No, not SHODAN or GLaDOS. I mean the other sort. The magic formulae of raw computer nonsense that runs under the cover of your favourite game and makes enemies flank you, or friendly NPCs toss a health kit just in time. Good AI is not an unbeatable genius. It is smartly stupid. It is both surprisingly clever and capable of wonderful carelessness. It can remind us of ourselves. Quick-witted on a good day, an absolute dunderhead on a bad one. Here's a list of the 7 best AI in PC games.

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Allays are one of the new mobs in Minecraft’s The Wild update, and are friendly little things that’ll do a little dance for you. Not only that, but Allays can be used to help you collect items in Minecraft, which can be particularly handy if you’re adventuring far away from your base.

How to Get Allays to Find & Collect Items in Minecraft

Before you can use an Allay to find items for you in your blocky world, you’ll need to know where to find and tame Allays in Minecraft. These can be found in both Pillager Outposts and Woodland Mansions, inside little jail cells.

Once you’ve freed the Allay from its prison, you can give it any item you want it to find and collect and it’ll fly off and start searching for it. To give an Allay an item, select it from your inventory/ quickbar and then right-click on PC or press L2/ LT/ L consoles to give it to them.

The Allay will then follow the player around from up to 64 blocks away and will search for more of the item you’ve given it up to 32 blocks away from the player.

It’s worth noting that an Allay only has one inventory slot, so it can only hold one stack of whichever item you give it. It also can’t search for multiple items at a time, so make sure you’re prioritizing the items you really need.

Staff who worked for Bethesda on post-apocalyptic multiplayer RPG Fallout 76 have come forward to share their stories from its development, and they don’t make for pleasant reading. Developers who spoke anonymously to Kotaku said they’d crunched in ten-hour shifts over six days a week prior to Fallout 76’s launch, with some saying they fantasised about being injured to avoid having to come into work the following day.

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Entergram and Hololive will release a new dating visual novel Aquarium starring VTuber Minato Aqua. The VN will release for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on October 27, 2022. Pre-orders will be available starting June 30, 2022. It's unclear whether the game will receive an English release. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The teaser site for Aquarium reveals the game's key art and further details. Second generation Hololive VTuber Minato Aqua is both producing and starring in the game. Furthermore, the description indicates that it will be a "romantic adventure game." However, there are no gameplay details as of yet.

The key art features Minato Aqua in a maid outfit holding a mop. It appears that she is floating in the air alongside various fruits, a tray with a cup of tea, books, and other snacks. To her right is her grey stuffed cat holding a bell. It appears to be a European setting, with possible fantasy elements.

Skate Story is the next game from Sam Eng and it's coming out in 2023.

Published by Devolver Digital, it sees you playing as a demon in the Underworld made of "glass and pain" tasked with skating to the moon and swallowing it.

It's skateboarding with a twist, then, and features a truly unique art style. Check out the trailer below.

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Last night, Naughty Dog officially unveiled its The Last of Us Part 1 remake for the PS5, and confirmed it will also make its way to PC in the future. Ahead of this reveal, we also got our first look at the price - $70 - via a leak online. That in itself was enough to cause many to raise an eyebrow, as while the game certainly does look smoother thanks to its current gen make-over, it is also a game that has been released twice before.

Today, we now have even more information on this release, such as the three editions that will be released. And I am sorry to say this folks, but that £70/$70 will only get you the base game and its prequel Left Behind. If you want to get your hands on the The Last of Us Part 1's Digital Deluxe edition, you are going to have to part ways with £80/$80. Meanwhile, if you are looking to purchase The Last of Us Part I Firefly Edition, which is only available to buy as an exclusive directly from PlayStation in the US, you are looking at just shy of $100.

So, what exactly do you get with these editions to make them worth the money?

