Quick Links InMario Kart World, Multiplayer is split between three distinctways to play with your friends: via a private room online, in local multiplayer on the same Switch 2, or on a local network among multiple Switch 2s. Though the menus look different, the multiplayer system inMario Kart Worldworks in a similar wayas previous entries in the series. Follow this guide to learn how to create private rooms, where to find your room code, how to invite friends, and how to engage in local multiplayer inMKW....

Quick Links Blue Shells are a true tyrant ofMario Kart World, and they will always stop whoever is in first place to try and destroy their progress and victory. Luckily, Blue Shells are not as unstoppable as one might think, and there are actually a few ways that players can dodge Blue Shells inMario Kart Worldto ensure they never lose their spot in first place. Destroying and avoiding Blue Shells is all about practice and knowing what item to use, so players will want to check out the guide below so that they have the right tools and the right talent to actively ignore Blue Shells when they are racing into first place....

WhenMass Effect Andromedaexpanded the series into large, open-world planets, it delivered scale but lost something vital: immersion. Despite the promise of exploring uncharted territory in another galaxy, its maps often felt hollow, repetitive, and built more for traversal than discovery. BioWare’s efforts to prioritize surface area came at the cost of atmospheric storytelling. The potential solution to this came beforeAndromedareleased:Xenoblade Chronicles Xon the Nintendo WiiU. The recent release ofXenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Editionfor Nintendo Switch proves that open-world design doesn’t need dozens of planets to feel galactic....

It’s once again an exciting time on theEpic Games Store, as the yearly mega sale is on from now until June 12. As per tradition, the mega sale has madeEpic’s usual free games into mystery games, and players won’t know what they can add to their libraries at no cost until they’re free from the vault and up for grabs. The first mystery game is something impressive typically, but the second mega sale mystery set may have blown the first one out of the water already....

Summary If you’ve been holding out for the new iPad Pro to go on sale, it just did. The 11-inch M4 model has dropped to $900 for Memorial Day, which is $100 off its usual price. This might not sound huge until you remember this thing launched like five minutes ago.Appledoesn’t really “do” discounts, especially not on brand-new gear, so yeah, this one’s worth a second look. This iPad isn’t just thinner than your patience during iOS updates....

Summary As long as there arepeople who have quirks, there will always be heroes and villains. But while most children grow up dreaming of being heroes, no one imagines themselves becoming the villain. Most are simply forced into this profession either due to their deadly quirks, terrible upbringing, or lots of other reasons beyond their control. By the time they realize they’ve become a villain, it’s already too late, there’s no going back....

Summary While there are manyStephen Kingadaptations coming out shortly, includingThe Long Walk, fans are eager to hear about Mike Flanagan’sDark Towerseries.Flanagan recently gave an interview and updated fans on what’s going on with the highly anticipated project. Ever since learning that the talented filmmaker behindDoctor SleepandThe Haunting of Hill Housewould bring King’s beloved fantasy series to life, fans have been eager to hear as many details as possible.The first in the eight-novelDark Towerseries,Gunslinger, was published in 1982, and the eighth,The Wind Through the Keyhole, came out in 2012....

Summary Fans trying out experimental preview versions ofMinecraft’s Bedrock Edition have discovered that the upcoming Vibrant Visuals graphical update brings a curious environmental change to the End dimension. This has sparked someMinecraftenthusiasts to further speculate about the possibility of a fully-fledged End update sometime in the future, although the likelihood of the game getting such a content drop remains a topic of much debate. As fans have learned since its reveal at Minecraft LIVE earlier this year,Minecraft’s Vibrant Visuals pack plans to bring more to the game than just fancier lighting....

Summary My Hero Academiacontinues to rank as one of the most popular franchises within the anime industry, with Izuku Midoriya’s adventure set to come to an end with the anime’s final season arriving towards the end of 2025. The superhero world that beholdsMHAis teeming with an array of heroes that attempt to quell villains all around the globe, with regular citizenshaving dynamic and creative quirksthat forever change society. In such a world exists the extremely talented U....

Summary Quick Links Digital piracy is one of the main concerns of the anime and manga industries today, but many websites are taking major blows due to cooperative efforts betweenJapanese anti-piracy group CODA, companies, and governments around the world. While it is true that Japanese players have been more aggressive in trying to counter piracy, it’s also true that many people still read or watch series likeOne Pieceon unlicensed platforms....

Minor Spoilers for the Fear Street films are below. Summary In 2021,Netflixbrought a trilogy of movies to life based on author R.L. Stine’sFear Streetnovels. The three films tell interconnected stories about the town of Shadyside that span centuries, covering 1994, 1978, and 1666. Installments of the trilogy were released each week, almost like a miniseries. They brought the terrifying tales to audiences eager to see an author known for horror geared toward younger audiences stepping into more mature content....

This post contains SPOILERS for the One Piece anime and the manga. Summary There’s a lot of hype around the second season of Netflix’sOne Piece, as the upcoming season will introduce audiences to new members of the Straw Hat Pirates. Luffy has successfully gathered the founding members of the Straw Hats, but the team is incomplete without the Reindeer Doctor and the “Devil Child” archaeologist. In fact, Luffy won’t simply stop atTony Tony Chopperor Robin, as he will gather several other members of his crew and allies along the way....

Summary Netflix finally dropped the first trailer forStranger Thingsseason five, giving audiences a glimpse at what to expect from the final season of the show. While some were disappointed that it would be split into three parts, it’s clear that fans can expect no shortage of drama and emotion as the beloved series is wrapped up. Netflix gave fans a brief look at where each character will be at some point throughout season five....