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Switch  Nintendo Switch players can download two nostalgic favorites for free right now

Nintendo fans everywhere, we are blessed this fine day with not one but two classic games available to download right now. Yes, you read that right: Nintendo Switch users are being treated to a wonderfully nostalgic trip back in time with two surprise drops on the Nintendo Online + Expansion Pack. Both titles hail back to the 90s; Extreme-G was released in 1997, and Iggy's Reckin' Balls came out in 1998. What a time to be alive! If you're too young to remember these retro delights, fear not, for you can now access them just as if you had whipped out that bad boy N64 your folks talk about so much. You might look at the blocky graphics and wonder if anyone is hyped about this surprise announcement, and to that we say – yes, yes they...
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Gaming Front-page  PS5 new software update just dropped, adds some helpful features

With every update, PlayStation slowly but surely polishes its PS5 features to make life that little bit easier for its players. In the latest PlayStation software update, you'll find several changes that we think you'll find quite helpful. Before you get your hopes up, this update unfortunately doesn't bring back the PS4 heyday of themes like fans demand. We'll have to wait a little longer for that... possibly indefinitely. Although these tweaks aren't as aesthetically pleasing as themes, they will impact how your gaming experience looks. Have you ever been playing and "Remote Play connected" keeps popping up on the screen, much to your annoyance? Well, Sony has fixed that. As per the PlayStation software update notes, you just...
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Gaming  Stardew Valley former dev teases upcoming Sunkissed City, and it looks delightful

An ex-Stardew Valley developer is working on their own game, and it looks absolutely adorable. Stardew Valley has inspired countless game developers to create their own indie titles, and is it much of a surprise? The game is still as popular now as it was when it first released, and still receives the occasional update like the one that dropped earlier this month. It seems like there's still more to come though in the meantime, check out Sunkissed City, a game currently in development with a developer who used to work on Stardew Valley. The game's creator, Arthur 'Mr. Podunkian' Lee, regularly provides updates on Twitter regarding the game's development, and the most recent one is giving serious Zelda vibes. Podunkian's tweet said...
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News Switch  Sega Reveals 'Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble' Multiplayer Trailer

Sega has revealed a brand new trailer for the upcoming Switch exclusive Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble, this time focusing on the game's numerous multiplayer modes. Launching on 25th June, 2024, the title will allow for 2 players to tackle the main campaign via co-op play, while up to 16 players can take part in the online modes. We've got Race, Banana Hunt, Ba-BOOM!, Gold Rush and Robo Smash on offer, and they all look totally bonkers if the new trailer is anything to go by. So let's take a look at what each mode has in store: The Super Monkey Ball franchise has been a bit, shall we say, up and down in terms of its quality, so hopefully this new Switch release will be able to stand amongst some of the IP's most celebrated...
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Trailer  The new trailer for Riven reveals the remake’s atmospheric gameplay

The original Myst is an iconic narrative adventure exploration puzzle game released in 1993. Riven: The Sequel to Myst launched four years later. A remake of Myst came to us in 2020, so it only makes sense that a remake of Riven is delivered (again) four years later. Riven has been shown off in small pieces so far, and today the developer released a new trailer that shows off a good amount of the gameplay. Riven is a love letter to classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the '90s. Players will slowly unravel the many mysteries of the D'ni and Rivenese mythologies. Carefully explore five islands to uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and become immersed in the lore. The puzzles require profound reflection and examination of the...
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Trailer  The new Indika trailer asks some difficult questions about fairness

Indika is a game quite unlike any other I've seen before and with every new trailer my interest grows deeper. At first glance it is a third-person adventure game with exploration, environmental puzzles, and platforming. Nothing super new about that but it's a good start. But wait, it's about a nun? And she's questioning everything about everything? And the devil is by her side? Every time a trailer drops, a new "and" gets added to my list of reasons to play. Today's trailer adds a new layer to my intrigue, as our protagonist nun asks some difficult ethical questions. Set in Russia at the turn of the 19th century, Indika tells the story of a nun in a world where religious visions clash with harsh reality. Follow a nun (Indika) on a...
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Front-page  First announced in 2016, new Atlus fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch this October for PC, consoles

