If you're active on Steam, you're probably very familiar with Steam's free weekend sales, where a couple of games are given a free-to-play trial period for players who may not otherwise try them. This weekend's games have been announced, so let's take a look at what's free to play on Steam right now, as well as discounts for the games themselves.Steam's latest free weekend kicks off with Two Point Hospital, a business simulation games released last year in which you play as a hospital administrator who runs a hospital--including designing the layout and hiring staff--with the goal of quickly curing patients of various made-up, comical illnesses. In GameSpot's Two Point Hospital review, critic James Swinbanks described the game as "modern and enjoyable," with "irresistible charm and wit.""The exaggerated, cartoon look and relaxed approach to management make it inviting enough for most players, while the deeper aspects of its economy are enough to keep seasoned players engaged," he wrote.Two Point Hospital is free to play now through Monday, March 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. It's a great time to give the game a try, as new items will be available in-game this weekend, and the second DLC, Pebberley Island, launches on Monday. If you like Two Point Hospital, the game will also be 33% off all weekend.Play or purchase Two Point Hospital on Steam »If you like digital collectible card games like Hearthstone, you'll probably like Faeria, which is also free to play on Steam this weekend. A cross between card game and board game, Faeria is a strategy game with a unique living board that you can shape into lakes, mountains, deserts, and more, creating your own unique territory (which allows for unique abilities) while also pursuing your opponent. All 300 cards can be collected in under 50 hours, according to Steam. Free to play through Sunday, Faeria is also 50% off at just $12.49 until Monday, March 18 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The premium bundle is also on sale for just $28.56 (61% off).Play or purchase Faeria on Steam »Several developer tools are also free on Steam this week and through the weekend. Create the RPG of your dreams with RPG Maker MV, or make a retro-style pixel game using Pixel Game Maker. If visual novels are more your jam, then you can use (you guessed it) Visual Novel Maker to bring your story to life. And of course, they're all discounted to purchase this weekend: RPG Maker MV is just $20 (75% off), Pixel Game Maker MV is $63.74 (25% off), and Visual Novel Maker is $36 (40% off) until Tuesday, March 19 (you get an extra day with these).For an even better deal, the Maker Series is available as a bundle for $76.14 (63% off), with several different packages and DLC for RPG Maker and Visual Novel Maker. Pixel Game Maker is still in Steam Early Access, so that software isn't part of the bundle and will continue to be updated.Play or purchase RPG Maker MV »Play or purchase Pixel Game Maker MV »Play or purchase Visual Novel Maker on Steam »While not part of this weekend's free-to-play Steam sale, it's worth mentioning that Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT's free edition is now available indefinitely on Steam. The RPG is a console port of Dissidia Final Fantasy, which traded turn-based action for real-time battles. In our Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT review, GameSpot's Alessandro Fillari felt the game faltered in many aspects, but did offer a diverse range of interesting characters, clever combat, and a charming story. Since it's now free to play, you might as well check it out.Play or purchase Dissidia: Final Fantasy NT »Info from Gamespot.com

The final Bungie-developer Halo game, the acclaimed Halo: Reach, is finally coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One, as well as the upcoming PC version of the collection. However, the way in which it will be released is a bit different than the last time a game, Halo 3: ODST, was added to the collection.On Xbox One, the game's multiplayer content--include Forge and Theatre--will be free for everyone who owns the game. The game's campaign and Firefight mode, however, are getting bundled together in a "premium digital add-on" that you'll have to buy. Pricing was not disclosed, however.Xbox Game Pass subscribers have the easiest path to getting all of Halo: Reach's components. Members will receive "the entirety of Halo: Reach," according to Microsoft. The rest of the Master Chief Collection is already available to Game Pass members.Halo: Reach is also coming to the newly announced PC version of Halo: MCC, and its release structure is a little different. According to Microsoft's news release, the game's "campaign, multiplayer, and Firefight [will be] available for purchase..."It's not clear if Reach's campaign, multiplayer, and Firefight will be bundled together in one package or each sold as individual elements. Microsoft has said it will share many more details about Halo: MCC's release on PC in the time ahead, so all should become clear eventually. We do know that the company will sell each game in the MCC individually on PC; it's unclear if it will also be available in a single bundle, as is the case on Xbox One. Notably, the PC release will come on both the Microsoft Store and Steam.For more on recent Halo news, check out the stories linked below:Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Coming To PC, Each Game To Be Sold SeparatelyHalo Infinite Could Adopt Games As Service StructureInfo from Gamespot.com

