The Quarry S Online Multiplayer Mode Has Been Delayed Until July

Supermassive Games’ next, big narrative horror game, The Quarry, is on track to launch in about a couple weeks. However, it’ll be missing one of the modes that made the studios’ recent games stand out. The online multiplayer mode won’t make the release date for The Quarry and will instead be delayed until July 8. The announcement came via Twitter earlier today. In a message, Supermassive wrote that it “made the difficult decision to delay the online multiplayer mode” of The Quarry....

January 18, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Robert Muniz

Super Mario Galaxy 2 Fan Mod Adds In New Levels And Features

Super Mario Galaxy is seen by some fans as the best Mario game since Super Mario 64 (some would even argue that Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel are two of Nintendo’s best games, full stop). Super Mario Odyssey may have something to say about that in October, but in the meantime some talented chaps have set about satisfying the urges of Mario Galaxy fans with a pretty nifty mod. The Neo Mario Galaxy mod for Super Mario Galaxy 2 adds in some new and rather well crafted space levels for fans to have a butchers at....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 200 words · Denise Pacheco

Super Mario Maker Limited Edition Wii U Bundle Confirmed For September 11

A Super Mario Maker Limited Edition Wii U Premium Console bundle will launch in the UK on September 11, Nintendo has announced. In addition to the 32GB Black Premium Wii U console, the bundle includes a physical copy of Super Mario Maker, artbook and the retro Super Mario amiibo. UK pricing for the bundle has yet to be announced. Nintendo has also confirmed that the Modern Colours Super Mario amiibo will launch in the UK on October 23, with the Retro Colours Mario amiibo available to buy separately on September 11....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Forrest Bouchard

Super Smash Bros 10 Moves That Should Be In Crash Bandicoot S Set

As the final Fighter Pass character, Byleth, releases for Smash Bros. Ultimate, speculation is skyrocketing for who will be chosen in the next round of DLC characters. Fans have been rejoicing over the inclusion of third-party characters like Joker and Banjo, so the time is right to introduce more. One character that frequently shows up in these calls is Crash Bandicoot. This orange marsupial has a huge library of moves from across the Crash franchise of games, and could be a fantastic addition to smash....

January 17, 2023 · 6 min · 1126 words · Marsha Lenz

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Update Adds Piranha Plant

Nintendo has polished off Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update 2.0, bringing with it the first DLC character for the celebrated brawler – Piranha Plant. Everyone should know who Piranha Plant is. He’s been in the Mario Bros. franchise since the original NES outing, and has appeared in countless other games in Ninty’s flagship platforming series. Update 2.0 also introduces a couple of other changes for Smash, such as the ability to play the Spirit Board for up to four-players offline....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 132 words · Jason Collins

Switch Party Members In Mario Rabbids Sparks Of Hope

While Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is no doubt another fun sequel to Kingdom Battle, the gameplay is almost the same. Since the preference for having similar gameplay has been common throughout the Mario series, this was no surprise. As you choose three members in your team out of a roster of nine, you might want to swap out party members in Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope. There could be many reasons behind this decision, the most common is trying new tactics....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 346 words · George Bowen

Team Secret Makes Perfect Run To Qualify For Dota 2 Los Angeles Major

Team Secret has qualified for the ESL One Los Angeles Dota 2 Major after cruising through the event’s European closed qualifier undefeated. The DreamLeague Season 13 Major champions will be joined by OG in the Los Angeles tournament, along with one final team from the region. ESL One Los Angeles is the third Major of the 2019-20 Dota Pro Circuit, boasting a $1 million prize pool and 15,000 DPC points....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 404 words · Andrew Price

Tetris Player Sets Incredible New Record

Tetris first came out for the Nintendo Entertainment System all the way back in 1989, though today, a player accomplished something that no other Tetris player has been able to do in 31 years. Twitch streamer Joseph Saelee, or JdMFx_, cleared more than 50 lines of blocks past the game’s intended kill screen. This isn’t the first time JdMFx_ has gone past the kill screen. He was the previous record holder for lines past the kill screen, getting 270 total lines completed back in February of last year....

January 17, 2023 · 3 min · 449 words · Flora Glanton

The 10 Best Mario Games That Never Left Japan

10 Itadaki Street DS 9 Mobile Golf 8 Excitebike: Bun Bun Mario Battle Stadium 7 BS Super Mario Collection 6 Mario and Wario 5 Mario Advergames 4 Mario Artist 3 Mario Knitting 2 Nintendo Puzzle Collection 1 Undake30 Same Game

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 40 words · William Young

The 10 Worst Video Game Spinoffs Of All Time According To Metacritic

Spinoff titles usually allow exhausted developers to experiment with famous franchises or take risks most publishers wouldn’t ordinarily allow in a mainline title. While innovation can often serve as a shot in the arm for many stagnant series, it can also serve as another nail in the coffin of an already over-the-hill IP. Unfortunately, it seems like, when it comes to spinoff titles, there have been more negatives than positives. Almost every major gaming franchise has an offshoot title most fans choose to ignore, and here are ten of the most notoriously awful spinoff flops of all time, as per Metacritic....

