TodayThu, 30th May 2024

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  News Another Atlus Persona Game Is On The Way To Switch

  P3's Japan-only mobile title joins G-MODE Archives+

  G-MODE Archives+ series has another surprise in store for Switch fans, announcing it's releasing the Atlus 3D action RPG Persona 3 Aigis: The First Mission on the eShop next month. Unfortunately, it's only being released in Japan, and English is not a supported language. It will arrive on 6th June...

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  News Switch Online's Missions & Rewards Adds Paper Mario: Thousand-Year Door Icons

  Update: The second wave is now live

  Update [Thu 30th May, 2024 03:55 BST]: Here's a reminder that the second wave of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door icons are now officially live. You'll have until 5th June 2024 to get this second wave containing characters like Koops, Vivian, Madame Flurrie, and more. Original story [Thu 23rd May, 2024...

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  2

  News Splatoon 3 Receives A Fresh New Update (Version 8.0.0), Here Are The Full Patch Notes

  Out this week

  Nintendo has announced its next major update for Splatoon 3 bumping the game up to Version 8.0.0. It comes with new season and catalog changes, changes to the game's multiplayer, Splatfest, Salmon Run, and all sorts of bug fixes across each mode of the game. Below is the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's support page: Latest...

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  11

  News Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Switch Update Adding Performance Mode

  'Graphics Mode' and 'Balanced Mode' are also on the way

  505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios last week revealed how it had a major Switch patch on the way for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and it's now revealed exactly what's on the way in the next lot of updates. In a patch scheduled for "early June", the Switch version will receive...

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YesterdayWed, 29th May 2024

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  46

  News Take-Two CEO Responds To Reports Of Studio Shutdowns

  Update: The Kerbal team will be laid off in June

  Update #2 [Wed 29th May, 2024 05:35 BST]: Although the Take-Two CEO mentioned how Intercept Games and Roll7 haven't been shut down, it seems a layoff is on the way. As highlighted in a LinkedIn update of a senior programmer at Intercept Games (Kerbel Space Program 2), employees will be let go next...

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  57

  News New Paper Mario Survey Reportedly Acknowledges Unique Character Designs

  Will creative restrictions be lifted?

  When Paper Mario: The Origami King was released on the Switch, news began to circulate about the development team no longer being able to "modify" characters in the series. Now that the GameCube title Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has officially returned, it seems Nintendo could be reconsidering i

  • 1d ago
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  74

  Poll So, What Are Your First Impressions Of LEGO's Zelda 'Great Deku Tree' Set?

  Will you be getting this $299.99 build?

  After some rumours, LEGO has finally lifted the lid on The Legend of Zelda 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' set. In case you missed the initial announcement, this new set will contain 2,500 pieces, comes with four brand-new Minifigures, can be displayed in two different ways, and is priced at $299.99 / £259.99 (or...

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  16

  News No Man's Sky's 'Adrift' Update Lets You Explore An Abandoned Universe

  No other lifeforms, no trading, no help

  Hello Games is preparing to launch the third large No Man's Sky update of the year, 'Adrift'. While previous patches have all been about adding more, this one strips things back. In 'Adrift,' the universe has been abandoned. There are no other lifeforms — say goodbye to shopping, trading and shortcuts —...

  • 17h ago
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  Feature Death By A Thousand Karts - Can We Race ALL 96 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tracks In A Single Session?

  The sweat, the tears, the evil babies

  To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Mario Kart 8, George recently enlisted a troupe of willing racers (at least that's what he told us) to tackle every single track in the upgraded, DLC-laden Deluxe version in a local four-player blowout to end them all. What follows is a twisting tale of glory and grief,...

  • 15h ago
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  21

  News Celeste Composer Reveals New Shmup RPG 'ANOTHEREAL'

  Become 'existent'

  Celeste composer and game developer Lena Raine has revealed her latest project ANOTHEREAL, a shmup RPG that combines exploration, puzzle-solving, and tense combat encounters. Though a Switch release has not been confirmed at the time of writing, we remain hopeful that the eventual Steam release will pave the way for more platform...

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  Review Picross S Namco Legendary Edition (Switch) - Picross Gets Pac-Man Fever

  A nest of Namco nonograms

  It’s been rough out there for poor Picross fans during this generation, as they’ve been cruelly starved for content with only 23 game releases on Switch (if you count the 'e' series) that offer up a paltry sum of over 5,000 puzzles to solve. Those puzzles aren’t even all original either—if you really want to be...

