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Summary A brand-new entry in theMario and Luigiseries is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year in the form ofMario and Luigi: Brothership.Nintendoreleased the originalMario and Luigi: Superstar Sagaon the Game Boy Advance back in 2003, and it was the thirdMarioRPG afterSuper Mario RPGandPaper Mario. In contrast to these titles,Mario and Luigiwas more lighthearted, with the titular brothers journeying to the Beanbean Kingdom to thwart a pair of villains who stole Princess Peach’s voice using comical attacks and timed button presses....

TheMass Effectuniverse is filled with many species. However, all of them are capable of utilizing tech to their advantage. Rather than using biotics, grenades or soldier-based abilities, some choose to use technology. As such, Shepard could want to consider a tech specialist for their squad. These combatants offer a different skill set, one that is focused on hacking and decoys. Related:10 Major Changes Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Is Making Across the trilogy, numerous squadmates use technology....

Following a somewhat lengthy hiatus, theMedal of Honorseries returned last yearwith the well-received VR title,Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Now, one of several short films produced for the title has made history by picking up a surprise nomination for this year’s Academy Awards on April 25. Colletetells the harrowing tale of 90-year-old Colette Marin-Catherine, one of the few surviving members of the French Resistance during World War 2. It was co-produced by Oculus and Respawn Entertainment, with the latter now able to call itself the first and only Oscar nominated video game studio in existence....

Although theMetroidfranchise did not make any appearances at Summer Game Fest,Metroid Dreadhas been dragged into a debate it really doesn’t belong in. Namely, two games revealed at the showcase,Sonic SuperstarsandPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, have raised a topical debate: should2D gameshave full price tags on them? In a way,Metroid Dreadmakes sense as part of this debate and can be used to defend these titles, though it has errantly caught a few strays in the process as well....

Even with the UK’s CMA decision, the Microsoft acquisition ofActivision Blizzardseems to still be on the table. Microsoft is currently appealing the decision in hopes that it can get approved, and if it does then it will be one step closer to finalizing the deal. This would put the entirety ofActivision Blizzardunder Microsoft’s control and would give Xbox access to a plethora of unused franchises. SinceActivision Blizzard is one of the biggest video game publishers, it has control over many different iconic franchises....

Microsoft may be working on a rival to Sony’s PS4 exclusiveHorizon Zero Dawnif a recent job listing is to be believed. Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently teased thatmore first-party Xbox One games are on the way, with this game likely being part of that. On LinkedIn, Sandor Roberts, a recruiter from video game industry recruitment specialist G3D, has posted a listing for a lead environment artist. According to the posting, which is still up on Roberts' profile as of the time of writing, the artist will be working on a “Microsoft AAA Nextgen Title” and the style will be “similar” toHorizon Zero Dawn....

Summary MMOs are intensely popular in the gaming community. These Massively Multiplayer Online Games are filled with a large number of players all running around on the same server, each with their quests, desires, and styles of play. Considering that MMOs are so expansive, and filled with so much content, it’s no surprise that the best MMOs will have some brilliant raids to experience. RELATED:Best Free RPGs On Steam Raids are a brilliant addition to keep MMOs replayable and to help add some team-based gameplay to make some friends from players where they all have the same thing in common: the love for their favorite MMO and the best raids within them....

Large Elder Dragon Gems are one of the most challenging rewards to obtain inMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Players would typically think they can get one by defeating any of the currently available Elder Dragons, which unfortunately is not the case. However, there are a couple of easy ways to earn these specific Gems. This guide will helpMonster Hunter Rise: Sunbreakplayers acquire the exclusive Large Elder Dragon Gems. Related:Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Title Updates Need More Secrets Than the Base Expansion...

TheSteam Deckseems to be going from strength to strength as Valve continues to add support for Steam’s top games. At the beginning of the month, theSteam Deckhad over 2,000 supported games, and this number seems to only be growing as the days go by. The2000 supported games on the Steam Deckconsist of around 1,000 verified and 1,000 playable games. Steam Deck verified games have generally been extensively play-tested on the handheld gaming PC and are able to run on the system without issue, whereas playable games may have some compatibility issues that arise....

Summary Jaw-droppingbattles are littered throughout the worldof Akira Toriyama’sDragon Ball, and some of the characters in the franchise have gone above and beyond to push the limits of their abilities in innovative ways. From developing clever new attacks to combining abilities that counteract the techniques of more powerful foes,Dragon Ball’s main cast is filled with master strategists. This trait can be seen in many characters, such as throughGoku’s resourcefulness and innovative training methods, to Piccolo’s distinct Namekian abilities, which have a wide range of combat applications....

To celebrate the release ofUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionon PC, Naughty Dog has taken time to reflect on its journey up to this point and also answered why it decided to makeA Thief’s EndandThe Lost Legacythe entry points to the series for PC gamers. As it turns out, porting over the first threeUnchartedgames would have required significant overhauls coming from the PS3, but in the future, Naughty Dog is more excited than ever to bring its games to the PC platform....

Summary A newFive Nights at Freddy’sgame was prematurely announced after its trailer leaked earlier this week.Five Nights at Freddy’screator Scott Cawthon offered his thoughts on the pixel-art side scroller’s future release. Over the last decade,Five Nights at Freddy’sbecame one of the horror genre’s biggest franchises. 2023’sFive Nights at Freddy’smovie performed exceptionally wellat the box office, earning over $300 million on a reported budget of only $20 million. The series took major steps to evolve from its roots, which lie in survival horror point-and-click games....

A new card series is hitting theNBA 2K22market, and it’s one that fans of the franchise are excited about. The new set, debuting at almost the same time theSignature Series pack setcame out, includes players of multiple generations, with two set positions for players to choose from. The series, dubbed “Out Of Position,” features 12 units capable of playing two positions, one natural placing and another they are not familiar with....