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With Mario Kart World launching in just two weeks on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, Nintendo has released a four-part interview series diving deep into the game’s development. In the series, music lead Atsuko Asahi discusses the game’s score, developing tracks, and even the fact that more than 200 songs are featured in the Mario Kart World jukebox.These 200 songs are all new arrangements, and they were recorded live, too, according to Asahi, and if they’re anywhere near as delightful on the ears as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s excellent jazz-infused score, we’re in for a treat. “Altogether, over 200…
The Amazon Memorial Day sale is already up and running, which means there are some amazing discounts available for all kinds of tech products. Whether you’re looking for upgrades to your home entertainment setup, additions to your arsenal of mobile gadgets, or devices that will simply make life easier, there’s surely something for you from the retailer’s Memorial Day deals this year. There’s a chance that you get overwhelmed with the sheer number of offers from Amazon though. To help you decide what to buy, we’ve gathered the 35 best tech deals that we’ve found below. Read on and see…
Crossovers with other popular IPs are no strangers to Wizards of the Coast’s long-running trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. From Stranger Things and The Lord of the Rings to Assassin’s Creed and Street Fighter, Magic: The Gathering fans have had ample ways to simultaneously celebrate their fandom of both the beloved TCG and other franchises. The Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy set is the latest in the long-running TCG’s collaborations, and it feels like one of the more popular and anticipated crossovers in recent memory.In the lead-up to the Final Fantasy set’s June launch, we’ve seen several reveals…
After the massive base experience with Elden Ring, plus the huge Shadow of the Erdree DLC, we still haven’t had our fill of FromSoftware’s greatest work. Elden Ring Nightreign takes the base mechanics of the main game and transforms it into a co-op survival game with roguelike elements. While you can play alone, this is a game built for you and your friends to conquer together, although the lack of cross-platform support is a big downer. All the trailers and footage make this game look like a greatest hits of FromSoftware, with tons of returning bosses, armor sets, and locations…
IntroductionThe Six One Indie Showcase returned today with over an hour of indie love and more than 40 games to highlight. There were world premieres, new reveals and trailers, and more, including a vinyl and board game announcement. As triple-A games take longer and longer to develop, I find myself playing more indies. Not only do they fill the gap of big releases each year, but they’re also where I find the most unique games I’ve ever played. Today’s showcase is a great example of that, and below is my round-up of every game shown during today’s Six One Indie…
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun — Words of Vengeance is a new typing action game that’s free to play on Steam, and it challenges the player to enter words and phrases from the Warhammer 40K universe to slaughter your way through an environment filled with foes and Doom-like graphics. The game was announced as part of today’s Warhammer Skulls 2025 games festival, alongside other titles including Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy I and an expansion to Space Marine 2. A typing game might not sound challenging, but spelling is unpredictable 40,000 years in the future. Just take the main character’s name: Malum Caedo.…
The Six One Indie Showcase just wrapped, highlighting more than 40 rad indie games with world premieres, exclusive reveals, and more. It was this year’s best indie game showcase and one of my favorites ever, which is why it’s exciting to see the team behind it announce its new publishing arm: Six One Publishing.Coming from the Six One Indie team, Six One Publishing was “created for developers who need an impactful partner to help them cross the finish line.” The team describes itself as an “integrated, indie-first platform” that aims to reimagine what publishing can look like in 2025 and…
Over the past few years, gaming handhelds have exploded in popularity. And with each new iteration, we are seeing performance and ergonomic improvements that have pushed them as a serious alternative for gaming on the go. After all, if you can carry a portable device like the Lenovo Legion Go S for casual gaming indulgence, why bother lugging around a bulky laptop? A few of my friends have even tried the idea of using these Windows-powered handhelds as a stop-gap PC for getting work done. But let’s be real. As convenient as they are, handhelds won’t be able to match…
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is confirmed to launch in India soon. Tecno has shared teasers on social media to offer details about the phone’s design. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G will be available in two colourways with a curved AMOLED display and will come with several AI-based features. Tecno will sell the Pova Curve 5G exclusively on Flipkart. It is confirmed to feature a triangular-shaped camera module at the rear. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is rumoured to be equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC.Tecno Pova Curve 5G Teased With Curved DisplayThe Tecno Pova Curve 5G will be unveiled…
Mario Kart World is the next entry in the long-running arcade racing series, and it’s also the big launch game for the Nintendo Switch 2, which is just two weeks away. Though it looks new and shiny on Switch 2, it didn’t always look this way, as Nintendo originally planned for the game to be Switch title. Doing so would’ve required lowering the resolution and frame rate, which, amongst other things, is what prompted Nintendo to shift development to the Switch 2.This news comes from a new four-part interview series with some of the leads behind Mario Kart World, including…