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Mini Mario and Friends is a new entry in the Mario & Donkey Kong puzzle franchise. It plays similar to previous entries in the series, but this time you’ll need an amiibo if you want to play the game. I got a copy of this game thanks to a friend! Here are my first impressions of Mini Mario and Friends.

Screens have surfaced showing off main Quantum Break character Jack Joyce sporting an eye patch with a skull and crossbones. First impressions by some have been that someone has found a way to create mods for Quantum Break, but the real situation is both funny and incredibly informative. The developers themselves have added this nifty touch to their game to highlight individuals who have pirated the game. This should make for some interesting comments on some people's Twitch or YouTube streams.

If you have been a long time Xbox fan you've probably had the chance to play at least one of the many Gears of War games. They are really divisive: either you love them or you hate them. However, the overall success of the franchise has been really great, which means we will be getting more Gears of War...in the near future! With the re-release of Gears of War, Microsoft ushered in the age of Gears on Xbox One. This October we get to see what next step the developers will be taking.

Nintendo has only teased a few details about Mini Mario and Friends, but from what we have seen, it looks intriguing for a free-to-play title. Right now, Nintendo is allowing players to have early access to the game with the purchase of a qualifying amiibo at various retailers, including GameStop, Amazon, and Best Buy. It really is a win-win for Nintendo. Numerous non-amiibo owners will justify the cost of a 9.99 amiibo if it means early access to Nintendo latest 'idea.'

Quantum Break launches on Xbox One and PC today. we loved the title, enough to give it a 9/10. This is a great game, and unique in its presentation. Between the various acts you play through, counter balanced by the numerous TV episodes you will watch, really makes for a gripping and entertaining experience. While the game boasts choice, we do feel the maximum number of times you will play it is twice. However, both times feel different, making the 20 hour adventure completely worth it!

Not a lot has changed between last years RBI Baseball and this years RBI Baseball, but for the minimal "price of entry" it's great to get updated rosters, a few nice fielding additions, and a slightly more crisp and vibrant graphical output. Is RBI Baseball 16 on Xbox One worth it? Without access to a 'true' MLB title, we think so!

A few days ago, a number of Xbox One digital titles went on-sale, unannounced. Why these deals are not being advertised is beyond me, but even a quick search of Google brought up very few results. Regardless, here is a list of what is on sale. It should be noted that I have only seen these discounts for Canadian and America users, so I am unsure if this is worldwide.

Today, Io released a bunch of information for Hitman including a substantial patch and a release date for Hitman Episode 2. Episode 2 (Sapienza) will launch on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. We loved Hitman and gave it a very good review score. Having it come out to us in installments is a really brilliant idea, one that more AAA developers should consider when releasing single player, linear titles.

We don't normally push press releases straight to the website, but Mortal Kombat is not something any of our staff are well versed in. However, we want you to have access to the information, so it is pasted below, as we received it from Warner Bros. in Toronto, Ontario.

Disney and Gameloft's latest money making scheme - I use that word in gest here! - is Disney's Magical Kingdoms, a free-to-play game where you get to organize and build your own Magic Kingdom, complete with characters and some of your favorite Walt Disney rides and attractions. Overall, things are mostly good...when I actually get to play it.