One of the greatest strengths of theSuper Mariobrand is its ability to adapt to new game types. Mario and friends have explored all kinds of genres aside from platforming, producing a plethora of beloved spinoff franchises, fromMario SportstoMario PartytoMario Kart.Mario has even dabbled in RPGs in a few different franchises:Paper Marioand theMario and Luigiseries of games. WhilePaper Mariohas shed many of its RPG elements, theMario and Luigigames stuck to turn-based combat and a leveling system that set it apart....

Back in 1999, the Wachowskis’The Matrixwas released to critical acclaim and global success as audiences across the world fell in love with its thought-provoking themes, its action-packed set pieces, its captivating characters, and its green-tinted visuals. In addition to being lauded as one of the greatest action movies ever made,The Matrixwas praised as a groundbreaking work of science fiction. But a lot of its themes and conceptshad already been exploredin Mamoru Oshii’s classic 1995 animeGhost in the Shell....

It’s no secret that Nintendo likes to get creative with its handheld consoles. Since the Game Boy, the Japanese video game company has dominated the handheld gaming market and continues to do so today, even withrecent surges in mobile gaming.Come 2011, the Nintendo 3DS looked to build off of everything that made the DS great, and after a bit of a rocky launch, the 3DS eventually found its footing. While the console survived a bit after the launch of the Nintendo Switch, the 3DS has now been phased out of Nintendo’s plans, as it focuses all attention on the Switch and its future....

As one of the most accomplished and popular actresses of the 21st century, Zoe Saldana has played major parts in multiple high-profile franchises and movies, such as theMCU,Star Trek,andAvatar. But with a professional acting career spanning more than twenty years, Zoe Saldana has done a lot more roles. RELATED:Underappreciated Horror Movies About Food As a result, some of her movies have been overshadowed by her most prominent work. That doesn’t reflect their quality as even the lesser-known, underappreciated Zoe Saldana movies have a lot to offer not only to the fans of the actress but to everyone who just enjoys good movies in general....

To be bitter is to feel or show anger, hurt, or resentment because of bad experiences. Many characters in fiction have a show of being relentlessly bitter, to the point where their actions and behavior are affected by those around them. Being bitter may be a flaw, but some characters have a good reason or excuse it with cool action. RELATED:Games That Let You Role-Play As A Bounty Hunter There exist plenty of bitter characters in video games, some that further the goal of the protagonist by being a worthy villain, or some that are the protagonist, and the player gets to experience the story that made them bitter and lead to their redemption....

Wasteland 3was considered one of the better strategy RPGs to release last year, and the game continues to grow. Developer inXile Entertainment revealedWasteland 3’s first major narrative DLCThe Battle of Steeltownearlier this month, with a planned release on July 01, 2025. There will be another update before that in Patch 1.4.0, and one big change to the game will be the addition of an Animal Companion Kennel. A number of patches have released forWasteland 3since the game came out in August 2020, both adding new features and improving what it already had to offer....

Extremely OK Games' narrative-driven, single-player adventureCelestehas paved the way for similar indie games since its debut in 2018. Akin toSuper Meat Boy,Shovel Knight, and evenTeam Cherry’s highly successfulHollow Knight, it’s easy to see why the precision platformer became so widely beloved and critically acclaimed. Celestesold extremely well in its first year, despite just being anindie game. Director Maddy Thorson announced that the game had sold 500,000 copies since it launched in January 2018....

Back beforeHomefrontandHomefront: Revolution, there was another alternate history-themed video game that flew under the radar. Developed by the same team that was responsible forHitman’s rise to fame, IO Interactive also developed a third-person shooter known asFreedom Fighters. While it was generally well received at the time, the game ended up becoming a cult classic among all the fans who originally played the game. Now in its most recent re-release,Freedom Fightershas a chance to show why it was so beloved in 2003....

The anime adaptationof light novel series has produced some great animeover the years, such asDurarara!!,OverlordandViolet Evergarden. However, adapting light novels has been shown to be an uphill task because, unlike mangas,light novels take a whileto get released since they are in published in volumes, not chapters. RELATED:Best Sci-Fi Light Novels With No Anime Adaptations Light novel releases may also be infrequent, making it hard for their anime adaptations to truly follow them as source material....

Yoko Taro’s games have never shied away from secrets or hidden items. The first Drakengard on the PlayStation 2 demanded that players collect all 65 weapons in the game just to see the fifth ending (setting up Nier’s story), and many of them were well hidden. Nier Replicant isn’t as vindictive when it comes to its hidden items, but don’t expect to find everything on a first playthrough. RELATED:10 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting Nier Replicant From Materials to Words and even weapons, Nier Replicant has a multiple of items for completionists to track down and to collect....

For years now, major awards shows like the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes have had a reputation for showing a preference towards more highbrow, artsy dramas over more popular genre fiction. Sci-fi, fantasy, and superhero movies tend to be relegated to technical awards, while the major awards are swept by more down-to-earth works with less mainstream appeal. This isn’t a universal rule, of course: occasionally, a genre film will break the mold and receive major awards season attention....

The market for PC gaming on the go continues growing as theAsus ROG Allylooks to be a solid competitor for Valve’s Steam Deck. With more gamers embracing the accessibility that Steam Deck provides, it was inevitable that other systems would pop up as direct competitors. While it may be tough forAsusto break into a market currently dominated by Valve, the ROG Ally has one launch feature that could give it the edge for players looking to dip their toes into the world of PC gaming handhelds....

Summary Baldur’s Gate 3is a massive adventure that many players are still getting through despite coming out a few weeks ago. The game’s critical and commercial acclaim solidified its stance as aCRPG that has raised the barfor others like it, and players who have been far along have begun uncovering the game’s secrets. One ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s most mysterious characters is an undead NPC who refers to himself as Withers. After rescuing him from a catacomb, he offers his services by reviving dead party members andrespeccing a character’s class....