Nintendo’s stalwartSuper Mariofranchise has had a prominent place in pop culture for decades. In fact, it’s hard to think of many video game characters that have had quite so prolific a career as the red-capped plumber, so anySuper Marionews is bound to be met with excitement from the player community. Although fans haven’t exactly been starved ofSuper Mario-related content over the years, with countless titles, spin-offs, and even a recent big-budget movie, there’s always an audience for a new title....

Summary Xbox Game Passhas revealed four more titles that will be added to its library in March 2024. All of the newly confirmed arrivals, which include some highly acclaimed games such asControl, will reachXbox Game Passover the following two weeks. Microsoft’s subscription service has been going from strength to strength since the turn of the year;13 titles had reached Xbox Game Pass in January, followed by another 14 in February....

AFK Journeyfeatures six primary battle modes, among whichHonor Duelemerges as a lucrative resource for farming valuable collectibles like Invite Letters and Gold. This time-limited event places all players in a fair arena where everyone begins with basic cards and enjoys equal opportunities to upgrade them. While the premise may seem straightforward, Honor Duel can bewilderAFKnewcomers due to its alteration of some fundamental combat rules. In such instances, refer to this comprehensive guide tograsp all Honor Duel mechanics, rules, rewards, and strategies for winning matches....

Summary New “PRO” versions ofAMDStrix Point APUs were spotted online, indicating that AMD may be preparing to reveal and release these chips in the immediate future. These newAMDStrix Point chips will likely be available in low-powered laptops, just like the previously revealed Ryzen AI 9 365 and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chips. During Computex 2024 earlier this month, AMD revealed its new Strix Point APUs, also known as the Zen 5-based Ryzen AI 300 series....

Summary The questing experience inGranblue Fantasy: Relinkcan be enjoyed even if gamers decide to play completely offline. However, the lack of other players in the party means that gamers will have torely solely on the AIto watch their back. The game’s AI is totally capable of taking on even the hardest of challenges inGranblue Fantasy: Relink, though players should have a much better time if they pick the right characters for the computer to handle....

Quick Links The All Things WickedChapter forDead by Daylightbrings The Unknown into the fog – a terrifying amalgamation of urban legends, hell-bent on luring Survivors to their doom. By slinging deathly bulbs of explosive energy throughtheir Ultra Venom X (UVX) power, those caught in the blast radius will become weakened and, eventually, injured. Requiring map knowledge and a mind for trigonometry, The Unknown is a difficult Killer to learn. Thankfully, the following perks and add-ons will help players strengthen the weaker aspects of their abilities inDead by Daylight....

Summary As one of the first major releases of the year,Dragon’s Dogma 2finally launched back in March. After the release of the game’s viral character creator a few weeks ahead of its release, many were excited to see whatDragon’s Dogma 2had in store. Although the game has some great qualities, one of the most glaring issues revolves around the romance options. A lot has changed in gaming since the firstDragon’s Dogmawas released....

Quick Links While there are other choices when it comes to hurting your enemies inShadow of the Erdtree, nothing beats having a really big weapon in your corner to help even the odds against the hulking foes that call the Shadow Realm home. By mastering such weapons, you will have a much higher chance of staggering your opponents and delivering that killing blow. In terms of the new weapons that can be obtained in the DLC, theDeath Knight’s Twin Axesis a solid choice that can be obtained relatively early in the game, and wielding it will give anyTarnisheda chance to emerge victorious in most battles....

Quick Links InShadow of the Erdtree, as players approach the Shadow Keep through Scadu Altus, a message pops up around the midway point stating,‘Somewhere a great rune has broken,‘and in true Elden Ring fashion, players are given no indication about who the great rune belongs to and how it has been broken. The great rune in question is Miquella’s Great Rune, a miscellaneous item that is unlike any other great rune players will have encountered before....

Problems with carrying capacity will bother you from the very beginning of the game, especially when you build a base andwhen you collect a lot of Woodand Stone. Almost all items in the game have their weight, so collecting everything in your inventory will eventually lead to you walking more slowly or not being able to do so at all. To prevent this problem, we’ll show you how to increase carrying capacity inPalworld....

Soulmaskisa survival game with an almost overwhelming amount of contentfor players to explore. The game pushes the player into its diverse world, gives them some vague instructions, and lets them do the rest of their tasks on their own, without any major hand-holding. Despite the vast scope of the game, the base mechanic of leveling up the player character remains just as important. Progressing in the game requires higher levels, and getting to those levels is easy, once players recognize everything that grants them experience points....

Summary Mario vs Donkey Kongis a surprising choice for a remake, but a fun way to give an old title another chance in the limelight. However, now that this remake of the 2004 GBA classic is out there, another DK outing should get a new coat of paint afterMario vs Donkey Kong. Bringing back Donkey Kong and Mario’s rivalryhas spawned more than a few opportunities for Mario to return to his old nemesis....

Summary A talented artist who lovesPokemonhas recently designed a “disrupted evolution” for Kakuna, giving the Bug-type creature an extremely uncanny new form. ThePokemoncommunity has engaged with fan art ever since the franchise’s start in the 90s, and this artwork shows just how creative the fans can be. Kakuna is the evolution of the small worm-like Weedle, and it evolves to Beedrill at Level 10. This creature is a Bug/Poison-type monster that was originally introduced inthe first generation ofPokemongames, appearing in early-game areas such as Route 2 and the Viridian Forest....