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Gamescom 2024 Steam Deck News, Reviews Including Bakeru and SCHiM, New Verified Games, Discounts, and More – TouchArcade
This week's Steam Deck Weekly covers Gamescom 2024 news, including impressions and reviews of Bakeru, Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse, SCHiM, Gestalt: Steam and Cinder, and the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun expansion. It also highlights new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games, along with ongoing sales and discounts.
NBA 2K25, ARCO, ODDADA, DATE a LIVE Ren Dystopia, Star Trucker, Skull and Bones, & More Reviews With New Verified Games – TouchArcade
This article provides Steam Deck reviews and impressions for several games including NBA 2K25, Gimmick! 2, Arco, Skull and Bones, ODDADA, Star Trucker, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia, Total War: PHARAOH DYNASTIES, and Pinball FX. It also lists new Steam Deck Verified and Playable games and current discounts.
STORMIND GAMES REVEALS REMOTHERED: RED NUN’S LEGACY FOR PC & CONSOLES
Stormind Games announced Remothered: Red Nun’s Legacy, the third installment in the survival horror franchise, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game aims to provide a conclusion to the series' story, introducing new gameplay mechanics and a refreshed vision. The studio emphasized their commitment to the community and the franchise's roots.
WWE 2K26 RXP Guide: Fastest Way to Level Up the Ringside Pass Post-Patch
This guide details the fastest method to earn RXP and level up the Ringside Pass in WWE 2K26 after patch 1.04. The current optimal strategy involves playing custom matches against low-rated CPUs like Eric Bischoff, ensuring a minimum match length of 60 seconds to earn 135 RXP per win.
BAFTA Game Awards 2026 nominations revealed, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads in nine categories
The nominations for the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading with 12 nominations, including Best Game. Other notable nominees for Best Game include Dispatch and Ghost of Yōtei. The awards ceremony will take place on April 17, 2026, in London.
Borderlands 4's first story pack is the game's 'biggest DLC yet' and launches later this month
Gearbox Software announced that Borderlands 4 Story Pack 1: Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned will launch on March 26. This paid DLC is described as the game's biggest yet, introducing a new Vault Hunter named C4SH, a new zone called The Whispering Glacier, and additional story missions. A free update will also add shared character progression.
MMO Business Roundup: Unionized game devs march through GDC, 2K Games mocap devs unionize
The game industry saw significant unionization news this week, with unionized developers marching at GDC to advocate for workers' rights, including protections against AI and crunch. Additionally, motion capture performers at 2K Games have formed a union, securing a contract with benefits and protections against AI likeness reproduction. NCsoft also released a trailer for its tactical shooter Defect.
Nintendo Download: 12th March (North America)
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and numerous other indie titles across various genres.
Bafta Games 2026 nominees announced and it’s another Clair Obscur sweep
The nominations for the Bafta Games Awards 2026 have been announced, with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the pack with 12 nominations, matching its record at The Game Awards. Dispatch and Arc Raiders also received multiple nominations, including for Best Game. The awards ceremony is scheduled for April 17.
Historic, First-Ever Union Formed By Workers At 2K Games
Motion-capture performers at 2K Games' Petaluma studio have formed the first union for such workers in the US, named RPG-IATSE. They have unanimously ratified their first contract with parent company Take-Two Interactive, securing benefits like wage minimums, bonuses, and protections against AI likeness reproduction. This follows similar labor actions in the games industry, including a SAG-AFTRA strike.
WWE 2K26: How To Drag An Opponent
This guide explains how to perform the drag mechanic in WWE 2K26, a crucial skill for setting up finishers and winning matches. It details the controls for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC, and highlights its importance in various match types like Ambulance and Casket matches.
WWE 2K26: How To Climb A Ladder
This guide explains how to effectively use ladders in WWE 2K26, a crucial mechanic for winning matches like Money in the Bank and performing high-flying finishers. It details the controls for grabbing, setting up, and climbing ladders across different platforms, emphasizing their importance as weapons and strategic tools.
Review: WWE 2K26 (PS5) - Grappling Sim's Championship Reign Holds Strong
WWE 2K26 for PlayStation 5 continues its reign as a top wrestling simulation, featuring CM Punk in the Showcase mode and an engaging MyRISE career mode. The game introduces new features to modes like MyFaction and MyGM, alongside a broadcast camera option for Universe Mode, though some players may find the DLC and unlock system divisive. Despite minor issues and occasional crashes, it's a strong entry for wrestling fans.
Dynamic pricing is creeping into video games as Sony experiments on PS5
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly experimenting with dynamic pricing for over 150 games on the PlayStation Store across 68 regions. This pricing strategy allows for price adjustments based on demand, supply, and user data, with discounts ranging from 5% to 17.6%. The experiment excludes the US and Japan, possibly due to stricter regulations, and affects both first-party titles like God Of War Ragnarök and third-party games.
WWE 2K26 Ringside Pass: All DLC Superstars
WWE 2K26's Premium Ringside Pass includes 24 DLC superstars across six seasons, with four new wrestlers released per season. The pass costs $9.99 per season and does not expire, allowing players to unlock content at their own pace. Some higher editions of the game also bundle the Ringside Pass content.
WWE 2K26 Looks Far More Ambitious Than Expected
WWE 2K26 is shaping up to be an ambitious installment in the wrestling simulation franchise, introducing significant changes beyond iterative upgrades. Key improvements include a revamped career mode featuring CM Punk, updates to "The Island" mode with new factions, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and a massive roster of over 400 wrestlers. The game aims to cater to both casual and hardcore fans with new match types and more immersive presentation elements.
WWE 2K26 Review - It's Clobberin' Time
WWE 2K26 offers a solid wrestling simulation experience with numerous gameplay updates and new match types like Inferno and Dumpster matches. The CM Punk-curated Showcase mode and expanded Island and MyRISE modes provide engaging content, though the AAA Pass mechanic and some microtransactions are points of concern. The game features the largest roster in the series' history and maintains its position as the premier professional wrestling video game.
Beyond NBA Betting: A Look at the Rise of Sports Simulation Games | Invision Game Community
Sports simulation games have evolved significantly, offering immersive experiences that go beyond traditional sports betting and fandom. Titles like NBA 2K, Madden NFL, EA Sports FC, and MLB The Show provide deep gameplay, franchise management, and realistic player performance tracking. The growth of competitive play, content creation, and expanding global audiences indicates a dynamic future for the genre as a primary form of entertainment.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story Combat and Vehicle Deep Dive Released
Liquid Swords has released a new deep dive video for their upcoming action title, Samson: A Tyndalston Story, showcasing its unique hand-to-hand combat system and vehicle mechanics. The game, which features no firearms and a grounded, brutal combat style, is set to release on PC on April 8. The article also briefly mentions new DLC for Once Upon a KATAMARI, a Lush Cosmetics line inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and reveals for other upcoming games like Kardiya: The Winds of Fate and Petal Runner.
WWE 2K26 Review So Far - IGN
The WWE 2K26 review indicates a solid, albeit iterative, entry in the series, building on previous mechanics with new additions like the 'winded' stamina state and expanded match types. However, concerns are raised about the persistent issues with the reversal system, the presence of monetization through battle passes, and the limitations of the CM Punk-themed Showcase mode, suggesting a potential end to the series' current golden age.
