Summary Nintendo has confirmed that Pauline, a fan favorite character in theSuper Mariofranchise, will be playable in the upcomingSuper Mario Party Jamboreegame.Super Mario Party Jamboreeis set to be one of the biggest and most ambitious games in theMario Partyspin-off series, featuring possibly the highest number of playable characters and minigames compared to prior entries.Super Mario Party Jamboreeis set for an June 20, 2025, release, meaning fans won’t need to wait that much longer for the party game’s launch....

Summary Ever since the Peter Jackson films, many Tolkien fans would jump at a chance to visit the Shire. Thankfully for them,Tales of the Shireis a surefire way to scratch that itch. A marriage ofAnimal Crossingand the idyllic land of the Hobbits, the game is shaping up to be a bright, relaxing title forLord of the Ringsfans looking for a more laid back gaming experience. From decorating their own cozy little Hobbit hole to partaking inthe Shire’s many parties and festivities, it’s the closest fans can get to actually being in the iconic fantasy setting short of hopping a plane to visit the actual filming location in New Zealand....

Summary The Batman - Part IIis one of the most highly-anticipated sequels in recent memory, but it’s been hit with unfortunate delays to filming. Now, one of the minds behind the upcoming project weighs in on where things stand, and its good news for fans. The Batmanleft an indelible mark on the DC cinematic landscape when it released in 2022, standing out as a critically acclaimed win for the brand and giving fans a certified new Batman in Robert Pattinson, while the Zack Snyder-led DC Extended Universe crawled towards its demise....

Summary The First Descendantis a third-person shooter that is free to play. The game follows the Descendants, who are people with superhuman powers that allow them to do some pretty amazing things. They are humanity’s last hope at survival, so needless to say they are pretty important people in the game’s world, and you are one of them. The game is pretty big and offers players a whole host of things to do....

Summary Capcom’s 2019Resident Evil 2remake has become the new best-selling game in the longstanding survival horror franchise. Capcom’sResident Evilfranchise is one of the most lucrative properties the company owns, with the franchise selling over 157 million units in total, including remakes and re-releases. ThevariousResident Evilremakesin particular have gotten a lot of love, managing to out-sell their original games across various platforms. These remakes likely wouldn’t have been possible without the success of one particular remake, that being the 2019 remake ofResident Evil 2....

Summary Gamers tuned into the indie scene in 2013 may be familiar withVolgarr the Viking, a brutally punishing, retro-flavored action-platformer that draws from the likes ofRastanandCastlevania. Earlier this year, it was revealed thatVolgarr the Vikingwould be getting a sequel, building on the foundations laid by the 2013 cult classic, hopefully in exciting and unique ways. ButVolgarr the Vikingis in a bit of an interesting position when it comes to franchise-building. Unlike a contemporary AAA game, which often strives to be bigger, grander, and more complex than what came before it,Volgarr the Viking 2is rooted in the same 80s and 90s game design tropes as its predecessor....

Summary It can take over a hundred hours to complete a single playthrough ofDragon Age: Inquisition’s base game. For players who want to complete a playthrough before the release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardthis fall, it may be tempting to skipDragon Age: Inquisition’s final DLC,Trespasser, because of the game’s long runtime. ButTrespasserremains the most essential part of the story, and will put much ofDragon Age: The Veilguardinto context. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s developer has stated that new playerswill be able to dive right into the game without playing any of the previous games....

Summary Released in its original beta form all the way back in October 2011,No More Room in Hellhas had quite a storied history. A co-op first-person zombie shooter,No More Room in Hellwas developed by Matt “Maxx” Kazan asa mod forHalf-Life 2. The game was eventually given a standalone release on Steam in 2013, where it continued to grow a sizable cult following. Three years later,No More Room in Hell 2was first announced....

Summary One lucky gamer purchased a limited editionXbox 360at a pawn shop for only $40. With theXbox 360Marketplace officially closed, many fans have started to feel nostalgic. Stories of Xbox 360 players finding used physical copies of games, and unique finds of limited edition consoles and accessories have been popping up in the community. What’s even more amazing is that some of these stories include discoveries that many weren’t aware of previously....

TheLegend of Zeldagames feature many powerful magic users with all sorts of abilities. Whether it’s Link wielding a complete Triforce, Zelda using her divine powers, or Ganondorf unleashing his own magic, players are never too far from a powerful magic user in anyZeldagame. Whether it’s the Great Fairies, the Wind Fish, or Zelda herself, magic is a big part of the adventure in anyZeldagame. Here are the ten strongest magic users in theZeldaseries....

If you want tobuild a PC on a budget, knowing where to spend and where to cut costs will help lower the overall price. While we don’t recommend buying the cheapest hardware available, you can find savings in certain areas,such as the PC caseand cooler, without sacrificing performance. Below are some of the most affordable PC parts you can buy for a powerful, budget-friendly gaming rig. MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk MAX WiFi AMD Ryzen 5 7600 The Ryzen 5 7600 is the entry-level, yet very capable, gaming CPU from AMD that features 6 cores, 12 threads, and 32MB of L3 cache....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan has created some charming amiibos based on the villagers they have living on their island, plus their own player character. While someAnimal Crossingamiibo figurines are available for sale, most of the wide array of characters are limited toamiibo cards, so this can give an idea of what it would be like if collectible amiibo figures were available for more villagers. Animal Crossing: New Horizonshad its big moment in 2020 when it released amid the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic....

Summary It’s no secret thatAssassin’s Creed Shadowshas become one of Ubisoft’s most controversial games, as the community continues to debate the impact of new and traditional mechanics, including the return of dialogue options. This freedom-of-speech element inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsnot only dictates Yasuke and Naoe’s responses to NPC figures, but also lets the player choose which protagonist is assigned to certain quests. Releasing on November 15, the upcoming open-world adventure will follow the paths of the samurai and shinobi in feudal Japan....