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The Blue Lock anime adaptation is set to premiere later this year, but before that, there are still plenty of characters to show off. We’ve already seen most of the main cast in Team Z, including Yoichi Isagi, Meguru Bachira, and Hyoma Chigiri, which means it’s time to take a look at some of the early antagonists.

You can check out the new teaser video down below showing off Shoei Barou:

Barou is initially revealed as a member of Team X, which goes up against Team Z in one of the early challenges. He’s often referred to as the King due to his selfish nature during soccer matches, where he refuses to pass the ball to his teammates and relies on his direct shots to score goals and carry his team to victory.

There are still plenty of other fan-favorite characters to look forward to like Rin Itoshi and Nagi Seishiro. Blue Lock is set to premiere this October.

Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest - which aired last night, in case you missed it - will return as both a digital and physical event next year, the host has announced.

This will, presumably, put the show in direct competition with E3 - which has also announced a plan to return next year digitally and in-person.

Keighley, of course, previously worked on programming at E3 before the two went separate ways. And while the physical E3 event has been cancelled the past two years, Summer Game Fest has been angled as something of a replacement.

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Square Enix will present a Final Fantasy 7 25th anniversary stream next week on 16th June, at 11pm UK time.

The celebration marks the anniversary of the PS1 JRPG's release in 1997 and will be shown on YouTube and Twitch.

It's just 10 minutes and promises "a first look at all the information surrounding the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy 7".

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Defense can win championships, and in Mario Strikers: Battle League, that is definitely true as you go up against different teams of familiar Mario characters on your quest to bring home all of the cups. By keeping the opposition from your goal, you will have a much better chance to win the game by going up the other end and attacking. For players hoping to learn just how to use tackle and Charged Tackle in Mario Strikers: Battle League, you are in the right spot.

How To Use Tackle & Charged Tackle in Mario Strikers: Battle League

When the opponents have the ball in their possession, it is imperative for you to win it back as soon as possible. You can do this in Mario Strikers: Battle League in two ways – a normal tackle and a charged tackle.

Tackle

To tackle an opponent with a regular tackle, simply aim in their direction and press the Y button. This will cause your character to reach out and attempt to wrestle the ball away from your opponent. However, it is important to note that size and strength do matter, so if your character is small, like Toad, it will be impossible to get the ball off someone like Bowser. To do that, you will need a Charged Tackle.

Hello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've found ourselves playing over the last few days. This time: Seasons, kitchens, and zoos.

If you fancy catching up on some of the older editions of What We've Been Playing, here's our archive.

Last week, I hopped aboard a plane for my first overseas press trip since the 'Before Times'. Now, I'm quite a nervous flyer as it is but I especially hate long flights as they make it really hard for me to forget that I'm rocketing through the air in a jet-propelled germ tube.

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Good Smile Company opened pre-orders for the Helltaker Justice Nendoroid after an earlier reveal back in February 2022. The Nendoroid will cost $63.99 and ship sometime in February 2023. Pre-orders are already available and will close on July 20, 2022. Pre-order bonuses include a postcard featuring character design illustrations by Lukasz Piskorz.

Justice aka The Awesome Demon is one of the seven demons Helltaker meets in the game. She wears sunglasses that hide her blindness as well as red fingerless gloves and appears eating rolled-up pancakes. Last year, fans voted her to be the next Helltaker character to receive a Nendoroid figure, alongside Cerberus and Modeus.

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The Nendoroid will come with three faceplates, each bearing a different expression. One of the faceplates will have the demon munching on some pancakes, with visible crumbs on her face. Another will have her wearing a sly smile. Her sunglasses are removable. Additionally, the Nendoroid will come with a sparkle effect sheet to mimic her appearance in-game.

You can get a better look at the Helltaker Justice Nendoroid in the screenshots below:

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UPDATE 10/6/22: Following its unveiling during last night's Day of the Devs showcase, Monument Valley developer ustwo has shared some first gameplay of its upcoming turn-based action title Desta: The Memories Between.

