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Stardew Valley Creator Pledges No Paid DLC In His Games

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, otherwise known as ConcernedApe, has made a very strong pledge regarding the inclusion of paid updates or DLC in his games. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter)…

July 22, 2024 | 12:09 EDT

Artwork of the Squid Sisters, Deep Cut, and Off the Hook in Splatoon 3's Grand Festival
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Splatoon 3 Grand Festival Could Be the Game's Last Big Event

Nintendo has announced the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival, a three-day event that's set to be the online shooter's "biggest Splatfest yet". It could also mark the final major event for Splatoon 3, if …

July 19, 2024 | 09:20 EDT

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(Updated) Amber Isle Release Date Promises Dino Shop Shenanigans in October

Update: Ambertail and Team17 have confirmed that the Amber Isle Switch release date will be October 31st, so mark your calendar for that if you're looking to play on console. Original story follows…

July 18, 2024 | 11:28 EDT

Three characters and a man with a bag on his head in artwork for Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
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Nintendo's Emio Is the First New Famicom Detective Club Game in 35 Years

Nintendo has revealed what's behind the mysterious Emio trailer that appeared on the studio's official YouTube channel last week, and it's actually a new entry in a long-dormant (well, sort of)…

July 17, 2024 | 10:33 EDT

Box art of the three Starfy games now available on Nintendo Switch Online, plus a shot of Starfy falling over
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Nintendo Switch Online Gains Three Previously Japan-Only GBA Platformers

Nintendo has released the first three three Densetsu no Starfy games (known as The Legendary Starfy outside of Japan) in the West for the first time via its Nintendo Switch Online service. The three…

July 12, 2024 | 08:22 EDT

Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake artwork
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Release Date Set for October

Koei Tecmo has revealed the Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake release date, and the reimagined strategy classic should make the perfect companion for fall. Having been delayed back in December…

July 12, 2024 | 07:35 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Sports Basketball Update Lands Tomorrow

Nintendo Switch Sports is officially getting basketball tomorrow, bringing its total number of available sports up to a princely eight. Basketball was originally announced to be coming to Nintendo…

July 8, 2024 | 10:40 EDT

Key art for Genshin Impact Version 4.8 depicting several smiling characters
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Genshin Impact Version 4.8 Release Date and New Info Revealed

HoYoverse has revealed the Genshin Impact Version 4.8 release date, and the new update is bringing a new summer map to enjoy, as well as a new character and much more, later this month. Arriving on…

July 5, 2024 | 10:25 EDT

Adol Christin in close-up in Ys X: Nordics
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Ys X: Nordics Release Date Set for Fall in the West

NIS America has announced the Ys X: Nordics release date, and the latest entry in the long-running JRPG franchise is making its way to the West in fall. According to a press release, Ys X: Nordics …

July 5, 2024 | 09:45 EDT

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Worlds of Aria Release Date Promises D&D-Inspired Madness This Fall

Worlds of Aria, a tabletop and Dungeons & Dragons-inspired "cheeky co-op adventure" starring none other than Critical Role's Laura Bailey, has an official PC release date. The game, which sees a…

July 3, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Spy Drops Is Randomly-Generated Metal Gear Solid for the Modern Era

Rainy Frog and solo developer Rainy Night Creations have announced Spy Drops, a 3D stealth-action roguelite very heavily inspired by late-90s stealth classics like Metal Gear Solid and Syphon Filter…

July 3, 2024 | 08:34 EDT

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Transformers: Galactic Trials Is an Action-Racing Roguelite Coming This Fall

Hasbro and publisher Outright Games have announced Transformers: Galactic Trials, a new action-roguelite with racing elements that takes place in - you guessed it - the Transformers universe.…

July 2, 2024 | 09:54 EDT

Two characters and a dog walking towards the screen in Palia, whose developer Singularity 6 has been acquired by Daybreak
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Palia Developer Singularity 6 Acquired by MMO Giant Daybreak

Palia studio Singularity 6 has been acquired by Dungeons & Dragons Online and Lord of the Rings Online steward Daybreak Games for an unconfirmed sum. In a press release, Daybreak says it will…

July 2, 2024 | 08:47 EDT

Jango Fett blasting at the screen in artwork for Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
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Star Wars: Bounty Hunter Remaster Brings Back Jango Fett in August

Aspyr has announced a Star Wars: Bounty Hunter remaster, bringing the 2002 original to PC and consoles complete with a visual overhaul and gameplay improvements. According to a press release, Bounty…

June 27, 2024 | 11:39 EDT

Artwork of Sargon in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Price Sliced Permanently

Ubisoft has announced a permanent Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown price drop, so if you missed out on one of 2024's best games, now's your chance to pick it up. As spotted by PCGamesN, Prince of…

June 26, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

Lara Croft examining a skull in artwork for the Dead by Daylight Tomb Raider crossover
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Dead by Daylight Tomb Raider Crossover Tests Lara's Survival Skills

