But is it actually, though? Now, we know that the folks behind big AAA sports game releases — and especially yearly ones where they really have to scrape the barrel and make up new words like ‘TruMotion’ and things of this nature to keep us interested — like to engage the pre-release hype train. It’s…
Read moreUK Charts: Metal Gear Solid 3 And Gears Of War Shake Up The Top Ten
What year is it?! The latest UK boxed charts are in and, thanks to the launch of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Gears of War: Reloaded, the top ten has seen a bit of a shake up. Starting with Snake Eater, Konami’s remake for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has reached number…
Read moreSonic Racing: CrossWorlds Scores Free Single-Player Demo This Month
Driving solo. The Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Open Network Test wrapped up last weekend, but it looks like we won’t have to wait long before we get to go hands on with the blue blur’s upcoming racer again ahead of launch. SEGA capped off the test period by sharing that a free demo will be heading…
Read moreTeam Cherry Provides One Last Silksong Update Before Launch
Backers, listen up. With just two days (!) remaining until the launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong on the Switch and Switch 2, Team Cherry has provided one final Kickstarter update to run through a bit of last-minute housekeeping. Naturally, the update mostly concerns backers who supported the project back in the 19th century, with Team…
Read morePSA: Switch Online Offering “Two Bonus Months” With 12-Month Memberships (Europe)
Available until the end of September. If you want a little bit more from your next Switch Online subscription, Nintendo is currently offering a special deal in certain parts of the world. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Read moreNintendo Music Adds Fire Emblem: Awakening Soundtrack In New Update
Switch Online icons also available. Apart from a Switch and Switch 2 firmware update today, Nintendo has also released its weekly Nintendo Music update. The latest update adds the soundtrack from the 2012 3DS tactical RPG, Fire Emblem: Awakening. You can get a quick sample of this album in the official Nintendo social post below:…
Read moreMore Mega Evolution Pokémon Are Coming To Pokémon Unite
Starting with Mega Lucario this October. It’s been announced the free-to-play Switch and mobile MOBA Pokémon Unite will be getting “more Mega Evolution Pokémon” soon. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Read moreNintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.4.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Available for Switch, too. We’re now in September, and Nintendo has rolled out a new firmware update for the Switch 2 and original Switch. It’s seemingly a small one, with the patch notes mentioning how it has improved the overall “stability”. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of Nintendo’s official support page. Read the…
Read moreUbisoft Kicks Off Rayman's 30th Anniversary, Says New Project Is In “Good Hands”
Just don’t expect news “too soon”. Ubisoft’s famous mascot Rayman is celebrating 30 years, and as part of this, the third-party giant has all sorts of plans. Apart from reflecting on the character’s career – including behind-the-scenes information, anecdotes, developer interviews, concept art and “more” over the next month, as you might recall, the team…
Read moreOpinion: No One Told Me 'Chibi-Robo' Is Traumatising
Just your very presence makes everyone happy, happy… happy? Editor’s note. Spoilers for a 20-year-old game inbound… I’ve spent 20 years “awww-ing” over the delightful character of Chibi-Robo despite having never played any of his games. This cute little robot is just joy incarnate – tiny and helpful with gormless black eyes. Whether it be…
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