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NBA 2K’s Best Mode Is Even Better This Year
NBA 2K27 continues its reign as a premier sports game, with The City mode serving as its vibrant social hub and lifeblood. While the introduction of women avatars to The City is a welcome addition, its integration with MyCareer mode is currently a half-step. The game excels with its MyCareer Eras mode and solid on-court gameplay, but criticisms remain regarding aggressive monetization and the lack of persistent cosmetic purchases.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance Drops Exciting Breakdown of the Dual Blades’ Boosted Actions
This article breaks down the Dual Blades' boosted actions in Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, highlighting how the Boost Bracer enhances their combo potential, damage output, and agility. The expansion is set to release in 2027 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s Physical Edition Requires Mandatory Download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
The physical edition of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will require a mandatory internet download, a departure from previous installments. While the Nintendo Switch version will use a game key card, the disc-based versions for current-gen consoles necessitate online connectivity to play, disappointing collectors.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online now seems to have an advantage for Nintendo Switch 1 players vs. Switch 2
Following a recent update, players of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the original Nintendo Switch may have an advantage over those on the Nintendo Switch 2. Discrepancies have been noted where hazards appear on the Switch 2 version that are absent on the original Switch, potentially affecting gameplay, especially when using items like Mushrooms.
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.
6 Classic NES & SNES Games Arrive on PlayStation 5 Store Today for Cheap
Six classic NES and SNES sports titles from Jaleco are now available on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 for $9.99, with a launch discount bringing the price down to $7.99. The collection, released by Rock It Games, includes enhanced versions of Pro Sport Hockey, USA Ice Hockey, Hoops, Moero!! Junior Basket – Two on Two, Racket Attack, and Moero!! Pro Tennis, featuring modern enhancements like a VHS rewind feature and CRT filter.
Cult Classic RPG Gets PlayStation 5 Remake, Watch Reveal Trailer
NIS America has announced a remake of the cult classic RPG Astonishia Story for PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch, set to release on February 11, 2027. The remake will feature enhanced graphics, refined combat mechanics, and new quality-of-life features. A special edition is also available for pre-order.
PlayStation 5 Remake of Beloved PSP RPG Gets Release Date
The PlayStation 5 remake of the PSP RPG Fate/Extra Record, co-developed by Meteorise and TYPE-MOON and published by Aniplex, will launch on January 28, 2027. The game features strategic command battles and deck-building mechanics as players fight in the Holy Grail War within the digital realm of SE.RA.PH.
We played The Wolf Among Us Remastered, here are our thoughts
A preview of The Wolf Among Us Remastered highlights its graphical overhaul and updated features, built within the original engine. The remaster aims to please long-time fans while remaining accessible to newcomers, with all five episodes available at launch and a sequel on the horizon. It will be released on Nintendo Switch platforms on October 29.
It looks like No Man's Sky's next update is imminent as Sean Murray breaks out the emojis again - and fans reckon it's a big one
Hello Games director Sean Murray has used emojis on social media to signal that the highly anticipated 10th-anniversary update for No Man's Sky, codenamed 'Cosmos', is imminent. This emoji-posting tradition has historically preceded new updates, leading fans to speculate about a potentially large-scale release for the game's milestone.
FromSoftware's first-ever player romance builds on "the maidens in Elden Ring," says Hidetaka Miyazaki: "It's a transient, ephemeral love, which is maybe a motif I'm striving for"
Hidetaka Miyazaki, director at FromSoftware, discusses the player-to-player romance feature in the upcoming game The Duskbloods, comparing it to the NPC relationships in Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3. He describes the feature as a 'transient, ephemeral love' and a sense of 'secure trust' rather than traditional romance, though player experiences in network tests suggest it can be contentious.
Hype for GTA 6 is giving PS5 and Xbox console sales a much needed 30% boost
The upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has significantly boosted sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles in the UK, with a 33% and 34% increase respectively. This surge provides a much-needed lift for console manufacturers facing rising costs and component shortages, with further upticks expected around the game's launch.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launch trailer – Capcom revitalizes Onimusha with new action game on Nintendo Switch 2
Capcom has released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword, coinciding with its launch on platforms including the Nintendo Switch. The game features intense swordplay action set in Edo-period Kyoto, where players battle monstrous Genma using the Oni Gauntlet. The protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi, is modeled after the late samurai movie star Toshiro Mifune.
Some Of The Best Metroidvanias Have Gone Criminally Overlooked
This article highlights the exceptional but often overlooked metroidvania games developed by Team Ladybug, including Touhou Luna Nights, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, and Blade Chimera. It praises their unique mechanics, engaging stories, and high-quality presentation across various platforms.
30 years later, here's how I still play N64 games on the original console, fancy FPGA remakes, and handhelds
This guide explores various methods for playing Nintendo 64 games today, 30 years after the console's release. Options range from using original hardware with upscalers and mods, to modern FPGA-based solutions like the Analogue 3D, and emulation on PCs and handhelds.
Den otippade inspirationen bakom Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Capcom directors Satoru Nihei and Akihito Kadowaki discuss the inspirations behind Onimusha: Way of the Sword, including its combat mechanics and the influence of games like Super Mario Odyssey and Gundam Versus. They also touch upon Capcom's consistent quality and how the team adapted to working during the pandemic.
Even during a RAMpocalypse, Sony and Microsoft come across as less consumer-friendly than some PC brands with their refusal to give US tariff refunds back to consumers
Sony and Microsoft are facing lawsuits for allegedly not passing on US tariff refunds to consumers, despite some PC brands like Arctic and Panic doing so. Both console manufacturers have filed motions to dismiss the suits, arguing that consumers did not suffer a legally cognizable injury. This stance contrasts with smaller companies that have proactively refunded customers, leading to criticism of Sony and Microsoft's consumer-friendliness.
What we expect from The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary Nintendo Direct
Ahead of the Nintendo Direct celebrating The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, predictions include a gameplay reveal and release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, HD ports of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess for the Nintendo Switch, and a trailer for the upcoming Zelda movie. Appearances from Shigeru Miyamoto and Eiji Aonuma are also anticipated.
Astonishia Story remake revealed for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NIS America and Purple have announced that the Astonishia Story remake is planned for release on February 11, 2027, for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This updated version of the 1994 Korean RPG will feature enhanced visuals and refined mechanics, including grid-based battles and the ability to recruit mercenaries.
The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster announced for western release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
NIS America announced that The Grimm Reapress and the Drearytale Monster will be released in the west on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch in 2027. The game features a hand-drawn fairytale art style where a magical disease turns people into books and books into monsters. Players will solve puzzles and fight bosses to save a sister afflicted by this illness.
