The late Val Kilmer was a legendary actor in Hollywood, taking on a range of roles. Learn how his time in the spotlight contributed to his net worth below.
The late Val Kilmer was a legendary actor in Hollywood, taking on a range of roles. Learn how his time in the spotlight contributed to his net worth below.
Val was one of Hollywood’s most esteemed film actors, but his priority was being a dad to his two children, Mercedes and Jack.
Val was one of Hollywood’s most esteemed film actors, but his priority was being a dad to his two children, Mercedes and Jack.
Nintendo won’t let you escape two of its most critically-acclaimed games ever. It’s announced there will be Switch 2 versions of both Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Both titles will benefit from the next-gen console’s increased power, with enhanced framerates and resolution during play, as well as HDR support for deeper colors and contrast. Nintendo wasn’t specific on the difference between handheld and TV play just yet, but we know the new console will feature several resolutions for play, from 1080p through to 4K.
The Switch 2 is also capable of up to 120 FPS, so you’re likely to see a difference. For reference, Tears of the Kingdom on the original Switch was locked at 30 FPS in both the Switch’s handheld and TV modes.
Also, the new mobile Switch App will have new Zelda-specific features for these new editions. It can turn your smartphone into a (sort-of) Sheikah Slate. It’ll guide you around maps with voiced directions, and you’ll be able to share your creations with QR codes so that others can create your Mad Max destruction machines in their games.
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We finally have all the answers about the Nintendo Switch 2, including its games. The company used its Switch 2 Nintendo Direct to announce Mario Kart World, the latest iteration in the series, and one that is all about off-roading.
That’s right, Mario Kart World will allow you to “drive virtually everywhere.” That means you can grind down railings, jump off walls and even drive off the race track. You can also enter a mode called Free Roam which let’s you simply drive around and enjoy the scenery with friends. Cue me as my forever choice Yoshi excitedly driving across the globe.
Unsurprisingly, with a name like Mario Kart World, the courses will take place in regions around a contiguous game world. You’ll also get a bit more of an immersive experience as Nintendo is going to change things up based on the time of day and the weather.
When it comes to a four-race Grand Prix, Nintendo is even having you do the legwork and drive between the courses. How you do along the way will impact your standing in the competition. There’s also a new mode called Knockout Tour, which takes you from one end of the globe to another — but with elimination checkpoints along the way. You must be above the place listed on the screen, say eighth for example, or you’ll get kicked out of the race. Oh and did we mention there’s now 24 drivers, upping the competition?
A new Mario Kart game for the Switch 2 isn’t exactly a surprise. We got a first look at a potential Mario Kart game back in January, when Nintendo released a first-look at the Switch 2. While the gaming company didn’t say anything specific about Mario Kart World, it did show a snippet of play on the device. You can watch that original preview here — it starts at about 1:40 in the video.
Mario Kart World will exclusively be available for the new Nintendo Switch 2. Both the game and the device will arrive on June 5, but Nintendo will announce more information about Mario Kart World during another Nintendo Direct on April 17.
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Nintendo is today laying out the goodies for the Switch 2, which includes the third-party titles available at launch. The roster may be small, but it includes a number of notable titles from the current generation, trimmed and polished to work on the new hardware. That includes Cyberpunk: 2077, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Street Fighter 6, Hitman: World of Assassination and Split Fiction. EA has also committed to putting whatever the hell we pretend to call FIFA these days EA Sports FC as well as this year’s Madden. There’s also a Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD remaster and Yakuza 0: Director’s Cut plus a tweaked version of Hogwarts: Legacy. Fortnite will also be available on the console on release day.
The breadth and depth of titles available on day one is testament both to the fact there are plenty of good titles in the air right now, and that the Switch 2 must be fairly easy for developers to work with.
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During today’s Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2, the company shared how and when fans can finally get the handheld into their hands. After a long, long wait, pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin on April 9. Its starting price tag is $450, and the console will be widely available on June 5. The console will be available from the usual lineup of retailers, which we expect to include Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and others.
