Marvel Rivals developers NetEase have introduced new systems for detecting thrown matches. This follows a bizarre wave of people getting bribed to take a fall, instigated by a third-party website who are now advertising themselves as some kind of community advocacy initiative.
The team behind Project Motor Racing has acknowledged the game did not meet expectations upon its initial release in November. The admission comes via a new newsletter update from developer Straight4 Studios, which also announced a major update is set to arrive at the end of March.
“When we launched Project Motor Racing in November, we set out to build a racing sim that captured the intensity, immersion, and discipline of real motorsport,” the studio wrote.
“So let’s start with the simple truth: we didn’t hit the mark. Not on the stuff that mattered most. We let you down, and we let ourselves down.”
Conceding “more than one thing” went wrong, the studio explained it has been focusing on working “tirelessly to right the ship.”
“Patch by patch, we’ve listened closely to your feedback – the good, the bad, and the blunt – and we’ve acted on it,” the studio continued. “We’re now seven patches into making PMR the experience you want. Are we there yet? No. Not yet. But we’re moving closer to the standard you deserve and the standard we expect of ourselves.”
“At the end of March, we’ll be delivering a really significant update aimed at resetting PMR’s foundation and bringing the sim much closer to what a serious motorsport title should feel like. We’ll share a lot more detail about what this looks like throughout March.”
The most recent update for Project Motor Racing arrived just days ago, introducing the 2013 Ford FG Falcon V8 Supercar as a free vehicle for all players, plus a “total overhaul to the GT4 class.”
IGN’s November 2025 review of Project Motor Racing noted the sim’s great selection of cars and praised its self-contained nature, which overtly shunned a subscription model or “free-to-play chicanery,” but noted that, unfortunately, “Project Motor Racing feels like an early access game that hasn’t actually been identified as such” and made for a “mediocre single-player racing experience” at that time.
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A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on select Mario games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our top picks for Sunday, March 8, below.
Mario Kart World is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch 2, and this weekend, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Woot. This is the most expensive game on the Switch 2 thus far, and sales are extremely rare. If you have been waiting to pick up a copy of Mario Kart World, don’t miss your chance to save this weekend.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 was a smash hit on Nintendo Switch, following Luigi and friends as they checked into a massive hotel that wasn’t as it seemed. This weekend, you can score a physical copy for $39.99! In our review, we wrote, “Luigi’s Mansion 3 is so fun, charming, and smartly designed that I hope we get more than three of these every 20 years.”
Splatoon 3 is one of the best multiplayer games available on the Switch. This action-packed game has a variety of modes to explore, loads of weapons to unlock, and even enhanced performance on Nintendo Switch 2. You can score a copy today for $39.88 at Walmart.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was one of the most faithful remakes of 2025. You can save $40 MSRP this weekend at Amazon, as PS5 copies have dropped to $30. With Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2’s release set for August, now is the time to check out the Snake Eater remake.
Super Mario 3D World was one of the best games on Wii U, and its rerelease on Nintendo Switch is just as good, if not better, with the addition of Bowser’s Fury. This 3D Mario adventure is perfect to play with friends, as it supports online co-op play for the entire campaign. You can pick up a copy for $39.99 this weekend at Amazon.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is an incredible follow-up to 2019’s Death Stranding that is one of the must-play games on PS5. Sam Porter Bridges is forced to venture out to the continent of Australia as the world continues to face the challenges thrown at it by the Death Stranding, and this sequel packs together a wild, sci-fi story, ultimate gameplay freedom, and some of the best visuals we’ve ever seen. Grab a copy this weekend for $49.99 at Amazon.
Fantasian Neo Dimension is the latest game from a legendary creator who needs no introduction: Hironobu Sakaguchi. This incredible turn-based RPG is a joy to play through, featuring a great story with music from the all-time great Nobuo Uematsu. Pick up a Nintendo Switch or PS5 copy today and add it to your collection for only $24.99.
Next up, you can also save $20 off Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV. This Switch 2 Edition packs in the Jamboree TV experience, which adds new minigames that utilized mouse controls among other things. In our review, we wrote, “Super Mario Party Jamboree itself is still fantastic, but the mixed new content of the Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV re-release adds frustrating limitations and strange design decisions to what was otherwise a polished, customizable experience.”
As one of the defining games of the PS5 generation, God of War Ragnarok is a must-own for any PS5 collection. Best Buy has physical PS5 copies available for $19.99 today, which matches previous lows we’ve seen. Take on the second chapter of Kratos and Atreus’ journey in this epic from Sony Santa Monica.
