Recent releaseMario Party Superstarsis a love letter toMario Partygames of the past. Featuring six boards and 100 minigames pulled from early games in the franchise, thisMario Partytitle seems to attempt to bring together all the best of the best, combining fan-favorite minigames, nostalgia, and updated graphics to create the newest installment. But with any minigame-focused title, there will be at least a few that flop.SuperMario Partystood the best chance at compiling a collection of crowd-pleasing minigames, but it too, likeallMario Partygames before it, is home to a few minigames that fans are simply not enjoying....

Sometimes Twitch drama only further entrenches those on either side, as folks dig in their heels, sure that they are right. A better result is having hypocrisy exposed leading to a positive learning moment. Following up on a story from yesterday,Twitch streamer Alinity had called outmembers of 100 Thieves creator group The Mob for perpetuating toxic behavior, after individuals in the group expressed their desire to eliminate toxicity online. The group fired back, dismissive of the criticism....

There are many twists that can be utilized in a story to make it more interesting or to keep the audience on their toes. These tactics can be especially useful in writing television, because the storyline stretches over a longer span of time and requires more methods to keep the story appealing to viewers. Sometimes the twists bring justice to a situation, like the villain finally getting what’s coming to them, or the underdog finally catching a break....

The 80s was undeniably a decade that changed horror movies. The advancement of special effects and the rise of video nasties simultaneously legitimized and created a taboo around the genre. It also led to a torrent of creature features and low-budget slashers that live in infamy. Maybe because of these things, the decade is also known for having the most “so bad they’re good” horror movies. Unfortunately, it also led to a lot of “so bad they continue to be bad” movies....

Even though seinen anime shows are targeting young adult audiences it doesn’t mean that their stories don’t have substance and a good amount of darkness. Anime fans had a chance to watch some of the most thought-provoking and wicked seinen series and meet some of the most despicable and terrifying characters in the anime world. RELATED:Anime Characters Who Are Masters Of Illusion All thebest seinen animeshows have well-crafted characters, unique stories, and great art style, but only a few have such bleak and tragic stories as these iconic anime....

If nothing else,Alan Wake 2certainly follows a formula to the letter. As a result, players can anticipate what they will have to deal with in each chapter.Saga will have her Case Boardand profiling while Alan has to put together story threads and scenes to find ways to go deeper into the Dark Place. Initiation 8: Zane’s Filmdoes not change this formula at all. It isn’t as lengthy or maze like asInitiation 2: Casey, but players will want to stop and think about how each story thread should be usedin order to progress....

Summary There are a ton of manga out there that fit the definition of Fantasy, but don’t necessarily use that genre label. For example,One PieceandCowboy Bebopare fantasy, but they aren’t usually described with fantasy as their primary tag. However, there are some brilliant manga series that have fantastical aspects at the front and center. Such stories focus on more classical concepts like monsters, magic, and more. Yet, several anime fans may not be familiar with them because, for some reason, these manga don’t have an anime adaptation yet....

One Piecehas been a manga since 1997, and it is still going strong. Additionally, the anime series, which started in 1999, has skipped a thousand episodes and, again, is still going strong. Even if it took longer to cross over to Western countries than the other “big” battle shonen properties,One Pieceis arguably untouchable when it comes to worldwide appeal, with onlyDragon Ballexceeding it. Due to its delayed push, many games based onOne Piecewere never localized in North America....

There are few thingsMinecraftdoesn’t offer to its players. With nearly infinite andunique worlds, there are options to either stick with the classic survival experience or just turn on the cheats, switch to creative mode, and build away. With more blocks and variety on the way, the options are bound to expand. However, building in the game isn’t always easy. A lot of it requires thinking outside of the box and using blocks in a creative way to simulate structures....

While there are many mechanics that have helped makeCall of Duty: Warzonea success, one of its most popular features is undoubtedly the Gulag. Unfortunately, the 1v1 arena is a bit buggy at the moment, with aCall of Duty: Warzoneplayer recently being punished for succeeding in the Gulag. This is hardly the first issue tied to the Caldera Gulag, as the area has not been working as intended thus far. Some players have been randomly sent to the Gulag when running around Caldera, while others have dealt with bugs inside the actual arena....

Call of Duty: Warzoneregularly has balancing issues owing to the sheer number of weapons and items in the game. Issues often arise whenCall of Duty: Warzoneplayers combine these items, weapons, and perks in tandem with one another in a way that the developer did not originally intend for them to be combined. The item that players have an issue with is the snapshot grenade, which effectively allows players to see through walls for a short period of time....

Supercell is debuting yet another challenge inClash Royalenamed the Magical Trio Challenge. Considering that thisClash Royalechallengeadds a new card altogether, many fans are wondering what the best deck for this challenge will be. The Magical Trio Challenge adds the Wizard Trio card as part of theClash Royalechallenge, and players will need to craft a deck using the card toearn some exciting rewards. The Wizard trio is exactly what it sounds like: three Wizards, regular, Ice, and Electro spawning together at a reduced Elixir cost of 7....

Summary Season 3 ofCrash Team Rumblewill add Spyro the Dragon to its roster of playable PlayStation icons. WhileCrash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragonhave teamed up before, this will be the first platforming reunion between the two PlayStation mascots since the release ofSkylanders: Imaginatorsin 2016. Released earlier this year,Crash Team Rumbleis an online 4v4 multiplayer platformer where players must use special abilities to collect Wumpa Fruit. The game features classic characters like Crash Bandicoot, Coco, and Neo Cortex, and the upcoming Season 3 will add yet another PlayStation legend to the game....