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Microsoft’s Xbox Insider update adds tiered Gamerscore badges that appear on profiles when players hit milestones (1K, 3K, 5K, 10K, up to 10M), with a June-wide rollout expected. The update also brings a revised boot sequence and new library filters as part of ongoing achievements overhaul. TrueAchievements is running a poll on the new badges, with 569 votes reported so far.
Xbox PC App now mirrors console-style achievements with a new UI and dynamic Gamerscore badges, plus the option to hide games from your achievement history (without removing their points from total). The update also brings performance fixes and is rolling out first to Xbox Insiders in the PC Gaming preview on May 13, 2026, with a broader release planned.
Microsoft’s Xbox is adding tiered, evolving Gamerscore badges that appear on profiles and the Xbox Guide, along with a new bootup animation and a new 'Game access' filter to better sort installed versus Game Pass titles across devices. Available to select Xbox Insiders now, the changes are incremental quality-of-life improvements aimed at refreshing the brand under CEO Asha Sharma and may hint at shifts in exclusive-games strategy rather than a major overhaul.
The New York Times has introduced achievement badges for Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, allowing players to showcase their accomplishments and participate in seasonal events and challenges, with some badges exclusive to subscribers.
The staff at Nintendo Life share their thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, praising its ingenuity and visual appeal. They highlight the game's fresh and unpredictable levels, charming animations, and catchy music. The new enemy types and surprise challenges are also well-received. The badge system, while enjoyable, feels somewhat tacked on. In terms of difficulty, the game is considered easy overall but offers challenges for completionists. The story is seen as inconsequential but pleasant, with mixed opinions on the new characters. Overall, Super Mario Bros. Wonder is praised for its creativity and is expected to be remembered fondly in the future.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first original 2D Mario adventure in 11 years, offers a fresh and bold experience with new gameplay mechanics, inventive level design, and detailed animations. The game introduces badges that provide new skills and boosts, and features Dark Souls-style online functionality where players can interact with each other as shadows and help each other out. With its vibrant world, engaging gameplay, and clever online integration, Super Mario Bros. Wonder promises to be one of the best 2D Mario games to date.