  • 18h ago
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  15

  Anniversary 25 Years Ago, One Of The Worst Video Games Of All Time Hit The N64

  Time Extension Not-so-Superman 64

  On May 29th, 1999, one of the worst video games of all time was released. Developed and published by Titus Interactive, Superman: The New Superman Adventures (more commonly known as Superman 64) endured a troubled development, with Warner Bros. and DC Comics constantly at loggerheads with Titus over the direction of the game...

  • 15h ago
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  17

  News Marvelous Game Showcase 2024 Airing Later This Week

  Tune in for the latest announcements

  Marvelous has announced its 2024 digital game showcase will be taking place later this week. According to the official announcement, the team will be delivering a 30-minute broadcast featuring the "latest information" on its projects currently in development. You'll be able to watch this showcase on the...

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  26

  News Bleach's Free-To-Play Mobile Hack-And-Slash Is Coming To The Switch eShop

  Arriving later this week

  Following a rumour, the free-to-play mobile title Bleach: Brave Souls has now been confimed for the Switch. Brave Souls, which is based on the highly popular manga and anime, originally debuted on smartphones in 2015 and was eventually released on the PlayStation 4 and PC. It has now generated more than 90 million downloads...

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  News Watch The Opening Movie For Upcoming 'That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime' RPG

  Coming to Switch this August

  Last month, Bandai Namco unveiled a first look at That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles, an upcoming RPG based on the popular anime series. The game isn't set to come our way until 8th August, but to keep us going until then, the publisher has revealed the opening movie in

  • 14h ago
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Tuesday28th May 2024

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  News Zelda 64 Recompiled: Majora's Mask Gets An Exciting New Update (Version 1.1.0)

  A new camera option and "many other new features"

  If you haven't already seen it, N64: Recompiled is revolutionising the Nintendo 64 emulation scene and native PC ports. Wiseguy, the creator of this new tool, is already rolling out updates for Zelda 64: Recompiled, and the latest version (1.1.0) has now arrived - adding a new (dual) analog "free...

  • 2d ago
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  • Emulation
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  126

  News LEGO Unveils 'Great Deku Tree 2-In-1' Zelda Set, Pre-Orders Now Available

  "Build the legend"

  The rumours were true! LEGO has today unveiled its first The Legend of Zelda set, 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1,' and pre-orders are now open. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99, the Deku Tree set contains 2,500 pieces for you to build the iconic Hylian landmark in two different ways - one modelled on its Ocarina of Time appearance and one...

  • 2d ago
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  26

  News Dragon Quest XII: The Flames Of Fate Minor Development Update Shared

  It's not much but it's something...

  Square Enix is currently celebrating 'Dragon Quest Day' and while there's been an update on Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, there's been no announcements related to the next major entry in the series Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate. Instead, series creator Yuji Horii has

  • 2d ago
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  18

  News Little Kitty, Big City's Latest Update Pounces Onto Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes

  Update: Finally on Switch after a two-week paws

  Update [Tue 28th May, 2024 11:15 BST]: The latest update for Little Kitty, Big City is now available on Switch, after launching on Steam roughly two weeks ago. The main focus of this first major update appears to be collision and clipping issues (you can find the full patch notes in our original post...

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  Gallery 13 Awesome Details We Spotted In The Legend Of Zelda's Great Deku Tree LEGO Set

  Hey, Look!

  It's official, Lego has revealed that The Legend of Zelda will be the next Nintendo franchise joining its gaming series, kicking things off with the Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 set on 1st September 2024. Listed at £259.99 / $299.99 and consisting of 2,500 bricks, the 2-in-1 set lets you build Hyrule's iconic Deku Tree in either its Ocarina...

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  Guide Nintendo LEGO: All Super Mario, Animal Crossing And The Legend Of Zelda Sets

  Complete lists and where to buy them!

  Nintendo has been treating fans to all sorts of wonderfully imaginative LEGO sets over the past few years, and with the introduction of the very first The Legend of Zelda set headed our way in 2024, there's never been a better time to start collecting. If you're looking for a full rundown of all the Nintendo...

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  11

  Random Shin Megami Tensei V Continues Heavy Metal Collabs With Slipknot

  People = SMT

  In anticipation of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance's release, Atlus has teamed up with heavy metal band Slipknot in one of the most unusual and ingenious collaborations we've ever seen. In a new promotional video, make-up and creature FX artist Jim Ojala — who has been creating and working on masks for Slipknot for over five years...

