The Italian plumberMariohas become a brand of its own. Debuting in 1981 on Nintendo’sDonkey Kong, Mario has been featured in 200 titles since then. After decades of its release, Mario is still loved by everyone and going strong with new titles coming every year. Those who think that Mario is just a 2D character, who’s story ends with rescuing the princess from Bowser, have been living under a rock for the past years....

Samurai Warriors, and the main brand ofDynasty Warriors, gets a lot of flack for being repetitive and unchanging. While that’s true to an extent, the various anime spinoffs and the main games are getting better as time goes on. Just look at Metacritic. Technology is starting to make these seemingly endless battlefields full of soldiers a more sustainable reality. RELATED:Beginner Tips For Samurai Warriors 5 You Need To Know Samurai Warriors 5manages to do a lot right for the series onPS4andSwitch....

Controllers have evolved significantly over the years, a far cry from the clunky gamepads and joysticks of the 80s and 90s. With some of the most comfortable ergonomics and innovative button layouts, it’s safe to say that thebest gaming controllershave never been better. The popularity of controllers isn’t exclusive to console players either; even PC gamers may opt to usewireless controllersto take advantage of streamlined controls and long-lasting comfort. While the comfort of a controller varies from model to model, it can actually be expanded upon by using controller grips....

There aren’t many video game series that have lasted for decades, outliving console generations and even copycats of their original works. Blizzard’sDiabloseries has done precisely that. The first game in the franchise was released back in 1997, while the latest entry -Diablo 4- was released in June 2023. Blizzard has iterated a lot on the original formula that made the series a success, but at the end of the day,Diabloconsistently sets itself apart from the competition....

Set four years after the events of the first game,The Last of Us 2reintroduces players to Ellie through a host of new gameplay and narrative segments. Continuing the tradition of Ellie being obsessed with comic book paraphernalia from her Savage Starlight addiction inPart 1,The Last of Us 2sees her collect superhero Trading Cards to fuel her nerdy passions. In this guide, we’ll show you where to find all 50 Trading Cards throughoutThe Last of Us 2in order to earnthe “Master Set” trophy....

There has been a lot of drama surroundingPokemon Cardslately, and while this has had some negative effects on things, it seems as thoughThe Pokemon Company is ultimately benefiting from it. In a recent financial report, The Pokemon Company revealed that as of last year, it has sold 34.1 billion cards, that’s 3.7 billion more since last year’s report. There are a lot of potential reasons for this unprecedented growth, but it’s important to keep in mind that aside from the numbers, everything shared here is speculative in nature, and shouldn’t be taken as fact by readers....

Out of all the chest armor inThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one from the witcher School of the Manticore is arguably the best in the game. Along with the matching boots, gauntlets, trousers, and swords, the Legendary Manticore Set is an excellent choice of gear for any player who has the Blood and Wine expansion. RELATED:The Witcher 3: 10 Weapons, Gear, And Skills That Make The Game Way Too Easy...

Twitch streamer Imane “Pokimane” Anys hosted a short Christmas stream unboxing gifts sent from her fans. Pokimane was surprised by many gifts includingrarePokemoncards, several stuffed animals, a pair ofMario-themed shoes, and much more. However, one odd gift stood out to the streamer while she opened presents. Pokimane is currently the most-followed femaleTwitchstreamer with around 6.8 million followers. With so many followers, Pokimane is often subject to strange encounters with viewers and followers....

Twitchhas changed its community guidelines many times since its first appearance on the internet. As a streaming platform,Twitchis host to all sorts of live content ranging from video games, music, art, and myriad other topics in between, making it a sort of internet livestream melting pot. Following community guidelines is integral to the survival of any channel on the platform, as violating them typically has escalating levels of consequence. For repeat offenders, punishments tend to continuously grow as a deterrent for poor behavior....

Summary The dust has barely settled on the reveal of the latestSteam Deckrevision, and Valve is already being asked to comment on a proper successor to the popular handheld gaming PC.Valve just announced the Steam Deck OLED, but gamers are already looking to the future of the portable PC gaming platform. The OLED model might not be a Steam Deck 2, but the revision is certainly packing some impressive improvements even beyond its upgraded display....

Summary Venbais a new cooking game that explores the story of an immigrant family, showcasing the complex dynamics of family and how food can be the glue that holds everyone together. Unlike some cooking games one might think of,Venbais not a race against the clock, but rather a narrative game centered around family and food. This new narrative-focusedindie gamefrom Visai Studios comes to Game Pass, PC, PlayStation, and Switch July 31....

Elden Ringoffers a wide range of weapons to keep players engaged as they journey through The Lands Between. Whether you prefer strong and agile fighters or wielders of sorcery,Elden Ringhas something for everyone. With a focus on traditional Dexterity andStrength builds, there’s no shortage of options, including halberds and curved greatswords. Curved greatswords are standout weapons inElden Ring, known for their powerful moves and long reach. Some, like the Monk’s Flameblade, can be enhanced with Ashes of War....

Summary World of Warcraftjust shared a heartwarming image of Malfurion Stormrage, Tyrande Whisperwind, and Shandris Feathermoon enjoying themselves after the former’s return from the Shadowlands. In this adorableWorld of Warcraftpicture, Malfurion finally got the garden he was hoping for when he came back in Patch 10.2.5. During Patch 10.2.5, Seeds of Renewal,World of Warcraftadded several story epilogues that began the process of wrapping upDragonflightand setting the stage forThe War Within. One of these epilogues involved the Night Elves, who recently began building the village of Bel’ameth beneath Amirdrassil....