4+ day, 23+ hour ago (515+ words) T1 and Faker have accepted Elon Musk's challenge for the world's top League of Legends team to face off against his AI, Grok. Ever since launching Grok, Elon Musk has been pushing it towards game development, hyping up the idea of making his own AI game studio, and believes that AI could make an entire game by itself by 2029. In the meantime, the world's richest man has presented an idea to push AI even further by seeing if it can best the top League of Legends team by 2026. Essentially, he wants to see if Grok can beat T1 and Faker. A modern day version of Deep Blue vs chess champion Garry Kasparov. In a challenge posted to X, Elon highlighted how Grok 5 is designed to be able to play any game, and all it has to do is just read the instructions…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (1063+ words) Magic: The Gathering's Universes Beyond sets have thrust the TCG into the mainstream, but they're not without their detractors. We spoke with MTG Principal Designer Gavin Verhey about his perspective on the more controversial aspects of these collaborations. For the uninitiated, Universe(s) Beyond are Magic: The Gathering sets featuring crossovers with major IPs, ranging from video game franchises to television and movies. Since the breakthrough of a fan-favorite Lord of the Rings set, the team at Wizards of the Coast has been dropping more and more of these into their annual release schedules. 2025's Final Fantasy collab was a particular standout, becoming the fastest and best-selling set in the TCG's long history. While there's certainly no denying the concept's popularity, the saturation of these sets is rubbing certain pockets of the MTG community the wrong way. At PAX Australia, we…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (351+ words) GameStop is opening its doors to almost anything customers want to bring in for store credit during its upcoming Trade Anything Day. The one-day promotion invites people to show up with unusual items instead of the usual lineup of games, consoles, and accessories. The company is billing the event as "Bring Whatever and Get Store Credit," with the tongue-in-cheek reminder of "some questions asked." The event marks a broader push to get customers back in stores with a more flexible, attention-grabbing take on trade-ins. GameStop says nearly any physical item is eligible as long as it meets size requirements and passes a staff inspection. That includes taxidermy, which the retailer specifically confirms as valid for trade. Despite the anything-goes branding, GameStop has outlined a detailed set of items that won't be accepted. Exclusions include hazardous waste, chemicals, and liquids, as…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (887+ words) Clash Royale's Arena 12, Spooky Town, can be tough to beat since there are so many experienced players. That's why you need to use the best decks to help you out. Arena 12 may not be the toughest stage in Clash Royale, but it definitely has one of the biggest difficulty spikes. This is when you'll start running into real, annoying meta decks that are much harder to deal with compared to the random ones in earlier Arenas. As you may have already noticed, simple pushes don't break through as easily here. That doesn't mean it's impossible to get out of Spooky Town, though. You can still win by using decks with good synergy and balanced Elixir, and we've provided some of the best options below. PEKKA Bridge Spam, Lava Hound Balloon, and Hog EQ are some of the best decks to…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (369+ words) Chess.com has announced its biggest celebrity tournament yet in the form of SuperPogChamps, bringing in past champions and players who were too high-skilled to compete in prior events. PogChamps is one of Chess.com's most popular events, typically featuring novices consisting of streamers, celebrities, and stars in other games. Following PogChamps 6, which was hit with controversy due to a cheating scandal involving DrLupo, this new tournament will be the most stacked yet with a $50,000 prize pool. SuperPogChamps will be notable because it will feature some of the biggest names and competitors who have only gotten better in their chess journeys, such as Tyler1, who has risen to become part of the top 0.5% of all players globally. Perhaps the most interesting inclusion to this event is Andrea Botez, who is one of the world's top chess streamers alongside her sister, Alexandra....

2+ week, 2+ day ago (967+ words) Gavin Verhey is Magic: The Gathering's Principal Designer and one of the key players responsible for shaping the flavor and gameplay of the landmark TCG. Back in October 2025, at PAX Australia, he was kind enough to sit down with Dexerto and dive into his past, present, and future with MTG. Prior to becoming one of the faces of MTG, Gavin racked up wins and tournament accolades on the TCG's pro circuit. His history with the game was storied before he ever set foot in the hallowed halls of Wizards of the Coast's corporate headquarters. When we got to sit down and chat with Gavin, he regaled us with how he all but willed himself into a job with Wizards, opened up about his enemies-to-lovers romance arc with MTG's Commander format, and revealed his ideal Universes Beyond setting. Since he was…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (391+ words) A Pokemon card that isn't even out yet is already being sold online for a hefty price. It'll run you $800 USD to be an early owner. Collecting Pokemon cards is supposed to be an exciting experience anyone can enjoy. But, of course, the reality isn't always so rosy. Over the years, we've seen people go to extreme lengths just to get their hands on the latest set. From camping outside stores overnight and emptying vending machines to even fighting in parking lots, the chaos never seems to end. And lately, things have gotten even wilder. Listings for a Pokemon card that hasn't even been released yet are already popping up on eBay, with sellers asking for as much as $800, as spotted by Wargamer. The card in question is none other than Mega Gengar ex, part of the upcoming Mega Dream…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (885+ words) The best Clash Royale decks for Arena 10 will help you get through this stage with a breeze, so you can continue to the next one easily. Arena 10 is where you really feel how far you've come. At this point, you probably already have a few solid decks and are comfortable setting up good combos. The highlight of reaching Hog Mountain is the card pool. You'll unlock stronger options here, including reliable picks like Tesla and Hunter. But the competition ramps up, too, since most players here already know the meta and have well-leveled win conditions. If you're unsure what to run to keep pushing your trophies, we've listed the best Arena 10 decks below to help you climb efficiently. Picking a deck for Hog Mountain can be a bit overwhelming because there are so many card combos that actually work here....

3+ week, 1+ day ago (227+ words) Pokemon-like game Elestrals Awakened has officially become the most funded video game project on Kickstarter in 2025, raising more than $1.3 million from over 9,000 backers. Created by YouTuber and Twitch streamer aDrive back in 2022, the TCG version of the game was released to the public two years later. This new project brings the Elestrals universe into a digital format for the first time. Elestrals Awakened is a 2.5D pixel-art RPG that features over 100 spirits inspired by Greek mythology. Players can capture, train, and battle these creatures as they explore a world rooted in elemental and mythic lore. On November 4, the Elestrals X account revealed that the game was the "most funded" video game of 2025. "Be part of history and the MOST FUNDED Video Game of 2025!" they said. According to the Kickstarter campaign, Elestrals Awakened is planned for release on Steam and Nintendo Switch,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (1109+ words) Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender is right around the corner, and to celebrate, we've got an exclusive preview for one of two newly revealed Scene Boxes. Magic: The Gathering has had a stacked 2025, and the TCG is about to round that out with its second-last release of the year. With the insane success of the recent Final Fantasy crossover, Wizards of the Coast is looking to dip into the Universes Beyond well once more. Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender will see characters and moments from the beloved Nickelodeon franchise hit the tabletop. The animated series' rich setting and unique brand of mysticism make a collab with MTG a no-brainer. For players particularly invested in the Avatar universe, Wizards of the Coast has cooked up an exciting collector's product. The Black Sun Invasion Scene Box is one…...