Gaming
Super Mario Maker Player Comes Up With A Clever Way To Add Checkpoints
Super Mario Maker, the Wii U exclusive game released last month in all regions, is all about creativity and many players have created some really interesting courses that take advantage of the game’s editor and of how objects interact with one another. In our Super Mario Maker review we have noted how the lack of checkpoints could possibly limit creativity but in the past weeks many have come up with some ideas on how to implement checkpoints in the game by using the available objects. A few hours ago another clever way to add checkpoints to Mario Maker courses has been shared online.
Reddit user Blue_Dan has recently come up with a really interesting way to implement checkpoints by using invisible Question Mark blocks, a POW block and coins. You can also check out the idea in action by going here.
“The idea is that the player gets to a certain point in your level, he/she uses a pipe/door that is in fact the spot where you want your checkpoint to be. So he/she appears at the entry point, and all can be seen is a POW block on a track. The natural thing to do is to hit it (as a designer, you make sure it can’t be grabbed, otherwise, it can break your level very hardly), making coins fall and revealing a path to a point in the level that can be recognized, so that the path to the pipe/door can be found easily once the level is started again.
This path can be a stair going down, up, a flat path… You just want to put this door/pipe (entry point) somewhere where the player wouldn’t normally explore, but the first invisible block shouldn’t require much skill to get on, and shouldn’t be dangerous to leave. For stairs, I would recommend hard blocks, since players could potentially get throw the stairs with cloud blocks.”
Earlier this month a new Super Mario Maker Mystery Mushroom Costume has been revealed with a new trailer. The new costume is the Arino costume, representing the host of the popular Japanese show GameCenterX, where the host himself plays a variety of retro games. The costumes has only been confirmed for the Japanese version and we still don’t know if it will ever be made available outside the region.
Super Mario Maker is now available in all regions exclusively on Wii U. We will keep you updated on future updates and new content as soon as possible so stay tuned for all the latest news.
Gaming
Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta
The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.
Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”
Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.
How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?
God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?
Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.
Last up it’s the award for Best Game. Huge congratulations go to… Vampire Survivors! 🌟🦇🌟#BAFTAGamesAwards pic.twitter.com/nnH9xRQkn1
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 30, 2023
There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.
In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?
While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.
It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.
If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?
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