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Summary Marathonlaunches in a few months' time, but right now,Bungieis struggling to promote it. What should be a highly anticipated new release from the same studio that brought usDestinyis now tainted by controversy, as Bungie has admitted thatplagiarised assets are in the game. Now,Forbesreports that Bungie and Sony have rolled out an audit, trying to ensure that no other plagiarised assets are in Marathon, and removing those that have been found already....

Summary There are not many dull days at Hyakkaou Private Academy thanks to the intriguing roster of characters in Kakegurui, with each student having their own motivations and life goals to achieve as they try to navigate the gambling landscape of their school. Naturally, when such an interesting premise is put together with an equally fascinating cast, there are bound to be some thought-provoking interactions between the characters throughout the series....

Summary Earlier today,Nintendodelighted fans with its bigSwitch 2showcase, revealing new details on titles we already knew about, while sprinkling in some exciting new game announcements.Mario Kart World was one game featured, which will be the next installment in the franchise, and a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2. There was a lot of excitement and buzz coming off of the Direct, but Nintendo has managed to thoroughly squash it by revealing just how much we’re going to have to pay to playMario Kart World....

Summary Where is the Oblivion remake? This question has been on the lips and in the hearts of many a fan of theElder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, who expected at least an announcement of the rumoured remake by now. The rumour mill has been in a constant turn since court documents for the Federal Trade Commission’s unsuccessful challenge to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard mentioned the existence of a remake of Oblivion....

Persona gamesnever get mainline sequels. The series is an anthology where each numbered mainline game has nothing to do with the one before it, save for some shared world elements and references here and there. Despite the lack of mainline sequels the games get, each numbered entry gets its own share of spin-offs and non-canonical side stories.Persona 4ends with a bang, but fans still get to spend time with the Inaba crew if they want to inthe fighting game spin-off, the dancing game spin-off, and the two crossover spin-off Persona Q games....

Summary WithThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remasternow officially in the wild, following years of leaks and rumors. Despite its seemingly successful launch, though, one segment of the Elder Scrolls community is demanding more. Having seen just how good the Oblivion remaster looks, theMorrowindfaithful are putting their force behind calls toBethesda, begging for a remaster of the 2002 classic. The Elder Scrolls Community Is Already Ready For A Morrowind Remaster Similar To Oblivion Following the announcement of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, the Morrowind army came out in force, staking their claim for Bethesda’s 2002 hit to be the next major Elder Scrolls remaster....

Summary After thesuccess of the Barbie movie in 2023, there was a rush to greenlight other toy movies in the hopes of seeing a similar slice of success. A Polly Pocket movie is said to be in the works, whileBarbiestarMargot Robbie herself is producing a movie based on Monopoly. But according to Seth Rogen, he and Ridley Scott nearly beat her to the punch by 15 years. Rogen says he remembers the pitch “verbatim”, and that it inspired a shot in his new series, The Studio....

Quick Links Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionreally puts the ‘Xeno’ in Xenoblade, with plenty of alien races for you to witness across the vast scale of the planet of Mira. Amidst a horde of brand-new species, the beloved Nopon, mascots of the series, make their return as one of the few native lifeforms of Mira. And they are just as merchant-minded as before, though some have a leaning towards fashion, too....

Oblivion Remasteredis an engaging game with fun quests and quirky NPCs that allow you to easily immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Cyrodiil. Most fans play the game in the usual way and attempt to complete it while acquiringsome of the unique itemsavailable. Veterans and players who’ve already beaten the game may want to play in a way that truly makes them give their best. Some of the best challenge runs can force players who know everything about the game to think and work differently, making them feel like they’re playing Oblivion Remastered for the first time....

Summary Inanime, we often see the main characters fall in love, conquering all obstacles and reaching a happy ending. However, just like in real life, that is not often the case. Sometimes, anime features stories of loving someone with all your heart, only for the relationship to fall flat. Unrequited love is bittersweet.The feeling of falling in lovewith someone can be thrilling and overwhelming, but if it doesn’t lead to a relationship, it can be soul-crushing....

Whether we want to admit it or not, humans are creatures of, and often led by, emotions. They’re often passed off as reason or logic, but deep down, more often than not, they are projections of our deepest insecurities. What would happen if those insecurities were to manifest into something more visceral? Limbus Company takes that question in the most literal way and gives it a grotesque form, and demands that the sinners face and slay them....

Summary TheMario Kartseries has introduced hundreds of tracks for racers to compete on throughout its run, and many of them became fan favorites. Starting with Mario Kart DS, the series would bring back courses from previous games as bonuses for longtime fans of the series. Sometimes, these courses would feel exactly as they did in their original games, and other times they would have some alterations to catch up to changes in the series since their debut....

Summary While a good portion of the online discourse surrounding theNintendo Switch 2has centered around its price, with fans calling onNintendotodrop the price, including during Thursday’s Mario Kart Direct, the other half has centered on the Switch 2 editions ofThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom. For starters, theBreath of the Wild Switch 2 edition won’t come with its Season Pass content, requiring players to spend $90 for the complete package....