Sunstrider Isle

Warmth and light suffuses every inch of Sunstrider Isle. Everything feels so magical, from the fairytale-esque woodland to the architecturally impossible structures. But as the sinister floating fel crystals suggest, there’s something not quite right on Sunstrider Isle…

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Hillys

Hillys may look peaceful, but don’t be fooled by appearances – the smell of conspiracy is rife here. This small mining planet has been at war for many years. A relentless invasion from an insectoid alien force known as the DomZ has left the Hillyan people terrified and desperate

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Water Park

The second Mario Kart 8 track that I’m going to look at is Water Park, a partially flooded amusement park. With its bright blue skies and crystal-clear water, this looks and feels like a great summer holiday destination. There are also lots of hidden details to spot…

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#025 Pikachu

Pikachu is cute, easy to recognise, and highly marketable. It still holds a special place in our hearts, over 25 years after it made its debut. But, perhaps surprisingly, Pikachu wasn’t always going to be Pokémon’s mascot…

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Donkey Kong

When Donkey Kong was first released as an arcade title in 1981, not only did it establish a new genre of gaming and pull Nintendo out of financial difficulties, it also introduced the world to Mario. Read on to find out more about the origin of this historical game and how Mario came to be.

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Eversong Woods

Thanks to its eternal springtime aesthetic and gravity-defying elven architecture, Eversong Woods is an ethereal fairyland. But this lush region is in contrast to the dark measures that the blood elves have taken to retain their use of magic.

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