Patch 1.1.2 for Mario Kart World hit Nintendo Switch 2 consoles recently, and with it came a few minor adjustments to tracks like Boo Cinema and Dino Dino Jungle. However, many players have taken to Reddit and other internet sounding boards to voice their displeasure with the match, as it seems to have made some unwelcome changes to online play.Multiple users have revealed that Patch 1.1.2 makes it more difficult to have the standard three-lap race when playing online with friends. Matchmaking, it seems, prefers what have been dubbed "intermission races"--or races where drivers must instead ride through the open map from one track to another, and then run a single lap on the new track.Luigi, did you send that patch?!However, before each race, players were allowed to choose a track, and it was discovered that the "Random" option would always choose a track for a standard three-lap race--until this patch changed it. Now, while the Random option still sometimes offers a three-lap race, intermission races have become more prevalent since the patch was pushed out.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Techland's popular zombie game Dying Light came to Switch in 2021, but the new "Retouched" update that improves the game's visuals and sound is not headed to Switch, nor is the Polish developer working on a port of the game for Switch 2.In a statement to IGN, Techland said, "The Dying Light: Retouched Update is not coming to Nintendo Switch."Regarding the possibility of a Switch 2 port of the original Dying Light, Techland said that's not happening either. The game is playable on Switch 2 via backwards compatibility, but Techland is not building a new version of the game for Switch 2.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least one free PC game (and sometimes even as many as two or three). All you need to do to claim the free games is create a free Epic account and enable two-factor authentication. You have a week to add the freebies to your library before the new one(s) take their place. At this point, Epic has given away hundreds of free games, and there's no sign that the program will stop any time soon. We keep this article up to date weekly to highlight both the current free games and next week's offerings.If you're looking for more freebies, you can check out our list of the 25 best free PC games to play in 2025, or for more options, the 25 best free games to play in 2025 on multiple platforms.Current free game at EpicSable Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Dune: Awakening's big endgame changes are now live, transforming half of the game's formerly player vs. player heavy-Deep Desert region into a player vs. environment-friendly space.The change came quicker than fans perhaps expected. News that developer Funcom would be making a big shift to the survival MMO's endgame came just a few days ago in a blog post from the game's creative director, Joel Bylos, who said Funcom's goal was not to "force PvE players to interact with a PvP system that they may have no interest in." That news was followed by a public test client build for the game's 1.1.10.0 patch that listed the Deep Desert changes (among many others).However, a hotfix released today makes it so the southern half of the Deep Desert is now open for PvE business, though there are still pockets of PvP to be found. Shipwrecks and control points found within the southern half of the region will still be PvP zones. Funcom notes that it rebalanced the distribution of Dune: Awakenings coveted endgame resources around this change, making it so that "loot overall is more valuable and plentiful in the northmost PvP zones." PvE players will still be able to find the highest tier of resources in the southern regions of the zone, just not as much of it.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Developer Sloclap's new soccer game, Rematch, is putting up big numbers and people are enjoying it quite a lot. The game isn't working totally as intended, however, as players have discovered that they can move faster if they jump instead of run. That's not how it's supposed to work, so Sloclap is fixing it."We're aware this is an issue and an unpopular unintended tech. We're planning to push a fix very soon, before this weekend," the studio said in a post on Reddit. "Thank you for your patience!"Jumping being faster than running just doesn’t feel right byu/Hiken_D inRematch As you can see in the video above, jumping appears to give players an edge over those who run. In a competitive-type game like Rematch, players are looking for any edge they can get, and anyone taking advantage of this will only be able to do so for a short while longer.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate now nearly four years removed from its final update, the Smash community has had to be creative in getting their fill of new Smash Bros. experiences. One savvy modding team has created Smash Remix--a gigantic content mod for the original Super Smash Bros. on Nintendo 64--and a new trailer has revealed many new features now available in Smash Remix's 2.0 patch.The 15-minute trailer highlights two brand-new additions to the Smash Remix roster, as Princess Peach and Crash Bandicoot have joined the fray. A few other faces, like Slippy Toad, Dr. Luigi, and Lanky Kong, have been added to a designated "bonus" slot on the character select screen as well. New arenas are also coming with the 2.0 update, including the Crash Bandicoot-themed Time Twister, as well as Discovery Falls--themed after one of the levels from Dinosaur Planet, the Rare project that eventually became Star Fox Adventures. The patch also brings new items, new game modes like King Of The Hill and Tag Team, the voice acting of original SSB announcer Jeff Manning, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

For the last couple of years, the Epic Games Store has given away free games every week through its PC storefront. With the company having launched its own mobile store, it has also started a second free games program on iOS and Android devices, kicking things off with a curated library of titles and weekly freebies. The app also features mobile versions of Fortnite, Fall Guys, and Rocket League Sideswipe.To access these games you will need to create a free Epic account and install the free Epic Games Store mobile app and log in with your account, but once you do, you can start claiming your free games every Thursday through it. One other thing to note is that Android users can access the app via Android-based emulation devices like Retroid Pocket, as they aren't limited to just smartphone and tablets. Download the Epic Games Store Mobile app For now, only iOS users in the European Union can install the app, but the app is available worldwide to Android device users and they have a wider selection of games to choose from in comparison. Like its PC counterpart, you'll have one week to grab each game that's offered. Here's a closer look at what you can grab this week, and what the current mobile games library has to offer. You can also explore what the free PC games are this week on the Epic Games Store.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

