2020 marks the 35th anniversary of Nintendo’s flagshipSuper Marioseries, and it appears as though the Big N plans to celebrate in style. A new report claims that Nintendo is planning to release several newSuper Mariogames in 2020, including a brand new entry in the long-runningPaper Mariofranchise. This is according to a report by VGC, citing multiple unnamed sources. Apparently, Nintendo planned to reveal thenewPaper Mariogameand the other newSuper Mariotitles at E3 2020, but the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has thrown a wrench in those plans....

Summary The next chapter inWorld of Warcraftis going to be unveiled at BlizzCon 2023, but players may have just gotten their first real glimpse of the new expansion pack through its most credible leak yet. ThoughDragonflightis nearing its fiery climax as Fyrakk prepares his assault on the World Tree,rumors of the nextWorld of Warcraftexpansionhave slowly been whispered in the background. Concepts such as Light and Void, a primordial landscape untouched by modern civilization, stormriding, and even bizarre “tall dwarves” made up the majority of leaks and speculation....

Summary While there are some reused enemies inElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, more often than not, these enemies have some kind of new quirk that sets them apart from their base game counterparts. For some enemies, this difference can be very subtle, while for others it can be a complete makeover. One enemy type that makes a return appearance inElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is Runebears. Yet, although the Runebears in the DLC are identical to the ones found in the base game, the new Great Red Bear variations of these enemies address some of the common criticisms of Runebears....

One of the most notable differences betweenSons Of The Forestand its predecessor,The Forest,is the inclusion of companions. Players who have spent more than a couple of nights amongst the howling winds and horrors of the cursed island will perhaps notice one mutant who is considerably different from the others. Virginiais a female mutant withthree arms and three legs, who will approach the player throughout the game, at first with timidity but later with growing confidence provided the player behaves peacefully towards her....

Recently, the second episode ofSpy Classroomaired and provided the audience with a look into the backstory of Klaus, along with a look into the mission with Team Lamplight’s efforts. While the second episode provided a lot of information in one episode, its pacing is also quick enough to give us the information that needs to be understood. From the training that the main characters go through, along with actual spy work that is shown rather than just immediately told....

Summary TwoAhsokacast members are fully aware of how badly fans want to see their characters together, and it looks like they’re very much in favor of the idea themselves. This is just one of the emotional responses the latestStar Warsseries has inspired in viewers, though it’s among the more potent. WhenAhsokabegan, audiences weren’t entirely sure what to expect. It was a series named after a character first introduced in an animated series, yet it’s also the culmination of another animated series....

When Disney announcedAndor, everyone was deeply confused. A full series about the deuteragonist of a financially successful but critically controversial prequel film doesn’t exactly sell itself. Now that it’s out, however,Andorhas revealed itself as one of the most radical and brilliant aspects of the franchise, and a new look at that lesser-known character. Rogue Oneintroduced a handful of scrappy underdog rebels who didn’t get a lot of character development but did have some personality....

Summary Rocksteady is still one of the most influential superhero video game developers out there, and its groundbreakingBatman: Arkhamseries will always be remembered fondly. But that doesn’t mean that every game Rocksteady creates from here on out will be inherently great, and the upcomingSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis still looking pretty rough. Announced back in 2020, Rocksteady maintained radio silence aroundSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguefor quite some time, with only one or two cinematic trailers sneaking their way to DC FanDome....

It can be said thatThe Elder Scrolls 6is one of the most anticipated games of all time, with over a decade having passed since the last mainline release for the massive RPG franchise. With the expectations for the title only growing as time passes, it is clear that the release will have to seriously set itself apart from the likes ofSkyrimto truly deliver a memorable experience to its fan base....

Gratitude Crystals play an important role inThe Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. They’re first introduced during the Lost Child side quest and can be used to acquire wallet upgrades and other useful items from the friendly monster Batreaux. He’s hoping to get hold of enough of them to eventually transform into a human, and so asks Link to help him find as many crystals as possible to facilitate the change....

Summary Guerrilla Games’Horizonfranchise has always had strong environmental themes. It focuses on an Earth that is slowly recovering after the hubris of humans nearly brought life to an end. These themes are also present inHorizon Forbidden West. Though Aloy seeks to know more about her origins, she is deeply concerned about the natural world around her, especially when it is affected by dangers such as the red blight. Horizon Forbidden Westends with the revelation that a threat from outer space is headed for Earth....

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collectionis primed to make childhood dreams come true for 80s and 90s gamers who grew up with heroes on a half-shell. The ambitious compilation from Digital Eclipse and Konami collects 13 classicTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlestitles, outfitting them with extra content, online play, and other tweaks. Game Rant recently sat down with Charles Murakami, a senior developer at Konami, and Chris Kohler, Digital Eclipse’s Editorial Director, to discuss the ambitious project....

There’s a lot to take in when players first start playingTribes of Midgard, and it’s likely that they’ll be so busy protecting their base early on that they don’t have much time to worry about all the extras. That said, players are going to need to take advantage of these other resources eventually if they want to survive longer and get farther in the story. At some point, they may come across a Golden Altar, but it’s very unclear what this is for or how to use it....