Microsoft held its latest Inside Xbox video broadcast on Tuesday, and it was packed with news. In the space of just an hour, Microsoft made a series of big-time announcements, including Halo: The Master Chief Collection coming to PC and adding Halo: Reach, the next big Xbox Game Pass game, a new Xbox One controller design/color, and more.We've rounded up all the big news in once place here to give you a quick look at all the big news announced during the Inside Xbox briefing. While the broadcast had a lot of big news, it didn't confirm the rumoured disc-free Xbox One or the rumoured launch of Xbox Game Pass for PC. Looks like we'll have to wait to learn more about those topics.With that out of the way, here is a rundown of all the big news from Microsoft's Inside Xbox stream:Halo: The Master Chief Collection For PCConfirming earlier rumours and reports, Microsoft officially confirmed that Halo: The Master Chief Collection is coming to PC. The release structure is anything but traditional. Microsoft is releasing each title within the package individually for download and purchase, beginning with Halo: Reach. Subsequent games will be released in chronological order. Microsoft hasn't confirmed pricing yet, but the entire package on Xbox One sells for $30. Notably, it won't only be released on the Microsoft Store, as you'd expect; Microsoft will also see it through Steam. For more, check out these stories:Halo: The Master Chief Collection Is Coming To PC, Each Game To Be Sold Separately Within The PackageMicrosoft Bringing Halo To Steam, And That's A Big DealBringing Halo: MCC To PC Is A "Monumental Undertaking," So Microsoft Is Getting HelpHalo: Reach Coming To Halo: The Master Chief CollectionResponding to fans' requests, Microsoft announced that Bungie's 2010 game Halo: Reach, will join The Master Chief Collection at some point down the road. It'll be available on Xbox One and the newly announced PC edition. This includes the campaign and multiplayer elements, including Forge and Theatre, along with the fan-favourite Firefight mode. On Xbox One, the multiplayer (including Forge and Theatre) is free for owners of the MCC, while Microsoft will charge for the campaign and Firefight mode--pricing has yet to be divulged. Xbox Game Pass members, however, will get the entire package at no extra cost. It's less clear how it'll all work on PC, but campaign, multiplayer, and Firefight are coming. Take a look at the stories linked below to find out everything we know so far.Halo: The Master Chief Collection Adding Halo: Reach, Including Firefight ModeHow Halo: Reach Will Be Added To Halo: MCC And What It CostsA New Xbox One ControllerThe Phantom White Special Edition controller was announced during the Inside Xbox briefing. The $70 USD controller goes on sale in April worldwide. Its described as blending "luxury and sci-fi," whatever that means. You can see it close up in the story linked below.New Xbox One Controller Revealed, Blends Luxury And Sci-FiMinecraft For Xbox Game PassOne of the biggest games on Earth, Minecraft, is coming to the Xbox Game Pass library on April 4. That's big news in its own right, as it expands the already-massive sandbox game's reach further still. It also becomes just the latest family-friendly title in the catalog.Microsoft's Biggest Game, Minecraft, Is Coming To Xbox Game PassA New Look At Project xCloudCloud gaming is set to be a big deal in the future, and one of the other big reveals during the Inside Xbox stream was a new look at Microsoft's ambitious game-streaming technology, Project xCloud. The game lets you stream titles directly to a device connected to the internet, which allows you to play high-end games on a low-spec device because the heavy lifting is happening in the cloud. Forza Horizon 4 was shown running on an Android-based phone connected wirelessly via Bluetooth to an Xbox One controller. Microsoft also confirmed that public trials for xCloud--or whatever official name Microsoft decides to give the platform--will begin later this year.Xbox Shows Project xCloud In Action, Playing Forza Horizon 4 On A PhoneCloud Gaming Is The Next Big Thing; Here's All You Need To Know Info from Gamespot.com

