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You recall Phantom Blade Zero, right? The game was announced during a State of Play broadcast and seems too good to be true. S-GAME released Phantom Blade Executioners, a free-to-play side-scrolling spin-off, on PS5 while that ambitious adventure is still a while away. The “fast-paced action game” promises a “rich storyline of kung-fu adventures” and is available for download now. ...

After its Switch release on November 2, 2023, Pathea Games released an extensive patch for My Time at Sandrock. We reported several technical issues at launch in our review of the game, and while this patch won’t fix everything, it will at least address many of them. Let’s examine what’s included: Critical Issues Fixed: – Fixed an issue where pressing the ...

Last week, Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 hit the Switch, and Digital Foundry has released its technical analysis. DF says it “could, and should have been so much more” because Metal Gear Solid 1, 2, and 3 have “limited enhancements” compared to previous versions. “The first MGS, for example, runs via an emulator at the same resolution ...

Nintendo released more than WarioWare: Move It! today. As a reminder, Nintendo is also releasing two stunning amiibo based on two popular characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Princess Zelda and Ganondorf arrive today after Link’s May release. As mentioned, these amiibo unlock two new paraglider fabrics in Link’s latest adventure. Look at them both below. ...

Before its November 17th Nintendo Switch release, Square Enix’s Super Mario RPG released its final previews. For those who haven’t seen Nintendo Life’s “hands-on” of this upcoming Switch game, it’s looking great. The remake may be the most accurate we’ve played. How do other critics view this new Super Mario RPG? Continue reading: IGN: “Super Mario RPG has been able ...

The sixth wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC arrives next week on November 9th, including eight new courses and four new characters. The add-ons will always be available to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass users and those who bought them separately. What is new this time? The Nintendo Direct revealed four new racers—Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and ...

Sonic the Hedgehog originally competed with Mario, although the two have since appeared in other games together. This doesn’t imply competition is over. Sega’s executive director and “Sonic lover,” Osamu Ohashi, said he wants Sonic to “catch” Mario and exceed him in popularity in a new interview (translated by Noisypixel’s Ryuji). He said he wanted the blue blur’s games and ...

Sega announced Sonic Dream Team, an Apple Arcade-exclusive 3D action platformer for the Blue Blur. Sonic and friends must race across 12 levels and four planets to thwart Dr. Eggman’s weird nightmares in this new game, released on December 5, 2023. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Rouge the Bat, and Cream the Rabbit will return as selectable characters. According to Sonic ...

Sega was developing a “Super Game,” and Sega still wants it out by the “fiscal year ending March 2026,” according to its latest report. Sega further reported that the team is making “steady headway in the development of the Super Game” and that it will be a “major title” that scales globally and stands “head and shoulders” above typical games. ...

WarioWare: Move It! releases this week, but Nintendo is already planning its next Switch release. If you missed it, Super Mario RPG returns on November 17. It will have new graphics, cinematics, and a soundtrack. To hype things up, Nintendo created a five-minute overview trailer. Nintendo may release a localized version of the Japanese trailer soon. This summary covers combat, ...