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• Super Mario Maker 2: how to unlock night mode for every course theme to create night-time levels

  One major new addition in Super Mario Maker 2 is Night Mode, which lets you play each of the game’s course themes in a new night-time setting with new music and unique effects – but you have to unlock it first.

• Super Mario Maker 2: seven beginner's level design tips to get you started

  Nintendo’s level creation suite is back, but this time on a platform people actually own – so here’s some tips on how to create the best possible level…

• Super Mario Maker 2 review: a simple sequel that still manages to exceed expectations

  It probably comes as no surprise to learn that Super Mario Maker 2 is good. Just how good it is exceeds expectations, however.

• Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night - where to find all the secret keys and rooms

  There are many secrets to find in Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, but first, you’ll need to go on the hunt for some keys.

• You will be able to play Super Mario Maker 2 online with friends after an update

  Good new for those planning to pick up Super Mario Maker 2.

• Ori and the Will of the Wisps coming to PC, Xbox, Game Pass, and Steam on February 11

  Ori and the Will of the Wisps was given a release date during the Xbox E3 2019 briefing today.

• Super Mario Maker 2's story mode isn't just a level pack - it's a brilliant stage design masterclass

• Castlevania Anniversary Collection to receive Japanese title variants post-launch

  Good news, Castlevania fans: Konami will add Japanese title variants to Castlevania Anniversary Collection as post-release content.

• Lair of the Clockwork God is an interesting mix of classic adventure and modern platformers - see it in action

  Size Five’s latest project brings back Ben, and Dan.

• Yoshi gets No.1 in the UK charts for the first time

  Mario’s dino pal gets his moment in the limelight as Yoshi’s Crafted World on Nintendo Switch debuts at No.1 in the UK – a first for the character’s series of games.

• Cuphead releasing on Switch April 18 with playable Mugman as free content update

  Cuphead is coming to Nintendo Switch next month.

• Castle Crashers Remastered heads to PS4 and Switch this summer

  Castle Crashers Remastered is coming to PlayStation 4 and Switch.

• Activision finally adds subtitles to Spyro Reignited Trilogy

  The latest patch for Spyro Reignited Trilogy will add subtitles “in all languages” to the game’s cutscenes.

• Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince launches this autumn

  The game releases alongside Trine: Ultimate Collection.

• Hollow Knight: Silksong in development, and it's free if you backed original on Kickstarter

  Hollow Knight: Silksong, a sequel to the original game, was announced this week by Team Cherry.

• Assassin’s Creed 3 Remastered, Unravel Two, Daemon x Machina demo, more coming to Switch

  Nintendo dropped a hot bunch of news during its Nintendo Direct presentation this evening. Assassin’s Creed 3 Remastered was confirmed along with a release date for Unravel Two and much, much more.

• Super Mario Maker 2 coming to Switch in June

  Nintendo has announced Super Mario Maker 2 for Switch.

• Spyro Reignited Trilogy could be getting a Nintendo Switch release this summer

  A retail listing for Spyro Reignited Trilogy has been spotted with an August release date.

• Twitch trans charity stream found support from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, John Romero, and more

  YouTuber raises over £230,000 for UK trans charity Mermaids after its National Lottery funding came under review.