In a strange and surprising round of news, Sega has announced that it has stopped physical shipments and digital sales of the Yakuza spinoff Judgment in Japan following the arrest of actor Pierre Taki.The actor was arrested for reportedly using cocaine, which apparently violates Japan's drug control laws. An official news release from Sega, translated by Gematsu, states, "Sega has received the arrest reports and are currently confirming the facts, but for the time being, we will voluntarily refrain from shipments and digital sales of [Judgment], as well as from things like posting on the product's homepage. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause for customers, as well as the parties involved."Judgment, which is called Judge Eyes in Japan, launched in Japan back in December. The game is scheduled to arrive in America and Europe this June on PS4, but there is no word yet if that's still the plan given the controversy surrounding Taki.Taki plays Kyohei Hamura in Judgment. He's voiced by Fred Tatasciore (Soldier 76 in Overwatch and Xur in Destiny) in the English version of the game.Taki is an actor and musician known for being a member of the band Denki Groove and the voice of snowman Olaf in the Japanese dubbing of Disney's Frozen.According to Japan Times, the punishment for possessing or using cocaine in Japan is a prison sentence of up to seven years.In Judgment you play as Takayuki Yagami, a detective who is looking into grisly crimes. Like the Yakuza series, it is set in Kamurocho, the fictional city modeled after Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo.For more on Judgment, check out our extensive hands-on preview. Info from Gamespot.com

Although reviews for the Spyro Reignited Trilogy were mostly positive, praising the remaster's faithful recreation of the originals' charm, the PS4 and Xbox One collection also attracted some criticism upon launch. Some people were angered by the game's lack of subtitles, which many gamers--for example, the hard of hearing--rely on to be able to enjoy games to their fullest.Now, developer Toys for Bob has finally added complete subtitles to the three remastered games in a new update. The patch notes state the subtitles include "character headers to identify active speakers, succinct line splits for readability, [and] colored text for improved character association in most languages."Publisher Activision had previously avoided directly addressing the Reignited Trilogy's lack of subtitles. At the time, it simply stated, "While there's no industry standard for subtitles, the studio and Activision care about the fans' experience especially with respect to accessibility for people with different abilities, and will evaluate going forward."Video game accessibility options have become a more openly-discussed topic in recent years, though some titles do not meet basic standards of accessibility. Colorblindness options are only just becoming commonplace, for example, while full closed captions--such as those offered by Far Cry: New Dawn--are still rare.Info from Gamespot.com

Devil May Cry 5 has enjoyed a strong start on the UK physical sales chart, topping the all-format list in its debut week. For the week ending March 9, sales monitor Chart-Track says Capcom's hack-and-slash game displaces the previous No.1, Anthem, becoming the first in the series to top the chart since DmC in 2013.Below Devil May Cry 5, Red Dead Redemption 2 finishes at No.2, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe claiming the final podium position at No.3. The week's only other new entry is Square Enix's stealth game Left Alive, which sneaks in at No.39.We enjoyed Devil May Cry 5 here at GameSpot, with critic Matt Espineli awarding the game a 9/10. "DMC5 thrives on the stylistic and mechanical prowess of its predecessors," he wrote in our Devil May Cry 5 review. "It sticks to tradition above all else, pursuing a few ambitious new ideas along the way, but mostly maintaining the series' focus on intricate fighting systems and campy bravado. Rarely does the game stumble, consistently leveraging its spectacle and mechanical depth to push aside any small frustrations. All the while, the story exudes a charismatic charm that keeps you constantly intrigued as you're refining your skills. DMC5 proves the series can still be brilliant and imaginative without compromising its longest-held traditions."You can read the full top 10 sales chart for this week below, courtesy of UKIE and GfK Chart-Track. Note this table does not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.Devil May Cry 5Red Dead Redemption 2Mario Kart 8 DeluxeAnthemFIFA 19Far Cry: New DawnThe Lego Movie 2 Video GameSuper Smash Bros. UltimateMetro: ExodusGrand Theft Auto VInfo from Gamespot.com

The creator of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has announced that he is stepping away from day-to-day operations of the popular battle royale game, and will instead be focused on "special projects" in a new office under the PUBG Corp. banner. Lead designer Brendan Greene made the announcement in a letter on Twitter."While I'll remain as a consulting creative director on PUBG, development will be led by Taeseok Jang and the fantastic team I have had the honor of working with over the past three years," he said. "They have some great things planned for this year, and I can't wait to share more with you soon!"Going forward, I'll be based in Amsterdam, rather than Seoul, and focused on building out an entirely new division to focus on research & game development."Greene said the new position would focus on "exploring, experimenting, and creating new technologies, tools, pipelines, and gameplay." Those experiments could feed back into PUBG, or develop into an entirely new game or middleware. At this point it isn't clear what will come of this work, or even if it will be public as a consumer product at all.PUBG is widely regarded as the first hit battle royale game, which inspired imitators like Fortnite and Apex Legends. The field is wide open now, even including new modes in well-established shooters like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. PUBG has remained in development with an active userbase, though. The studio just announced a free-to-play Lite PC version, and its maps will be remastered.Info from Gamespot.com

