Sonic Dream Team update adds Time Trials, overhauls boss fights, and more

Microsoft has revealed the titles they’ll be adding to Xbox Game Pass on PC and consoles in early-to-mid March, and there’s a decent array of stuff to choose from. The headliner is Sony’s own MLB The Show 24, and as in the past couple years, Xbox owners actually get a better deal on the game (it won’t be on PS Plus on Day 1). Those who buy the Digital Deluxe Add-on can even get in on the MLB The Show 24 early access period via Game Pass. Subscribers can also look forward to a few more solid options, includng Control Ultimate Edition, No More Heroes 3, a little SpongeBob SquarePants action, and more.

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.

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).

Just days after the conclusion of Capcom Cup X, Capcom has dropped a new update for Street Fighter 6, adding Street Fighter 5 alum Ed as the game’s latest DLC character. The update also includes a number of balance changes, though they’re a bit narrower in scope than we expect to see later on.

Vampire Survivors might continue to be suspiciously devoid of vampires, but it does now have a bunch of new cosmic sci-fi bits (clearly last year's Among Us collaboration just wasn't space-y enough), courtesy of its latest free update on Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and mobile.

The Finals releases update 1.10 which continues to add quality of life improvements and bug fixes, as well as brand-new content including a Smoking Guns limited time mode and a community challenge. Since launching back in December during The Game Awards, The Finals has constantly been evolving. Part of that has been with consistent updates aimed at balancing some of the abilities and fixing major issues impacting the game, as well as adding new content to the overall experience.

Legos continue to be a healthy way for kids (and adults) to explore building, spatial creativity, and their favorite franchises. The beloved world of Star Wars has great Lego deals going on right now, with everything from the classic characters to TIE fighters being represented. Here, we want to take a look at some of the best deals, based on popularity of the product, variety of Star Wars moments, and price adjustment, to give you a good idea about what you should look into buying. We’ll be looking at things from a variety of price ranges, too, so you can use that last $10 of birthday money or find an elaborate gift for a loved one.

As promised last week, ArenaNet has released The Realm of Dreams, the second major free content update for Guild Wars 2's Secrets of the Obscure expansion.

Visual Concepts and 2K Games have announced WWE 2K24’s Season Pass, featuring 20 new Superstars across five DLC packs over the coming months. It kicks off on May 15th with the ECW Punk Pack, with CM Punk, Bubba Ray Dudley, D-Von Dudley, Sandman, and Terry Funk included with a MyFACTION Manager Card for ECW Paul Heyman.

I'm going to break from tight-fisted tradition by starting my discounts article with something that could not reasonably be considered a thrifty gamer purchase. That said, and despite its $549 price tag, I feel the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition is something most of us would want on our respective radars. If only for drooling purposes, at the very least. I can't wait to play this DLC. Am currently looking for a buyer for a few spare organs of mine, but have hit some T&Cs issues with Facebook Marketplace.

Weekend OTT watchlist: Wondering what's hot on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and other OTT platforms this weekend? We've got you covered with a curated list of must-watch shows and movies. From the much-anticipated Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender to Poacher, an Alia Bhatt-backed series addressing animal poaching and illegal wildlife trade, your weekend is set to be an adventure.

Myth of Empires, the multiplayer sandbox survival MMO taking place in a feudal world where the threat of war looms, has officially launched on PC via Steam. Explore the world, gather resources and supplies, and craft a society and an army to fit your playstyle.