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ANintendofan from Australia has taken the modification of old gaming consoles to a whole new level by transforming an NES shell into a fully operational battle robot. The creation of the deadly combat robot was the result of a member from Electrosync team, a manufacturer known for producing amazing inventions like the fastest Roomba in the world and an underwater drone controlled by head tracking. TheNintendofan at Electrosync fused his passion for old video games with his skills to create the NESdestroyer, a charming example of disruptive art....

Summary Out of all the most well-known and iconicSuper Mariocharacters that have become mainstays in the broader franchise, it does seem that Nintendo has had a distinct disinterest in Waluigi in recent years regardless of how vocal fans have been. Perhaps best exemplified byWaluigi’s inclusion inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateas anything but a playable fighter despite players constantly expecting his announcement in DLC, he appears to have been unceremoniously sidelined fromSuper Mario....

TheNintendo Switch Pro’s existence has been rumored for a long time now. With more and more reports coming out, it’s looking extremely likely that the console truly does exist and is going to be shown off soon. When it will be shown and released is another matter, but fans are betting onan appearance at Nintendo’s allegedly big E3 conferencethis year. The release date itself is expected to come either holiday 2021 or early 2022, but due to the current times those are subject to change....

With E3 2020 just a short few months away, fans and critics alike have begun speculating on what to expect from the prestigious gaming convention this year. However, some rather disconcerting news has surfaced following the release of the newly publishedE32020 website. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, otherwise known as E3, is a yearly gaming event that features top development studios and video game publishers. The event is intended for developers to show off games that are currently in development, as well as premiere new titles that will be released in the future....

Combining the neon-washed visuals ofCyberpunk 2077with the slice-of-life gameplay ofStardew Valley,Nivalisis an upcoming indie title set in the city of the same name. Here, players can build their own business, meet all sorts of colorful characters, and more. It’s a refreshing take on the sim genre, owing to the unique art style and aesthetic. Theindie gameNivalisis currently being developed by game studio Ion Lands — the same developer that releasedCloudpunkin 2020....

After years of waiting, Traveller’s Tales finally releasedLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagato immense praise. The game serves as a celebration of theStar Warsfranchise, letting players adventure through the galaxy for all nine mainline films. They can battle the Trade Federation on Naboo, fly the trench run to destroy the Death Star, and battle the vile Kylo Ren. Almost all the iconicStar Warsmoments have beenrecreated in hilarious LEGO fashion, except for the twoStar Wars Storyfilms....

Summary Palworldhas released a new update that addresses some of the game’s lingering issues, but also makes changes that weren’t mentioned by the developers. Those playingPalworldmay not even realize this, but there are technically two versions of the game out there. The most up-to-date version is available on Steam, while those playingPalworldon Xbox or the Microsoft Store on PC have a slightly outdated version. For example, the Steam version of the game has dedicated servers and support for up to 32 players at a time, whereasPalworldon Xbox has multiplayer restrictionswith no dedicated servers and only up to 4-player co-op....

Quick Links Social Stats are a mechanic inPersona 4 Goldenthat open more in-game responses and Social Links once they’ve reached specific levels. These are broken up into five different levels that will accumulate points based on the protagonist’s reactions or what he chooses to do in his free time. These stats include Kindness, Understanding, Expression, Knowledge, and Courage. Courage, as its name indicates, allows players to be more forward when the protagonist is interacting with other characters....

ThePokemonfranchise is one of the most popular and recognizable IPs in the gaming world. With popularity remaining consistent even pastPokemon’s25th anniversary, fans of the series have often created tributes either to their favorite game,Pokemon, or region. These tributes and pieces of fan art come in all shapes, sizes, and designs, ranging from 3D renders of the 2D areas of the earlier games, to recreations of the iconicPallet Town inFar Cry 5....

Pokemon GOis a strange phenomenon. Originally a small, but fun distraction, it built off its initial promise into something grand. During its recent GO Fest,players caught almost 1 billion Pokemon. With those numbers, its safe to say there’s a mass appeal, even during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pokemon GOis aware of its community, and bills itself as a social experience. This is properly celebrated through its Community Day. During each Community Day, certain rewards are available all day long for players who know where to look and what to do....

ARed Dead Redemption 2player has shown off a clip where they receive a dose of instant karma from a moonwalking horse. Despitehorses inRed Dead Redemption 2being a crucial element of the game, this weird glitch shows how they don’t always work exactly as intended. In a game as enormous asRed Dead Redemption 2, glitches come in many forms. Some are scary, while others are goofy. For example, onefunny glitch even flings players to Guarma inRed Dead Redemption 2....

While Retro Studios is best known for its work on theMetroid Primegames, the developer has occasionally stepped out to develop for other Nintendo franchises. This includes titles likeDonkey Kong Country Returnsfor the Wii andMario Kart 7for the 3DS. The studio is once again hard at work developing the nextMetroid Primeentry, though there have been some reports that indicate that it is still in the early stages of being developed. In addition, one game has recently come to light that was originally being developed for the studio, this being a spin-off toThe Legend of Zeldaseries known asHeroes of Hyrule....

One of the biggest PlayStation 5 exclusive games for the first half of 2021 isReturnal, a third-person shooter from Housemarque. Over the years, Housemarque has built a solid reputation for itself thanks to its well-received arcade shooters, butReturnalis a much more ambitious project. It remains to be seen if it will live up to the high bar set by Housemarque’s previous work, but the new trailer shown at the PlayStation State of Play definitely shows promise....