King of Tokyo
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King of Tokyo Review | TheXboxHubThis review criticizes the digital port of the board game King of Tokyo, calling it a "bottom-shelf port" despite its functional gameplay. Key issues include the lack of online multiplayer, a drab visual presentation, and slow pacing, which are particularly disappointing for a £24.99 price point. The article notes that while the core mechanics work, the port offers a bare minimum experience with no expansions or additional game modes.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide May 26, 2026Sony has updated the PlayStation Store with new content for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. This week's PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes FC 26, Nine Sols, and WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers. Numerous other games and add-ons are also available globally.
King of Tokyo launch trailer – Magic: The Gathering creator’s effort lands on Nintendo SwitchThe launch trailer for King of Tokyo, a video game adaptation of Richard Garfield's acclaimed board game, is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Players control giant monsters, rolling dice to heal, attack, earn Victory Points, or be the last one standing. The game features solo and local multiplayer modes, legendary monsters, and power cards.- King of Tokyo ReleasedKing of Tokyo, a virtual board game where players control kaiju for urban renewal in Tokyo, is now available on PC and consoles. The Windows edition is available on Steam.
- King of Tokyo is now available!The digital adaptation of the board game King of Tokyo, designed by Richard Garfield and published by Microids, has officially launched. The game is now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, featuring both physical and limited edition versions. This adaptation brings the popular monster-battling dice game, which has sold over one million copies worldwide, to a new digital era.
King of Tokyo Continues Japan’s Gaming TakeoverKing of Tokyo, a digital adaptation of the popular tabletop game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £24.99. Developed by Breakfirst and published by Microids, the game transforms Tokyo into a battleground where players control giant monsters fighting for dominance through dice rolls and card combos. The game features a ukiyo-e inspired visual style and includes solo play against AI and local multiplayer for up to six players.
Nintendo Download – May 21, 2026 (Europe)Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of May 21, 2026, featuring a variety of new titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. The list includes both retail and digital releases, with games spanning multiple genres such as simulation, puzzle, and action.
This week in PC games: Tokyo-drifting in Forza Horizon 6, communist grifting in Disco Elysium follow-up Zero Parades, or dystopia tifting in puzzle game PhonopolisThis week's PC game releases include Forza Horizon 6 set in Tokyo, ZA/UM's espionage title Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, and the puzzle game Phonopolis. Other notable releases span various genres, from train simulators and naval combat to shmups and turn-based tactics.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Tales of Arise, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Bubsy 4D, moreNintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 have had numerous game file sizes listed on the eShops. The listings include titles such as Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Bubsy 4D, with sizes ranging from under 100MB to over 55GB.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for May 21, 2026Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch, detailing new digital downloads for the week of May 14, 2026. Upcoming titles include Smalland: Survive the Wilds, Sektori, and various other games across retail and download categories.
These 24+ New PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (18th-24th May)This week sees a significant number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, alongside updates to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogues. Notable new titles include LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks, and Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, with PS Plus additions like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws.- These 24+ New PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out Next Week (18th-24th May)The week of May 18th-24th will see a significant number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, alongside updates to the PS Plus Extra and Premium catalogues. Notable new titles include LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Warhammer 40k: Speed Freeks, and Darksiders: Warmastered Edition, with PS Plus additions like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Star Wars Outlaws.
Next Week on Xbox: New Games for May 18 to 22Xbox has announced a slate of new games arriving on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass between May 18 and May 22. Titles include Forza Horizon 6, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Riven, and many more across various genres.
These 20+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games This Week (16th-22nd March)This week sees a significant number of new game releases for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including Crimson Desert, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and MLB The Show 26. Additionally, several titles are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal.- These 20+ New PS5, PS4, and PS Plus Games Next Week (16th-22nd March)The week of March 16th-22nd will see over 20 new game releases across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, including major titles like Crimson Desert, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin, and MLB The Show 26. Additionally, several games are being added to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, such as Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 and Persona 5 Royal.
Best Board Games for Family in 2026This guide highlights the best board games for families in 2026, focusing on titles that are easy to learn, engaging for mixed age groups, and offer high replay value. Featured games include Ticket to Ride, Catan, Dixit, and Pandemic, among others, catering to various play styles from cooperative to competitive.