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• Latest news Mario Kart World toy karts can wall-ride in real life

  TheGamer reports Nintendo revealed on Sep 29, 2026 a line of Mario Kart World toy karts that can perform wall rides in real life. The article says the toys are part of the Mario Kart World Wall Run Collection. TheGamer notes the toy feature mirrors the wall-riding mechanic that Mario Kart World introduced in the game. The report states the range was revealed by Nintendo and is available to buy at Nintendo.

• Latest news Over the Hill demo arrives on Steam; full release due in three weeks

  Polygon reports that Over the Hill, an off‑road exploration game, has a demo available on Steam and that its full release is scheduled in three weeks. Polygon describes the game as a minimalist, chill alternative to Forza Horizon 6 focused on solo driving of customizable 4x4s through rugged wilderness. Polygon's coverage credits Funselektor Labs and Strelka Games in its images. The article says the demo is out now ahead of next month's full release, according to Polygon.

• Latest news MSI Vector HX 16" RTX 5070 Ti laptop drops to $1,399 at Walmart

  IGN reports Walmart is selling the MSI Vector HX 16" gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti for $1,399 after a $350 instant discount and free shipping. The listing shows an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX CPU, RTX 5070 Ti 140W GPU, a 16" 1920x1200 144Hz IPS display, and a 16GB/512GB configuration; the price is marked down from $1,749 (20% off). IGN's article, updated Sep 22, 2026, calls this the best price it has seen this year for an RTX 5070 Ti laptop and says it doubts a better deal will appear during the upcoming Amazon Prime Day sale in October. The offer is described as limited-time on Walmart's listing; IGN may earn an affiliate commission from purchases through its links.

• Latest news Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and other Switch games discounted at Walmart with $10 coupon

  IGN reports Walmart has price-matched Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale discounts on multiple Nintendo Switch games and that shoppers can apply coupon code 'SAVE3X' to take an extra $10 off qualifying orders. IGN lists discounted first-party titles including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey, and notes some prices drop as low as $31.97. The article says the SAVE3X coupon is officially valid on a new customer's first three online pickup or delivery orders with a $35 minimum, and adds that the code appears to work for many returning customers as well. IGN cautions the coupon may not work for everyone and that results can vary by user.

• Latest news Mario Kart Tour final Anniversary Tour ahead of 30 September 2026 shutdown

  Nintendo will mark the upcoming shutdown of its mobile game Mario Kart Tour, which Nintendo announced will end service on 30th September 2026, with a final Anniversary Tour. The publisher released an official trailer and said the Anniversary Tour follows the current Sundae Tour. Nintendo also plans a "final MKT report" with stats including the total number of drivers and a top 20 drivers list, where Bowser, Peach and Toad are reported as the top three. Nintendo Life reports Nintendo's FAQ states there are no plans for an offline version of Mario Kart Tour.

• Latest news Mario Kart World adds Super Mario Kart courses and Knockout routes in free update

  A free 1.8.0 update for Mario Kart World launched on September 9, bringing ten courses from 1992's Super Mario Kart into Versus play. The pack includes tracks such as Choco Island, Vanilla Lake, and Ghost Valley, and restores the original question-mark panel item mechanic. The update also adds two new Knockout Tour routes called Turnip Rally and Propeller Rally. Nintendo announced the changes during a Nintendo Direct.

• Latest news Steam has earned $15B so far in 2026; new and established games fuel growth

  Alinea Analytics data puts Steam's revenue at $15 billion so far in 2026. High-profile releases are driving that total: Forza Horizon 6, Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem each generated just over $200 million on Steam. The top 100 new-game launches account for about $2.4 billion (15.9% of the platform's revenue), while established IP provided 52.5% ($1.25B) of that new-game revenue; upcoming blockbusters should increase totals further.

• Latest news Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adds eight-player split-screen in surprise Switch 2 update

  Nintendo released an unannounced Switch 2 update for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that enables up to eight players in local split-screen on a single console. The change expands the game's local multiplayer capacity and lets larger in-person parties race together without relying on online play.

• Latest news Mario Kart 8 Deluxe gets free 8-player split-screen and performance boost on Switch 2

  Nintendo released Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Version 4.0.0 as a free update on Switch 2 that enables eight-player local split-screen play. The patch also improves visuals, adds CameraPlay support, reduces load times and increases player speed by taking advantage of Switch 2 hardware. This update extends the longevity of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and keeps it competitive with newer entries like Mario Kart World.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 PS5 launch appears delayed after months of Xbox silence

  Forza Horizon 6’s PlayStation 5 port, which had been slated for release this year, has not been mentioned by Xbox in months and now appears to be delayed. The absence of updates removes the previously communicated timeline and leaves PS5 players without an expected launch window. This matters because PlayStation owners expecting the game this year may face a longer wait and cross-platform availability plans have shifted.