Hollow Knight released in 2017 and debuted on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One in 2018; however, the exceptional Metroidvania-style game has never been available in a physical format--until now. Both a standard edition and a collector's edition of Hollow Knight are now available for pre-order, with the collector's edition exclusive to Fangamer.According to Fangamer, pre-orders for Hollow Knight's physical edition will start shipping on May 31, which means you can expect to receive your copy in early June.Team Cherry, the developers of Hollow Knight, initially partnered with Skybound Games to bring a physical release to the market last year, but the studio announced last November that the deal had fallen through, possibly due to limited resources. So for fans of the game, news that a physical edition is finally happening is a welcome surprise.In his Hollow Knight review, GameSpot's Alessandro Barbosa gave the platformer a 9/10 and praised its lengthy, compelling narrative, smart combat design, gorgeous visuals, and fantastic soundtrack. "Its expansive enemy roster and routinely surprising areas and platforming challenges ensure that your journey through this fallen bug kingdom is one you're unlikely to forget," he wrote. "Hollow Knight offers a surprisingly large and harrowing adventure, and it's a treat that every bit of it is just as divine as that last."With a newly announced sequel for Hollow Knight on the way, there's no better time to pick up the game and journey into the world of Hallownest. Here's how you can pre-order Hollow Knight's physical edition:Pre-Order Hollow Knight: Physical Standard EditionAs of right now, the only two places to buy Hollow Knight's standard edition are Best Buy and Fangamer. We'll update this post if more retailers begin offering pre-orders. Hollow Knight's physical standard edition comes with a manual, a fold-out map of Hallownest, and all DLC: Hidden Dreams, The Grimm Troupe, Lifeblood, and Godmaster.Switch:Best Buy -- $35Fangamer -- $34PS4:Best Buy -- $35Fangamer -- $29PC:Fangamer -- $29Pre-Order Hollow Knight: Physical Collector's EditionThe collector's edition is only available for purchase from Fangamer, and it's packed with plenty of bonus materials. Along with everything included in the standard edition, you'll receive a metal brooch with a display stand, wall hook, and dual-pronged fastener; a 14-page Quirrel comic book; a gold foil collector's box; and a gold foil art print set. If you pre-order, a papercraft set is also included (not pictured here). And finally, if you opt for the Switch version, you'll also receive a Hollow Knight-themed cleaning cloth.Fangamer -- $69 on Switch, $64 on PS4 and PCInfo from Gamespot.com

