It Took Nintendo 18 Years and 13 Games to Give Fans a “Great” Mario Party

According to Metacritic’s data, the Mario Party series, comprising 19 games, generally received a “Metascore” of 70, which equates to mixed or average reviews overall. While Mario Party 2 in 2000 garnered decent reviews, it wasn’t until Super Mario Party on the Switch, after 18 years and 13 games, that another entry in the series was warmly received by critics. However, for much of its existence, the Mario Party series has been considered a good but not exceptional one.

10 Avengers Who Turned Into Villains, Ranked

Over the years, Marvel Comics has repeatedly depicted the complex path between protection and control through their narratives. The transformation of Tony Stark from an arms manufacturer to Iron Man, and then the creator of the Superhuman Registration Act, illustrates how quickly safeguarding can turn into controlling power. Similarly, Captain America’s brief period as Hydra’s leader highlights how even heroes can justify taking increasingly extreme steps. These characters often believe they are making difficult sacrifices for a greater good that they alone understand.

CoinShares Rockets Past $3.4B AUM-Wall Street, Brace Yourself!

Sure, they had $126 million quietly tiptoeing out of their XBT Provider lineup (we all have that one relative who sneaks away at parties), but lucky for them, the market decided to throw a party and pump the AUM up anyway. Spoiler: Bitcoin shot up nearly 29% and Ethereum went on a caffeine-fueled 37% sprint in August, setting fresh records like the overachievers they are.