In 2022, Epic Games agreed to a massive $520 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that Fortnite violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting info about players under the age of 13 without their parents' permission, as well as allegations that Epic "tricked" players into making unintended in-game purchases. The signup period for the initial distribution of funds ended in February 2024. But now, the FTC is once again opening the opportunity for players to claim their piece of the Fortnite settlement.If players already claimed and received a payment from the FTC during the previous dispersal round, then they won't be eligible for any further claims. Everyone else has until July 9, 2025 to to file their claim with the FTC at the agency's official site.FTC sends $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were charged for unwanted items, reopens claims process. Players who have not already filed a claim will now have until July 9 to submit one: https://t.co/aISo5Nfa8Z — FTC (@FTC) June 25, 2025 FTC payments will be sent to players either through PayPal or as a check. However, this refund is limited to US citizens. Players under 18 will need their parent or guardian to fill out the paperwork, but anyone older doesn't need any special permission to fill out the form. Domestic players can qualify for the refund if any of the following descriptions applies to them.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

MindsEye launched earlier this month but didn't come out of the gate in a great state, with players encountering a range of problems, bugs, and other issues. Actor Alex Hernandez, who plays main character Jake Diaz, has now commented on the game's buggy release, offering up his take on what might have happened.Speaking to Check It TV, Hernandez he believes developer Build a Rocket Boy decided to launch MindsEye with issues with a plan to fix them after launch."It's not a lack of QA. I met the QA testers and they seemed competent at their job. But for whatever reason, the company decided to release something that has these issues and then taking care of it post-release... obviously we were not the first game to do that," he said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Hershey's Kisses Share Pack - Pokemon Special Edition $5.48 (was $6) See at Walmart See at Hershey's (sold out) Walmart has the new Pokemon-themed Hershey's Kisses in stock for $5.48 per Share Pack (10 ounces). These special-edition Hershey's Kisses have limited availability and are currently sold out on Hershey's website. Walmart's inventory for the collab varies by region, so you might not be able to buy a bag unless a store near you has them in stock.Hershey's announced its sweet collaboration with Pokemon earlier this month. The collection is themed around the original Pokemon from Gen 1's Kanto region. That means there are 151 unique wrapper designs featuring icons such as Pikachu, Charmander, Eevee, Snorlax, Mewtwo, and more.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

A decade after Dying Light came out in 2015, developer Techland is revisiting the zombie game with a major new update to refresh the game's visuals and other elements--just don't call it a remaster.The "Retouched" update, as it's called, launches today, June 26. This update is focused on "squeezing out even more" from Dying Light, the studio said. "It's not a complete overhaul or remaster," the developer clarified, adding that the team has found new ways to "squeeze more from the tech we already have.""One day, someone just started applying those learnings to some old assets--and it just clicked that we could do that across the whole game," technical game director Grzegorz Åšwistowski said.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has put players in some pretty tight spots before, but those may pale in comparison to the new PvE game mode that was added with today's free update. Siege Mode places three players in the fight of their lives against endless waves of Tyranid and Thousand Sons while they attempt to hold an imperial fortress as long as possible. A final victory may not be possible in Siege Mode, but players do have some tools to withstand the onslaught. Players earn points after defeating each wave of enemies, and they can use those to purchase Medicae Stimms, more ammunition and equipment, as well as the ability to call upon reinforcements from Cadian regiments and the Dreadnought.After successfully defending an area of the fortress for five rounds, players will be moved to a different part of the complex before the cycle repeats itself. Players do have the option of retreating via extraction while earning Requisition Points, Armory Data, and XP. But if players choose to stay to the bitter end, there's usually only one way that's going to go.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new Palworld: Tides of Terraria update is live with tons of new features, and there is also a secret location you can discover on the map to teleport you to a new Terraria-themed dungeon. Here we guide you to the hidden location, where you can capture all-new Pals themed around Terraria and fight the Eye of Cthulhu boss. The dungeon rewards also have a chance to reward you with the Terra Blade sword schematic, Celestial Sigil schematic, Hallowed armor, and more.Table of Contents [hide]How to find the secret Terraria Dungeon in Palworld How to find the secret Terraria Dungeon in PalworldFisherman's Point Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

The new Palworld: Tides of Terraria update adds plenty of content themed around Terraria, including the game's final boss, the Moon Lord, who has become Palworld's latest raid boss. Here we guide you through how to find this boss fight and defeat the Moon Lord in Palworld.Table of Contents [hide]How to prepare for the Terraria Moon Lord in Palworld How to prepare for the Terraria Moon Lord in PalworldThe Moon Lord works similarly to other raid bosses in Palworld. If you're new to raiding, you'll want to make sure you craft a Summoning Altar at one of your bases, because this is where you fight all of the game's raid bosses.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com

Audible Premium Plus - Prime Day 2025 Deal Prime members get their first three months free. Sign up at Amazon Amazon Prime members can get three audiobooks of their choosing for free right now as part of the retailer's early Prime Day 2025 sale. Technically, you're getting a free 3-month membership to Audible Premium Plus ($45 value), but that membership includes Audible credits that can be used on any book in Audible's massive catalog, including new releases and preorders. This offer is only available to Prime members and expires July 31. The Audible signup deal is for new subscribers, but if it has been a while since you had an Audible subscription, you should check to see if you're eligible. The same goes for the Kindle Unlimited Prime Day promotion, which also lets new members get their first three months free.How to get three free audiobooks at AudibleStephen King's new novel Never Flinch was added to Audible in May.Audible Premium has thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and original productions for subscribers to listen to whenever they want. The major perk of the Premium Plus tier is the aforementioned Audible credits. Each month, Audible adds one credit to your account that can be traded for any item in the Premium Plus catalog. Members can also purchase additional Audible credits for $15 each, and it's a good strategy to use since audiobook prices are often higher than $15.Continue Reading at GameSpotInfo from Gamespot.com