Desta follows the adventures of its titular hero after they return home following the death of their father. Relationships with their friends and family have broken down in the time since their last visit, but help is at hand in the form of a magical old ball that sends them to a world between worlds when they fall asleep.

A first look at Desta's wonderfully dreamy action was showcased this evening as part of Netflix's game-focused Geeked Week presentation. The title is set to arrive on mobile in an exclusive partnership with the streaming service later this year, with a PC and console release to follow.

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I love video games, I love architecture and I love fancy books about both, so the upcoming Videogame Atlas is something I am super interested in checking out when it releases.

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Today Cygames announced that its upcoming JRPG Granblue Fantasy Relink has been delayed once more.

The game, which is coming to PS4, PS4, and PC, will be released in 2023, as you can read in the announcement below.

At least we get to see the summoning of Bahamut executed by heroine Lyria together with Gran, with voice acting both in English and in Japanese.

We also hear that further news will be shared this year in December, likely at the annual Granblue Fantasy Fes event, as mentioned in a more detailed message from producer Yuito Kimura.

Kimura-san also explained that the developers believe they need more time to further polish the game, refine gameplay balance, debug, and improve audio, graphics, and the overall experience.

In Supermassive Games’ The Quarry, player choices and decisions can change how the game’s events turn out. At pivotal moments in the story, you could be saving or dooming the different counsellors at Hackett’s Quarry on a terrifying night to remember. While you may not necessarily know what might happen in the future, we can lend a hand in that regard. If you are wondering should you break the fuel line or steal the rotor arm when it comes to the van, here’s what you will need to know.

During Chapter 8, as Laura and Ryan go exploring the old Hackett house and the mine underneath it, you’ll eventually come across Jacob in an electrified cage (if he hadn’t died before this). This guide will explain how to free Jacob from the cage in The Quarry so he can survive until the very end of the game.

This guide will dive into late-game spoilers, particularly regarding Chapter 8, the locals and the potential outcome of Jacob. If you’d like to enjoy the game spoiler-free, we recommend turning back now.

As Jacob rightfully points out, your goal here is to disarm and open his cage door, and the middle cage door, without opening the cage door of the monster on the other side. If you open the monster’s door and either of the other two, you can kill Jacob or Ryan and Laura, so be very careful.

How to Get Jacob Out of the Cage without Killing Him in The Quarry

To disarm the cage doors, you’ll need to use the circuit breakers on the wall across from the cages themselves. When Ryan has the choice to free Jacob or leave him, choose to free him and he’ll walk over to the circuit breaker.

When he turns around, you’ll see numbers above each of the cage doors. Jacob’s cage number is 3, the middle one is 5, and the monster’s cage is 7.

Now you need to pull two circuit breakers that add up to the cage number you want to disarm and open. So, for Jacob’s cage, you want to pull lever 1 and lever 2. Once you do this Jacob’s cage door will swing open.

Next, you need to flick circuit lever 1 and lever 4. These add up to five, and so when you do, the middle cage door will open.

Starting out in Mario Strikers: Battle League, Only five tournaments are available in Cup Battles mode. Cannon, Chain, Turbo, Muscle, and Trick Cups are all there, but there is no Championship Cup to be seen. Here’s everything you need to know about how to unlock the Championship Cup in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

How to Unlock The Championship Cup in Mario Strikers: Battle League

Since it’s not entirely clear from the get-go what that mysterious cup is in Cup Battles mode, just jump into any of the tournaments available from the start. Things can be a bit tough at first, but unlocking the Championship Cup should be a breeze once you get a handle of the controls.

For players checking out Supermassive’s The Quarry, there are always ample opportunities to make choices that can keep everyone safe or send them to an early grave. However, the impact of your choices may not always be significant until later on, and that can be a terrifying prospect for players to contend with. Should you want to avoid that, knowing what could happen beforehand can help tremendously. If you are wondering should you break the cabin door lock early on in the game, here’s what you need to know.

