Pauline headlines the the next batch of players coming to Mario Tennis Aces, and the mayor of New Donk City will be joined by sidekicks Luma and Boom Boom. They will join the game in the first quarter of 2019, meaning sometime January through March. For those wondering the players’ types, Luma is Technique, Boom Boom is Defense and Pauline is Speed. The last character to join the roster was Birdo, and she was made available early, as others were, to those who played an Online Tournament in Mario

We’ve compiled a list of podcasts to start with to bring in the good vibes, practice radical empathy and help remind yourself that, sometimes, the world can be pretty okay. This audio fiction follows Feston Pyxis, a bureaucrat who sells all of his belongings to go on an intergalactic road trip with his ship’s information system, Proxy. Even if you don’t already love the things being discussed, you’ll love the couple’s sweet, goofy dynamic. KaleidotropeKaleidotrope is a romantic comedy audio fict

There are enough surviving robot NPCs and holotapes to fill out a single-player campaign, but Fallout 76 doesn’t bring that home into being a story-based RPG. As Polygon’s own Jenna Stoeber notes, Fallout 76 embraces the weirder side of the Fallout franchise, with locales like the Mothman shrines and spooky hidden bunkers. Indeed, Fallout 76 is at its best when it stops pretending to be a traditional Fallout game, complete with super mutants and ghouls, and starts throwing new and wild stuff at

From collectibles to board games, we’re rounding up our favorite gifts under $50 that are on sale this Black Friday. Of particular note: GameStop is bringing back its Funko Mystery Box bundle, available in stores only, that includes one of five possible Funko Pop figures, a plush and a Pez dispenser, with the chance to unbox an exclusive limited edition vinyl figure. Board Game DealsAmazon is discounting lots of board games today in a Black Friday lightning deal. Lego sets at the Lego Store are

She-Ra’s music doesn’t shy away from sweeping, almost cinematic orchestral notes, but it’s infused with a touch of modernity that makes it distinct. It meant finding a sound that communicated both fierceness and “sparkly,” as She-Ra composer Sunna Wehrmeijer tells Polygon. Wehrmeijer previously worked on films like Prometheus and Nightcrawler, TV’s Emerald City, and boasts vocal credits on The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Pt. When it came to She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, the sound of the show

A Fallout 76 player is exploring Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic world, with just one wish: to die. “She can even eat a nuke blast to the face and be fine,” writes Brogadyn. Brogadyn writes of an attempt to contact Bethesda, in order to reclaim mortality. “I’m really frustrated and I have no idea what i’m supposed to do,” writes Brogadyn. You can read Polygon’s Fallout 76 review here.

An eight-year-old boy’s doodle of an imaginary Fortnite skin is now reality, thanks to his dad, an artist and Epic Games. A few months ago, a Reddit dad posted a picture of his son’s drawing, of a chicken character. The boy, called Connor, added a note: “Dear Fortnite, Please add a skin in Fortnite called the Chicken Trooper.”The post gained some traction of Reddit, including a more detailed drawing, from artist Etsyturtle2, who renamed the skin “Tender Defender.” Fortnite publisher Epic stepped

The first trailer for Disney’s remake of The Lion King is here, and looks absolutely stunning. Returning to carry on the legacy with The Lion King is the director of The Jungle Book and Iron Man, Jon Favreau. This first trailer basically replicates the original “Circle of Life” opening from the original, with nearly all the same camera moves. Other upcoming live-action remakes include Dumbo (2019), Aladdin (2019), Lady and the Tramp (2019), Mulan (2020) and the most recently announced, Lilo and

allow the wild world of Pokémon to roam free, and turned one of my most familiar games into a newly engaging experience. In Pokémon: Let’s Go!, every wild encounter can be previewed. — although realized in a Pokémon world, rather than juxtaposed against a barely approximated backdrop of modern society. Pokémon: Let’s Go! This isn’t Pokémon Red with rose-tinted glasses, or looking just like you imagined when you were a kid.

The first Left 4 Dead was released 10 years ago, with a simple concept and a ton of replay value. The last piece of Left 4 Dead canon content was The Sacrifice in October 2010; a non-canon add-on was released in 2011. When we left the universe of Left 4 Dead, it was with constantly mutating infected who were rapidly outnumbering a totally unprepared humanity. And so, it seems Left 4 Dead as a franchise has come to an end. Instead, Left 4 Dead has nearly become a genre in and of itself.

