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Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 11: Blizzcon 2026
This weekend's PC gaming deals include sales on World of Warcraft and Diablo 4, free titles like Astral Ascent and Luftrausers, and discounts on various new releases across multiple storefronts. The Steam Programming Fest is also ongoing, featuring computer-themed titles.
Mega Man: Dual Override interview: devs comment on graphics, music, difficulty, collections, future, more
Developers for Mega Man: Dual Override discussed the game's new "Override system" and custom chips, the decision to use a subtitle instead of a number to attract new players, and the 2.5D visual style. The team also touched on the 40th anniversary of the Mega Man franchise, the composer Junko Karashima, and the potential for future collections and spin-offs.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 4: Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam PvE Survival Crafting Fest, the Epic Games Store's End of Summer Sale with discounts on various titles, and bundles from Humble Bundle. Notable deals include free games on Amazon Luna and significant discounts on popular titles across multiple storefronts.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 4: Last chance for PlayStation's Gamescom Sale
This weekend features significant sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles, with many deals ending soon. Notable discounts include God of War Ragnarok, Red Dead Redemption 2, and various titles from Capcom and the PlayStation Gamescom Sale.
Capcom explains why Mega Man: Dual Override isn’t called Mega Man 12
Capcom producers Shingo Izumi and Hiroyuki Minamitani, along with director Shinya Ikuta, explained that Mega Man: Dual Override is not numbered to avoid intimidating new players. They learned after Mega Man 11's release that the high number could deter potential newcomers. The game is set to release in 2027 for Nintendo Switch.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 21: Catching up with Black Myth: Wukong
This weekend's console deals include significant discounts on Black Myth: Wukong for PlayStation and Xbox. Nintendo Switch owners can find deals on Sega titles, Dispatch, and BALL x PIT. Numerous other games across various genres are also on sale for PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
The NES is 45 years old – here’s why there’s no nostalgia for it in the UK
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), despite its global importance and iconic franchises, had a minimal cultural impact and generated little nostalgia in the UK. This is attributed to its late release in 1987, high price point compared to dominant home computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64, and a perception of being for children, unlike Sega's offerings. While foundational for many genres and franchises in North America and Japan, the NES's legacy in the UK is largely overshadowed by these market factors.
ShackStream: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 721
The Stevetendo Show is beginning a new playthrough of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Twitch. The streamer compares the game's aesthetic to classic Super Nintendo titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Secret of Mana. Future streams will also feature Star Fox and other Nintendo Switch titles.
Amazon Prime Members Get 15 Games For Free In June And A New He-Man Adventure
Amazon Prime members can claim 15 free games in June through Amazon Luna, including the exclusive new Masters of the Universe: Legends Unite adventure. Additionally, Prime subscribers can stream titles like Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition and Mega Man 11. Downloadable games available this month include remastered Tomb Raider adventures, Mafia 3: Definitive Edition, and XCOM: Chimera Squad.
Capcom live with Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale, includes first discount ever for Resident Evil Requiem and more
Capcom is holding a sale on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Resident Evil Requiem is featured with its first-ever discount, alongside price reductions for titles like Street Fighter 6 and various Resident Evil and Mega Man games. Most deals will last until June 19, 2026.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
‘Mika and the Witch’s Mountain’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
This article rounds up new Nintendo Switch releases for August 22nd, 2024, including Mika and the Witch's Mountain, My Lovely Empress, Cyber Mission, Mangavania 2, and White Eternal. It also details numerous ongoing and expiring sales on various titles from publishers like Capcom and LucasArts, as well as remasters and indie games.
SAG-AFTRA issues "do not work" orders against Mega Man: Dual Override
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "do not work" order against Capcom's upcoming game, Mega Man: Dual Override, after voice actor Ben Diskin stated he would not return to the role without union contract protections. Diskin cited concerns over AI usage and Capcom's refusal to unionize the project, despite SAG-AFTRA's recent tentative agreement following an 11-month strike. This action advises union members against providing any services for the production, which is slated for a 2027 release.
SAG-AFTRA issues a Do Not Work Order against Capcom for "failing to initiate the signatory process"
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "Do Not Work Order" against Capcom's upcoming game Mega Man: Dual Override, citing the company's failure to initiate the signatory process. This prevents voice actor Ben Diskin from reprising his role as Mega Man due to concerns over union contract protections and the potential use of AI. The union has been in negotiations with game publishers regarding AI and labor rights.
'I Need a Union Contract to Feel Safe': Broken Hearted Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Star in New PS5, PS4 Game
Voice actor Ben Diskin, who voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11, will not reprise his role in the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override due to Capcom's refusal to provide a union contract with AI protections. Diskin stated his decision is not about money but about feeling safe in an industry facing layoffs and uncertainty. Other voice actors, like Steve Blum, have voiced support for Diskin's stance.
Mega Man: Dual Override Has Been Hit With A Do Not Work Order
SAG-AFTRA has issued a "Do Not Work Order" against Capcom's upcoming game, Mega Man: Dual Override, due to the publisher's failure to engage with the union. Voice actor Ben Diskin cited concerns over AI protections and the lack of union contract enforcement as reasons for his departure from the role of Mega Man. The game is slated for release on multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Mega Man Voice Actor Won't Return for Dual Override as Capcom Reportedly Won't Hire Him With 'The Protections of a Union Contract' - IGN
Voice actor Ben Diskin will not return for Mega Man: Dual Override due to Capcom's refusal to offer a union contract, citing concerns over AI protections. SAG-AFTRA has issued a "Do Not Work Order" against the production, as the publisher has not initiated the signatory process for union actors. Diskin expressed his desire for union protection to ensure AI safeguards are enforceable, especially given the industry's current uncertainty and layoffs.
Mega Man voice actor announces he won't be back for Dual Override due to lack of "protections of a union contract"
Voice actor Ben Diskin announced he will not return to voice Mega Man in Mega Man: Dual Override due to the project not being unionized. Diskin, who voiced the character in Mega Man 11, stated he cannot risk working without the protections of a union contract, despite Capcom's assurances regarding AI usage. Mega Man: Dual Override is slated for a 2027 release on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One & Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
"I Need A Union Contract To Feel Safe" - Mega Man 11 Voice Actor Not Returning For Dual Override
Voice actor Ben Diskin will not return as Mega Man in the upcoming Mega Man: Dual Override due to Capcom's refusal to provide a union contract. Diskin cited industry uncertainty and the need for enforceable protections against AI voice development as reasons for his decision, despite Capcom's assurances. The game is scheduled for a 2027 release on Nintendo Switch.
Ben Diskin Wont Return as Mega Man, Cites AI Protections and Union Contract
Voice actor Ben Diskin will not return as the voice of Mega Man in Mega Man: Dual Override, citing concerns over AI protections and union contract issues. Diskin previously voiced Mega Man in Mega Man 11.