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Super Mario Sunshinewas one of my favorite games as a kid with a shiny (well, okay, more like matte purple) newGameCube. The TV commercial, with its tropical setting, bright sunshiny sky, and relaxed narration from a dude with a Caribbean accent who was stoked about Mario’s adventures, set my imagination racing. And when I actually got my hands on it, Isle Delfino was a perfect video game setting. It felt like an idealized version of my family’s annual vacations to see my grandparents in Florida....

Summary Playing almost any game you want on a screen you can hold in the palm of your hand is now possible between devices like thePlayStation Portal,Steam Deck, andNintendo Switch. You can also include the Backbone One in the group, a device you can attach to your phone and play mobile games with ease, or stream games from another device orGame Pass. Already available in a handful of different designs, Backbone has teamed up withKojima Productionsto create a special editionDeath Strandingcontroller....

Baldur’s Gate 3players say that Act 3 has been performing worse since the latest patch dropped, with some even saying that the latter parts of the game are “unplayable”. From textures not loading to huge delays in combat, players are calling onLarianto fix patch 4 so they can finish their campaigns. PC players might be in luck, as fans have found an unofficial fix that might make things more playable until the next update is rolled out....

Baldur’s Gate 3 shadowdropped on Xboxduring The Game Awards when Larian Studios took home the top prize,Game of the Year. But it has been plagued by a major problem since launch - save wipes. Players reported losing all of their progress without warning, and whileLarian Studios tried to fix the problemand even offered temporary solutions, it turned out to be an error onMicrosoft’s end. As reported byEurogamer, the save bug looks to be fixed at long last, as a patch is now available to download on Xbox which addresses the issue specifically....

Quick Links Once you make it to Act 2 ofBaldur’s Gate 3, you’ll find yourself looking for the Nightsong, an artifact of great power being used by Ketheric Thorm. As you reach the Shar temple where it’s located, you’ll meet Balthazar, an enigmatic Necromancer. Balthazar only appears briefly, but his involvement in the story of Ketheric goes deep, being beside him even before the Cult of the Absolute was formed. Your conversations with him don’t lead to too much detail, so that leaves most players wondering who this mysterious character is....

Jusantis a relatively linear puzzle-exploration game based around a central climbing mechanic. Despite the massive heights your character will be traversing, the gamehas a relaxed atmosphereand creates some stunning sights with its minimalist but impactful art style. The game is by no means a stressful experience, but some aspects of the game are not made that explicit and are worth knowing before you start playing. So, what should you keep in mind before you start playing Jusant, and what will make the game as fun as possible?...

Natural biomes and video game levels or areas go together like butter and warm toast — they just make sense when paired with one another. Biomes in video games are practically cliches at this point — we all know what a forest, fire, or water level looks and plays like, but when creative developers work their magic within these cliches, it reminds us why biomes can be such amazing building blocks for a game’s setting....

Deck the halls with boughs of holly and your living room with the best Christmas card games! When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing more delightful than gathering around with family and friends for a good old-fashioned game night. From classics with a holiday twist to brand-new challenges that would make Santa himself ho-ho-hope for an invite, we’ve compiled a list of the top card games that are sure to bring joy and laughter to your holiday gatherings....

Quick Links Jazwares - Squishmallows 8" Disney Plush Assortment Disney and Squishmallow come together for this adorable multipack that features various Disney characters as Squishmallows. You can now save over $5 on the pack. Who knows who you’ll get. Disneyhas lots of great merchandise — whether it’s movies, clothing, toys, or other collectibles, there’s so much to choose from, no matter what your favorite Disney movie is. However, collecting it all can get a little… expensive, to say that least....

It should come as no surprise that one of the longest-running television shows ever, BBC’sDoctor Whowould have some cool collectibles that fans would want to pick up. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the older series or have joined the fandom during the show’s revitalization, there’s something for you or the fan in your life. LEGO Doctor Who The Thirteenth Doctor with Goggles With more than sixty years of television shows, books, comics, radio dramas, and more to pull inspiration from, Doctor Who fans have had plenty of time to find the best collectibles to display....

Remember that feeling of awe you had in school, learning about the mind-blowing process of evolution? From single-celled blobs to soaring pterodactyls, the natural world’s ability to adapt and thrive is nothing short of fascinating. Now, what if you could bottle that fascination and pour it onto your tabletop? Well, my friends, let me introduce you to one of my favorite game night staples: evolution-themed board games! From sleek reptiles to fluffy mammals, these games let you play God (or, you know, Darwin) and sculpt your own species....

So, you’ve beatenSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, and you’re looking for other titles to scratch that itch for more quirky platforming. Thankfully, there are plenty of games similar to Super Mario Wonder available on Nintendo Switch that you can play right now. Super Mario Wonder quickly becameone of the greatest Mario games,thanks to its superb multiplayer, mind-boggling Wonder Flower effects, and creative levels filled with silly twists and unique ideas. These titles provide the same kind of excellent co-op, outstanding platforming, or imaginative style....

Quick Links The Wizards ofBaldur’s Gate 3are arguably one of the strongest classes in the game, thanks to their extreme versatility and their incredibly powerful gift of spell-scroll study. They’re such powerful spellcasters that they’re one of the number-one investitures when it comes to multiclassing in other classes. Wizards can mesh well with any full spellcaster class, and with so many subclasses to choose from, they can find a use in any multiclass - even in those you wouldn’t primarily suspect....