morales

Pokemon Manga Series is Ending After 23 Years

ThePokemongame series has seen a lot of manga spin-offs over the years, butPocket Monsterswas one of the first on the scene. Now, after 23 years, the manga’s finally coming to an end. Fans of the manga were surprised to discover that it would be coming to an end shortly.CoroCoro magazine, which the manga is published in, announced that the manga would be coming to a close. RELATED:Pokemon Sword & Shield Shows New Footage of First Town Pocket Monsterswill end its 23-year run in the next issue of CoroCoro Magazine....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Melissa Hurst

Pokémon’s Best TV Series Will Soon Be Easier to Watch Than Ever

For many longtimePokémonfans, the franchise’s animated catalog is full of memorable moments, butPokémon Conciergehas quickly earned a special place among the best. Now, the highest-rated Pokémon series ever made is coming back to Netflix with new episodes, making it easier than ever to enjoy the full story in one place. After nearly two years of waiting,Pokémon Conciergewill finally continue with season 1, part 2 on June 29, 2025.The new batch of episodes, 5 through 8, will be released globally, allowing fans to pick up right where the first half left off....

July 22, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Anna Nguyen

Pontius Keeps Completely Ignoring Gideon's Biggest The Righteous Gemstones Season 1 Story In Their New Feud

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Righteous Gemstones season 4, episode 7! Pontius Gemstone is becoming a rebel inThe Righteous Gemstonesseason 4, and his rivalry with Gideon proves that he has completely forgotten about his brother’s season 1 story.The Righteous Gemstonesseason 4is giving a bigger focus to the youngest members of the Gemstone family than ever before, with Jesse Gemstone’s children being at the center of one of the season’s most important storylines....

July 22, 2025 · 3 min · 433 words · Laura Castro

Put on your skepticals, E3 season is upon us

Time to follow up from last year Everyone’s favorite yearly blowout is here once again! A time of hype and disappointment, E3 never ceases to surprise me in at least one way. Last year was the reveal ofMonster Hunter: World. That threw me off my seat when that was announced. I went nuts on Destructoid’s community Discord. 2017 was already a year of great games likePersona 5, so having E3 tell me 2018 was going to start with one of my favorite franchises was huge....

July 22, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Alexis Moran