The gaming battle for 2024 shows first winners and losers

This week in entertainment technology, Mario Day took centre stage, treating fans to a flurry of announcements and releases.

Nintendo delighted gamers with news of an upcoming Super Mario film, stirring speculation about the iconic plumber’s cinematic adventures. Additionally, Nintendo Switch enthusiasts can mark their calendars for the release dates of two highly anticipated titles: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD on June 27th, 2024.

Lego Mario sets continue to captivate fans, expanding their imaginative range for hands-on experiences in the Mushroom Kingdom. Nintendo Online subscribers received a nostalgic boost, gaining access to classic Mario games, including Dr. Mario, Mario Golf, and Mario Tennis. However, amidst the celebrations, the gaming community mourns the loss of Akira Toriyama, the creator of Dragon Ball, who passed away at 68.

On the Xbox front, the Partner Preview program showcased the arrival of the STALKER trilogy, The Sinking City 2, and a resurgence of Star Wars games, including KOTOR and Battlefront remasters.

Meanwhile, gamers have a plethora of exciting titles to explore, from the cooperative action of HellDivers II to the captivating worlds of Final Fantasy Rebirth, March: Princess Peach Showtime!, and Rise of the Ronin.

As the week unfolds, the gaming community continues to embrace new adventures, remembering the past while eagerly anticipating the future.