Ubisoft's loot-focused shooter, The Division 2, releases at different times depending on which version of the game you pre-order. Although the game's official release date is March 15, you can actually play right now with certain editions. If you go through Uplay, you get access even earlier too. Read on for the full breakdown of unlock times.If you pre-order the standard version of The Division 2, the game will be available worldwide for Xbox One and PS4 on Friday, March 15 at 12 AM local time--therefore Australia and New Zealand get access first and North and South America are last. With Uplay on PC, The Division 2 will be playable on Thursday, March 14 at 10 PM PT, which is March 15 at 1 AM ET. The Uplay playable time is 11 PM in the UK on March 14 and 12 AM in Australia on March 15. So only in certain regions does Uplay give you early access. A breakdown of the times is listed below.The Division 2 Standard Edition Start TimesXbox One and PS4 March 15 at 12 AM local timeUplay/PC March 14 at 10 PM PTMarch 15 at 1 AM ETMarch 14 at 11 PM UKMarch 14 at 12 AM AUIf you pre-order the Gold or Ultimate Edition of The Division 2, you can already begin playing. Worldwide, these two editions launched Tuesday, March 12 at 12 AM local time when you pre-order the Xbox One or PS4 versions, which once again gives certain countries earlier access than others. Through Uplay, The Division 2 Gold and Ultimate Editions are playable March 11 at 10 PM PT, March 12 at 1 AM ET, March 11 at 11 PM in the UK, and March 12 at 12 AM in Australia. A breakdown of the times is listed below.The Division 2 Gold And Ultimate Edition Start TimesXbox One and PS4 March 12 at 12 AM local timeUplay/PC March 11 at 10 PM PTMarch 12 at 1 AM ETMarch 11 at 11 PM UKMarch 12 at 12 AM AUDespite the game releasing in certain countries much earlier than others, the servers for The Division 2 didn't go live until March 12 at 12 AM local time. So even though the game launches in certain countries on March 11--like the Gold and Ultimate Editions in the UK--you weren't able to play it until midnight that night. If you want a specific time for your region, you can find all the listed times on The Division 2's website.The Division 2 is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. Originally planned for Steam, the PC version of the game will now be launching through the Epic Games Store.While we don't yet have a full review, you can read our Division 2 early review impressions based on an early portion of what's shaping up to be a very large game. In it, Edmond Tran writes, "'Encouraging' is generally how I feel about The Division 2 at this point in time. It's got a fantastic sense of place and progression, and the combat scenarios and skills continue to be interesting. There's a lot of love, especially among the minor improvements--the small design decisions that make the act of finding and equipping loot so snappy and convenient, or the smart integration of per-mission multiplayer matchmaking that even lets you call upon other players in the middle of a mission. I haven't personally hit any server issues or major bugs, just some humorous oddities, like a floating iPad entertaining two excited children."Info from Gamespot.com

Dead Cells has been receiving a steady stream of updates, adding features like custom runs and overhauling major systems based on player feedback. Developer Motion Twin has now announced its first big free expansion, Rise of the Giants, will arrive on PC on March 28. Console release dates haven't been announced.The major addition is an entirely new area to explore. To access the new area, you'll have to have bested the tough-as-nails action game at least once. That will grant you access to the Cavern, a new area with new traps and enemies, lava pools, and a new boss.The DLC adds a lot more besides the new area, though. It will include a new skinning system with 50 outfits, giving you more loot to collect from blueprints dropped by enemies and bosses. It also adds three new skills, including a flying pet and a scroll that reveals a current map. It also brings 10 more weapons, like the Giant Killer, Boi Axe, and Thunder Shield. The Prisoner's Quarters will include a new Specialist Shop where you can buy Hunter's Grenades, along with skins and a new map. Finally, it will add a hidden level, with a completely new ending for those who can defeat the hidden boss.Though the update hasn't hit yet, Motion Twin has already released the patch notes so you can read and prepare yourself. Dead Cells was named one of our best games of 2018.Info from Gamespot.com

Niantic is holding a new type of event in Pokemon Go today. The inaugural Legendary Lunch Hour kicks off at 12 PM local time and runs for one hour, during which time there will be an increased number of Raid Battles occurring in the game.Niantic calls the Legendary Lunch Hour event an "experiment" to give more players a chance to participate in the game during work or school hours. The developer is inviting feedback from fans to further fine tune the event and make it one that players "can enjoy every week."The Legendary Lunch Hour isn't the only event happening in Pokemon Go this week. Beginning March 15, the Legendary Pokemon Rayquaza will return for a special Raid Weekend, giving players their first chance to capture it in nearly a year. The Raid Weekend kicks off at 1 PM PT / 4 PM ET and runs until the same time on Monday, March 18.The following week, Niantic will hold this month's Pokemon Go Community Day. The event takes place on Saturday, March 23, and features increased spawns of Treecko, one of the three starter Pokemon from Ruby and Sapphire. Players will also be able to hatch Eggs at a quarter of their usual distance during the event.Earlier this month, a new Legendary--Dialga--made its debut in Pokemon Go. The Temporal Pokemon will appear in Raid Battles until March 28. Niantic also recently introduced the long-awaited Smeargle to the game alongside Pokemon Go's new AR photo mode.Info from Gamespot.com