Do I remember anything from December 2016? Heck no! It's why I write things down! That month, Atlus teased its first full-scale fantasy RPG, Project ReFantasy. It slowly evolved into Metaphor: ReFantazio, which was officially unveiled during the Xbox Games Showcase 2023. This is a big game for Atlus and its new studio, Studio Zero, so since then information has been arriving at a consistent rate. And with today's news of an October launch date you can bet there will be much more in the coming months! The game has players journeying as the protagonist alongside his fairy companion as they try to lift the curse from the kingdom's lost prince. Magical Archetype powers lay dormant in your heart but once awakened you will unlock the power...
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Gaming Front-page  Skyrim speedrunner reaches level 80 and kills Ebony Warrior in under 12 minutes

The speedrunning community is beating records once again and this time it is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim which is getting the speedy treatment. With The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim having been out in the world for over 10 years, it is no surprise that fans are finding new and exciting things to do in the Bethesda RPG. One such thing is speedrunning and with the game featuring over 200 hours of content, this is no easy feat. Check out the official trailer for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim below! However, Skyrim speedrunner and YouTuber nucular has achieved just that by reaching level 80 and killing the infamous Ebony Warrior in just 11 minutes and 47 seconds. This achievement sees nucular beat the world record which was previously held...
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Gaming  Assassin's Creed meets Ghost of Tsushima in stunning gameplay demo from open world RPG

Assassin's Creed and Ghost of Tsushima share a lot of similarities from the gorgeous open worlds, a choice of stealth or all-out action combat, RPG mechanics and much more. However, what if we could blend the worlds of Assassin's Creed and Ghost of Tsushima, that would surely make for an amazing game, right? Well, that's what we'll be getting it seems with the upcoming Where Winds Meet, developed by Chinese studio, Everstone Games. Check out the Where Winds Meet beta trailer below! This year, we hope to see the release of Assassin's Creed Red along with the confirmed PC launch of Ghost of Tsushima which arrives next month on 16 May. Yet, if Where Winds Meet lives up to the potential seen in its latest gameplay trailer, it will...
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Front-page  Tomb Raider Unreal Engine 5 concept has us hyped for what's to come

We can't wait for the next Tomb Raider game to arrive but until we get a glimpse at the next project from developers Crystal Dynamics we can only imagine what might be, at least for now. In April 2022, Crystal Dynamics announced that it is working on a new Tomb Raider game and it will be powered by Unreal Engine 5 and will move away from its previous Foundation engine. At this time, it's unclear whether the new Tomb Raider will be a new story or a new remake of the 1996 original with various conflicting reports. Check out the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered trailer below! Fans were hopeful that a new Tomb Raider announcement was imminent following an update on its official website but at the time of writing, we're still waiting for...
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Gaming  Oblivion: Journey to the Centre of Nirn is a new DLC-sized adventure, free to download now

An incredible expansion mod for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is available now, and it's completely free. It's a good thing these fan-made Elder Scrolls expansions keep coming, because God knows we've still got a long wait for The Elder Scrolls VI ahead of us. Fortunately, there are plenty of DLC-sized expansions to choose from, adding new content to The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, Oblivion, and of course The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. It's Oblivion that's the topic of today's discussion though, specifically the Journey to the Centre of Nirn expansion, which adds an entirely new area, new quests and new faces to annoy with the in-game dialogue. Compared to its younger brother Skyrim, I'd argue Oblivion doesn't quite get the love it...
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Switch  Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Patch Updates Are Already Rolling Out

The Suikoden spiritual successor Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is now available and unfortunately it's got some performance issues on Switch. If you are wondering how the developer Rabbit & Bear Studios will respond to this going forward, the Japan patch notes could be a sign of what's to come. In an update to "all backers" of the game in this location, the team revealed the details of the Version 1.0.3 patch. According to a rough translation of this update (via social media), this patch fixes bugs that affect game progress, improves stability, and fixes other minor bugs. It's worth mentioning the US version of the Switch release is already Version 1.0.3 at launch, so all of the updates in this patch have been applied. Player...
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Gaming  2024's Hidden Gems Will Get Their Second Chance Soon

Putting aside the disruptions of Covid, 2024 feels like the strangest calendar for gaming releases I have ever experienced. We haven't even reached the end of April, and we've had three huge RPG GOTY contenders in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Dragon's Dogma 2. Add in Tekken 8, Helldivers 2, Rise of the Ronin, and the upcoming Stellar Blade, and it feels like the year is crammed. But then looking ahead, it's a bit of a wasteland. You can throw out some names, but not enough to plug the gaps. We have Hellblade 2 next month, and then Indiana Jones and Avowed at some point in 2024 (though I suspect one gets delayed). Star Wars Outlaws will hit in summer, and there are rumours Dragon Age Dreadwolfcould arrive...
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Switch  Nintendo Switch Online adds two more Nintendo 64 titles to its classic library

