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How Xbox Games Like Super Blackjack Prepared Players for Live Blackjack Online
This article explores how various Xbox games, such as Black Jacket and Super Blackjack Battle II Turbo Edition, have served as accessible introductions to the rules of blackjack. It highlights how these titles, despite their varied genres and presentation, teach players the core mechanics of 21 without real-money stakes, preparing them for online blackjack experiences.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with discounts available on PC via Steam. Avowed is available for 40% off, Sephiria also has a 40% discount, and Black Jacket is offered at 25% off.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including the Need for Speed franchise, The Stanley Parable, Black Jacket, and Neon Inferno. Discounts range from 25% to 50%.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
EVERYTHING ANNOUNCED AT THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASE AND FGS LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES ON JUNE 6, 2026
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles presented over 40 games, including world premieres and extended gameplay reveals. Highlights included new trailers and announcements for EXODUS, Arizona Sunshine, WARDOGS, ACE COMBAT 8: SKIES UNKNOWN, and Little Nightmares III's 'The Backstage' DLC. Several games received release dates or confirmed upcoming platforms.
Black Jacket launch trailer – narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder hits Nintendo Switch
Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder where players gamble souls against spirits in the afterlife, has launched on Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique take on blackjack, challenging players to exploit rule-bending cards and understand opponents' stories to earn coins and escape the underworld. The game is available as a digital download.
So Videogames Episode 488: So Froggy
This episode of the So Videogames Podcast features host Brad discussing several games including Shadows of the Afterland, Wax Heads, Dungeon Clawler, Tethergeist, Black Jacket, Slots & Daggers, and Froggy Hates Snow. Feedback and mailbag questions can be sent via email or posted in the comments section.
Nintendo Download – May 14, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest download list for Europe for the week of May 14, 2026. The list includes retail titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Outbound, alongside numerous digital-only releases for the Nintendo Switch.
Black Jacket – Dealing A Winning Game Pass Hand?
Black Jacket, a roguelite deckbuilder that blends blackjack with underworld survival, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The game is available Day One on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Developed by Mi'pu'mi Games GmbH and published by Skystone Games, it features strategic card manipulation and a narrative mystery.
Black Jacket Released
The deckbuilder roguelite Black Jacket is now available on PC via Steam, with a 15% launch discount. Developed by Mi'pu'mi and Skystone, the game offers a roguelite experience.
Black Jacket is Now Available: Get Your Soul Out of Hell
Mi'pu'mi Games and Skystone Games have launched Black Jacket, a narrative-driven roguelite deckbuilder inspired by blackjack, now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Players gamble their souls against spirits in the underworld, using strategic card gameplay and deckbuilding mechanics to earn soul coins and bribe the Ferryman for escape. The game features branching stories and character arcs, weaving narrative with its strategic gameplay.
Indiana Jones whips into this week’s Nintendo eShop roundup
The Nintendo eShop has received new releases including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Mixtape, both available on Nintendo Switch 2. The roundup also highlights various games suitable for Mother's Day celebrations and ongoing in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Game Pass Goes Big Again – Outbound, Subnautica 2 And More Headline A Huge Week
Xbox Game Pass is adding several new titles including Outbound, Subnautica 2 (Game Preview), DOOM: The Dark Ages, Black Jacket, and Call of the Elder Gods, with many launching as Day One releases. Elite Dangerous is also joining the service. However, several games will be leaving Game Pass on May 15th.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Smalland: Survive the Wilds, Call of the Elder Gods, Outbound, Sektori, more
Nintendo eShop listings reveal the file sizes for numerous upcoming games on both the Nintendo Switch and the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2. Titles like Smalland: Survive the Wilds and Call of the Elder Gods have different sizes depending on the platform. The article provides a comprehensive list of file sizes for many indie games.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 11 to 15
Xbox announces a lineup of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between May 11 and May 15, with many titles also available on Game Pass. The releases span various genres including survival, puzzle, horror, and action RPGs, with developers like Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Supermassive Games, and BlackMill Games featured.
Nintendo Download: An Ode to the Golden Days
This week's Nintendo Download features new releases like Mixtape and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2. Several games are highlighted for Mother's Day, including Nintendo Switch Sports and Just Dance 2026. Limited-time in-game events are also available for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo Download for 7th May, 2026
The latest Nintendo Download update for May 7, 2026, features new releases like Mixtape and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also highlights various games suitable for Mother's Day celebrations, including Nintendo Switch Sports and Overcooked! 2. Several other titles are also available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with some releasing later in May.
Nintendo Download – May 7, 2026 (North America) – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Mixtape, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of May 7, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Mixtape for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also highlights in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Blackjack-inspired roguelite game Black Jacket launches this month
Publisher Skystone Games and developer Mi'pu'mi Games have announced that Black Jacket, their blackjack-inspired roguelite deckbuilder, will launch this month. The game is set to release for Windows PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 on May 12th.
