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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 4, 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order as of October 4, 2026, across various regions including the United States, Canada, and the UK. It details upcoming game releases, special editions, and amiibo figures for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
What does your dream videogame concert look like?
The author discusses the rise of video game concerts and shares their ideal dream concert lineup, featuring music from various Final Fantasy titles, Kingdom Hearts, Kameo: Elements of Power, and Tekken remixes. They express a desire for more live orchestral performances of game soundtracks.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Metaphor: ReFantazio unveils new art book, pre-orders open
Atlus and Studio Zero's upcoming RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, is receiving a new art book titled 'The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio'. The book will feature over 200 pages of concept art, developer insights, and design details. Pre-orders are now open for the art book, which is slated for release on March 9, 2027, while the game itself will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 12, 2026.
The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio Book Is Now Available To Preorder, Out Next March
The Art of Metaphor: ReFantazio art book is now available for preorder at select retailers for $50. It is scheduled for release on March 9.
I am here to save us all time by determining which of our most-played videogames would be more efficiently completed if…
This article explores how the hypothetical inclusion of firearms in games that do not typically feature them could impact completion times. Contributors analyze titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Dark Souls 3, Elden Ring, and Crusader Kings 2, debating whether guns would save time or introduce new complications.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 27, 2026 – new LEGO Super Mario sets, Terranigma, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers for the week of September 27, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, new LEGO Super Mario sets, and other merchandise for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
Evening Reading - September 23, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers updates for Total War: Warhammer 3, EVE Online, Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, and Quake Champions. It also highlights the return of Pokemon GO Tour to Los Angeles and Taiwan, and mentions Meta VR Glasses. Other internet news includes a Starbucks Japan Pokemon collaboration and Fortnite's Halloween event tease.
Nintendo announces its presence at PAX Aus 2026
Nintendo has confirmed its participation in PAX Aus 2026, showcasing a variety of first and third-party titles. Attendees can experience upcoming games like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, and Monster Hunter Wilds on the Nintendo Switch 2. Several other notable titles, including Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection, will also be playable.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Wants You To Eat The Rich–Literally
The Blood of Dawnwalker distinguishes itself by focusing on class struggle and social commentary rather than traditional upward mobility narratives. Unlike many fantasy RPGs where protagonists rise to power, the game emphasizes the plight of the impoverished and critiques systems of oppression through its vampiric ruling class and blood-tithe regime. This focus on "eating the rich" resonates with modern themes of hypercapitalism and worker precarity.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – September 20, 2026 – Metaphor: ReFantazio for Nintendo Switch 2 makes first appearance
Famitsu's latest most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from September 2-8, shows Metaphor: ReFantazio for Nintendo Switch 2 making its debut. Pokemon Winds and Waves leads the list, followed by Persona 6 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 20, 2026 – Monster Hunter Wilds, Guardians of the Galaxy, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for September 2026 and beyond. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books, with some titles having TBA 2026 or 2027 release dates.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is such a perfect JRPG remake, it has me wishing for the Final Fantasy 7 Remake I…
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC remake is praised as a near-perfect modernization of a classic JRPG, balancing faithfulness with new details. It offers a superior approach to remakes compared to titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake, which the author feels diverges too much from its source material.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter has one of the creepiest JRPG monsters I've encountered
The article discusses the creepy nature of JRPG monsters, highlighting a particularly unsettling enemy called the Faerie Epitaph from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd. The monster's unique movement mechanic, which only occurs when not observed, is praised as a terrifying detail added in the 3D remake, showcasing Falcom's efforts to modernize the classic titles.
Persona 4 Revival is an expected iteration on a well-worn formula, but the devil is in the details
Persona 4: Revival, a remake of Persona 4 Golden, is expected to modernize the classic JRPG with updated visuals, music, and combat mechanics similar to Persona 3 Reload. While the changes are welcome, the article expresses concern that the game may not address dated and problematic characterizations, particularly concerning the character Yosuke, and that the series formula is becoming overly familiar.
Nintendo pre-order updates – September 13, 2026 – Nintendo Direct games galore
This article provides a comprehensive list of Nintendo products available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for the week of September 13, 2026. It details upcoming game releases, amiibo figures, and books with their respective release dates and retail availability.
Final Fantasy Resonance is part of a "resurgence of turn-based RPGs and JRPGs," lead dev says, who wants to…
Final Fantasy Resonance director Hiroto Furuya believes the game is part of a resurgence in turn-based RPGs and JRPGs, aiming to capture the appeal of classic titles while delivering a fresh experience. The game features a turn-based battle system with a stagger mechanic and utilizes an HD-2D art style with spectacular cutscenes.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's mods immediately scrap the time pressure mechanic, which is apparently a dealbreaker for…
The Blood of Dawnwalker's controversial time pressure mechanic is being bypassed by players through mods, with a popular mod tripling the available time and removing time costs for skills. While the author acknowledges the mechanic's potential for interesting gameplay, they also note that its current implementation is not very impactful and that the game might be more memorable if the time system were more challenging.
