10 best-selling fiction book series of all time

It’s amazing when you find a book that sucks you in, deposits you into a new world, and weaves a story that you can fully immerse yourself in. One book is great, but an entire series of books is always better. Readers agree, and book series sell ridiculously well. If you’re wondering what book series have sold the most copies, this list will break down the top 10. Perhaps surprisingly, or not depending on how you look at it, most of the top-selling book series of all time are aimed towards children and young adults....

July 7, 2025 · 6 min · 1242 words · Robin Shaw

12 minutes of Mafia 3 gameplay show off beautiful New Orleans

The next Sleeping Dogs? Here’s our first look atMafia IIIfrom 2K and newly formed Hangar 13 since the obligatory Animals announcement trailer earlier this year. The sequel is a departure for the series, instead set in 1968 Louisiana and starring Vietnam War veteran Lincoln Clay out for revenge on the Italian mafia that betrayed him. And damn, look at that colorful, fictional Bourbon St! I am a sucker for neon and this game has someBatman Arkhamlevel of color....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Samantha Jackson

All Mushroom Kingdom hidden treasure chests in Super Mario RPG

Whether you’re playing the SNES classic or the 2023 remake,Super Mario RPGis loaded with secrets. From the very first town you enter in the game, you’ll find many hidden treasure chests to uncover. But even if you equip the Sensor Ring to nail down which rooms they’re hidden in, these can still be a pain to find if you’re just jumping around blindly. Not to worry, though, as we’re here to help you find all the hidden chests in the Mushroom Kingdom....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 421 words · Emily Hill

All RuneScape: Dragonwilds minimum and recommended system requirements

Jagex Ltd announced a new survival game today calledRuneScape: Dragonwilds. The upcoming title is set in the same universe as the classic MMORPG and will hit the shelves in early access in spring 2025. At the time of writing, very little is known about the game, but fans are waiting anxiously nonetheless for April 15, when the devs will dive deep more details during a livestream. In the meantime, you can check the minimum and recommended system requirements forRuneScape: Dragonwildsduring its early-access period....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Paul Brown

Andrew McCutchen is your MLB 13 The Show cover athlete

Pittsburgh Pirates star to grace this year’s cover Box art is kind of a big deal.Bioshock Infinite‘s generic packaginglanded Irrational Games in hot water last month and now Sony and Major League Baseball have created some excitement of their own. Nearly half a million votes were cast this week as a part of an online promotion to choose the cover athlete forMLB 13 The Show. Emerging victorious from the swarm of tweets and Facebook posts is centerfielder Andrew McCutchen....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 139 words · Michelle Davis

Baby Steps takes another step towards launching off in Summer 2024

To beat a difficult game, you need to take it one step at a time. And next summer inBaby Steps, you’ll need to take that advice very, very literally. Shownduring today’s State of Play,Baby Stepsis the latest physics-and-coordination game from Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzzillo, and Maxi Boch. You might remember Foddy from classics likeQWOPorGetting Over It. Well,Baby Stepscertainly looks to be carrying forward that legacy. As the player character struggles to navigate even basic terrain without tripping over their ankles, this really does look like an enjoyably frustrating experience....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · April Flowers

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 1 is here with over 1,000 bug fixes and more

Baldur’s Gate 3‘sfirst patch, aptly titled Patch 1,is officially live. This brings theBG3version number to 4.1.1.3669438, so make sure you’re on the proper version when you play next! It’s important to do so because Patch 1 addresses over 1,000 bugs as well as introduces some balance changes and fixes some flow issues while playing. According to Larian Studios, this patch tackles some visual bugs while adding some more post-launch polish. Enemies should no longer spot you when they shouldn’t be able to, and random items should no longer defy gravity and float....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Ashley Brown

Brawler Aztez is like Patapon x Madworld, coming to all consoles

Pon pon pata pon! Okay, notliterally all. But PS4, Vita, Xbox One, and Wii U, following the initial Steam (PC/Mac/Linux) release. Action game savants may want to take particular note.Aztezlooks great. It’s a weird mix of conquest-focused strategy game that has you expand the Aztec empire and “hardcore” combat. “We’ve piped in the feel and creativity ofBayonetta, the sensationalism and mobility of Capcom’sAlien Vs Predator, and the precision difficulty of classicDevil May Cry,” artist and combat designer Ben Ruiz explains, setting expectations high....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Anthony Williams

Cats make Mario Kart Live even more fun

Sakurai seems to think so too In case you missed it,we coveredMario Kart Live: Home Circuitthis past weekend. What you couldn’t miss, however, is my cat Cinnamon that was front and center as part of that coverage. That’s because the game’s impact on cats is immediately apparent, as evidenced by several other anecdotal tales this week. Cats are not just attracted to the device as it speeds around the house, but they also serve as great moving hazards for folks who aren’t keen to create their own intricate setups....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Samuel Gonzalez

Choice Provisions says the Switch is easier to develop for, gets Runner3 working in one day

Others have stated it’s easier than the 3DS and Wii U Nintendo systems have gotten a lot of flak when it comes to bad developer policies. Many devs have spoken posthumously about the poor monetization contract for the WiiWare platform, and the issues of developing for systems like the Wii U. The Switch, however, by design, is changing that entire landscape. Among many other studios who have said the same, Choice Provisions has come out in favor of Nintendo’s new console/portable....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Annette Mccarthy

Codename: Ocean Keeper team talks roguelikes, oceans, and why it went for Early Access

RetroStyle Games is making waves with its latest project,Codename: Ocean Keeper, an underwater roguelike currently making a splashin Early Access. In this undersea adventure, players plunge into the mysterious depths of a sprawling ocean, facing off against alien creatures and scavenging for crucial resources. With its procedurally generated environments, customizable submarines, and a host of formidable adversaries, the game promises a heart-pounding blend of exploration, survival, and high-stakes combat. Posed with the opportunity to inquire about the development of this title, we sent some questions to Lead Game Designer Eldar Kalinin, SEO Manager Mykola Vyhohradov, and CEO Pavel Konstantinov....

July 7, 2025 · 7 min · 1491 words · Mckenzie Morrow

Contest: Win a Steam code for Luftrausers!

[Update:Contest over! Winners have been PM’d their codes.] Vlambeer’s customisable dogfighterLuftrausersreleased last week tonear-universal praiseafter an agonising wait in certification that may or may not have contributed to my impending mental breakdown. One half of the indie duo,Rami Ismail, was kind enough to give mefive Steam codesto celebrate the launch and while I’m reluctant to give even more people the opportunity to beat my high score, I should probably share....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Jennifer Hogan

E3: Disneyland Adventures revealed, coming this holiday

Microsoft and Disney showed off a brand-new title at their E3 press event,Disneyland Adventures, that aims to bring the magic of visiting Disneyland home. They’ve recreated the park for everyone to explore, allowing you to relive their favorite Disneyland memories, hang out with Disney characters and even make your own souvenirs via kinectshare.com. Of course, what better way for Microsoft to show off the new Kinect-friendly title than with a few kids up on stage, demoing Peter Pan’s Flight, a flying game, and anAlice in Wonderland-themed game that included a race through the Queen of Hearts’ castle in hamster ball-like contraptions....

July 7, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Jennifer Taylor