• Latest news Nintendo unveils two Switch 2 bundles — Mario Kart bundle $550, Sports bundle $530

  Nintendo announced two US Switch 2 bundles: Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for $550 launching in late September, and Switch 2 + Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for $530 launching Oct. 22. Each bundle includes a Switch 2 console, a digital game code and a 3-month Nintendo Switch Online individual membership. The console price rises $50 to $500 on Sept. 1 and that higher base price is built into the new bundle pricing; buying the console, Mario Kart and three months of Online at current prices totals about $538, roughly $12 cheaper than the new $550 bundle.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6: Tokyo City Dango area is in Mascot Party stadium, Shimanoyama

  The weekly Festival Playlist photo challenge for the Horizon Mascot Party requires finding the Tokyo City Dango area inside the giant Mascot Party stadium in the south of Shimanoyama. Completing the photo challenge awards the Dango Outfit and grants progress toward Summer Season rewards, including the Exomotive Exocet Sport and the Datsun 2000 Roadster. Follow the in-car photo-mode steps to get your driver out for the snap and park anywhere inside the stadium to start. This location is marked as the Horizon Mascot Party site despite not being in the Tokyo City region.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Series 4 'Horizon Mascot Party' makes mascots the summer focus

  Forza Horizon 6's Series 4, Horizon Mascot Party, centers the game's collectible mascots as the theme for its summer challenges and rewards. The event follows prior Series that highlighted Japanese cars, key motorsport decades, and classic Italian cars. Mascots are scattered across the open world and can be struck by players driving at high speed, creating new objectives and prize opportunities.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 summer Shimanoyama treasure hunt uses single-image clue

  Forza Horizon 6 offers a summer treasure hunt in the Shimanoyama region that challenges players to find a hidden chest using only a single picture as a clue. Players must rely on memory and detailed knowledge of the map to locate the exact spot and claim an in-game prize. The activity is part of the game's seasonal content and focuses on navigation and exploration skills.

• Latest news Shimanoyama Drift Circuit chest: location and rewards in Forza Horizon 6

  Forza Horizon 6's weekly Shimanoyama Treasure Hunt chest is placed at the Shimanoyama Drift Circuit in the far north-east of the Shimanoyama region as part of the Summer Horizon Mascot Party Festival Series. Enter the circuit, turn left under the sign and into the track; the chest sits inside the third open garage on the left under advertising banners. Smashing the chest awards 100,000 credits, 5,000 XP and 3 Season Progress points toward the Exomotive Exocet Sport and the Datsun 2000 Roadster, and players can also earn progress via the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm photo challenge and the weekly Toyota Japantakushi challenge.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Series 4 adds Mascot Party playlist, sign-language cinematics, new props

  A patch for Forza Horizon 6 rolled out on Aug. 10 across Xbox Series X|S, the Xbox app on PC, and Steam, with the main Horizon Mascot Party Festival Playlist going live on Aug. 13. The update adds accessibility and content changes including sign language support for cinematics, a temporary Time Attack Circuit, and 47 new EventLab props. The Festival Playlist awards 10 reward cars, three of which are new to the Horizon series, and the patch also fixes multiple long-standing bugs.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Series 4 'Horizon Mascot Party' adds 10 reward cars and new event

  Series 4 of Forza Horizon 6, called Horizon Mascot Party, runs Aug. 13 to Sept. 10 and delivers 10 Festival Playlist reward cars, three of which are new to the series. The update also introduces a temporary Edamame Time Attack Circuit, new EventLab props, badges, and car horns. Rewards range from the 1970 Honda N600 to the 525-horsepower Exomotive Exocet, and several older exclusive cars return for newer players to claim.

• Latest news Target Circle Students can buy GTA 6 for $64 with 20% discount

  Target Circle Students members can buy the standard GTA 6 code-in-the-box for $64 before tax after a 20% student discount on the $80 price. To get the discount students must join Target Circle Students (free) and verify enrollment by submitting a school-issued document. Preorders at Target include the Vintage Vice City Pack and one month of GTA+; the $100 edition is only available as a digital purchase and not sold in stores, and GTA 6 launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Week 4 Trial centers on Alfa Romeos and hyper‑aggressive Drivatars

  The Italian Exotics Festival Playlist is ending and Forza Horizon 6 will move into a new series afterward. The Week 4 Trial is the final challenge before that change and requires racing Alfa Romeos in super‑fast events. Opponents use hyper‑aggressive Drivatars, making this one of the most difficult Trials so far. Completing this Trial is necessary to finish the current playlist before the series resets.

• Latest news Samara Weaving on playing The Sims, Mario Kart and Red Dead Redemption

  Samara Weaving discussed her gaming history on Shelf Quest Episode 5, saying she played The Sims and Mario Kart as a child and later dove into Red Dead Redemption after watching her husband play. She describes herself as an agent of chaos who enjoys causing mayhem in games and uses films and games to express a wild side. She favors action and a little violence but still has a soft spot for The Sims.

