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The newest update for the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite is 11.0. This update made some quality-of-life updates, including making sharing screenshots from the Nintendo Switch a little easier. But some gamers on Reddit noticed that it updated a privacy setting for them also, all without asking if data sharing was okay first. RELATED: Which Mario Sports Game Is Coming to the Switch Next? The update also made sending videos to smart devices possible on the Switch, better Cloud saves, and also added a Home Menu, but a keen-eyed Reddit user noticed something else as well....

Today raps up the long celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary that began with the release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario Bros. 35, and the Super Mario Game & Watch device. It was announced during the release that these games would only be available for a limited time, and today is the end of that time slot. Even as it removes the games, Nintendo attempts to let its fans know how thankful it is....

Basically, they’re just keeping us occupied until Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes out. First off, there’s all sorts of sales going on, including discounts of Guacamelee! 2 and Everspace. You can check them out here. Monster Boy and the Lost Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch brings the classic Wonder Boy series back (not officially - this is one of those “spiritual successors”) in this 2-D adventure. It launches on the 2nd of December....

The story follows Tom Kalinske, the former CEO of video game company SEGA of America, and through a series of interviews, discusses the history of the competition between SEGA and Nintendo during the 1990s as well as the conflict that took place. RELATED: SEGA Genesis Mini On Sale at GameStop The Console Wars movie is coming in March 2020, and it will include many interviews with developers and executives from Sega and Nintendo to highlight the significance and history of the console war between both companies and the impact it had on the two franchises....

A significant portion of the size of the original Wii was dedicated to the GameCube controller slots on the side which appear to have been removed along with the GameCube memory slots on the front. Many Wii games have supported GameCube controllers over the years, as many players prefer the old controller for non-motion controlled games. For example, in the fa- favorite Super Smash Bros, using anything other than a GameCube controller is considered a handicap, but the sequel to Super Smash Bros is years away and hardcore fans will already own a Wii....

According to an excerpt from a recent Vice.com article, current IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada signed a contract in 2016 that will see the face of the company earn about $2.2 million per year with New Japan Pro Wrestling. In case you didn’t know… The 29-year-old Japanese sensation Kazuchika Okada has been wrestling since his teenage years and was earmarked for greatness since his arrival in New Japan Pro Wrestling....

Wrestling Inc. announced that his replacement would be Leo Tonga. This was the Tweet, that Omega posted on social media recently. In case you didn’t know… Kenny Omega is probably the best-known wrestler outside of the WWE right now, and is best known as the leader of the Bullet Club. In this year alone, the man has had three 6-star matches against IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Kazuchika Okada. Currently, he holds the IWGP US Championship and was supposed to defend it against Juice Robinson on September 24....

Look at the playoff ERAs for some of baseball’s top-line pitchers: Clayton Kershaw, 7.82; Adam Wainwright, 8.00; Jon Lester, 7.36; Max Scherzer, 6.14; James Shields, 5.63; Justin Verlander, 5.40; Chris Tillman, 6.75. These are the guys who are supposed to thrive on the October stage, but they didn’t/haven’t yet. MORE: Rough night for Wainwright | Schedule “It’s a crazy game,” Bumgarner said after his gem Saturday night in the Giants’ 3-0 win against the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLCS....

This particular home run, estimated at 362 feet, helped the Cardinals avoid a potentially disastrous situation. If they had lost Game 2 of the NLCS, they would have traveled to San Francisco trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. That, obviously, wasn’t an ideal situation for the reigning NL champs. MORE: Box | Recap | Photos | Giants rally in 9th | Molina hurt Instead, the 5-4 victory gave tied the series, 1-1, heading into Game 3 Tuesday at AT&T Park....

Asomugha formally announced his retirement Friday at the Oakland Raiders' headquarters, ending his 11-year career at the place he had his most success. "I'm just grateful to be back, grateful for everything to go full circle," Asomugha said. "For all of the achievements and awards, to be able to retire as a Raider ranks highest among all of those." Asomugha made three Pro Bowls and was a two-time first-team All-Pro during his eight seasons with the Raiders when he was considered one of the league's top cover cornerbacks....