Two classic titles join the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack game lineup. Available starting April 24th will be the motorcycle racing game Extreme G and another quirky racing game, Iggy's Reckin' Balls. Both titles will feature local and online multiplayer.
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Emulator  "Pizza Boy A Basic" emulator back into Google Play Store free and without ads

2024 has been a hard year for emulator and homebrew enthusiasts, with many websites and projects being taken down, like some GitHub homebrew projects, and others have been sued, as was the case with Yuzu, which sadly took Citra down as collateral damage as well. Given the whole ordeal that occurred with the Yuzu situation, many emulator developers started to take defensive stances to avoid any kind of legal action by big corporations, with some even claiming to abandon their projects altogether. One such case was that of Pizza Boy, which got removed from the Google Play Store back in March after the resolution of Yuzu's case was made public. After almost two months from the whole ordeal, just a couple of days ago italian developer...
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Gaming  Hades 2 Is Already An Exciting Sequel With Confident Changes

Supergiant Games has never made a sequel. Instead, it's a studio that has consistently iterated and innovated with each subsequent game, arguably culminating in the team's greatest work to date: Hades. The engrossing roguelite dazzled with tight and engaging combat, an iconic visual presentation, and novel take on a persistent narrative that interweaves the progression of its story with its repeating gameplay loop. If Supergiant Games were ever going to commit to a sequel, Hades definitely provided the most fertile ground for further development, ensuring that its follow-up has a strong foundation established in a proven hit. Hades II's technical test is a small slice of the game and a very quick look at how Supergiant plans to build on...
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News  IGN X ID@ Xbox Digital Showcase scheduled for April 29th, 2024

Last year was the start of the new Xbox Digital Showcase for Microsoft, and this year the show will return with a brand new Xbox Digital Showcase announced and scheduled for April 29th, 2024 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST.. The showcase will feature new reveals, updated and new gameplay for games like Vampire Survivors, Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals, Lost Records Bloom & Rage, and a bunch of other games, possibly even more that are yet to be announced officially. The showcase will also be featured in American Sign Language in a special stream. The Xbox Digital Showcase will be featured throughout several of IGN's platforms, like YouTube and Twitch, to name a few, and once will the event ends, it will be available on an archive...
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Homebrew  Shenmue: Reclaiming The Path (fan game) trailer

The creator behind the popular Shenmue Dreams of Saturn fangame, George Kitchen, has just dropped a trailer for his latest project, titled "Shenmue: Reclaiming the Path". This fan made game follows the events of Shenmue 2 and lets players explore the previously unreachable region of Guilin as a new protagonist. Explore the new villages of Bailu and Shouzu as you prepare to confront the notorious Chiyou men, the same crew responsible for Ryo Hazuki's father's demise in the original games. Shenmue: Reclaiming The Path will be available on PC on September 16th and will feature fully implemented subtitles and controller support. :arrow: Source
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News  Potionomics: Masterwork Edition announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe, and developer Voracious Games have announced Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch. It will launch this fall. The shop simulator and RPG about the business side of potion brewing first launched for PC via Steam on October 17, 2022. Potionomics: Masterwork Edition will offer a "bevvy" of new features, including voice-overs, Endless Mode, "Cozy" and "Capitalism" difficulty levels, and additional languages. The new content and features will also be made available for the PC version of Potionomics simultaneously with the release of Potionomics: Masterwork Edition. A physical Limited Box Set will also be available for all console platforms in North America...
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Switch  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate coming to Switch in July

Super Evil Megacorp will release roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Switch in July as a timed console exclusive, the developer announced. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate first launched for Apple Arcade on May 4, 2023. "At Super Evil we aspire to make incredible shared gaming moments, and we are very excited to bring Splintered Fate to Switch to allow more players to play together with family and friends both at home and on the go," said Super Evil Megacorp studio head Ian Fielding, in a press release. "We're looking forward to collaborating with Paramount Game Studios in delivering many more updates and thrills as part of our long term commitment to the game and our players. Splinter...
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