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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....

As prices increase for PC hardware across generations, the recent wave ofhigher-priced GPUsreplaces their more pocket-friendly last-generation alternatives with similar monikers. This sees gamers and enthusiasts looking at a redefined budget gaming GPU market with higher price tags as goalposts move higher across the board. While both Nvidia andAMD are focusing more on the expensive sideof the spectrum, there are plenty of GPUs in the price range of $100-$500, which suffices for the requirements of most gamers....

Spider-Man: No Way Home, the climax to the web-slinger’s latest cinematic trilogy, hits theaters this week. As such, there’s no better time to take a look back at some of Peter Parker’s greatest comic stories. Like all films in the MCU,No Way Homeisn’t a direct adaptation of any specific comic — it takes ideas from all across Spider-Man’s comic history and reimagines them into something fresh. However, there are still many elements inNo Way Homethat call to mind specific comic stories from years past....

From the history of the Dragon War to the celestial planes of Aetherius,The Elder Scrollsfranchise is known for its world-building, andThe Elder Scrolls 6is sure to be no exception. One of the most dangerous but underdeveloped aspects of in-game world-building is Skooma, the ultra-addictive drug refined from moon sugar. Although the narcotic has appeared in almost everyElder Scrollsgame, little is known about Skooma, and its consequences have yet to be explored in-depth....

The main goal of a good video game is to allow its players to unknowingly sink into a game’s world. To accomplish this, a game will attempt to create an endearing and relatable array of characters while placing them in an immersive land. Though doing so adds depth to a game, gifting a character with unique and unusual powers is arguably the best way to ensure the player remembers them....

The brand-new Nintendo Switch game coming from the mind of Tomoya Asano, the producer of the belovedBravely DefaultandOctopath Travelergames, is just around the corner, releasing at the end of March. The game, now officially titledTriangle Strategy, is starting to excite fans of the tactical turn-based RPG genre, as Asano’s past work is more than enough evidence to prove he knows what he’s doing. To solidify the game’s hype even further,Square Enix is heading up developmenton the game, and it generally has a pretty solid track record with this genre....

Earlier this week,Ubisoft filed a lawsuitagainstRainbow Six: Siegecheat maker MizuSoft, which has allegedly sold “hundreds of thousands” of dollars worth of cheats to players. The lawsuit was filed on October 23 in the central district of California. This lawsuit follows a BBC interview with a Dutch hacker who goes by the handle J.V.L. In the initial interview the hacker admitted to distributingRainbow Six: Siegecheats online. J.V.L. claimed that some players within the “top, top ranks” ofSiegeare using MizuSoft’s software and also said “if Ubisoft decides to come after you for copyright infringement, you’re in for a tough time” which ended up being not too far off the mark....

The extreme temperatures found in the Mountains inValheimcan make exploring the biome quite difficult. Indeed, players will need to find ways to combat the cold while they are in the Mountain, or they will ultimately freeze to death. One way to do that without any significant maintenance is to wear a set of Wolf Armor inValheim, and this guide will detail exactly how to unlock and craft this powerful protective gear....

TheBatman: Arkhamseries of games revolutionized the superhero video game market. Never before had a superhero offered such innovative combat, brilliant world-building, and engrossing atmosphere, all while feeling as though it’d been ripped straight from the pages of a comic. But it’s been a long time since theArkhamseries wrapped up, andDCseems a little lost without it. In 2022, DC saw just one game release, andGotham Knightswasn’t quite the smash hitsome expected it to be....

Summary At this point,Elden Ringhas become a well-established game. Having sold over twenty million copies in the year and a half since its release, many players have completed their first runs through the Lands Between and shared their experiences with others. The community’s accumulated online knowledge is about as complete as it can get, and PvP got some appreciated support in the form of the Colosseum update.Elden Ringhas some DLC coming, but it’s only going to add more to a game that is, by all accounts, complete....

Summary The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a perfect example of a game that developed upon a winning formula to compliment what came before. The heavier emphasis on storytelling andthe inclusion of Zonai devicesthat granted seemingly-endless opportunities for fun made the new game stand out, even from 2017’sBreath of the Wild. That newfound freedom had to integrate into the narrative somehow, and so being treated to a glimpse at Zonai culture as Zelda travels back in time gave Link’s quest higher stakes than ever....

Summary Though there have been plenty of critically and commercially acclaimed titles inThe Legend of Zeldafranchise, it’s hard to think thatTears of the Kingdomisn’t a monumental achievement from Nintendo. Its beautiful open world, refined gameplay, and endless potential for creative ideas make it one of theSwitch’s best games, and one that will likely stand the test of time in the years and decades to come. While the Sheikah Slate is the catalyst for the tools and abilities inBreath of the Wild,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomtakes a different approach, having Link fuse with Rauru’s arm to grant him the abilities of a Zonai....

Tribes of Midgardfeatures a lot of survival mechanics constantly in play. Whether a player chooses to play solo or in a multiplayer lobby,Tribes of Midgardcan be unforgiving. With so many enemy types and environments, players willmake plenty of mistakes early on in the game. While some mistakes can lead to the game ending early, others can make lobbies unpleasant. RELATED:Tribes of Midgard: The Best Armor Sets, Ranked While no player will always make the right call,Tribes of Midgardencourages players to learn from every run....