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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (25th April)Nintendo Life staff share their gaming plans for the weekend, discussing a variety of titles across Nintendo Switch and other platforms. The team mentions recent releases like Splatoon, Yoshi's Mysterious Book, and several reviewed games, alongside personal favorites and upcoming titles.- Kwalee Proudly Unveils Exciting Updates at Wishlisted ShowcaseKwalee showcased updates for several of its upcoming and recently released titles, including Rune Dice, AfterBeat, SPRAWL Zero, RetroSpace, and Welcome to Elderfield. Demos are available for Rune Dice and Welcome to Elderfield on Steam, with Rune Dice set to release on PC and consoles on May 19. The article also briefly mentions new content for Genshin Impact, Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves.
- Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes Now AvailableLittle Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, a standalone VR experience from ICONIK and Bandai Namco, is now available for PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR. This new entry expands the series' lore by delving into Dark Six's perspective, introducing new threats, puzzles, and characters. The game aims to provide the most immersive entry in the Little Nightmares series to date.
- Wolfgang Krauser Now Available in Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesWolfgang Krauser is now available in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2, featuring new game modes and a voice performance by Patrick Seitz. The update also includes the new Wolf's Destiny mode, an alternate Kain costume, and Ring Out Battles. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Fatal Fury City of the Wolves Lengthy Animated Trailer Celebrates Wolfgang Krauser's ArrivalSNK released a 7.5-minute animated trailer for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves to celebrate the addition of Wolfgang Krauser as a playable DLC character. The trailer, animated by Masami Obari, details Krauser's history and his quest for vengeance. The update also introduces a new story mode called Wolves' Destiny, featuring a conflict between Krauser and Kain, with fully voiced dialogue and new illustrations.
Metal Slug Classics Are Dirt Cheap on PS5, PS4 Right NowSNK is currently holding a sale on most of the classic Metal Slug titles for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, coinciding with the series' 30th anniversary. The sale includes various ACA Neo Geo ports from Hamster Corporation and SNK's own releases, with discounts available until May 7th. A new entry in the franchise is also reportedly in development.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Adds Free Story Mode, Price Drops to $19.99 on PS5, PS4SNK is adding a free visual novel-style story mode, "Wolves' Destiny," to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24th, featuring Wolfgang Krauser and Kain R. Heinlein. The game's price will also be reduced to $19.99, with a Legends Edition available for $49.99. The update includes UI improvements, a new train station stage with Ring Outs, and a new outfit for Kain.- Fatal Fury PS5, PS4's Massive Anniversary Update Is Free to Download NowSNK has released a massive, free anniversary update for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, adding a new visual novel-style story mode, returning characters like Wolfgang Krauser, and the 'Ring Out' mechanic from Real Bout Fatal Fury. The update is 31GB and also includes UI revamps and a new stage. SNK is also reducing the base game's price to $19.99.
Pull The Pure Retro Punches With Arcade Archives 2 STREET SMARTArcade Archives 2 STREET SMART, a 1989 arcade fighting game originally by SNK, has been released on Xbox Series X|S by HAMSTER Corporation for £7.49. This port preserves the classic arcade experience with modern features like save states, online leaderboards, and VRR support, making it a nostalgic addition for retro fans.- Fatal Fury City of the Wolves April 24 Update Adds Wolves’ Destiny Story Mode and Gameplay UpdatesSNK is releasing a major update for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves on April 24, 2026, which includes the new story mode 'Wolves' Destiny' featuring Wolfgang Krauser and Kain, along with over 15,000 words of voiced dialogue and new illustrations. The update also introduces gameplay enhancements like returning Ring Out Battles and a new Fighter's Hub, alongside new pricing tiers for the game.
- Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves ‘Wolves’ Destiny’ update detailedSNK has detailed the upcoming 'Wolves' Destiny' update for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves through a new series of trailers. The update introduces significant new content and features to the fighting game.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Celebrates First Anniversary With Major Update on April 24thSNK is celebrating the first anniversary of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves with a major update on April 24th, introducing Wolfgang Krauser as a new playable character. The update also includes a new story mode titled 'Wolves' Destiny,' featuring over 15,000 words, full voice acting, and new illustrations. Additionally, Ring Out Battle modes return, the Fighters' Hub is enhanced for online matchmaking, and players using Smart Style gain access to heavy special moves. The Standard Edition is now priced at $19.99, with a Legends Edition available for $49.99.
Street Smart is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2Hamster announced that the classic beat 'em up fighter Street Smart, originally released by SNK in 1989, will be available on Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series on April 23 for $7.99. The game features players traveling across America to prove who is the ultimate street brawler, with options for 2-player co-op and competitive play.
FPGA dev claims the Neo Geo AES+ is "basically the MiSTer core" broken up into separate chipsFPGA developer Pramod Somashekar claims the upcoming Neo Geo AES+ console, which promises to recreate the original hardware using ASICs, is essentially a repackaged MiSTer FPGA core. While another expert, Furrtek, suggests the device has the potential to be the best remake since SNK's original hardware, Somashekar argues that using hard-wired ASICs prevents future updates, unlike FPGA solutions. The debate centers on whether the Neo Geo AES+ offers genuine innovation or a 'bait and switch' by Plaion.
You Don't Need a Neo Geo AES+, These Games Are Already on PS5Many classic Neo Geo games are readily available on PlayStation 5, offering a more affordable alternative to the new Neo Geo AES+ hardware. Titles like Metal Slug, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, and The King of Fighters 2002 can be purchased digitally, with prices ranging from $5.99 to $14.99, often going on sale.
Metal Slug Is Back! SNK Teases New PS5 Game for Series' 30th AnniversarySNK is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Metal Slug series with a "mission reboot" tease, strongly suggesting a new game is in development for modern consoles like the PlayStation 5. The company has launched a special website and new social media accounts for the franchise, hinting at a return to classic run-and-gun gameplay.- Kodansha House Coming to LA’s Little Tokyo Starting July 2Kodansha is launching an immersive pop-up event called Kodansha House in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo from July 2-12, coinciding with Anime Expo. The event will feature guest appearances by creators of popular manga like Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier. Additionally, the article mentions several other gaming-related announcements including a Final Fantasy VII board game, a Rogue Trooper movie trailer, a Sonic the Hedgehog cafe, a Metal Slug anniversary project, and an Elden Ring film adaptation.
Metal Slug 30th Anniversary Project announcedSNK has announced a 30th anniversary project for the Metal Slug franchise, celebrating 30 years since its arcade debut in 1996. The initiative aims to "reignite and reboot" the series with new games in development and has launched a retrospective video teasing a "new mission" for fans.- SNK teases a new Metal Slug game on its 30th anniversarySNK has teased a new entry in the Metal Slug series during its 30th-anniversary celebration. The announcement suggests that a new mission is in development for the long-running franchise.
- Rogue Trooper Movie Teaser Trailer ReleasedThe first teaser trailer for the fully animated sci-fi film Rogue Trooper, directed by Duncan Jones and based on the 2000 AD comic, has been released. The film features a voice cast including Hayley Atwell, Jack Lowden, and Sean Bean. The article also briefly mentions other gaming-related news including a Sonic the Hedgehog pop-up cafe, Metal Slug's 30th anniversary, ARC Raiders winning a BAFTA award, and upcoming film adaptations of Elden Ring and Dragon Ball.