Games

Previously in March, LEGO gave a brief sneak peek into a partnership inspired by Nintendo’s iconic Mario Kart series. Regrettably, they didn’t disclose any specific sets then, but today they made it official. In all, six new collections have been unveiled! Exciting news for long-term LEGO Super Mario enthusiasts as some characters will be introduced in brick form for the very first time – namely Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, and Baby Peach. Here are the announced sets along with their respective prices:

If there’s one thing that’s been proven over many decades of gaming, it’s that you can never have enough ninja and samurai games. The cool factor is undeniable, from slicing through hordes of enemies on your lonesome with a katana, engaging in duels to the death, or infiltrating fortresses and assassinating targets with cunning and stealth. Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be the ninja/samurai fantasy that many engage with this November, but plenty of other options exist in the here and now. Check out 14 of our choices here.

Firaxis will be releasing the next installment of their popular strategy game, Civilization, titled Sid Meier’s Civilization 7. Set to hit stores early next year, this new addition brings a fresh voice to its 4X gameplay formula. The renowned actress Gwendoline Christie, famous for her role as Brienne of Tarth in the Game of Thrones series, has joined the team as the game’s narrator. Take a look at the reveal trailer below.

Notable author Jason Aaron has taken over writing duties for IDW Publishing’s beloved series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The publisher anticipates a fresh start with this esteemed creator who is one of the most prominent to write these characters in recent history. Aaron’s innovative strategy involves separating the four turtles and guiding them on individual paths, hinting at looming villainous forces that will bring them back together prematurely. In an interview with ComicBook, Aaron shared his methodology, which aims to honor the spirit of the original Mirage Studios comics from the 1980s.

As a dedicated gamer with years of MMORPG experience under my belt, I was thrilled to see Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert make a comeback at this year’s Gamescom. Having had the opportunity to try out a hands-on demo and take on four unique bosses, I must say that I am genuinely impressed with what I saw. For those of us who can’t attend in person, they showcased the White Horn extensively in an action-packed gameplay trailer, which is already enough to whet our appetites.

In Genshin Impact, here’s an unofficial prediction for the amount of Primogems you might acquire during version 5.0! The key point to remember is that this update will last for 42 days, commencing from August 28 and ending on October 9. Please note that these estimates are based on past events and gameplay patterns, not official announcements.