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Summary It’s no secret that Nintendo’s mascot has dabbled in just about everything over the decades—platforming, kart racing, Olympic events, even board games with enough chaos to threaten lifelong friendships. However, when it comes togames for couples,theMariofranchise is surprisingly versatile. Whether it’s passing a Joy-Con back and forth during a laid-backco-op sessionor going head-to-head in a digital duel of reflexes and sabotage, these games bring out both the best and the most hilariously competitive sides of any relationship....

Summary HBO’sThe Last of Us, episode 3 of season 2, saw Ellie and Dina leave Jackson to exact revenge on Abby and her WLF friends. This is accurate for the events of the game inThe Last of Us Part 2. However, Ellie and Dina leave because of different circumstances in HBO’s retelling than they do in the game. And in the show, the act of Ellie leaving might see Tommy taking on a different role in the story....

Summary It’s now been two years and counting since the last major release in the series, and there’s still been little official sign of what’s coming next forResident Evil. After the highly successful remake of the landmarkRE4in 2023, which recently crossed 10 million units sold, fans have been patiently awaiting developer Capcom to update them on the status ofResident Evilgames in the works. The assumption is that the ninth numbered installment will be next, but without any firm information, rumors and leaks have stepped in to suggest a few other possibilities, like remakes ofCode: VeronicaandRE Zero....

Summary Developer Iron Galaxy has confirmed that former professional skateboarder andJackassstar Bam Margera will indeed be making an appearance inTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4. The highly anticipated duo of games are remakes ofPro Skater 3and4, which were originally released in 2001 and 2002, respectively. The first two entries in the iconic skateboarding series already received remakes in 2020 and earned positive reviews across the board, so expectations are high forTony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4....

Summary During the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Capcom announced that it was working on an upgraded port ofStreet Fighter 6for Nintendo’s upcoming console. This version of the game, titledStreet Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, will launch alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, and it will also be available on other platforms, like PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. TheYears 1-2 Fighters Editionwill contain all the paid stage and character DLCs that were released in the first two years ofStreet Fighter 6’s post-launch support....

Quick Links Artificer Stones are a type of late-game currency inDiablo 4that gives players access to thePit of Artificers, one of the endgame activities where players can push their builds to their limits. It also serves as the main progression blocker that dictates whether or not a player is worthy of increasing their Torment level. While it may be tempting to farm or push Pit levels all day, one can onlyaccess the Pit of Artificersif they have Artificer Stones on-hand....

Quick Links While the most dangerous enemies inDays Gone Remasteredare undeniably Freakers, there are plenty of human enemies also looking to cause you harm. Marauders and Rippers have made small camps to ambush anyone unlucky enough to come close, which is something that Deacon St. John does not approve of. Finding all 14 of these Ambush Camps is worth your time as they can provide you with places to fast travel to across the expansive map ofDays Gone Remastered....

Quick Links Vampirism is a debilitating affliction inThe Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, forcing the Hero of Kvatch to stay out of sunlight in order not to get burned alive. For players who get afflicted with this disease randomly while fighting Vampire enemies, curing it quickly is of the utmost importance. Of course, there areadvantages to becoming a Vampireas well, but it depends on what build a player is going for, and whether or not they are comfortable with all the downsides that come with it....

Despite the lack of officially revealed information from Rockstar, a huge amount of discussion is still being had aroundGrand Theft Auto 6, with the anticipation surrounding the game reaching a fever pitch as its intended late 2025 release window draws near. Despite the massive expectations that surround the project giving way to a lot of excitement and positive sentiment, there are some leaked and heavilyrumored aspects ofGTA 6that are already drawing some apprehension....

Summary WWE 2K25’s new DLC has officially added Stephanie Vaquer’s Devil’s Kiss move to the game. Released on May 14, theWWE 2K25New Wave Pack DLC includes five new playable wrestlers, namely Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, tag team Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin), and a mystery celebrity guest. Vaquer is a Chilean wrestler known for her work in Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and All Elite Wrestling (AEW)....

Summary Microsoft has announced that four games will be leavingXbox Game Passat the end of May 2025, with an intriguing horror puzzle game making its exit from PC Game Pass as well. WhileXbox Game Passregularly cycles out games that have been available on the subscription service for a long time in order to make way for fresh content, players may want to check out these titles quickly before they’re gone....

Quick Links DOOMgames have always beendesigned to be difficult, with players encouraged to learn their mechanics so that they can fully master the challenge. In recent years, though, much more of an effort has been made to make the games accessible to casual players, and this is once again the case withDOOM: The Dark Ages. Through its various accessibility options and difficulty settings,DOOM: The Dark Agescan cater to just about every type of player....

Quick Links Runes are consumable materials that players can use to directly change craftable gear inLast Epoch. Instead of simply modifying outcomes like Glyphs or adding new affixes like Shards, these affect your items in more significant ways. As with all the other things related toLast Epoch’scrafting system, players will need to do a fair bit of farming if they want to stock up on Runes. If you plan on sitting down for a big crafting session to make your builds work, here’s a guide on how to get Runes, including an overview of what each of them does....