During Chapter 7 of The Quarry, you’ll be playing as Laura in a flashback scene at the police station. After Laura and Max were captured and arrested by Officer Hackett, events unfold that shed more light on why the police office was so insistent the two went to the motel. At one point, Laura will be able to explore the police station to search for clues on exactly what’s going on at Hackett Quarry. While you don’t have to in order to advance the story, players can get Officer Hackett’s computer password in The Quarry to get some more information on what’s happening at the camp.

Before we go any further, it’s worth noting that we’re diving into some spoiler territory for The Quarry, as this is pretty late on in the story. While we won’t give too much away about what the monster is or exactly what’s going on, there are some unavoidable spoilers here, so turn back if you want to enjoy this campy teen horror spoiler-free.

In order to access Officer Hackett’s computer, you actually need to go and find the passcode within the police station based on the hint the computer gives you, which is “Birthday.” You can’t just enter it in yourself.

How to Get Officer Hackett’s Computer Password in The Quarry

First, return to the main room of the police station and then use the stairs to reach the upper floor.

Head into the first door you come across and interact with the birthday card. This is on the notice board in this room, so walk over to it and interact with it and Laura will get the first of two clues she needs to crack Officer Hackett’s password.

Wondering why Bobby the local shoots his finger off after Nick bites it in Chapter 3 of The Quarry? This guide will explain everything you need to know, but be warned, we’re diving into some serious spoiler territory, so if you’re wanting to enjoy the game spoiler-free, turn back now.

During Chapter 3, Nick and Abi are the two counselors to have the first encounter with the monster that’ll be terrorizing the group for the remainder of the game. While Abi can avoid being attacked, Nick isn’t so lucky, and is mauled by the monster.

Depending on how fast you are reaching Kaitlyn and Ryan, and how well you do with the quick time events when you’re running to find Nick as Ryan, you may see Bobby the local dragging Nick away. If you’re not fast enough, they’ll have already disappeared by the time Ryan gets there.

If you do make it in time, Nick will bite the finger of Bobby the local and break free from his clutches, allowing him to get away with Ryan and back to the safety of the group.

After Nick has bitten Bobby’s finger, the local pulls out his pistol, aims at his finger and shoots it off at point blank range. But why does he do that?

One last final spoiler warning here. If you don’t want major plot points of The Quarry spoiling, turn back now.

Why Does Bobby Shoot His Finger Off After Nick Bites It?

Because Nick has been bitten by the monster, he is now infected and carries the virus. He can now pass this onto other people by biting them, and will eventually succumb to the virus himself, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s dead.

When starting out in Mario Strikers: Battle League, all that’s unlocked are the five different tournaments in Cup Battles mode. There are no options to crank up the difficulty until you’re able to prove that you can take on the CPUs at the default level. Here’s everything you need to know about how to switch between Normal and Galactic Modes in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

How To Switch Between Normal & Galactic Modes in Mario Strikers Battle League

The way to prove that you’re ready to take on the next difficulty in Galactic Mode is by winning all six cups in Mario Strikers: Battle League’s Cup Battles. The first five cups — Cannon, Chain, Turbo, Muscle, Trick — are unlocked by default, and the sixth is unlocked by winning the five available at the start of the game. Once you’ve won all six cups, Galactic Mode will unlock.

After you watch the credits roll following your Championship Cup victory, you’ll be able to go back to Cup Battles and start playing the higher-difficulty Galactic Mode. In order to switch back and forth between the two modes, just press the X button on the Cup Battles menu.

With Mario Strikers: Battle League kicking off, players are going to head to the pitch to see which is the best soccer team in the world. With different characters to make up your team, ensuring that you have things covered defensively and offensively is key. The former will require good tackling, and for the latter, getting shots on goal will always help, but in case you change your mind, don’t be caught out. If you are wondering just how to cancel a Charged Tackle or Shot in Mario Strikers: Battle League, this guide has the knowledge you’ll need.

