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Nintendo recently announced some new Mario titles to help celebrate the turtle-stomping plumber’s 35th anniversary. We’ll soon have access to some of Mario’s best 3D games in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection - except for Super Mario Galaxy 2 because apparently, that game doesn’t exist - along with a re-release of Super Mario 3D World and the bizarre, Tetris 99-inspired Super Mario Bros. 35. But while video games are nice and all, gaming anniversaries are nothing without some sweet, official merchandise....

Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone’s Stardew Valley quickly took the world of indie games by storm in 2016. However, there’s only so much that a solo-developer can do, even over the course of four years, so now that many players have their hands on Stardew Valley the modding community has begun to leave its own mark on the game. One of these modders, going by bblueberry on Nexus Mods, has already released a number of ways to update and customize the experience in Stardew Valley....

In a new update Humble Bundle has gotten rid of the traditional sliders and will now cap the donations to charity at 15%. Humble Bundle started off in 2010 as a way for people to buy their favourite piece of video game software and donate to charity at the same time. It did so via three sliders which would allow the buyer to decide how much of the purchase money goes to Humble Bundle, the software publisher, and the charity....

So you want to be the very best, like no one ever was? Well it’s not enough to just beat the Elite Four. You gotta do everything. Despite what certain blowhards might say, you have to catch them all. But it doesn’t stop there. You must take on the other kinds of Pokemon competitions. You gotta dazzle them in Contests, show your moves in a Musical. And you have to step into the arena, where true masters are born....

Immortals Fenyx Rising recently received its first batch of DLC — A New God, which challenges players with more difficult vaults that feature new puzzle mechanics and offers new abilities for players to master. There are six vaults for each of the four gods that were saved from the main game that players must complete as part of the storyline, and in each vault is an optional chest that holds a relic....

Fresh off the heels of the new Ratchet and Clank remake, Insomniac Games reveals an upcoming new game titled Feral Rites, which has been described as ‘Zelda meets God of War’. 2016 is shaping up to be quite the year for Insomniac Games, and based off the number of projects in the pipeline, it is definitely giving Telltale Games a run for its money as the industry’s busiest developer. Fresh off the release of the new Ratchet and Clank remake, the developer has announced that it has a new action game titled Feral Rites in the works....

Our quick take Insta360 Link - 4.5 / 5 Design Size: 69 x 41 x 45mm Weight: 106g Connectivity: USB Type-C Mounting: Built-in clip or 1/4-inch tripod thread Camera and image quality Up to 4K 30fps video resolution 1/2-inch sensor 26mm equivalent lens, F1.8 aperture, phase detect AF Dual noise-cancelling microphones Software and features 3-axis gimbal Insta360 Link controller desktop app Whiteboard Mode / Overhead Mode / Portrait Mode AI tracking and gesture controls To recap If you can take advantage of this webcam’s unique features, we don’t doubt that you’ll be pleased with it....

In a post on their blog, HTC has confirmed international pricing for its upcoming HTC Vive VR headset and reiterated that pre-orders will open on February 29. With Sony’s PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and HTC’s own VR headset scheduled for release in the upcoming months, 2016 is shaping up to be an intriguing year for video gaming. With just over a month to go before the HTC Vive’s April launch, the company behind the headset have now confirmed international pricing....

Taking inspiration from Nintendo and its Nintendo Direct presentations, Sony kicked off its first-ever State of Play livestream with the announcement of Iron Man VR for PlayStation VR. Made in collaboration with Camouflaj Games and Marvel, Iron Man VR will have players looking through the eyes of Iron Man himself, using PlayStation Move controllers to blast away enemies. Details on the game remain scarce, but the trailer does seem to indicate that it will also have out of suit segments where players are controlling an unarmored Tony Stark....

In our discussion of the 2012 Spike Video Game Awards winners post we cited how decidedly barren the show was in terms of mystery reveal trailers. Last year’s show, for example, was chalked full of trailers many never saw coming, or at least were not sure would make an appearance. This year, however, the only big mystery came in the form of a new game from an unknown studio. And this new game, titled The Phantom Pain, has sparked quite the debate across gaming forums everywhere, leading many to believe it is little more than a clever rouse, meant to lead gamers on a wild goose hunt for its true purpose....