The $450 price tag is for the Switch 2 console alone, but Nintendo said it will also offer a bundle with the Switch 2 and a copy of the new Mario Kart World game, a Switch 2 exclusive, for $500.
We knew from the teaser trailer for the Switch 2 that Nintendo’s new hardware would be bigger and would have a new approach to the detachable Joy-Cons. The new Joy-Con 2 have a new C button, mouse controls and a built in gyroscope for tilt control. The console has a built-in mic to support a new feature called Game Chat that will let you communicate with friends in-game. The device is indeed a bit larger, with a 7.9-inch LCD screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR and a 1080p resolution.
When docked, you’ll be able to play at up to 4K on your TV, and Nintendo says it improved the consoles internal speakers as well. The new dock also has a built-in fan to keep the console cool and help maintain performance during long play sessions. The Switch 2 has dual USB-C ports for charging, and the base storage amount has increased to 256GB. The Switch 2’s storage can be expanded like the previous model, but it will only work with newer microSD Express cards.
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Nintendo Switch Online is getting a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade. On June 5, the same day the new console goes on sale, the service’s Expansion Pack service will begin including GameCube games. At launch, Nintendo will offer The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber II and F-Zero GX, with more games to come following the Switch 2’s release.
Games that support multiplayer, including F-Zero GX, will offer online play, with support for up to four players. Additionally, the Switch 2 will render every GameCube game at a higher resolution for improved image quality. Nintendo will also release a new version of the GameCube’s classic controller that features a USB-C connection, wireless connectivity and a dedicated C button for GameChat functionality.
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If you were hoping for Bloodborne 2, I have good and bad news. This isn’t that, because that’ Sony thing. However, FromSoftware’s new game, coming to the Switch 2, looks to borrow a lot of the gothic cues and style of Bloodborne.
The Duskbloods leans into a slightly more Steampunk style too, with what appears to be steam-powered automatons. There are also vampire shenanigans, a man with an axe in a pyjama onesie, a dinosaur and a rune-covered rodent. In short, there’s lots of mystery, lots of violence and some magic, too.
In today’s brief trailer, we saw one of the characters leap into a busy Victorian cityscape, toured some shady churches and got a glimpse of a huge beast that we’ll probably need to slay. We also got teases of several characters wielding different weapons and attack patterns.
For now, The Duskbloods doesn’t have a specific release date; it will land on Nintendo’s new console sometime in 2026.
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Nintendo just held a livestream to drop more details on the forthcoming Switch 2 console. At the very end, it revealed a brand-new 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong. This is the first game of its type since Donkey Kong 64 hit the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1999. It’s called Donkey Kong Bananza and launches exclusively for the Switch 2 on July 17, which is just over a month after the console hits store shelves.
It looks cool! Much of the environment is destructible, so DK can get in there and break stuff. It also features sidescrolling segments, sort of like how modern Mario 3D platformers dip into their 2D roots every once in a while.
The whole thing has a funky and cartoonish vibe one would expect from our favorite gorilla. However, I didn’t hear one lick of the famous Donkey Kong rap during the trailer but the equally iconic “ooh banana” sound effect from DK64 does make a brief cameo.
The trailer does show DK climbing up the sides of mountains (getting his BOTW-era Link on) and rollicking through several locations. These include a forest and an ice region, among others. The footage also shows the meanest looking Kong I’ve ever seen.
We don’t know too much about this game beyond what the trailer shows, but we don’t have that long to wait. Once again, Donkey Kong Bananza comes out on July 17.
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March is Women’s History Month—a month dedicated to spotlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality and the well-being of women. And with women’s issues at the forefront of U.S. politics, a new survey might surprise everyone. New data reveals that a third of women (34%) reported no pressing gender equality issues in their lives as…
March is Women’s History Month—a month dedicated to spotlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality and the well-being of women. And with women’s issues at the forefront of U.S. politics, a new survey might surprise everyone. New data reveals that a third of women (34%) reported no pressing gender equality issues in their lives as…