The new move in Soulcalibur 6 is called the Reversal Edge. Reversal Edge is not an over-simplification of a standard fighting game move, nor is it empty window dressing. Recognizing a Reversal Edge on sight and immediately moving to the side for a counterattack. Reversal Edge is a high-risk, high-reward choice available to everyone. To effectively mix Reversal Edge into one’s play at a high level is, in fact, a challenge.

There’s no better way to fend off a coma-inducing meal than settling into a deep sofa groove and flipping on a classic Christmas movie. So to avoid anyone shaking their fist and cursing “O Tannenbaum!” at their Netflix app this season (note: O Tannenbaum is not a swear), we’ve compiled a list of the best Christmas movies currently streaming. The story is largely a foundation for what Aardman does best: world building. Don’t let its reputation as sappy holiday detritus get in the way you enjoying

Nintendo rolled out two new costumes for Super Mario Odyssey this week, letting players dress Mario up like Santa Claus or give him a throwback, 8-bit style, similar to the 30th anniversary Mario amiibo released a few years ago. While the Santa Mario is certainly timely and perfectly fine, it’s the 8-bit Mario that’s the star of the show here. The 8-bit Mario cap — described in-game as “A hat that takes you back to where it all began” — can be purchased for 9,999 coins. Mario’s Santa hat and out

Like Kingdom Rush games before it, Kingdom Rush: Vengeance offers additional heroes for sale on top of the few you unlock during the campaign. However, Kingdom Rush: Vengeance’s new tower loadout system has provided the team at Ironhide Game Studios a chance to add additional towers to the roster. At launch, Kingdom Rush: Vengeance will give players 11 towers over the course of the game, and locks five more behind a paywall. We got to play with these locked towers and heroes during our review of

While PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch console bundles are getting most of the attention on Black Friday, gaming retailers and manufacturers are also discounting lots of accessories, including headsets, controllers, keyboards and mice. Once you’ve gotten your hands on your new gaming system you’ll probably want some accessories to go with it. Extra controllers will be a necessity for multiplayer games and you’re going to want a headset for online gaming. Here we’ll be rounding up Blac

The Kingdom Rush games have been a constant mobile companion for me, bringing countless hours of strategic joy on long flights and layovers for years now. While Kingdom Rush, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers and Kingdom Rush: Origins all focused on the forces of good defending their lands against evil, Vengeance — the fourth entry in Ironhide game Studios’ mobile tower defense series — flips the script. My biggest complaint with Kingdom Rush: Vengeance is that there isn’t more of it. Kingdom Rush: Vengea

The thing about casting Kurt Russell as Santa Claus in your Christmas movie is that it immediately establishes one thing about your particular tale: Santa is hot. Christmas movies of this kind generally aren’t very high stakes, and The Christmas Chronicles is no exception to the rule. The reason that The Christmas Chronicles works to even the slightest degree is Russell’s commitment to the Hot Santa bit. It’s just that, as far as commitment goes, The Christmas Chronicles isn’t quite on par with

Black Friday is happening now which means it’s time to scout out for those perfect holiday presents for your loved ones (and yourself, let’s be real). The market can be super saturated with bargains and mark downs, though, so finding that perfect present can be a bit of a hassle. We’ve collected the best deals happening today, tailored for all things books, comics and movies. Check out the best deals across the web and in stores and follow along our Twitter account as we scout out all the deals.

Ralph Breaks the Internet, the official title for Wreck-It Ralph 2, is now in theaters. note: This article contains spoilers for Ralph Breaks the Internet.] Is the title Ralph Breaks the Internet a reference to an internet thing? Ralph Breaks the Internet depicts internet brands the way a nephew gives a funeral elegy for his racist uncle: focusing on the one or two good times, leaving out the penchant for slurs. note: The rest of this article contains major spoilers for Ralph Breaks the Internet

The Xbox One X, in contrast, leverages its extra processing power — estimated as four times the power of the stock Xbox One by Digital Foundry — to achieve a native 3840×2160 (4K) image in many of its games. While Microsoft has poured billions into Minecraft, that hasn’t helped much on the Xbox exclusives front. At the same time, the company’s decision to make most of its notable games playable on both your Xbox One and Windows PC with a single purchase — aka the Xbox Play Anywhere program — mig