Speculation is running rampant about the identity of the mysterious fiery person in the new Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness trailer. Is it Captain Marvel gone full Binary? Is it Monica Rambeau powered up? The Human Torch’s first appearance in the MCU? Sunfire quitting the Illuminati? Or is it Vulcan, and DS2 is just a War of Kings adaptation? Probably not the last one. But there is one very intriguing possibility, a version of Tony Stark that would fit the tone this movie appears to be going for…...

Dota 2 players and fans alike should be pleased to hear that a 3D Printing company called White Clouds is churning out 3D map models of the beloved game. Dota 2 has been captivating players since 2013 and this collectible should do the same. The map features basically everything a Dota 2 player could ever imagine, Ancients, barracks, towers, and much more. It even has forgotten bones from old enemies along the forest path....

After your completion of GreedFall’s prologue, one of your first tasks will be to speak with Constantin in the Palace of New Serene. After you’ve done this and you are leaving the audience chamber, Sir De Courcillon will ask for your help in tracking down Professor Serafeddin’s notes on the strange Nadaig creatures. This begins the “In Professor Serafeddin’s Footsteps” sidequest, where you will need to find five collections of notes scattered around Teer Fradee, with there being 16 individual notes in total....

In December, Rockstar Games added the Cayo Perico Heist to Grand Theft Auto Online, the biggest heist in the game yet. Players can take on the heist with friends or solo, and can infiltrate the Cayo Perico island to steal info, cash, and valuable items. On top of the heist, the update added new weapons, cosmetics, and expensive vehicles. One of the most expensive vehicles in GTA Online, the Kosatka, is a heavily-armed submarine HQ that can be used to plan heists or to obliterate virtually anything in its path....

Celebrating the Grand Theft Auto Online community, Rockstar Games launched a new weekly update that adds new items to the game. Players will be able to enjoy the new Dinka Verus vehicle for free until March 3, along with the Double Rewards in Open Wheel Races, Contact Missions, and more content. It was recently revealed that the Peyote plants will be returning to Grand Theft Auto Online in the new update....

Rockstar has finally confirmed the worst kept secret in the video game industry by releasing this teaser trailer for their upcoming remasters of GTA 3, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas that they promise are “coming soon.” According to Rockstar, these remasters “feature across-the-board upgrades” that include “graphical improvements and modern gameplay enhancements for all three titles while still maintaining the classic look and feel of the originals.” Beyond that, we really don’t know much about what Rockstar is officially calling Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition at this time....

After decades of waiting, we’re finally getting a look at Master Chief’s face. Unfortunately, it’s not quite what fans were expecting – turns out, Chief’s been a cat this whole time. 343 Industries’ spoof announcement is making the rounds on Twitter, inspired by the Texas lawyer who didn’t know how to turn off the cat filter on Zoom before attending a virtual court hearing. The moment has since gone viral, and 343 decided to join in on the fun....

Just like the book series and films, a large part of Portkey’s star-studded mobile RPG Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is about making friends and maintaining those relationships. Throughout the course of the game, players will make friends with new characters, and these friends can be leveled up for various rewards, like free gems. At the time of this writing, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery has a total of seven friends players can meet during the game....

Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells is getting into the Halloween spirit, and what better way to celebrate than by holding a Dark Arts Event? Available until November 2, participating in the limited-time event can earn you a bunch of exclusive rewards. The event is straightforward – just play the usual Player Journey Puzzles and collect creepy new Spiders scattered across the board, earning a bonus multiplier for completing the level on your first or second try....

One of the lesser talked about staples of the souls-like genre is in the inclusion of a poison or swamp type area, and Hellpoint takes that concept and morphs it to fit its sci-fi aesthetic. Rather than trudging through a swamp full of toxic water and status-inducing enemies, you’re thrust into the cold depths of space. While visually distinct, the mechanics of these sections are functionally the same in that your character will still be drained of life the entire time you’re out there....