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The Best Nintendo Switch eShop Sales From The ‘Blockbuster Sale’ – TouchArcade
TouchArcade highlights fifteen discounted games available during the Nintendo Switch eShop's 'Blockbuster Sale'. The list features a variety of genres including RPGs, action games, and platformers, with notable titles like Persona Collection and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 available at significant price reductions.
The 9th Dragon Revealed at Future Games Show With Voxel Beat ’Em Up Combat
FrameOver and Headup have revealed The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game featuring tactical and free-form beat 'em up combat. The game showcases a distinctive voxel art style and neon-soaked urban environments set in Kowloon, as seen in its debut gameplay trailer at the Future Games Show.
Cold Blood - An action Pac-Man clone makes an appearance on the MSX
Cold Blood, an action-packed Pac-Man clone developed by Paxanga Software, has been released for the MSX. Players control PacSnake, a member of the PacHound group, tasked with navigating the Ghost Heaven fortress to eat all the dots while avoiding evil ghosts. The game mixes arcade-style dot chomping with action elements.
Onimusha Way of the Sword Enters Final Development Stage
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is entering its final development stages, with director Nihei confirming progress in the latest memo. The game, set in the Edo period, features Miyamoto Musashi as the protagonist wielding the Oni Gauntlet to fight demons. It is scheduled for release in 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The 9th Dragon Announced as Narrative-Driven Action Game Set in Kowloon
FrameOver and Headup have announced The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game set in Kowloon, for PC and consoles. Players control a police commando unit member, utilizing hand-to-hand combat, various weapons, and environmental interactions. The game features branching story paths influenced by player decisions, rooftop traversal, and collectible abilities, offering approximately 10 hours of gameplay with replayable missions.
PS5 Getting Action Game Set in 80s Hong Kong and It Looks Great
FrameOver has announced The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game for PlayStation 5 set in 1980s Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City. Players will join an elite police unit to combat the criminal underworld, featuring voxel art, cyberpunk elements, and a roughly 10-hour adventure. A release date has not yet been announced.
Evening Patches
The Elder Scrolls Online has received a major update introducing a new boss, a new biome, and a permanent price drop. Additionally, For Honor is preparing for its Year 10 Season 1, with The Elder Scrolls Online also offering a free bundle for players.
Anomaly President launches in Early Access on August 3
The side-scrolling roguelike action game Anomaly President is set to launch in Early Access for PC via Steam on August 3. The game will be available on the Steam platform.
The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game, announced for Nintendo Switch
Headup and FrameOver have announced The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game for the Nintendo Switch. The game features tactical combat and branching choices set in the criminal underworld of 1980s Kowloon Walled City. Launch timing has not yet been revealed.
1980s Kowloon-set action game The 9th Dragon announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher Headup and developer FrameOver have announced The 9th Dragon, a narrative-driven action game set in 1980s Kowloon. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Jeff Kaplan reveals new game, Legend of California, on the Lex Friedman Podcast
Jeff Kaplan, former lead of Overwatch, has revealed his new game, The Legend of California, developed by his studio Kintsugi Games with assistance from Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime. The open-world action game features a cowboy aesthetic set in 1800s Gold Rush-era California and will utilize voxel-based gameplay for mining. An alpha test is planned for March, with an Early Access release to follow.
PS Plus förstärks med Persona 5, Space Marine 2 m.fl.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is adding several new games to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers starting March 17. Titles include Persona 5 Royal, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Blasphemous 2, and EA Sports Madden NFL 26. Tekken Dark Resurrection is available exclusively for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
CONTROL Resonant | Launching With Path Tracing & DLSS 4.5
Remedy Entertainment's upcoming game, Control Resonant, will feature path tracing and DLSS 4.5 at launch. This new title is a follow-up to the 2019 paranormal action-adventure game Control, and is described as Remedy's first-ever melee action game.
Pragmata's demo reaches 2 million downloads alongside its 2 million wishlists: 'I can't believe millions…
Capcom's upcoming action game Pragmata has achieved two million wishlists and two million demo downloads. The demo, titled 'The Sketchbook', allows players to experience the game's combat and hacking mechanics on a moonbase setting.
DISCOVER THE HEART OF HELLRAISER IN NEW DEVELOPER DIARY VIDEO FOR CLIVE BARKER’S HELLRAISER: REVIVAL
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games released a developer diary for Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, showcasing how the team is capturing the essence of the iconic horror franchise. The survival-horror action game is set to launch later this year on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring Doug Bradley as Pinhead.
Hit 2023 PS5 Action Game 67% Off on PS Store, Lowest Price
Blasphemous 2, a 2023 action game, is currently available for 67% off on the PlayStation Store, marking its lowest price at $9.89. This limited-time deal also offers the original Blasphemous and its DLC at discounted prices. The game is a sequel to the 2019 hit and is playable on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The Boys Is Getting A Game Right Before Its Final Season Begins
The Boys: Trigger Warning, a new VR game based on the Prime Video series, will launch on Meta Quest 3 on March 26, with a PlayStation VR2 version in development. The first-person stealth action game features voice work from several show actors and allows players to team up with The Boys. The game releases shortly before the show's fifth and final season begins on April 8.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003) The Classic Lightsaber Combat Sandbox
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, released in 2003 by Raven Software, is analyzed as a classic action sandbox game. It offered expanded lightsaber combat, player choice in Force abilities and missions, and a lasting multiplayer legacy.
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003) – The Classic Lightsaber Combat Sandbox
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is a 2003 action game set in the Star Wars universe, offering players customizable Jedi characters and diverse gameplay modes including a single-player campaign and multiplayer. The game is recognized for its classic lightsaber combat and sandbox elements.
Cast Outs ‘Overview’ trailer
Twisted Works has released a two-minute overview trailer for their modern-fantasy cooperative action game, Cast Outs. The trailer provides a look at the gameplay and features of the upcoming title.