Iconic Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is the official Nintendo Mario Ambassador

Charles Martinet, the fan-favorite voice actor of Mario, will now serve as the official Nintendo Mario Ambassador. (Images: Nintendo of America) Snapshot The iconic voice actor of Mario, Charles Martinet, will now be the official Nintendo Mario Ambassador. The news comes directly from Nintendo, presented as a short video with Charles Martinet and legendary Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto sharing the details. With Martinet’s new role as Mario Ambassador, he can

The upcoming Steam update is good news for PlayStation owners

For years, the DualShock 4 played second fiddle to its Xbox counterpart due to the lack of native support on Steam. Snapshot Recent data showed that 27% of Steam users who have played with controllers use PlayStation’s versions, a significant increase from 11% in 2018. To address this trend, Valve will clearly indicate game compatibility with these controllers starting in October. This update aims to make it more user-friendly, with

Nintendo expands Switch Online library with exclusive Japanese classics

Snapshot Nintendo Switch Online introduces four new games, with three previously exclusive to Japan: Kirby s Star Stacker, Downtown Nekketsu March: Super-Awesome Field Day!, Joy Mech Fight, and Quest for Camelot. These additions offer both a sentimental trip for veteran gamers and an opportunity for new players to explore classic titles. The Nintendo Switch Online service provides a vast library of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, online play, and

Respawn Entertainment has finally “fixed” Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

It “only” took Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment nearly six months to get Star Wars Jedi: Survivor right. Snapshot Respawn Entertainment releases Patch 7 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor to address performance glitches on consoles and PCs, including frame rate concerns on Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation 5. The update introduces enhancements for Quality and Performance modes, such as disabling ray tracing for a stable 60 FPS, support for Variable

2K is celebrating 50th anniversary of hip-hop in style in NBA 2K24

NBA 2K24 is going to be a double celebration when it finally comes out. Snapshot NBA 2K24 celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and 25 years of the NBA 2K series, blending basketball with an eclectic soundtrack that spans the history of hip-hop. The game features tracks from iconic artists like Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, introduces emerging talents, and includes Lil Wayne s tribute song Kobe Bryant to honor the cover

The NBA 2K24 file size is a lot bigger than Starfield

Leave it up to a game featuring Kobe Bryant prominently to trump all, just not in a way most would like. Snapshot NBA 2K24’s file size is a massive 161GB on Xbox Series X|S, notably larger than other titles like Starfield, which requires up to 140GB on PC. The increasing game sizes, while indicative of richer graphics and features, raise concerns about optimization and storage, especially for digital-only consoles. Despite

James Bond video game headed to Apple Arcade this September

Cypher 007 is the only Bond video game available on mobile. This September, four new video games will be added to AppleArcade’s library, making it even more expansive. Cypher 007, which stars the renowned spy and covert James Bond, is one of these. The title is marketed by Apple as “an all-new James Bond experience where players will immerse themselves in a modern twist on a spy adventure game.” And

How Fallout 76’s overhaul helped restore players’ confidence in Bethesda

Snapshot Bethesda’s Fallout 76 faced heavy criticism post-launch due to technical issues and lack of NPCs, leading to a significant backlash from the gaming community. Despite the initial reception, Bethesda worked to improve the game, resulting in over 15 million players by June. The company’s experience with Fallout 76 influenced their approach to the recently released Starfield. Starfield’s early reviews are promising, reflecting Bethesda’s commitment to learning from past errors

Debunking the outrageous Grand Theft Auto 6 pricing leak

$150 for the base GTA 6“>GTA 6 isn’t cheap but for a premium edition with Early Access? We can see it happening. Snapshot A recent rumor suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) may carry a hefty $150 price tag for its base game, causing a stir among fans who have been eagerly awaiting the game since the massive success of Grand Theft Auto 5. While the gaming industry

Phil Spencer celebrates huge Starfield milestone following official launch

Over a million people have and are exploring Starfield’s massive universe. Snapshot Bethesda“>Bethesda‘s Starfield achieved a milestone with over one million concurrent players across Xbox Series X|S and PC platforms shortly after its launch on September 6, showcasing its widespread appeal and success. Players and critics are praising Starfield for its vastness and depth, with some gamers noting they’ve only “barely scratched the surface” after dozens of hours, and the