For the third time, Jim Sterling, Wardrox and Atheistium will be inviting you to their rancid, urine-soaked ghetto known as The Podcastle. We’re a bit late this time around because on December 26th, England continues its holiday festivities with Boxing Day, a day that has nothing to do with boxes and everything to do with UNDERWATER BEAR FIGHTS! For this year-end special, we desperately try and think of something to do that’s not going to clash with Podtoid and Retroforce, which would justify the “no wai, ANOTHER podcast,” crowd (who are plenty justified enough)....

January 21, 22, and 23 A heads-upMario Karttournament is one of my favorite childhood pastimes. When you absolutely needed to throw down, that was the way. Well, that orGoldenEye. But back then,Mario KartSNES or N64 were both viable picks! Nintendo is bringing that nostalgic spirit back this weekend with a new “Mario Kart North American Open” forMario Kart 8 Deluxefrom January 21 to January 23. US, Canada, and Mexico can participate, and there’s going to be three separate tournaments: one on each day....

We’ve been getting TV and movie adaptations of video games out the wazoo lately. Ubisoft’s stealth seriesSplinter Cellis one such example. However, it looks as though we won’t be getting to see it on the big screen. At least not in the near future. According to a report fromThe Direct, theSplinter Cellmovie – which would have starred Tom Hardy – has been cancelled. The news comes from producer Basil Iwanyk, who’s been with the project since 2013, which goes to show how long it’s actually been in the pipeline....

Zuh So this is interesting.Fortnite, the game that’s been shooting ahead into the mainstream news for “ruining children’s lives” (it’ll be something else next month!) is crossing over with Marvel. Starting on May 8 Thanos, from the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) will be enteringFortnite. The mode he’s appearing in is called the “Infinity Gauntlet Limited Time Mashup,” and will involve the Infinity Gauntlet itself. If you find all of the stones and equip the gauntlet you’ll morph into Thanos and will have a new moveset....

Dozens of games make their Steam debut every day, and it’s easy for some to get lost in the mix. But do a little digging and you’ll find something likeVampire Survivors, a hidden gem that’s starting to get some traction, and for good reason too. It’s tense, fun, and it’s only $3. Vampire Survivorsis best described as a survival rogue-lite, but even that’s a little vague. You take control of one character from a roster of many, and have only the option to move around; all your attacks auto-fire around you....

(Editor’s Note: Please stop being so melodramatic) Adventure Timeran for 9 years, 10 seasons and oneMinecraftthemed special. As nicest of guysJonathan Holmes wrote, it influenced a whole heck of a lot of similar, brightly colored, emotionally complex shows in the coming years, substantially impacting the media landscape for a cartoon about a boy and his dog. I was a sophomore in high school when it first aired in 2010 and still vividly remember thead campaignasking “WHAT TIME IS IT?...

Hooded Horse has announced that 3Division’s resource management city builderWorkers & Resources: Soviet Republicwill be fully constructed andout of Early Accessin 2024. They’ve also releaseda new trailerand outlined the next update. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republichas been in Early Access since 2019, and in that time, it has built quite a reputation. It’s said to be an incredibly deep and intricate city builder, and I’ve heard it once described as the premier title when it comes to economic simulation....

Pyramid Shred Konami has anewSilent Hillupdatefor fans. No, it’s not a new entry in the long-dormant survival horror series, but a new piece of merch in the form of a limited edition skateboard — just like the one famously ridden by James Sunderland in 2001’sSilent Hill 2. The new deck features a slick black-and-red design, along with a pop-art sketch of everyone’s favoriteSilent Hillbabe, the Brookhaven Hospital Nurse. The board will be available in two distinct styles: one featuring more subdued coloring, with the other choosing a more Day-Glo palette of yellows, pinks, and blues to match your Bermuda shorts....

Sony is sharing what’s in store for the PS5 and PS VR2 A new PlayStation Showcase has been scheduled, and it’s airing fairly soon. Sony will host its PlayStation Showcase next week on May 24, with some news to share for both the PlayStation 5 and PS VR2. The stream will go live at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 24. you may follow it via the PlayStationTwitchorYouTubechannels....

Hooded Horse and Eremite Gameshave revealedtheir plans for 2023’s survival town builder,Against the Storm. It includes two free updates to further polish the game, as well as DLC with additional content. Against the Stormwasamong my favorite gamesreleased last year for combining city building with roguelite elements to create a meaningful experience about efficiency and adaptability. It puts you in a fight against the harsh elements of a beleaguered world and the extremely short patience of a powerful monarch....

For the delight of all looking to 100% the region,Genshin Impactplayers can find a massive array of Pyroculus scattered across Natlan, with many of them — in true Oculi fashion — hidden in the most unexpected places. To help you find them all, here are the locations of all Pyroculus inGenshin Impact. All Natlan Pyroculus locations in Genshin Impact At the time of writing, you can find a total of 162 Pyroculus inGenshin Impact, with the newly released Tecoloapan Bay sub-area, as well as the Ochkanatlan and Quahuaca Cliff sub-regions featuring 2, 15, and 27, respectively....

Avowedhas a pretty well-detailed cooking system built into the game that allows you to prepare different types of food from various ingredients. All food items in the game have certain buffs, and some of them can be immensely helpful. Consuming the prepared recipes will also help you to restore your health and mana. Here’s the complete list of all the available recipes in Avowed, along with the required ingredients and the buffs associated with them....

Grounded 2‘s early access build has plenty of Unique weapons (Secret weapons) and a bunch of trinkets you may unearth on your journey. Together with trinkets, these weapons pack a punch with additional effects and buffs. However, these fantastic items aren’t found already attached to the weapon, and it’s very easy to miss them. You’ll need to reach specific locations and then follow a few extra steps to access them....