Super Mario Bros. Wonder Details Local Co-Op Play and Online Features

Summary Some of the online and co-op features ofSuper Mario Bros. Wonderhave been revealed. The upcoming game is rooted firmly in the side-scrolling platformer traditions of theSuper Mario Bros.franchise but adds several unique and exciting twists to the core gameplay.Those hoping thatSuper Mario Bros. Wonderwould have more robust multiplayerthan previous titles might just have had their prayers answered. Mario has been on many adventures since he first appeared as a playable character inDonkey Kong,which was released back in 1981....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Jonathan King

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Reveals Sephiroth as Next DLC Character

Ever since Joker fromPersona 5was announced at The Game Awards in 2018,Super Smash Bros. Ultimatefans have looked forward to the awards show in hopes of finding out who would be joining the all-star cast of fighters next. And althoughMinecraft’s Steve/Alex recently released as a DLC fighter back in October, another new character is already on the way. Fan speculation has been all over the place as of late, with some hoping forDoom’s Doomguy,Kingdom Hearts’ Sora,Fortnite’s Jonesy, and even Master Chief fromHalo....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Shawn Obrien

Sword Combat Expert Judges Movie Fight Scenes

Sometimes only a true master can properly point out the errors in your technique. Proving that theory, veteran ofstage combatChristina Traister recently took to YouTube to give her own notes on various sword fighting scenes in film. Ranging fromCrouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, all the way toMonty Python and the Holy Grail, it seems no scene was too absurd to receive a proper critique. Traister, Associate Professor of Acting and Stage Combat at the University of Michigan and Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors, also comes from an acting background spanning over 25 years, so it’s safe to say she has experience with how fights should look on stage and screen....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Kathy Rivera

The Last of Us 2 Leaves A Lot of Questions Unanswered, But That's Probably the Point

The Last of Us Part 2is a harrowing journey of regaining humanity. The audience experiences overwhelming dread as they watch Ellie battle with a downward spiral of revenge and hate following Joel’s decision fromThe Last of Us. The unsettling feeling of dread and guilt follow through until the end of the game when the characters aren’t offered any clean breaks or closure, but this seems to be exactly what Naughty Dog was going for when craftingThe Last of Us 2....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 691 words · Erica Wallace

The Witcher 3: A Complete Guide To Toxicity

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas a number of valuable systems players can utilize to take out their various foes more efficiently and effectively. One such system is Geralt’sability to create potionsthat enhance his capabilities in multiple ways, allowing him to even the playing field against some of the more dangerous monsters he hunts. Related:The Witcher 3: How To Dismantle Junk Players wanting to get the most out ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntwill need to make good use of Geralt’s potions, which means learning the basics of managing hisToxicitylevel....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · Eric Warren

The Worst Partner Skills In Palworld

As players explore and capture the range of different Pals available acrossPalworld, they will notice that each Pal species comes with a specific passive or active skill. These are known asPartner Skills.Partner skills are exclusive to that particular species and often relate to a specific area such as farming, mounting, or combat. These skills can be upgraded as players progress through the game using thePal Condensationmechanic. Here, players can upgrade a Pal and its partner skill bysacrificing other Palsof the same species....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Kelsey Kline

Tower Of Fantasy: All Navia Scenic Points

While exploring the vast world of Aesperia inTower of Fantasy, players are almost certain to encounter some points of interest that resemble an eye. These are called Scenic Points and their purpose is to capture a specific scene and store it away so that wanderers can enjoy it anytime. UnlikeAstra inTower of Fantasy,which has five Scenic Points, Navia only has four. Collecting all of them rewards players with Dark Crystals and Navia Exploration points, which are equally important since both help in leveling up....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 469 words · David Doyle

What An Improved Nemesis AI Means for Resident Evil 3 Remake

Capcom recently let loose some new information on theResident Evil 3remake that’s coming out in April. The remake will haveimproved Nemesis AIthat will make the game even more terrifying than it used to be. This is to be expected from a game that is coming out 20 years after the original, but the wayRE3is changing Nemesis sounds like it is going to be a game changer. Capcom is building off the AI technology it used last year to makeResident Evil 2’s encounters Mr....

July 7, 2025 · 4 min · 828 words · Tiffany Delacruz

Wholesome Call of Duty: Vanguard Clip Shows Players Teaming Up To Finish Challenges

TheCall of Dutycommunity is often known as one of the more toxic gaming groups, as players are generally very competitive. This is likely why oneCall of Duty: Vanguardplayer was particularly surprised by the wholesome actions of another. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of all was the fact that the twoCall of Duty: Vanguardplayers were on opposing teams. A similar wholesome action also took place when a player needed afinal achievement before theHalo 4servers shut downat the beginning of the year....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Patrick Welch

Why MIT is Important in Every Overwatch 2 Match

The averageOverwatch 2match has a lot going on at any one time. There are usually a lot of projectiles flying toward the player, some healing beams or orbs being thrown around, some turrets being placed, explosives being set off, and payloads being pushed. There’s a lot for players to take in, and that can be pretty overwhelming at first. So, naturally, it might take a while before new players really know what theirend-of-matchOverwatchstatsactually mean, and it might take even longer to realize just how important MIT really is....

July 7, 2025 · 3 min · 584 words · Caleb Edwards

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Links 6th Anniversary Celebration Features An Iconic Card, Free Gems, and More

Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Linksis rolling out its celebration for the mobile card game’s sixth anniversary featuring free gems, UR and SR tickets, and an iconic card from the anime. WhileMaster Duelhas taken the lion’s share of the trading card game’s digital popularity throughout the past year, the franchise’s initial mobile game has seen plenty of new features. September sawthe addition ofYu-Gi-Oh VRAINSto the game, adding in Link Summoning and fan-favorite archetypes like Trickstar and Salamangreat....

July 7, 2025 · 2 min · 426 words · George Johnson

10 Pro Tips For Valorant You Need To Know

Earning yourself a win inValorantcan be incredibly challenging and often frustrating, especially when you’re matched against more experienced players. Even though the game is only out for closed beta right now,Valorantenthusiasts have already put on their grinding pants. Related:Valorant: 10 Tips For Playing As Agent Sova Valoranthas both MOBA and FPS elements, and players unfamiliar with either of the two genres might struggle in the game. It’s important to understand the intricacies ofValorantand how one can improve at the game....

July 6, 2025 · 5 min · 1012 words · Jason Hodges

5 Games Missing From The Game Awards 2023

Summary The Game Awards 2023was an exciting event that honored several high-profile 2023 releases while whetting gaming fans' appetite for 2024 and beyond. ThoughThe Game Awardsprovided the stage for a number of world premieres and announcements, there were a few games that were conspicuously absent, leaving players wondering when they will learn more about them. Pleasant surprises like the reveal of Hideo Kojima’s newXbox exclusive gameODand the shadow dropping ofThe Finalshelped make 2023’s Game Awards a night to remember....

July 6, 2025 · 4 min · 812 words · Alice Holden