Tag: Gaming News
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Five Uncommon Rare Games Available on Nintendo Switch Online Service Today
Nintendo Direct announced the addition of five classic titles from former partner Rare to its Nintendo Switch Online service. The inclusion list features two games from NES include Snake, Rattle & Roll released in 1990, and the 1988 R.C. Pro-Am. For the SNES, 1993’s Battletoads in Battlemaniacs and 1995’s Killer Instinct are coming. Lastly, the…
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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Set for June Release, First Gameplay Available for Viewing
From Software and Bandai Namco have unveiled the official gameplay trailer for the upcoming Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, set to be released on June 21, 2024. The new game promises more epic boss battles, new weapons, and the return of the popular character, Miquella. Anticipation builds as players look forward to stepping into…
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Picross S+ Set to Launch on February 29
Picross S+ is set to release on the Nintendo Switch on February 29, with a price tag of $4.99 / £3.99 / €4.99, as announced by Jupiter Corporation. Featuring popular challenges of the previously 3DS-exclusive Picross e series, the game offers a total of 300 Picross and Mega Picross puzzles, with more puzzles available for…
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Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On Releases Today on Nintendo Switch
In the latest Nintendo Direct announcement, Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On, previously exclusive to Apple Arcade, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch today. This updated version of the 2014 3DS title has intrigued the gaming community with its blend of horse-racing and card gameplay, despite the perceived in-game challenges that may have prevented some…
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Monster Hunter Stories Remaster Coming To PS4, Switch, and PC
Capcom has revealed a remastered edition of the 3DS RPG Monster Hunter Stories, originally launched in 2016, set to roll out this summer for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam). In this game, players embark on a journey into a vibrant world filled with powerful monsters and a hidden village whose inhabitants build relationships with…
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Luminous Endless Ocean for Switch Revealed
Nintendo and developer ARIKA have unveiled their new game, Endless Ocean Luminous for Switch, inviting players to investigate an enigmatic underwater world known as the Veiled Sea. The game offers opportunities for discovery with each dive, with over 500 species of marine life, some believed to be extinct or perhaps even legendary, waiting to be…
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Xenonauts 2, Inspired by X-COM, Receives Significant Update as it Nears Full Release
Xenonauts 2, a game released via Steam Early Access in July 2023 and a successor to the much esteemed 2014’s Xenonauts, recently got a substantial update named Milestone 3 (version 3.0.8). The update brings noteworthy additions such as an all-new Cruiser UFO encounter, Fusion-tier weapons, and an upgraded ARES combat drone. The switch over to…
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Pokémon Day to be Celebrated Next Week with Pokémon Presents Event
The Pokémon Company has announced a Pokémon Presents broadcast on February 27, in honor of Pokémon Day. This date is significant as it marks the original release of Pokémon Red and Green in Japan in 1996. The company is keeping details about the event undisclosed, with the broadcast promising to deliver the “latest news and…
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2024’s First Nintendo Direct Coming February 21st
Nintendo has announced that the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 will be aired on February 21st at 6 am PT/9 am ET. This practice is consistent with previous years, such as in 2023, when the first of these presentations was streamed on February 8. This Partner Showcase, expected to focus on third-party titles, will be…
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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Emerges Then Vanishes from Korean Ratings Board
Recent reports suggest that the rumors about a “Complete Edition” of Shin Megami Tensei V may indeed be accurate. According to gaming news site, Gematsu, the Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea revealed an official rating for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, described as an improved, complete edition of the original game with added…
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Minecraft Unveils ‘The Bogged’, a New Type of Undead Mob
Mojang is preparing to launch version 1.21 of Minecraft and with it, a new mob character named ‘bogged’. The skeletal creature, which shoots poison-tipped arrows and can be found in the game’s swamp-like areas, was announced on Valentine’s Day. Players can familiarize themselves with this new addition by testing it in snapshots, essentially beta tests…
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Unicorn Overlord Reveals More Characters and Provides Insights into its Gambit-like Tactical Combat System
As the latest Vanillaware game, Unicorn Overlord, draws closer to its release, we delve deeper into the battle system and fascinating characters in this fantasy-themed strategy RPG. Prince Alain, the protagonist, recruits allies on his quest to liberate their world, with a diverse cast of characters, each bringing their unique combat skills. From humans like…