Mario Strikers: Battle League sees the return of everyone’s favorite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom as they engage in a few friendly soccer matches. Except, Bowser can straight up grab the ball and toss it, and no one has any qualms about breaking the rules as you rise through the ranks. Here’s how to unlock Galactic Mode in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Unlocking Galactic Mode in Mario Strikers Battle League

In order to unlock Galactic Mode, players will first need to clear every cup in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Listed below are all of the cups you can take on in the campaign:

• Cannon Cup
• Chain Cup
• Turbo Cup
• Muscle Cup
• Trick Cup
• Championship Cup

These modes will unlock as you slowly progress through the PvE content, and once you’ve cleared the Championship Cup, Galactic Mode will become available to you in the menus. While six cups might sound like a lot, it shouldn’t take you more than a week to blast through them if you’re playing consistently on a daily basis. Before you know it, you’ll be at the endgame of Battle League, taking on the hardest PvE content in the game.

What Is Galactic Mode?

Do be warned, however, that Galactic Mode is not for the faint of heart. This is essentially a hard mode for the Cup Battles game mode, which means that you can expect your opponents to be much more aggressive in trying to intercept the ball and scoring.

You’ll need to make sure that your passes are on point and that you’re aware of your opponents’ positions at all times.

When you are seeking success on the pitch in Mario Strikers: Battle League, learning how to make use of everyone on your team equally is a great way to do that. After all, you cannot do it alone, and sometimes, the opponent might just be out of reach for your best defender. To gain a mastery of the arena and deal with opponents effectively, learning how to switch characters in Mario Strikers: Battle League can help tremendously.

How to Switch Characters in Mario Strikers: Battle League

This is only required if you are not in possession of the ball and are defending against the opponent. To switch to a different member of your team, usually the one closer to the ball, simply press L and control will jump over to that character.

This can help you get in a tackle with the right timing, or block any attempts at a shot. Once you are able to do this effectively, there will rarely be any chances that the opponent will have a free path towards your goal, that is, unless you miss a tackle or get taken out by a pesky item.

There you have it, the important information on how to switch characters in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Be sure to read up on other useful tips and tricks for the game by checking out the related content below, or search Twinfinite if there is something more specific you are looking for.

Right towards the beginning of your time in The Quarry, Ryan and Dylan will be charging their phones in Chris Hackett’s office. While you’re waiting for them to charge up, you’ll be free to poke around the camp leader’s belongings, and upon doing so, you’ll find a creepy trap door in the floor. When you do, you’ll be given the option to go down it, or leave it. Here’s whether you should go down Mr. Hackett’s office trap door in The Quarry.

Before we proceed any further, it’s worth noting that as we’re discussing a decision you need to make, we are roaming into spoiler territory, as the consequence of this action only happens later on in the game. If you’d like to enjoy the game spoiler-free, we recommend you turn back now.

Should You Go Down the Trap Door in Mr. Hackett’s Office?

If you choose to go down when playing as Dylan towards the beginning of the game, he’ll go down, make a comment about it smelling weird and being dark and creepy, before heading back up. Nothing bad actually happens to Dylan, but as he’s climbing the ladder to get back out into Mr. Hackett’s office, he loosens one of the rungs of the ladder.

In our playthrough, this didn’t have any future consequences. While Abigail did climb up the ladder towards the end of the game when her and Emma are hiding out there, only a short cutscene played out where she managed to hang on.

This is definitely not the soccer game you are used to, as Mario Strikers: Battle League is finally here, and you can expect that signature Nintendo polish and definitely more wackiness out there on the pitch. In addition to just shooting, tackling, and passing, players must make the most of items that appear to get an advantage. If you are wondering just how to pick up and use items in Mario Strikers: Battle League, this guide has the knowledge you’ll need.