Amazon has the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Set available this weekend for $41.99, which saves you almost $20 off the usual $60 asking price. This 540-piece set is perfect for Mario fans and collectors, as you can pose the head, mouth, stalk, and leaves to fit your shelf.
Super Mario Odyssey is still one of the best games Nintendo has ever made. The creative sandbox platformer is filled with ideas, and it’s easy to spend dozens and dozens of hours hunting down each moon one by one. If you’re a recent Switch or Switch 2 owner and have yet to play this masterpiece, pick up a copy this weekend for $39.99.
Sylvarant ‘n’ rave.
Hello chums, and welcome to another edition of Box Art Brawl!
Before we get into this week’s brawl, let’s see how things panned out last time. To celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, we threw all major Pokémon generations into the ring from Gen 1 all the way up to Gen 9. In what will no doubt come as no surprise, Gen 1 – consisting of Red, Blue, and Yellow in the West – won comfortably with 37% of the vote. Gen 2 was second with 17% and Gen 6 came third with 15%.
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You’ll need a code and Switch Online sub to visit.
Apart from Mystery Gifts and events, the new relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia for Switch 2 also allows you to visit Cloud Islands, which are separate from the main game experience.
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“Only in theatres April”.
If you’re a popcorn lover and want to make your cinema experience extra special when you go and see The Super Mario Galaxy Movie next month, you’ll want grab this themed bucket.
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To be cringe is to be free. I stand by this saying! The moment you unshackle yourself from the notion that something is embarrassing simply for existing, you will have a much easier time enjoying things. However. I do think I will be a bit embarrassed telling you about Rizz Dungeon: Skeleton Key to My Heart, a dungeon crawler where you are a useless failgirl who flirts with and subsequently recruits monster girls to do all her battles, because oh my gods why would you call a game Rizz Dungeon.
Do all roads lead to gacha? It feels like an inevitability, the endpoint of the universe. When there is nothing but a handful of atoms left, the rolls will keep on coming. It’s destiny! That’s the only explanation I have for Wikipedia Gacha, a simple browser game that truly is what it says on the tin. Let me explain it for you anyway.
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save on Mario Kart World for Nintendo Switch 2. Check out our top picks for Saturday, March 7, below.
Mario Kart World is the best-selling game on Nintendo Switch 2, and this weekend, you can save $10 off a physical copy at Woot. This is the most expensive game on the Switch 2 thus far, and sales are extremely rare. If you have been waiting to pick up a copy of Mario Kart World, don’t miss your chance to save this weekend.
Splatoon 3 is one of the best multiplayer games available on the Switch. This action-packed game has a variety of modes to explore, loads of weapons to unlock, and even enhanced performance on Nintendo Switch 2. You can score a copy today for $39.88 at Walmart.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater was one of the most faithful remakes of 2025. You can save $40 MSRP this weekend at Amazon, as PS5 copies have dropped to $30. With Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2’s release set for August, now is the time to check out the Snake Eater remake.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is an incredible follow-up to 2019’s Death Stranding that is one of the must-play games on PS5. Sam Porter Bridges is forced to venture out to the continent of Australia as the world continues to face the challenges thrown at it by the Death Stranding, and this sequel packs together a wild, sci-fi story, ultimate gameplay freedom, and some of the best visuals we’ve ever seen. Grab a copy this weekend for $49.99 at Amazon.
Fantasian Neo Dimension is the latest game from a legendary creator who needs no introduction: Hironobu Sakaguchi. This incredible turn-based RPG is a joy to play through, featuring a great story with music from the all-time great Nobuo Uematsu. Pick up a Nintendo Switch or PS5 copy today and add it to your collection for only $24.99.
As one of the defining games of the PS5 generation, God of War Ragnarok is a must-own for any PS5 collection. Best Buy has physical PS5 copies available for $19.99 today, which matches previous lows we’ve seen. Take on the second chapter of Kratos and Atreus’ journey in this epic from Sony Santa Monica.
Amazon has the LEGO Super Mario Piranha Plant Set available this weekend for $41.99, which saves you almost $20 off the usual $60 asking price. This 540-piece set is perfect for Mario fans and collectors, as you can pose the head, mouth, stalk, and leaves to fit your shelf.
Menace, the latest very XCOM-ish game from Battle Brothers developer Overhype Studios, has been out in early access for about a month now, and with that the arrival of a roadmap has appeared to grace us with very sparse details regarding what you can expect in the game’s numerous updates to come.
