Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review: DLC makes a great game even better

has its fair share of criticisms, especially when it comes to the Pal workforce that fuels the economy in the game, but one teased potential feature would make it feel like an entirely different experience altogether. Though it's more than possible to butcher your Pals in via the Meat Cleaver, cooking in the game is done through a set of different menu screens, and other than the actual act of butchering, it seems fairly innocuous.

The only thing that could make Mario Kart more stressful is adding Resident Evil-style fixed camera angles to it - so obviously one modder has done exactly that. 

Nintendo revealed during a Direct last September Splatoon 3's Side Order DLC would be coming to the game sometime in the spring of this year. Now, just a few months later, Nintendo has revealed exactly when: February 22, 2024. That's when Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3 expansion pass, which features Side Order as the star of the show, goes live, and it's when players can explore the Spire of Order, a brand new location. 

Though can be a fun, casual game, those who hope to rank high in online matches or against friends will need to implement some of the tips and tricks used by pro players. During a race, there are several things players can do to increase their odds of reaching first place and staying there.

In , you can use Amiibo figures to unlock new outfits for your Mii characters. These outfits are a new addition with the release of the Wave 6 Booster Course pack for the game, a paid expansion that adds new characters, courses, and modes for the game. These outfits will change how your Mii looks and add some new animations for the Mii characters.

Let’s get something cleared up first — this reviewer is a big fan of The Last of Us Part 2 in its original form. In fact, when put on the spot recently and asked what my favourite games of all time are, TLOU2 is one of the first that came to mind.

is one of the biggest Xbox exclusives of this generation, but there's a major reason why playing it on console just can't stack up against the PC experience. The current console generation has made some big strides to catch up with technological advancements available on high-end PCs, with support for features like ray-tracing and increased options for higher framerates and resolutions. That doesn't mean that the playing field is always completely even, however, and graphics aren't the only area where the PC release of a game might be able to outstrip its console counterpart.

Nintendo's remake of is coming soon, and it is not only updating the game to modern graphics but also adding new levels and mechanics for this version to add new life to the 20-year-old title. The original game launched in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance as a spin-off of the series of platformers. With a fun and silly story, it focuses heavily on puzzles that players must solve to rescue Mini-Mario toys from the clutches of Donkey Kong.

One of the best ways to show off your skills in is by using Golden Mario in a race. While other characters are already unlocked, players must put in some effort to obtain this shiny alternate skin for Metal Mario. Fortunately, unlocking this coveted skin is easy to understand.The Booster Course Pack DLC introduced 48 additional tracks, including some brand-new courses.

I've been playing a ton of Super Mario Bros. Wonder over the last couple of weeks (in addition to the hands-on I had as a part of our current cover story), and the review embargo has officially lifted. However, due to restrictive embargo guidelines that don't allow us to discuss large portions of the game, we have opted to hold our final review until the game is available for purchase. With that said, I did want to share some brief thoughts within the confines of the embargo.

As a series that has been around for nearly four decades, Super Mario Bros. should have shown signs of slowing down years ago. But continuous thoughtful reinvention has helped the franchise remain a genre leader. Super Mario Bros. Wonder represents the next step of evolution, delivering the tight, tried-and-true gameplay in the context of the most creative 2D entry in nearly 30 years.

Smash Remix is a massive mod bringing tons of new characters, stages, and features to Super Smash Bros. on N64, and the 13-minute trailer for its latest update has me absolutely mesmerized.