Games

In August 2023, The Sandman made its debut on Netflix, receiving widespread praise from critics. The series boasted an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In Mario Kart World, the unique spin on the traditional gameplay is that all tracks form a connected global setting. The Free Roam mode showcases this by enabling players to drive freely across this open world, but until now, we were unaware of what other activities could be done in this mode. Scattered throughout the open world are P-Switches, and activating one initiates a mission. These tasks assess players’ abilities through challenges such as gathering blue coins or navigating obstacles to reach a destination within a time frame. A press release hints at “many” missions for players to conquer. If players fail, they can rewind and make another attempt.

Introducing a formidable new foe, known as The Jaeger – a sinister blend of human and machine, bearing a chilling resemblance to Amelia. Easterman appears to have utilized the fallen hero’s likeness in its design. Regarding sensitive content, developers of The Outlast Trials have included an option for players to blur nudity depictions, following requests from users due to the game’s explicit sexual content, which has been known to trigger content warnings on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube.

In both free roam and single-race modes, gamers have the option to rewind a few seconds if they make a mistake. This gives them an opportunity to retry a tricky section or take a desired turn more accurately. However, it’s important to note that while rewinding, players will move slower compared to others in real time. Consequently, over-reliance on this feature could lead to lost advantages during races. Additionally, the functionality of rewind is not explicitly clear for multiplayer games, raising questions about its applicability in such scenarios.

Scattered across various race tracks globally is a well-known fast-food chain named Yoshi’s. Swing by one of these eateries to get your hands on Dash Food, consuming which rewards you with a fresh costume for your racer. Each meal and costume you gather will align with the track’s theme.

Yoshi’s, a popular fast-food chain, is strategically placed at multiple race tracks worldwide. Pop into one of these restaurants to snag some Dash Food – consume it, and your racer will receive a new costume. The food and costumes you collect will correspond with the course you’re currently racing on.

In the recent Mario Kart World Direct presentation, we learned about two familiar competitions making a comeback in Battle Mode for this round: Balloon Battle and Coin Runners. Balloon Battle is essentially the traditional battle mode in Mario Kart, where racers aim to burst their opponents’ balloons using power-ups, while Coin Runners involves collecting as many coins as possible within a set time frame, with the winner being the one who gathers the most coins.

This version of the game, called EGG Console Dinosaur PC-8801mkIISR, originated from its initial release on the PC-8801 in December 1990. Later, Nihon Falcom launched the game for other systems such as the PC-9801 and FM Towns PC in June 1991. A remake named Dinosaur ~Resurrection~ was also released on computers running Windows OS from 1998 to Vista in December 2002.

The upcoming Harry Potter series, crafted by Francesca Gardiner and Mark Mylod, is planned to be an “accurate representation” of all seven books written by JK Rowling. They aim to commence filming towards the end of this year, with a potential release slated for late 2026 or early 2027.

The television series Chicago PD, Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire form NBC’s unbeatable trio, but it seems they might not be as secure as initially believed. Reports suggest that the network is implementing budget reductions, which could affect the content we view.

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but feel excited about the upcoming projects from CD Projekt Group, even though they haven’t shared too many details yet. From snippets of information dropped by the developers (and the tantalizing glimpse in the first trailer for The Witcher 4) to hints found in job postings, there’s a steady stream of intriguing tidbits. Recently, it was confirmed that the sequel to Cyberpunk will feature a first-person perspective and the developer’s ambitious plans for NPCs (Non-Player Characters). This news in February really got my gaming heart racing!