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PlayStation Blog provided a breakdown of the elemental bending mechanics in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. The article details how players can utilize fire, water, earth, and airbending in combat.
Takeover 2, the Sequel to The TakeOver, Is Coming to Steam in Late 2026
Pelikan13 has announced that Takeover 2, the sequel to the beat 'em up game The Takeover, will be released on Steam in September 2026. While the original game was released on Steam in 2019 and later on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch in 2021, the sequel is initially launching on PC with potential console versions to follow.
Death Howl Review | TheXboxHub
Death Howl is a challenging deckbuilder that blends Soulslike difficulty with turn-based strategy elements. Players take on the role of Ro, a shamanistic woman on a quest to revive her son, navigating a macabre Spirit World. While praised for its artistic direction and satisfying gameplay loop, the game's harsh punishment for failure and reliance on grinding may not appeal to all players.
13 years later, one of the rarest Platinum trophies ever on the PlayStation Vita has finally been earned
A Japanese player named Tqvry has legitimately earned the extremely rare "Master of the Secret Arts" Platinum trophy for Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 on the PlayStation Vita. This achievement was considered nearly impossible due to the game's requirement of completing 35 duo missions on Turbo Speed, a feat complicated by the Vita version's lack of online play and 30fps cap.
Review: Dispatch (Nintendo Switch 2)
The interactive narrative game Dispatch, previously released on PC and PlayStation, is now available on Nintendo Switch. The superhero-themed office comedy features a compelling story with interesting characters and clever decision-making mechanics, though the lack of meaningful failure in its core dispatch minigame detracts from the overall impact.
Unity sees growth in engine revenue, shuts down IronSource ad network in favour of Vector AI user-acquisition platform
Unity is shutting down its IronSource ad network and plans to divest its publishing arm to focus on its AI-powered Vector platform. This strategic shift aims to simplify the business and capitalize on growth in AI-driven user acquisition. The company also reported growth in its engine revenue despite increased competition from Unreal Engine and Godot.
Pragmata Sketchbook Demo Impressions – A Promising Start | Invision Game Community
The Pragmata Sketchbook Demo offers a 15-minute preview of Capcom's new IP, showcasing fluid third-person shooter gameplay with hacking mechanics and exploration. The demo features characters Diana and Hugh battling robots and concludes with an intense mech boss fight, hinting at the full game's potential.
Opinion: As Resident Evil Turns 30, It's Time Capcom Revisits The Classics
As the Resident Evil franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, this opinion piece argues that Capcom should revisit and re-release older, less accessible titles like Survivor, Outbreak, Gaiden, and Dead Aim. While acknowledging the success of modern RE Engine remakes, the author believes these classic games offer a unique glimpse into the series' original vision and the late '90s pop culture, and should be made available on modern platforms.
The Witcher 3 is still selling on Nintendo Switch, new data shows
New financial data from CD Projekt Red reveals that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt continues to sell on the Nintendo Switch, contributing 10 percent of sales in 2025. While PC accounts for the largest share at 55 percent, the Switch version's performance has consistently impressed the developer since its 2019 port release.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Mar. 27: PlayStation Spring Sale
The PlayStation Spring Sale is now available for all PlayStation owners, offering various digital deals. The sale focuses on discounts for games available on the PlayStation platform.
Microsoft’s “This Is An Xbox” Campaign Was Axed Because “It Didn’t Feel Like Xbox”
Microsoft has reportedly axed its "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign because the new CEO, Asha Sharma, felt it did not authentically represent the Xbox brand. Sharma is personally leading a brand reset, aiming for a more console-focused approach to compete with PlayStation. The article also briefly mentions potential changes to Game Pass pricing.
Evening Consolidation
Way of the Hunter 2 has been announced and is coming soon to Xbox Series X|S. The article also mentions the Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 537, titled 'Speaking Saros'.
Don't worry, Dispatch isn't going to be censored on Xbox
AdHoc has confirmed that its game Dispatch will not be censored on Xbox Series X/S, PC, or Xbox Cloud, unlike its Nintendo Switch version. The Xbox version will be identical to the original PC and PlayStation releases. The studio is also considering a second season for the successful title.
Share of the Week: Resident Evil 30th Anniversary
Sony is celebrating 30 years of the Resident Evil franchise by highlighting fan-shared moments using #PSshare and #PSBlog. The article showcases various scary scenes and character encounters from across the series, including Resident Evil 4, 6, Village, and 2. The next theme for submissions will be 'Sidekicks'.
Cakey's Twisted Bakery review - ChristCenteredGamer
Cakey's Twisted Bakery is a mascot horror game developed by a small team, offering unique gameplay mechanics and effective sound design to build tension. Despite these strengths, the reviewer found the experience tedious and the mascots unappealing. The game is available on PC for $4.99 and on major consoles for $9.99.
SaGa Frontier Battle Theme Gets New Dual-Guitar Arrangement by Square Enix
Square Enix Music has released a new dual-guitar arrangement of the first battle theme from SaGa Frontier, originally composed by Kenji Ito. The arrangement features performances by Zenya Sakata and Sorao Mori, with recording and mixing by Junichiro Ojima. SaGa Frontier Remastered, which includes new content and characters, is available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and mobile devices.
Cakey's Twisted Bakery review - ChristCenteredGamer
Cakey's Twisted Bakery is a mascot horror game developed by a small team, offering unique gameplay mechanics and effective sound design to build tension. Despite these strengths, the reviewer found the experience tedious and the mascots unappealing. The game is available on PC for $4.99 and on major consoles for $9.99.
Genshin Impact Version Luna VI Brings More Mondstadt in April
HoYoverse has announced that Genshin Impact Version Luna VI will launch on April 8th, introducing new areas in Mondstadt, including the Temple of Space. The update will also feature a new five-star Geo Bow character named Linnea, alongside reruns for Chasca, Nefer, and Lauma. Enhancements to the user-generated content system, Miliastra Wonderland, are also included.
Housemarque on how Saros evolves Returnal's punishing formula
Housemarque, the Finnish studio behind Returnal, is discussing how the difficulty of their latest PlayStation exclusive, Saros, evolves the punishing formula of Returnal. The studio wrestled with the question of whether Returnal was too hard when developing Saros.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection – Now Available!
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, featuring all seven games from the Star Force trilogy, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC for £32.99. This collection offers a unique Mega Man experience focused on friendship and wave technology, with tactical grid-based combat and modern quality-of-life improvements.
