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Quick Links There are loads of unlockables inMario Kart World, including new characters, costumes, and karts.Getting all of them will take players a fair amount of time, particularly some of the secret characters, although understanding how to unlock everything can help to speed up the process quite a bit. The following guide contains information about all of the main unlockables in the game, as well as a few tips on how players can get them a little faster....

This article contains spoilers for theDanganronpaseries andThe Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy. One of the most underrated games of 2025 so far, and my current frontrunner for Game of the Year, isThe Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy, fromDanganronpacreator Kazutaka Kodaka andZero Escapewriter Kotaro Uchikoshi. While it’s clear thatThe Hundred Line - Last Defense Academywears these inspirations on its sleeve, I also can’t help but feel like it brings a different energy than a franchise likeDanganronpa, despite carrying a similar visual aesthetic and writing style....

Summary The biggest selling point of an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is that it receives brand-new, day one releases.Day one Xbox Game Pass gamesgive the Ultimate tier significant value, to the point where if one was planning on buying the day one games individually, the service practically pays for itself. Those interested in day one Xbox Game Pass games need to circle June 8 on their calendars, as that’s when they can expect many more to be revealed and existing ones to get exciting updates....

Lies of P: Overtureshadow-dropped during Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest 2025 and, unsurprisingly drawing more inspiration from FromSoftware in its design ethos, the DLC is nestled deep within the base game. This wasn’t at all out of the realm of possibility, though, as theentry point forLies of P: Overturewas all but spelled out to players when they initially came across it as one of the few unsolved mysteries that the base game left dangling....

Quick Links J.R.R. Tolkien’sThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy is considered to be one of the most intriguing and important pieces of literature in the modern world. The trilogy is not only written exceptionally, but the lessons it provides and the epic world-building it possesses are something that transcends fantasy, offering timeless reflections on power, hope, friendship, and the resilience of the human (and hobbit) spirit in the face of overwhelming darkness....

Mafia: The Old Countrywill mark Hangar 13’s return to theMafiafranchise after an almost decade-long hiatus, so there’s a lot riding on it. With 2016’sMafia 3garnering a lukewarm reception, especially in comparison to its cult-classic predecessors, how exactlyMafia: The Old Countrywill land is anyone’s guess, but it’s looking rather promising. One of the most significant reasons whyMafia: The Old Countryhas gotten so much attention is its radical departure from the older games in the series....

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Soulssurprised a lot of gamers who tuned into June 4’s Sony State of Play. The Marvel-inspired fighting title is an exciting addition to the genre, but the confirmation ofMarvel Tokon: Fighting Soulsalso raises a lot of questions about the rest of Marvel’s gaming roster. BeyondMarvel Tokon: Fighting Souls,Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydrais also set for a 2026 launch, and there’s a very real chance that even more Marvel games are on next year’s release calendar....

Summary James Gunn surprised pretty much everyone when he greenlit aDCUClayfacefilm spearheaded by horror great Mike Flanagan back in December 2024. Given what Flanagan recently said about his screenplay, though, it makes a bit more sense. Even thoughSupermanis still a little ways off at this point, the hype for Warner Bros. and DC Studios' brand-spanking-newDC Universehas never been higher.Supermanflies into theatres this summer,Peacemakerbegins streaming on HBO Max in August, andLanternsis set to release sometime early next year, withSupergirl: Woman of TomorrowandClayfacehot on its heels....

Summary NetherRealm Studios confirmed that there will be no additional DLC characters or story chapters forMortal Kombat 1going forward. Although the studio will continue to supportMortal Kombat 1, NetherRealm Studios is shifting its focus onto the next project. Thus far,Mortal Kombat 1has enjoyed nearly a year and a half of post-launch support following the game’s release on June 01, 2025. However, reports of internal issues and uncertainty regarding Warner Bros' gaming division broughtMortal Kombat 1’ssupport going into the immediate future....

Summary My Hero Academiais a series full of colorful personalities that help the world feel more believable. It helps when most of these heroes boast relatable struggles that make it easier for fans to root for them in high-octane battles. Some of the most relatable characters inMy Hero Academiaend up being the best part of the show in the eyes of many. Fans love how the writing elevates every conflict, playing with their emotions before eventually letting them enjoy a satisfying victory as the characters fight against all odds to defeat a powerful villain....

Quick Links The following contains spoilers for my Hero Academia. Izuku Midoriya fromMy Hero Academiais truly a blessed protagonist. Not only did he get to inherit one of the most powerful Quirks in the world from his favorite hero, but he managed to evolve it to use the Quirks of the previous wielders. After calling upon the Quirk factors of his predecessors, Deku truly becomes an unstoppable force in the world ofMy Hero Academia....

Summary As the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates, Nami’s main job is getting the crew to their next destination, but what makes her stand out in this role is her great sense and intuition about the weather. It’s been a part of her charactersince her introduction, but it only manifested itself when she first got the Clima-Tact, allowing her to put her meteorological knowledge to use in combat. Despite her proficiency with a bo staff, Nami’s preferred method of fighting is using her Clima-Tact to create weather effects, usually thunder and lightning....

Summary Quick Links TheNarutoseries is laced with tragedies, whether it’s the several massacres that have taken place throughout the history of the shinobi world, or the depressing backstories of every major character. However, many of these tragedies that have taken place inNarutocan oddly be traced back to the actions (or inactions) of one particular character — Hiruzen Sarutobi. Asthe third Hokage of Konoha, Hiruzen had the utmost power at his disposal, yet he failed to utilize his authority in a meaningful way....