How to Pick Up & Use Items in Mario Strikers: Battle League

Items will appear at random on the field or thrown from the audience around the stadium. To obtain an item, simply run through the box to add it to your inventory. You can only hold two items at any time in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

When it comes to the games put out by Supermassive Games, most players are aware of how one decision can have a ripple effect later on in the game, potentially saving or killing a character as the narrative progresses. Perhaps there are characters you do not care for, or you just prefer to see mayhem rule the day, and in The Quarry, you will have plenty of opportunities to enact your chaos. If you are wondering about how to get the bad ending and kill all the counsellors at Hackett’s Quarry, we have got you covered in this guide.

Killing All Counsellors in The Quarry

Each of the characters can meet their doom in a variety of ways, and sometimes, the preparations for their demise will take several chapters before everything falls into place. As a rule, when it comes to dialogue choices, choose to be mean, antagonistic, or lie when it is obvious that the other person knows the truth, which ensures that tensions rise and nerves get frayed.

If you want the clearest path to a bloody night, here are the specific chapters in which you can kill the counsellors at the earliest point in the story.

In every close match in Mario Strikers: Battle League, you are going to have to make sure that everything is going smoothly on both ends of the pitch. However, sometimes, luck can screw things up, and you might find yourself facing an opponent charged up with a Strike Orb. This may give them a chance to pull off a Hyper Strike, but not all hope is lost. If you are hoping to learn just how to save a Hyper Strike in Mario Strikers: Battle League, this guide is for you.

How to Save a Hyper Strike in Mario Strikers: Battle League

Similar to how you can use the Hyper Strike, it all depends on whether the opponent is able to land the Hyper meter in both blue zones. Should they manage that, the corresponding Hyper Strike will be unstoppable. However, if they mess up, it is time for Boom Boom to take the spotlight.

Mario Strikers: Battle League sees the return of everyone’s favorite characters from the Mushroom Kingdom as they get into some not-so-friendly soccer matches with each other. While the game is mostly targeted toward a more casual audience, it’s also possible to get a little more competitive with it, and that’s where the Club function comes in. Here’s how to create or join a Club in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Joining a Club in Mario Strikers Battle League

Creating a Club in Mario Strikers Battle League

Alternatively, if you want to start your own Club in the Mario Strikers: Battle League and lay down your own rules, you can do that as well. Choose the Strikers Club option from the menu, then press the Y button to create a Club.

Like most other Nintendo first-party games, Mario Strikers: Battle League is another title that seems perfectly suited for local play when you have friends and family over. The game allows you to work together to score goals, or compete against each other to see who can come out on top. Here’s how to play local co-op or versus multiplayer in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Playing Local Co-op and Versus in Mario Strikers Battle League

There are a couple different modes you can check out when you want to start local play in Mario Strikers: Battle League, Quick Battle and Cup Battles. Here’s how Quick Battle works and how you can start it:

Forming or joining a club is a big decision in Mario Strikers: Battle League. Even if the club is just a casual one set up with friends, it still gets ranked along with everyone else. But if a change of scenery is needed or if owning a club just isn’t everything that it seemed like it would be, here’s everything you need to know about how to leave or resign from a club in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

How To Leave or Resign From a Club in Mario Strikers Battle League

Before leaving a club, there are a few things you should keep in mind. After leaving a club, it’s still possible to rejoin. Just remember that an owner will have to allow rejoining if the club isn’t public.

As for resigning as an owner, there’s no going back from that. If there’s more than one person in the club, then one of the members will become the new owner. But if the club only consists of the owner, then it’ll fold once they leave. There’s no coming back after that.

Now that you know the possible consequences of leaving or resigning, here’s how to do it.