Activision has announced a two week-long St. Patrick's Day-themed celebration for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. The event is already live for PS4 and will continue until March 26. Activision hasn't yet announced dates for Xbox One or PC, other than to say--in a blog post--that information would be coming soon.The new event, called Shamrock & Awe--which returns from Call of Duty: WWII--adds new content to Blackout, Zombies, and Multiplayer mode in Black Ops 4, as well as St. Patrick's Day-themed goodies in the Black Market. Also, simply logging into Black Ops 4 during the event will unlock the "Precious" gesture and a new animated calling card for free.In Blackout, the battle royale has undergone a few green-colored updates. All smoke--whether from grenades or supply drops--is now colored green, as are the eyes of the zombies scattered throughout the map. The foliage on the map has entered spring, with flowers blooming and brown leaves becoming green again. Hidden caches of bronze pots have been hidden throughout Blackout's map as well. And if you're looking for something to hunt other than enemy players and zombies, following the noisy jingle of dancing Leprechauns will allow you to track the little imps down. Finding and destroying them before your enemies do will reward you with "a wide variety of goodies."Shamrock & Awe makes less severe changes in Zombies and Multiplayer. For the former, you can now find and use the Homunculus transformation, and certain zombies now have a "distinctly different hue around their sunken eyeballs." Defeating these zombies offers a mysterious reward. In Multiplayer, Fracture has returned with a new name, Stockpile, and enemies now drop shamrocks--as opposed to dog tags--that need to be collected in order to win.If you're looking for even more St. Patrick's Day goodies, you can head to the Black Market and buy the Shamrock Bundle. The limited-time bundle includes ten item crates, the "Glorious Day" gesture, St. Patrick's Day-themed warpaint, and the "Luck of the Irish" jump pack--which gives you a new wingsuit to use.Black Ops 4 is available for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. As stated before, Shamrock & Awe is currently only live on PS4, but the celebration is coming to other systems eventually.Info from Gamespot.com

Phoenix Labs has announced the console release for Dauntless has been delayed. The developer also released further details for what's included in the Hunt Pass Season 3--which went live today--for the PC version of this free-to-play action RPG.Currently only available on PC via Phoenix Lab's launcher, Dauntless was originally being ported to Xbox One and PS4 for release in April 2019, with a versions for Switch and mobile later in the year. The Xbox One and PS4 versions have now been delayed to Summer 2019, with Phoenix Labs stating it is using the "additional time to polish gameplay, stress-test for scale, and complete additional features." The PC version of Dauntless is also scheduled to migrate over to the Epic Games Store, a move which has also been delayed to coincide with the release of the game on Xbox One and PS4.Currently in open beta on PC, Dauntless will officially launch when it releases on Epic Games Store, Xbox One, and PS4. All of your progress from the beta will carry over, regardless of which system you choose. As Phoenix Labs plans on having all Dauntless players' saved date be tied to an Epic account, the game will support cross-platform play and progression across all systems. Cross-platform support will extend to the Switch and mobile versions of the game as well when they eventually launch.The third season of Dauntless Hunt Pass, titled Overgrowth, is now live. Listening to the community, Phoenix Labs has decreased the number of Title rewards you can unlock while increasing the number of Transmog rewards. You'll earn 500 platinum for completing all levels of the pass, with an additional Elite track costing 1,000 platinum. The new season also brings several aesthetic changes to Dauntless. The snow has completely melted and spring has begun, with moss and vines covering buildings and giant green leaves hanging from the trees and other tall vegetation. Season 3 adds a new weather effect too--rain--as well as new items to find and plenty of collectibles to unlock. Overgrowth will continue until April 16. Complete details about the new season can be found on Dauntless' website.Similar to Monster Hunter, Dauntless takes place in a fantasy setting where you hunt down massive creatures in order to collect loot and craft new weapons and gear. Hunts can be lengthy affairs, taking anywhere from a few minutes to nearly half an hour. Like Monster Hunter World, Dauntless can be tackled completely solo or in a team of up to four people.Info from Gamespot.com

