Nintendo’s plans for this year may have been scuppered thanks to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the publisher appears to have begun going all in on the 35th anniversary celebrations for theSuper Mariofranchise. WithSuper Mario 3D All-Stars,a compilation of three of Mario’s biggest 3D titles,out in only a few days (though it’s already leaked online), CNN spoke with four prominent developers about the series' history, among them being series creator Shigeru Miyamoto himself....

TikTokstar, Twitch streamer, and adult entertainer Marrissa “Digitalprincxss” Cloutier was reportedly arrested in Lee County, Florida and charged with Child Neglect. According to the police report, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 24. Neighbors allegedly found Cloutier’s son alone in the yard and crying, so they called the police. When police arrived, Cloutier’s front door was open and theTikTokstar nowhere to be found. Florida policewere able to make contact with Cloutier after finding her phone number on paperwork in the home....

Summary Despite almost a decade passing since the release of the firstTitanfall, the gaming community still holds the series dear. Fueled by the enduring popularity of the sequel, fans are eagerly awaiting any details concerning a new installment to theTitanfalluniverse. While the recentrumor that a newTitanfallgame is in developmentis an exciting thought, there is a caveat. Titanfallfans, facing a long drought of new content, might be surprised by any news about the series in 2024....

Despite rumors to the contrary, it appears that twoStar Warsgames—specifically theKnights of the Old Republicremake andEclipse—are still in development. Stories and rumors had been floating around that both of these games were on the chopping block due to behind-the-scenes issues. However, the reception to Ubisoft’s upcomingStar Warsgame may help breathe new life into the making of those games. Star Wars Outlawswas officially revealedby Ubisoft earlier this month and is set to be released in 2024....

Skydance’s upcomingMarvelgame belongs to an ongoing trend of multiple protagonists, seen in games likeThe Last of Us 2.It seems as though one of two multi-protagonist designs are preferred when it comes to games of this kind. Most commonly, an ensemble game will feature co-op or multiplayer to accommodate for having different protagonists that could be playable at any given time in the narrative. This isthe design used inGotham Knights,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, andMarvel’s Avengers, which all incorporate multiplayer features alongside a single-player experience....

The future of theStar Warsfranchise, for the time being at least, seems to be firmly on Disney+. After the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga withThe Rise of Skywalkerin December of 2019,Star Warshas pivoted to its parent company’s streaming service as new feature films, and possible a new central saga, remains in the works.The Mandalorianhas become a massive hit, not only amongstStar Warsfans but with a broader audience. It has proved to be a solid entryway to the franchise for first time viewers due to its semi-isolated nature and focus on two new characters in the form of Din Djarin and Grogu....

A new Reddit update is sparking mass protests from users and moderators belonging to communities across the popular social media platform. Many subreddits, including some ofReddit’s most popular gaming communities, are going private and blocking new posts as a demonstration against the new policy. Reddit is one of the most popular places on the internet for people to gather and discuss various interests, niches, and virtually anything else imaginable. It’s a major hub for all interests, but especially for gaming as many ofReddit’s gaming subreddits are the most popular on the platform....

Summary Launched in early access in 2022, Gameloft’sDisney Dreamlight Valleyquickly rose to prominence in the life simulation genre. Since its release, this charming hybrid of simulation and adventure gameplay has become well-known for its diverse cast of beloved Disney characters. While it’s been confirmed that iconic figures likePrincess Tiana will be making their way toDisney Dreamlight Valley, it’s clear that one particular villain should be next in line. Considering the vastness of the Disney universe, it makes sense that Gameloft can’t add everyone’s favorite characters at once....

Xenoblade Chroniclesgives players the opportunity to strengthen the bonds between their characters by engaging in heart to heart conversations. There are a lot of these in the game, 63 to be exact, and doing well in them canhelp characters perform better in combatby boosting their affinity with each other. On top of that, there is an achievement for getting the best possible result of a heart to heart, and another one for getting the worst possible outcome....

Quick Links Thanks toWordle, fans of word puzzles have a daily challenge to check out with an interesting setup. InWordle, players only have six tries to guess a five-letter word, lest the game blocks them until the next puzzle the next day. That means players need to play it smart and find a way to guess the word with as few tries as possible. With a puzzle as challenging as today’s quiz, players might consider just cheating their way out of the situation....

Quick Links Radio Silence duo, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are back in the director’s hotseat for the new vampire horror movie,Abigail, with their Scream collaborator, Melissa Barrera taking on the lead role. Fans and critics are raving about the new subversive horror flick, after it was released in theaters on Friday, April 19. Scream (2022)andScream 6scribe, Guy Busick wrote the script with Stephen Shields, and it is a re-imagining of the 1936 Universal Classic Monsters filmDracula’s Daughter....

Magic systems in anime can come in all shapes and sizes and some are far more complex or thoroughly explained than others. However,Arknightsand its TV seriesPrelude to Dawnintertwine the magic system with its themes of prejudice and imperialist oppression, giving the magic in the story an extra edge. Arknightsis set in the world of Terra, where the world is plagued by a disease called Oripathy that slowly kills the infected by turning their bodies into crystalline matter before shattering....

Thanks toFate Grand Order, fans of theFateseries can become their own Master and enter contracts with a variety of Servants. Set in 2015, the mysterious Chaldea Security Organization will enlist the player’s help to travel back in time to save Earth from imminent destruction, set to occur in 2016. Aside fromFate’s signature brand of storytelling,Fate Grand Orderoffers immersive gameplay and merciless gacha to set itself apart from other mobile titles.RELATED:Underrated JRPGs That Came Out In The Last 5 YearsAt first glance, anyFatefan will probably love the idea of being able to “capture” hit Servants such as Artoria Pendragon (Saber) and Gilgamesh (Archer) in their arsenal....