1. First, go to the Strikers Club screen from the main menu.

The Mario franchise is no stranger to weird spinoffs and sub-games, and the Strikers series is definitely one of the most popular ones among fans. Mario Strikers: Battle League sees the return of various iconic faces from the Mushroom Kingdom as they engage in not-so-friendly games of soccer. To make sure you’re well-equipped to deal with whatever challenges come your way, here’s how to do a lob pass in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Doing a Lob Pass in Mario Strikers Battle League

The lob pass is one of the most basic moves you can pull off in Battle League, but it’s crucial for getting the ball around on the field. To perform a lob pass, all you have to do is press the Y button while the ball is in your possession.

By pressing Y, your character will then pass the ball over to the nearest teammate you’re facing, and allow them to continue dribbling. Do be careful, though, as the ball can still get intercepted in the middle of the pass, and you’ll want to make sure that you’re not passing to a teammate that’s being surrounded by the opposing team.

Passing the ball around is key to making your way to the goal post, so make sure to lob it to a teammate whenever you’re in trouble, or if you feel like you might be about to lose it.

That’s all you need to know about how to do a lob pass in Mario Strikers Battle League. Be sure to search for Twinfinite for more tips and information on the game, and check out our official review as well.

When it comes to matches in Mario Strikers: Battle League, goals are going to separate the winners from the losing team. Sure, you can definitely score if your movement and passing are good enough, but for a surefire way to chalk up some goals, the Hyper Strikes are going to be your best bet. For players hoping to learn just how to do a Hyper Strike in Mario Strikers: Battle League, you are in the right spot.

How to Do a Hyper Strike in Mario Strikers: Battle League

To make sure things are fair, Hyper Strikes cannot be pulled off without getting a Strike Orb. This orb of energy will appear at random throughout the match, and picking it up will give teams 20 seconds to use the Hyper Strike in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

Back in the day, Kritter from the Donkey Kong series used to be the keeper in Mario soccer games. This time around, the longtime Mario villain, Boom Boom, will try his hand at keeping balls from reaching the back of the net. Down below, we’ll answer the question: can you control Boom Boom in Mario Strikers: Battle League?

Can You Control Boom Boom in Mario Strikers Battle League

The simple answer to this question is essentially no. Nobody can cycle through the players on their team and choose to play the keeper position as Boom Boom. But of course, the full answer is a little bit more complicated than a simple no. It’s more like mostly no but sometimes yes.

When You Can’t Control Boom Boom

Most of the time while playing a match in Mario Strikers: Battle League, there’s no way to control Boom Boom. He’ll dive to make saves and run out to possess a loose ball if there’s nobody in the area.

When Boom Boom makes a save, you can run close to him and press the pass button (B) to make the keeper toss the ball towards the selected player. But this isn’t really considered controlling the keeper since they won’t pass the ball unless the player you’re controlling is close enough. If nobody is close enough, then Boom Boom will just clear the ball downfield.

When You Can Control Boom Boom

There is one situation where you can control Boom Boom in Mario Strikers: Battle League. When an opposing player gets off a Hyper Strike and it isn’t a perfect shot, Boom Boom will have the opportunity to make a save.

This quick time event requires player input for Boom Boom to stop the ball from going into the net. Unlike the pass, player input is required for Boom Boom to block the shot.

Speed will get you a long way in soccer, but you won’t get too far without having a touch of finesse. Being able to dodge oncoming tackles can make the difference between scoring a winning goal or getting knocked out of a tournament right away. Here’s everything you need to know about how to dodge and perfect dodge in Mario Strikers: Battle League.

It’s best to start out with the basics. Perfect dodges aren’t the most difficult maneuver to pull off, but there’s nothing wrong with learning the fundamentals first.

Dodging in Mario Strikers Battle League

This dodge (and the perfect one) can be used at any time while playing. Simply press the R button to dodge in the direction you’re holding the left stick. If you’re not holding any direction, then the player will either dodge sideways or forwards.

It’s important to remember to not spam the dodge button (R). Dodging three times in a row in close succession will tire out the character and make it impossible for them to dodge for a short time.