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Games Inbox: What will be in the Netflix GTA 6 show?
Readers speculate about the content of a rumored Grand Theft Auto 6 Netflix show, with some anticipating a short gameplay reveal padded with interviews. The discussion also touches on disappointing game leaks, the difficulty of modern Mega Man titles, and the current state of the Star Wars and Xbox franchises.
The secret to making a good Star Wars game is to do less - Reader's Feature
This reader's feature argues that successful Star Wars games succeed by focusing on a single core fantasy rather than trying to include every possible element of the universe. Games like TIE Fighter, Republic Commando, and Jedi: Fallen Order are highlighted for their focused design, while others are criticized for becoming unfocused "catalogues" of features. The author suggests that future Star Wars games should prioritize a clear identity and developer confidence in saying 'no' to extraneous features.
Somehow, EA's Battlefront is still the best-selling Star Wars game of all time in US
Electronic Arts' 2015 reboot of Star Wars Battlefront remains the best-selling Star Wars game in US tracked history. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, EA titles dominate the top four spots for Star Wars game sales, with Jedi: Fallen Order, Battlefront II, and Jedi: Survivor following the original Battlefront.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for A Short Hike, Octopath Traveler 0, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring its lowest prices ever on a wide selection of games, including A Short Hike and Octopath Traveler. The sale encompasses numerous titles across various genres, with significant discounts available on many popular and niche games.
You can get some early STAR WARS Day deals with nice discounts on GOG
GOG is currently hosting a Star Wars Day sale, offering significant discounts on various classic Star Wars titles. Games like STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic and STAR WARS Battlefront are available at 75% off. The sale also highlights the compatibility of GOG games with Linux via the Heroic Games Launcher and concludes on May 6th.
‘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.
Today’s Nintendo Direct, Full Review of ‘EGGCONSOLE Star Trader’, Plus New Releases and Sales – TouchArcade
Nintendo announced a new Direct presentation featuring a Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase. The article also reviews EGGCONSOLE Star Trader, a PC-8801mkIIsr title that blends adventure game elements with shoot 'em up stages, noting its historical interest but limited appeal due to untranslated text. Several new releases and a large list of expiring sales on the Nintendo eShop are also detailed.