• Latest news Echobreaker makes speed the route to freedom, unlike racing or rhythm games

  Echobreaker centers its core gameplay on movement speed as the player’s path to freedom. Other genres use speed differently: Forza Horizon 6 ties it to driver-car interaction, Guitar Hero and Pump It Up measure proficiency with faster tracks, and Path of Exile 2 converts speed into damage output. This design reframes a common mechanic into a conceptual goal, changing how players approach levels and objectives.

• Latest news Rockstar skipped GTA 6 early access; two paid editions set at $80 and $100

  Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says Rockstar chose not to offer paid early access for GTA 6, prioritizing perceived value rather than adding higher-priced launch perks. The game is available to preorder in two editions — a $80 Standard and a $100 Ultimate — and preorders are reportedly very high but remain cancellable before release. Take-Two expects GTA 6 to raise company revenue by about 20%; GTA 6 launches Nov. 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and an extended preview will stream on Netflix on Aug. 27.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Week 4 treasure: 100,000 credits at Nachi Falls, Takashiro

  The Series 3 Week 4 Festival Playlist treasure chest is located at the top of the waterfall above the Temple of Nachi Falls in Takashiro. Breaking the chest awards 100,000 credits. Players should fast travel to the area if already discovered or approach from the nearby Thunderbird Drift Zone because there is no road leading up from the temple itself. This matters for completion of the Italian Exotics playlist and provides a direct in-game cash reward.

• Latest news Horizon Stadium location and how to complete Stadium Scenery in Forza Horizon 6

  Horizon Stadium sits on the western edge of the Shimanoyama region beside a lake and is easy to spot on the World Map. The Stadium Scenery daily challenge in the Spring season of Series 3 Italian Exotics requires a single photo of your car at that stadium. There are no manufacturer, model, class, or tuning restrictions and completing the challenge awards 5,000 credits.

• Latest news Sotoyama Ski Resort: Fictional Forza Horizon 6 site for SkiHoliday Photo Challenge

  Sotoyama Ski Resort is the required location for the SkiHoliday Photo Challenge during the Spring season of Series 3 (Italian Exotics) in Forza Horizon 6. Players must photograph any Lamborghini at the resort to earn the Take Off emote. The resort is an in-game, fictional landmark and is not a real location in Japan. This matters because visiting the resort in-game is mandatory to complete the seasonal challenge and claim the reward.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Week 4 ends Italian Exotics with final Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa events

  Forza Horizon 6 has entered the final Week 4 of the Italian Exotics segment in Festival Playlist Series 3, bringing together challenges featuring Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo cars. The week consolidates vehicles and events seen earlier in the series and provides players a last chance to use those exotics in this Series 3 run. This brief serves as a guide to complete all Week 4 events before the playlist cycle ends.

• Latest news GTA 6 could be the last big-budget blockbuster as Western AAA comes under strain

  Western blockbuster game development is under pressure from mass layoffs, studio closures, a component shortage that has raised PC and console prices, and a widespread shift toward live-service models. Major Western releases in 2025 and 2026 have failed to recapture the cultural impact of viral or non-Western hits, while Korea-made Crimson Desert and Subnautica 2 attracted outsized attention. GTA 6 is positioned as a massive, attention-grabbing exception that will refocus industry debate on graphical fidelity and whether lavish tentpole releases can still dominate the market.

• Latest news PlayStation ports of Black Ops 1 & 2 sold 11M+ copies and generated ~$435M

  Iron Galaxy’s straight 1080p ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 were shadow-dropped on PS4/PS5 on July 9 and include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies. The two ports sold more than 11 million combined copies in under a month, generating about $435 million — roughly $325M from Black Ops 2 and $110M from Black Ops 1. Priced at $40 (available to PS Plus subscribers for $20 until Aug 6) and supported by $30 DLC bundles, the releases delivered a large, low-cost revenue windfall that also gave Sony roughly $130 million from its 30% platform cut.

• Latest news Forza Horizon 6 Week 3 treasure: chest behind building NW of Shikisai-no-Oka (100,000 CR)

  Festival Playlist Series 3 Week 3 (Italian Exotics) hides a treasure chest in Hokubu northwest of the Shikisai-no-Oka flower field. Players should drive to the landmark on the world map, check behind a nearby building, and break the chest to collect 100,000 Credits. The find completes the Week 3 treasure-hunt objective and provides a fast cash reward.

• Latest news Hirosaki Castle in Forza Horizon 6: Series 3 Week 3 #ClassyCastle photo challenge

  Hirosaki Castle is the in-game location for Forza Horizon 6’s Series 3 Week 3 Photo Challenge, tagged #ClassyCastle. Players must visit the castle during the Winter season playlist and take a photo using any Classic Sports Car to complete the Italian Exotics Photo Challenge. Completing the challenge awards the White Suit clothing item and counts toward Series 3 Week 3 objectives.