Instead, you’ll be treated to an interesting and unique background that will have you asking a key question. Are they ski jumping at a . . . nuclear power plant? MORE: Nina O’Brien suffers ugly crash, injures left during Olympics The backdrop of the ski jump in Beijing certainly looks like how one would imagine the stereotypical power plant. It’s complete with Olympics-branded silos that look like they could serve as cooling towers for the country....

Ronaldo spent six seasons at Old Trafford from 2003 as he established himself as one of the best players in the world, the Portugal superstar scoring 118 goals in all competitions with the Red Devils. His arrival at United from Sporting CP gave a young Rashford someone to look up to and, despite leaving Manchester for Real Madrid in 2009, the 33-year-old has continued to inspire the England international....

Some people outside Afghanistan have reached their own conclusion: the Taliban’s leaders are simply religious fanatics, and it’s no use trying to reason with them. But even some senior Taliban officials were appalled by the abrupt destruction of the Buddhas, which the militia’s spiritual leader, Mullah Mohammed Omar, had once vowed to treat “with serious respect.” “It would have been better if they had killed my child instead of destroying our heritage,” one Taliban official told NEWSWEEK....

Unfortunately, fans have not had much of a chance to see just how Team Cherry plans to shake things up with Silksong, as the team hasn’t shown too much of the game in action to the public in the years following its announcement. Sadly, it looks like the waiting game will continue for a bit, as a member of Team Cherry’s marketing and publishing team has confirmed that no news will come from Team Cherry regarding Hollow Knight: Silksong at E3 2021....

RELATED: 13 No Man’s Sky Memes That Are Too Hilarious For Words While there are tons of games out in the sci-fi genre, this one, in particular, goes above and beyond in ensuring that players get the best bang for their buck in terms of gameplay. The game can be enjoyed solo or with friends and either way No Man’s Sky offers a wide variety of challenges and unique sights to see....

Freighters are often used to amass an armada of frigates that players can send out on different missions, ranging from trading and combat to basic exploration. The rewards from these missions are usually substantial, especially in later updates, allowing players to earn units and commodities early on. Farming, limited teleportation, and traditional refining were all enabled to give players rudimentary control of their portable base. With the release of Endurance, these systems have been enhanced and deepened with new rooms and parts available to unlock through Salvaged Frigate Modules....

After the debut of Super Mario Run USA Today was able to interview Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, taking the opportunity to ask whether any plans for Mario coming to VR were in motion. Miyamoto was candid with his reply, insisting no such plans existed. Miyamoto did extrapolate some, providing a very Nintendo reasoning why Mario won’t be in VR any time soon: Overall, Miyamoto’s response isn’t too surprising, especially considering the nature of the event and announcement....

Now his reign as lord of the Olympic rings has been blemished by a widening scandal that arises, in part, from his own excesses. Indeed, critics say Samaranch’s imperious self-indulgence and his failure to effectively police his own organization have contributed to a culture of corruption in the IOC. Two of its 115 members resigned last week in the face of allegations that they accepted inducements in return for the selection of Salt Lake City as the site of the next Winter Olympics, in 2002....

Centre-back Williams remonstrated with Lukaku during the second half of Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, apparently unhappy with his colleague’s efforts in defending from the front. Alexis: I fear becoming a nobody The Belgium international responded by gesturing in Williams’ direction, raising a finger to his lips. Amid the backdrop of Lukaku refusing to sign a new Everton contract and being linked with a move away from Goodison Park, the sight of him arguing on the field with a senior team-mate could be viewed as ominous....

The signing of Japanese poster-boy Shinji Kagawa has kick-started Sir Alex Ferguson’s summer spending, although more mercurial, marquee targets have fallen victim to the Glazer wage structure and the consequential talks have well and truly broken down. It seems quite disheartening that the fabric of such a prestigious club in Manchester United has such little effect on the modern generation of football players. A raw, potentially filled developing talent could hone their skills under the guidance of Sir Alex, and more poignantly so in his last few years of management....