January 17, 2023 · 6 min · 1231 words · Evan Rubel

The 5 Best Things About Man Of Medan The 5 Worst

Supermassive Games is taking a different approach with its upcoming projects. Instead of full-length games, the team is periodically releasing shorter stories, via an anthology series called The Dark Pictures. The first work in this series, Man of Medan, was released at the end of the August. Its gameplay will feel familiar to fans of Until Dawn, but with a little less depth. For those interested in dipping their toes into this horror game’s waters, the following list will present the five best and worst things about Man of Medan....

January 17, 2023 · 6 min · 1121 words · Sook Saylor

The Best Baby Names Inspired By Video Games

As a parent, you’ll face an endless array of difficult choices and challenges. If it’s your first child, you might even have perused the many, many damn books on the matter. These are written by super smart people, and cover everything from discipline to having the awkward birds and bees talk with your child. Which is all well and good, until the squelchy brown hits the fan and all those conveniently laid-out rules go out of the window....

January 17, 2023 · 14 min · 2781 words · Darlene Jackson

The Best Open World Games To Play

Open world games have since forever captivated gamers by utilizing lore or storylines alongside engaging quests. In this guide, we list 5 of the very best open-world games that you can play. Keep in mind that we’ve chosen these games while taking a lot of factors into consideration. Therefore, in the scenario that your favorite open-world games don’t show up in this list, remember this is just our take. Furthermore, with new releases popping up ever so often, a certainty when labeling “The Best” always stands variable....

January 17, 2023 · 5 min · 982 words · Reanna Terp

The Best Subquests In Shin Megami Tensei 5

Like most JRPGs, Shin Megami Tensei 5 has many Subquests for you to seek out and complete alongside the main questlines, allowing you to earn additional experience, recruit unique Demons, and even fight hidden bosses. Additionally, if you’re looking to see and do everything present in the game, doing all the Subquests will take quite some time to complete. While there are many Subquests in the game, not all of them will reward you well, making some much better to target than others if you’re looking to acquire rare items or snag a new Demon for your party....

January 17, 2023 · 3 min · 427 words · Timothy Picken

The Crew Motorfest Officially Revealed As The Next Game In The Franchise

Ubisoft and its Ivory Tower studio have officially revealed The Crew Motorfest, the third installment in the acclaimed action-racing series. Taking place on the famous Hawaiian island of O’ahu. This new experience will allow players to take part in Motorfest, a “one-of-a-kind festival” that sports “the experiences car culture has to offer” across a variety of different races, themed events “and other unique challenges.” Hawaiian hotrods The world of O’ahu in The Crew Motorfest includes all of the island’s key features, such as its beautiful turquoise ocean, the challenging serpentines of its volcanic roads, and the urban streets of the island’s main city, Honolulu....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 312 words · Christopher Smith

The Division Lets You Create Up To 4 Characters On A Single Account

Ubisoft’s upcoming online RPG The Division will let players create up to four different characters on a single account, it’s been confirmed. The system appears to function similarly to Destiny, allowing players to jump between characters at any time by selecting which one they want from the main menu. “You can have more than one character in The Division,” associate lead UI artist Lars Vincent explained in a video released earlier today....

January 17, 2023 · 1 min · 193 words · Josephine Cole

The Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Opening Is A Spirit Bomb Of Nostalgia

If you ever stayed up way past your bedtime as a kid in order to watch Dragon Ball Z during its original uncut run on Toonami, then this opening cinematic for Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will bring back some feelings of intense nostalgia. The PlayStation YouTube channel recently uploaded the full intro to the game, and the old school references in it are powerful enough to make even the stingiest Dragon Ball fan shell out money for a pre-order....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 372 words · Bud Gillies

The Elder Scrolls Online S Wrathstone Dlc Has A Release Date

Bethesda has announced that Wrathstone, the next slice of DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online, will launch for PC on February 25. Those of you who prefer dipping into the sprawling fantasy MMO on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can pick it up slightly later on March 12. The DLC will kick off the game’s Season of the Dragon, and precedes the major expansion Elsweyr, which will keep players busy throughout the year....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Nichole Hunt

The Eyes Of Ara Review Nintendo Switch

The Eyes of Ara is a first-person puzzle game that is heavily inspired by some of the landmark titles in the genre, such as Myst. The puzzles and subtle story-telling of The Eyes of Ara are top-notch and the game is only let down by the obtuse nature of some of its mechanics, as the game has issues with adapting its controls to the Nintendo Switch. The story of The Eyes of Ara puts the player in the shoes of a technician who is dispatched to a remote castle....

January 17, 2023 · 5 min · 897 words · Terrence Bettes

The Fabled Woods Unlocks On Steam On March 25 Demo Available Now

Fans of creepy, story-driven games won’t want to miss The Fabled Woods from Cyberpunch Studios. This eerie narrative adventure takes players into a beautiful forest with terrible secrets. The game goes full Steam ahead on March 25, but eager fans can check out a demo right now. According to an official press release from publisher Headup, The Fabled Woods has received a major facelift since its initial reveal in June 2020....

January 17, 2023 · 2 min · 317 words · Donald Rood