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Super Mario 64is arguably one of Nintendo’s most iconic games, and now theunofficial PC Porthas received a patch raising the game’s framerate to 60 FPS. Though controversial, this unofficial PC port has been able to accomplish some amazing things and there is certainly more to come. For some background, Nintendo took legal action against thisSuper Mario 64PC port in the past, but it is still up and going strong. The port itself is already impressive, bringing 4K resolution and ultra widescreen support, and it wasn’t long before modders got to work improving the port even more....

The amount of support forSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateis nothing short of astonishing, and that support is on full display in the modding community. Many modders take the established roster and replace them with some fan favorites, or characters that would be fitting replacements. While some might not think ofLeague of Legendscharacters being contenders as playable fighters in the realm ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, one mod shows off how one ofLeague’s champions, Akali, can fit inside of the roster....

Summary A recent survey made by theEntertainment Software Association (ESA)revealed that most kids in the United States want gaming-related products as Christmas gifts, but the vast majority of them prefer in-game cash or game subscriptions instead of actual games. This is indicative of changing trends in the gaming industry, asonline multiplayer titles have become popular with children, and subscription services have risen in popularity in the last few years. The ESA is an organization that unites some of the most important companies in the US gaming industry....

Gameplay may determine whether a game is fun, but stories are what make games interesting. No matter how the story is told, whether it’s through interactions, a grandiose or small-scale plot, or through environments in a world left behind, characters are at the heart of every story. They are the driving force of every story beat, with characters likeRed Dead Redemption’s John Marston,Mass Effect’s Shepard, orFinal Fantasy’s Sephiroth burning the games into fans' memories....

The Dunmer of Morrowind are one of the most iconic races ofThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, perhaps even the most iconic Elven race in all ofThe Elder Scrolls. Their homeland Morrowind was the subject of the thirdElder Scrollsgame, though the events of the Red Year haveturned the once-proudrace of Dunmer into refugees all across Tamriel. RELATED:Best Daedric Mods For Skyrim While Dark Elves make plenty of appearances throughoutSkyrim, there is a lot the game could do to more fully convey the destruction of Morrowind, and there’s a lot more the game could do to make the Dunmer feel as developed as they were in games from 20 years ago....

Summary LEGO Fortnitelaunched back with the debut ofFortniteChapter 5 Season 1, offering a much different experience than the more popular Battle Royale mode, and sporting various modes for players to discover. Although there is no independent leveling system inLEGO Fortnite, gaining XP in its main and subsequent side modes can be a surefire way to earn seasonal rewards. Gaining XP inLEGO Fortnitemay not be a top priority for the average player....

20 years after the tragic death of his daughter and a worldwide viral outbreak that turns humans into violent monsters, broody anti-hero Joel Miller finds himself in charge of a teenage girl named Ellie who may hold the answer to finding a cure and saving the world. The premise ofThe Last of Us Part 1may seem simple, but the emotional layers that this narrative unfolds one at a time are truly remarkable....

Microsoft’s streaming serviceMixer unexpectedly shut down this morningas the tech conglomerate announced a partnership with Facebook Gaming, but that is apparently not the only video game-related news Facebook decided to make public today. In an Oculus Blog post by Facebook AR/VR content vice president Mike Verdu, it was announced that the company has acquiredThe Order: 1886developer Ready At Dawn to create “groundbreaking content in VR.” Ready At Dawn’s 2015 third-person action-adventure titleThe Order: 1886was considered a disappointmentupon release, yet the studio has gone on to create other titles includingLone Echo,Echo Arena, andEcho Combatfor Oculus since 2017....

Rick and Mortyhave been entertaining fans with their outrageous antics since 2013, revitalizing the adult animation industry in the process. Created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, this Science fiction dark comedic adventure animated sitcom has pushed the boundaries on familial representation and become one of the fastest-growing global franchises of contemporary television. Related:The 20 Best Rick And Morty Episodes, Ranked Even those who are incapable of gettingshwiftywith the bizarre and vulgar storyline can identify the iconicRick and Mortycharacters, and their updated Anime appearances may create an even greater fan base....

Summary A fan ofThe Last of Us Part 1discovered a strange bug where an infected behaves like a human npc.The Last of Us Part 1is a remake of Naughty Dog’s 2013 masterpiece and launched on PS5 in September 2022. WhenThe Last of Us Part 1was announced, fans of the game seemed confused about the decision to remake the title, asThe Last of Usis already playable on the PS5 via the game’s much cheaper PS4 remaster....

Summary Persona 5 Royalchanged the way that Persona awakenings have taken place in the series, and its new direction should become the default going forward. These awakenings are some of the game’s most important moments, from a storyline perspective as well as gameplay. For that reason, the scenes and the characters involved must be afforded the proper respect.Persona 5 Royalis the game that has done the best to date in making sure that Persona awakenings are impactful moments in the game....

Summary Over 21 million units of theXbox Series Xhave been sold at the time of this writing. This makes it a very widely-used console, so it is unsurprising that many great games have been ported over to the platform. Capable of running modern games in up to 4k resolution at decent frame rates, it does a good job of running even the most up-to-date AAA titles well. However, Xbox Series X games can be expensive, so it is important that gamers on a budget try and find games that give them the best bang for their buck....

Horror movies are meant to hold the viewers in a state of constant tension and — in the best cases — wondering what will happen next while enjoying a terrifying experience. Often, once the killer is unmasked, the curse is lifted, and the jump scares are exhausted, it doesn’t make much sense to sit through another 2 hours of the same thing when there are so many other potentially worthy horror films out there....