Mario Odyssey Buttstomped to 52 Bucks, Up to 90% Off All Things Batman, Low Gil FFVII, and More!

The Sims 4 was a runaway success when it launched in 2014, and a decade later it’s still going strong. Part of the reason for its continued popularity is that it lets players enjoy the game however they see fit. Whether that means building a sprawling mansion, watching a family grow through the generations, or just messing around with fireworks, there’s no limit to how you can play The Sims 4. That includes using cheat codes, as the game features a massive list of built-in cheats to modify your experience.

Mario Day is nigh! This weekend we'll see the return of one of the most hallowed days in Ninty's calendar; March 10 (it's MAR10 - geddit). Retailers generally take this opportunity to serve up a whole load of Nintendo Switch deals and 2024 is looking no different. 

Poco has set the stage for a game-changer in the Indian smartphone market with the launch of its most budget-friendly 5G smartphone to date. The Poco M6 5G has now made its mark as an Airtel-exclusive offering, bundling in a one-time data package for Airtel prepaid users. Initially introduced to the Indian market in December 2023, this device boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 plus SoC and a robust 5,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging support. This marks Poco's second foray into Airtel exclusivity, following the earlier introduction of the Poco C51 variant at Rs. 5999, which included a generous 50GB one-time mobile data offering.

At yesterday’s Xbox Partner Preview, in addition to showcasing new gameplay for The Alters, 11 bit studios also revealed a new trailer for Frostpunk and confirmed a July launch date for the highly anticipated city building survival sequel’s PC version.

EA head Andrew Wilson has some potentially controversial, but also oddly optimistic, things to say about AI.

Today, it's time to pay not that much to score quite a heck of a lot, thanks to Humble Bundle. The tastiest component in said package has got to be Nioh 2, top action-RPG and spiritual predecessor of the imminently forthcoming Rise of the Ronin. The latter keeps all the samurai action, strips out the supernatural enemies (plus giant enemy crabs), and adds in a backpack glider not unlike the Bat-tastic one from the Arkham series. Pretty good formula so far, no?

Patch 1.43 is out now for Gran Turismo 7 for PS5 and PS4, which bundles another three cars into the driving simulator as well as new races to take part in at Laguna Seca and the Suzuka and Tsukuba Circuits. A 1.68GB update will gain you access to that content, which can be downloaded now.

Waze is introducing new alerts for speed limit changes, toll booths, sharp turns, emergency vehicles, and more. The navigation app will also provide new insights when planning routes or searching for parking. Most of these improvements will arrive on Android and iOS by the end of March 2024.

AI roundup: Scientists have developed a new AI model that recognises diseases with the help of images and provides an in-depth visual map for diagnosis. This will empower doctors to identify the treatment in the early stages. In other news, China has been preparing its AI strategy to meet its strategic and industrial development goals. Its aim is to improve its technology self-sufficiency. Know more about what happened in the AI-verse today.

Stardew Valley was released over eight years ago, selling 30 million copies on multiple platforms (and console generation). Though creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has often proclaimed the next update to be the last, Update 1.6 is out on March 19th and adds a lot of new content.

If you've been holding off on taking the PS VR2 plunge, today's the day to leave crappy old crud-reality behind. 132 bucks off the headset, Sense Controllers and one helluva good showcase title for the tech is a very enticing deal. Take it from the guy who's played everything worth playing on the system—it's awesome and well worth a spot in your collection.

This is a quiet week on TV, especially compared to the bonanza in theaters that is Dune: Part Twoor the ongoing fervor around Helldivers 2 (shoutout to those servers).