Free New Super Mario Bros. 2 DLC is out now

Super Mario Bros. 1-1 and 1-2 included [Update:It looks like Nintendo of Americahas tweeted about it, which confirms it for a US release — thanks Tristrix!] Nintendo hasserved upfive bitsof DLC so far forNew Super Mario Bros. 2, and it looks like it’s about to put some more on the table. The Golden Classic Course Pack is now available in select regions, and it features some classic levels from the original NESSuper Mario Bros....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Lynn Hayes

Geometry Wars Mobile makes its way exclusively to Verizon Wireless phones

Add this to the list of reasons why I hate that Sprint is my wireless carrier: Verizon Wireless and Sony BMG Music Entertainment have announced that the mobile version ofGeometry Wars: Retro Evolved, will be available exclusively on Get It Now-capable phones. The mobile version of the game (creatively titledGeometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile) utilizes four- or eight-way buttons, as well as the keypad for maneuvers. The game will also feature leaderboards and eight brand new gameplay modes: Untouchable, Suvivor, Monster, Trenches, Speed, Multiplier, Feline, and Bomber....

July 4, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Leah Rhodes

Ghostbusters The Video Game Remastered appears on Taiwan Ratings Board

Who is it that you are going to ring? The Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee are at it again, after last week’s mysterious revelation of a newUnder Night In-Birthentry, the board has dropped a listing for an Xbox One release titledGhostbusters The Video Game Remastered. While there is no real info on this out-of-the-blue release, many will obviously assume that we’re looking at an upgrade of the 2009 title of the same name, which famously saw original cast members Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Dan Ackroyd, Harold Ramis return to voice the famous ghostbustin’ quartet, alongside William Atherton, Annie Potts and even Max Von Sydow....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Peter Rodriguez

GOG weekend sale has adventures and Raptor for 50% off

GOG.com is having another weekend sale, and they appear to have dropped the “it’s only 50% off if you buy all of them” bit from older deals in recent weeks. Hooray! This time the theme isDotEmu games, with theGobliiinsPack(all three games), theIsharcompilation(all three games), theRobinson’s Requiemcollection(Robinson’s RequiemandDeus) andRaptor: Call of the Shadows 2010 Editionall discounted to a measily $2.99. TheIsharandRobinson’s Requiemgames may not have aged that well, but theGobliiinsseries is a timeless classic....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Sandra Peterson

Graphics cards that don’t support mesh shading may not be able to play Alan Wake 2

WithAlan Wake 2‘s launch rapidly approaching, fans are more than ready to jump back into Bright Falls. Before you get too excited, you should check your PC specs to ensure your graphics card supports mesh shading. On Twitter, aRemedy developerstated that the Nvidia GeForce 10 series and AMD Ryzen 5000 graphics cards aren’t mentioned in the PC spec requirements because “only cards with mesh shaders are officially supported” and they’re “not sure it will run without it....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 236 words · Samantha Hill

Here are some Google Glass videogame prototypes

Call me when they port Doom to the system After a flurry of excitement last year, you don’t hear that much about Google Glass these days, aside from people getting intovarious types of trouble with the law. So it’s no surprise to me to see a demonstration of some simple games that have been created to use Google’s wearable eyepiece. Still, you’re not going to find me shouting “pull, bang!” in public....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Joshua Gay

Hitman’s Harry and Marv Home Alone-themed mission is back

For the holidays From now until January 8, you’re able to return to Paris to relive the originalHitmanlimited-time holiday quest. Framed around “present stealers,” you’ll battle a rendition of Harry and Marv fromHome Aloneas you aim to unlock the Santa outfit for the entire rest of the game. Wait, Paris? Yep, althoughHitman 2is out with a set of all-new levels starting with Miami, this event debuted in the previous game and still takes place in the inaugural Paris stage....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Christopher Graham

How to find Clay in Runescape Dragonwilds

Clay is an important resource inRuneScape Dragonwilds, and you’ll need a fair amount of it to enhance your in-game progression. This particular item is required in several recipes, and some of them are quest items as well. While Clay is relatively easy to find, the game doesn’t exactly tell you where to look. Eventually, you’ll come across a quest to find Clay, but you can choose not to wait that long....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Randy Leblanc

How to get the Ritual Sword Talisman in Elden Ring

The Ritual Sword Talisman is an equipable item in theElden Ringbase game. It’s a wildly beneficial item for those planning no-hit runs and ranged builds, especially intoShadow of the Erdtree. If you’re eager to get your hands on the Ritual Sword Talisman inElden Ring, especially for those heading intoShadow of the Erdtree, heres how to reach the Lux Ruins for the valuable loot. How to get the Ritual Sword Talisman inElden Ring The Ritual Sword Talisman can be found at theLux Ruins in the Altus Plateau....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Gregory Terrell

How to get Twine in Nightingale

As you progress throughNightingale’squest line, you’ll have to find crucial resources like twine to help you build structures like the upgrade workbench. If you’re looking to improve your gear in preparation for more Realmwalking, you’ll need to stock up on these important materials throughout your playthrough. How to get Twine inNightingale Crafting twine inNightingalerequires using fibre in a simple spinning wheel and waiting a few seconds for the crafting process to finish....

July 4, 2025 · 2 min · 323 words · Philip Wright

Hyperkin’s $80 portable Super Nintendo is now available

Countless times before, we’ve been mesmerized by modders turning their beloved old consoles into portable wonders. Sadly, these devices have been out of reach for most of us, usually due to monetary constraints. Hyperkin, maker of finevideogame trinkets, would like to have a quick word. The company’s newly launchedSupaBoyallows you to play Super Nintendo and Super Famicom games on the go. It’s got a 3.5″ LCD screen, 2.5-hour battery life, two front ports for wired SNES controllers, a headphone jack, and AV out support....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Kevin Porter

Ikaruga may be getting physical editions for PS4 and Switch

— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis)July 14, 2025 Ikarugais one of the all-time classics of the shmup genre, but there hasn’t been a physical edition for any modern console. Despite now being on PC, PS4, and Switch, the only way to own a disc is to go back to the Dreamcast or GameCube, which isn’t exactly convenient for playing. That seems set to change, at least according to a Tweet from Nicalis....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Kenneth Lane

Live show: London 2012, just hoping to qualify

[Mash Tacticsairs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific onDtoid.TV. Watch King Foom play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] A couple of weeks ago, I hosted theMash Tactics“failympics”, where I had guests come over, and we played track and field games old and new. However, we spent so much time on the quirky and old school titles, we didn’t have much time for the recently released,London 2012, which we all wanted to get into....

July 4, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Rebekah Peterson MD