March's free NES games for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are now available. This time around, the lineup is almost entirely different depending on your region. The West receives Kid Icarus and StarTropics, while Japan gets Kid Icarus along with two unlocalized Famicom titles: Yie Ar Kung-Fu and Fire Emblem.On top of this month's new games, Nintendo has added special save states for two previously released titles, Kirby's Adventure and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. The former allows you to play through the more difficult Extra Game from the outset, while the latter starts you off with Link's Attack, Magic, and Life stats already maxed out.Nintendo has been gradually expanding Switch's NES catalog with more games every month. In February, the company added Super Mario Bros. 2 and Kirby's Adventure, while January brought Zelda II and Blaster Master. More games are on the way next month, although Nintendo hasn't revealed what those will be just yet.The NES catalog is one of the perks Switch owners receive for subscribing to the Nintendo Switch Online service. It offers unlimited access to more than 30 NES games for as long as you have an active membership, with added online multiplayer support for every title.Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions run for US $4 / £3.49 / AU $6 for one month, US $8 / £7 / AU $12 for three months, and US $20 / £18 / AU $30 for one year. Other perks for subscribing include the ability to play Switch games online with others, save data backup via the cloud, and exclusive offers such as Tetris 99, which is free to download for NSO members.Info from Gamespot.com

There are a lot of speed bumps on the road to Wrestlemania, and as we've seen with the most recent episode of Raw and the WWE Fastlane PPV, the sports entertainment juggernaut has been working overtime to build on the stories for its biggest event of the year.The March 12 episode of Smackdown offered new insight to the biggest stories, and we're here to break down the most important ones from the evening. Sadly, when it comes to the Smackdown Women's Championship, the focus has been heavily on Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, leaving champion Asuka to just exist. However, there are some pretty solid things to pay attention to in the weeks to come. Here's what you need to know.Shane Turned On Miz… BecauseSmackdown opened up with Shane McMahon explaining why he's a heel now. He's mad people keep asking him how to get ahead in life, and he was born great (awesome). Shane has decided to turn a new leaf and do things his way because beating up the Miz and smooshing Miz's dad's face felt great. Now, Shane wants to take on Miz at Wrestlemania. The problem with all of this is that Shane doesn't feel like a credible threat as a WWE superstar. He worked better as a cowardly heel when he had people by his side, like the Mean Street Posse. As of right now, it feels like Miz would have no problem defeating him.Randy Orton's SegmentRandy Orton came out to discourage AJ Styles, and during his promo, he said many things about his career with the WWE while AJ Styles was off doing other things, as Smackdown is the House that Randy Orton built. I'm being a total mark, but let's clarify what was happening during the years Orton mentioned.He said in 2002, Styles was wrestling in a high school gymnasium. There is a likelihood that this is true. That year is when AJ Styles debuted with Ring of Honor, and prior to that, Styles had competed in the indie circuit, had a dark match on Raw, and a brief stint in WCW.In 2004, Orton claims Styles was shaking hands with his opponents in the bingo halls. Styles was actually in both TNA and ROH during this time. Styles had some phenomenal--no pun intended--matches against CM Punk, Samoa Joe, and Daniel Bryan at these ROH shows. And of course, with ROH, you shake your opponent's hand to show respect. That's actually a nice tip of the hat Orton did there.Orton claims in 2005, Styles was getting a tan with Dixie Carter in Florida. I cannot find records of AJ Styles's tanning schedule, so I'm going to take Orton's word for it.In 2006-2015, Orton was a champion--on and off--and he made no mention of where Styles was. Styles was with TNA most of this time. He went back to ROH for a couple of years, and during this ROH stint, he was in New Japan for two years, as the leader of Bullet Club--that ridiculously popular Japanese stable started by Finn Balor and Bad Luck Fale--later adding Luke Gallows, Karl Anderson, and others.Anyway, Styles came out and the two had a pissing contest about each other's careers. This all ends with Styles pointing at the Wrestlemania sign. Look, I was trying to keep opinion out of this--which I've ruined twice already--but Styles and Orton are much better than this story.Kofi Gets Screwed AgainEarlier in the evening, during an 8-man tag team match Kofi Kingston came out with the New Day and attacked everyone. At the end of Smackdown, Vince McMahon came out to discuss what's going on with Kingston. He explained he was giving Kingston a teachable moment, and the New Day came out to interrupt him. After some back and forth, Vince explained that if he was going to be a championship contender, it would have been years ago.It's now turned into a weird agism story mixed with the classic "you're a B+ player" story we saw with Daniel Bryan. Literally, Vince mentions Bryan calling Kingston a "B+ player." The heel's storyline as the same a Bryan's, but luckily, Kingston brings something extra to this on the face side of things.Vince announced that if Kingston can win a gauntlet match against Cesaro, Sheamus, Samoa Joe, Randy Orton, and Rowan on next week's episode of Smackdown, he'll go to Wrestlemania.Info from Gamespot.com