Breaking: New Date for Switch 2 Pre-Orders

New Mario Kart World Gameplay Details Revealed Ahead of June Launch

Mario Kart World will likely be the launch title for the Switch 2, and yesterday, Nintendo made its case for why. There’s lots of courses new and old, all connected on a sprawling open-world map. There’s more characters, more items, and more ways to play with up to 24 other players. I, personally, can’t wait to drive through a sea of red shells—assuming I can get a Switch 2, anyway.

Plus: The New Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Order Date Just Dropped

After a delay due to the ridiculous tariffs, Nintendo has confirmed that the U.S. and Canada can preorder the Switch 2 next week. The price for the console and bundles remain the same, though accessories will go up.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 Review - The Calm Before The Storm...

Spring has sprung, but instead of happiness and sunshine, HBO is bringing us seven weeks of harrowing emotional trauma. Check out our thoughts on the first episode of the season, and if you’re watching the show, don’t forget to catch the next episode this Sunday!

Marathon Release Date and First Gameplay Revealed

September 23 is going to be a big day for looter fans. Borderlands 4 launches that day, but so will Marathon, if all goes according to Bungie’s plans. Despite having been acquired by Sony, Bungie will release Marathon on PC and Xbox, as well. You can see more of the extraction shooter’s gameplay in our story linked above.

Unfortunately, in less exciting PlayStation news, Sony is raising PS5 prices in certain regions due to a “challenging economic environment.”

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Wizards of the Coast Releasing Updated Dungeons & Dragons 2024 SRD at End of The Month

SRD 5.2 will allow creators to publish TTRPG content using the 2024 ruleset of the popular fantasy TTRPG, so expect more adventures using the 2024 D&D rule set to roll out starting in May.

In related news, Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest and final major patch is out, and it brings one major feature I’ve been waiting for since it launched: crossplay.

Star Wars Zero Company Is Respawn and Bit Reactor's Turn-Based Tactics Game

It’s a little early for May the 4th, but tomorrow, we’ll get a little showcase for the newest Star Wars game on the block. Bit Reactor is a fairly new studio too, but it’s comprised of veterans from Firaxis, the studio behind Civilization and XCOM.