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  41

  News New Rumours About Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Surface

  A well-known leaker believes it will be a trilogy

  Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has been a long time coming and the latest update now has some fans hopeful the first two games could also be returning. Adding fuel to the fire is a new comment from reliable leaker Midori, who seems to think this new release for Switch and multiple other...

  • 2d ago
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  Soapbox The Erdrick Trilogy Is The Right 'Dragon Quest' For The HD-2D Treatment

  Rumblings of an Elusive Age

  Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. And with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — or whatever it's meant to be now — finally re-emerging after three years, Alana's here to make a case as to why this is the RPG...

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  News 'Summer Nights' Is Bringing A Seasonal Splatfest And Free Gear To Splatoon 3

  "Stay tuned for more deets!"

  Nintendo has today announced that the 'Summer Nights' Splatoon 3 event will be coming to the Splatlands as a part of Sizzle Season 2024. If you remember 'FrostyFest,' 'Splatow

  • 2d ago
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  17

  News Nintendo Celebrates Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door With A Free Paper Airplane

  Learn from the "paper plane expert" John Collins

  To celebrate the launch of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on the Switch last week, Nintendo called on "the paper airplane guy", expert and former world record holder John Collins to teach fans of Mario how to make a paper plane. All you have to do is download and print out the

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  9

  News Survival Horror 'Conscript' Brings Signalis-Inspired Gameplay To WW1

  War is hell

  Team 17 and Catchweight Studio have revealed Conscript, a new survival horror set in World War 1 (or The Great War), heading to the Switch later this year. No specific release date has been set at the time of writing, but if you want a taste of the action, a Steam demo will be made available from 10th June 2024. Judging from the...

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  UK Charts Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Storms To The Top

  Initial sales match Origami King

  Well, as we'd expected, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has comfortably claimed victory in the UK Charts this week after its launch on 23rd May 2024. According to Chris Dring of GamesIndustry.biz, the game performed better than last year's Super Mario RPG release on Switch and has pretty much matched the last...

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  News Minecraft Meets Sea Of Thieves In Swashbuckling Crafting Game 'Ylands'

  Yaaaaargh

  Publisher Bohemia Interactive (Arma, DayZ) has announced that it's bringing its swashbuckling crafting adventure Ylands to the Switch next month on 20th June 2024. Titled Ylands: Nintendo Switch Edition, the game will cost $24.99 USD / €24.99 EUR and is said to be a mix of Minecraft and Sea of Thieves, utilising a highly abstract...

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  News Star Wars: Hunters Gameplay Trailer Showcases Game Modes, Characters, Arenas And More

  Blast 'em next month

  Earlier this month, mobile developer Zynga announced that Star Wars: Hunters would finally bring its free-to-play PVP action to Switch on 4th June. This came after a long period of delays (the game was initially

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  News Did The Stampers Really Think Miyamoto Copied Sabre Wulf With Zelda?

  Time Extension "Cheeky bastards"

  As we all know, it's very hard to come up with truly original ideas in the world of video games. Sure, there are a few trailblazing titles which established new genres single-handedly, but most games take an existing template and iterate upon it, offering improvements and evolutions which make the core concept better without...

  • 2d ago
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  • Zelda
  • Shigeru Miyamoto
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  10

  Random Fan Recreates Iconic Paper Mario: TTYD Boss Battle In Glorious Stop-Motion

  Paper by name, paper by nature

  Thanks to the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch, we have been quickly reminded of just how much we love the hand-crafted aesthetic. The paper sprites, the craft backdrops, the theatre battle setting — it's all just wonderful, isn't it? We're hardly alone in this opinion, of course, but...

  • 2d ago
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  News 32 Episodes Of Pokémon Horizons Are Now Available On BBC iPlayer

  12 more episodes added

  12 more episodes of Pokémon Horizons have been added to BBC iPlayer in the UK, bringing the current total to a healthy 32 (thanks, VGC). Released earlier this year, Horizons is a brand new animated TV series based on the insanely popular Pokémon franchise after long-time protagonist Ash Ketchum bid farewell to fans in 2023...

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  News Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash For Switch Receives DLC And Free Update This Week

  New playable characters, maps and more

  Following its arrival on the Switch earlier in February, the two-on-two fighting game Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is now getting some new content. Bandai Namco will be releasing new DLC - adding the new playable characters Satoru Gojo (Student), Sugero Geto (Student), and Toji Fushiguro. This will come with an...

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  • DLC
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