Behaviour Interactive has announced a Dead by Daylight Tomb Raider crossover, bringing everyone's favorite gun-toting heroine Lara Croft into the fold as a survivor. As an official announcement says…

June 25, 2024 | 12:15 EDT

Mickey looking curious and holding a paintbrush in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
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Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Release Date Revealed for September

THQ Nordic and developer Purple Lamp have announced the Epic Mickey: Rebrushed release date, and the reworked 3D platformer is on its way to modern systems this fall. The game, which was originally…

June 25, 2024 | 10:50 EDT

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Sells 500k Copies in Just Three Days

Atlus has announced that Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance sales have topped 500,000 in just three days, bringing the total for both Vengeance and the original Shin Megami Tensei V to an impressive…

June 20, 2024 | 10:03 EDT

Leo, one of the main characters in Monster Hunter Stories 2
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Monster Hunter Stories 2 Sales Pass the Two Million Mark

Capcom has revealed that Monster Hunter Stories 2 sales have reached a major milestone almost three years after the turn-based RPG's original release. Per a press release, Monster Hunter 2: Wings of…

June 19, 2024 | 11:36 EDT

A ginger cat looking into the camera in Nacon's Cat Rescue Story
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Cat Rescue Story Lets You Run Your Very Own Cat Shelter in September

Nacon and Tivola have announced Cat Rescue Story, a cat shelter sim that lets you start and run your very own center for adorable stray kitties. Launching on September 26th, Cat Rescue Story …

June 19, 2024 | 09:55 EDT

The main characters of Too Kyo Games' The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy
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Danganronpa Creators "Risking Their Lives" for New School-Based SRPG

Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka says that he and his team are "risking their lives" for their newest project, the PC and Switch-focused tactical RPG The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy. In an…

June 19, 2024 | 08:35 EDT

Samus looking cool against the backdrop of her ship in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
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Metroid Prime 4 Gets New Name, Gameplay Footage, and Release Window

During today's Nintendo Direct show, we finally got to see Metroid Prime 4 gameplay in all its glory, and not only that, but we got a new name and release window for the game as well. Metroid Prime…

June 18, 2024 | 11:58 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Announced for September

During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo revealed a brand new The Legend of Zelda game, and you won't be playing as Link in this one. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is coming on…

June 18, 2024 | 11:44 EDT

A close-up of Samus' face in Metroid Prime 4, revealed during today's Nintendo Direct
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Nintendo Direct June 2024 - All the Announcements and Reveals

Today, Nintendo held a new Nintendo Direct presentation to round off the summer showcase season and show off some of the games coming to the Switch throughout the rest of the year. Here's everything…

June 18, 2024 | 11:24 EDT

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Nintendo Direct Rounds Out Summer Showcase Season Tomorrow

Nintendo has announced a Nintendo Direct presentation for tomorrow, and it'll offer information on Switch games coming to the console throughout the second half of 2024. According to a post on X (…

June 17, 2024 | 10:39 EDT

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Release Date and Zombie-Slaying Trailer Revealed

Dragami Games has revealed the Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP release date, and the remake, which Dragami promises will be faithful to the original, has also received its first major gameplay trailer. Per…

June 14, 2024 | 08:01 EDT

A World War I-era soldier with a gas mask in Conscript
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Conscript Release Date Brings World War I Survival Horror in July

Team17 and developer Catchweight Studio have announced the release date for Conscript, a World War I-era survival horror game that's also Catchweight's first foray into development. Conscript is…

June 11, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

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Goal! Football Manager Finally Scores Premier League Licensing Deal

Football Manager developer Sports Interactive has announced that it's secured a four-year licensing deal with the Premier League, the biggest league in English football. According to a press release…

June 10, 2024 | 09:52 EDT

Faye, the main character of Demonschool, in close-up
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Demonschool Release Date Brings Devil Survivor-Style RPG Goodness in September

Ysbryd Games and developer Necrosoft have announced the Demonschool release date, so if you're hankering for some Devil Survivor-style tactical RPG action, you won't have much longer to wait. As…

June 9, 2024 | 06:30 EDT

Artwork for five classic Mega Man Game Boy games, which have been added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Five Classic Mega Man Games

Nintendo has added five classic Mega Man games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're available to enjoy right now if you're a subscriber. The first five numbered Mega Man games for the…

June 7, 2024 | 08:29 EDT

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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Classic 2 DLC Launches Next Week

ArtPlay and 505 Games have announced the release date for the upcoming Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Classic 2 DLC, and it's just around the corner. Classic II: Dominique's Curse, to give it its…

June 5, 2024 | 11:29 EDT

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Sonic and Friends Will Join Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble as DLC

Sega has announced that upcoming spherical platformer Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble will be getting DLC themed around everyone's favorite blue spiny critter Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as three of…

June 5, 2024 | 10:30 EDT

The Prince looking concerned in the Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake
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Troubled Sands of Time Remake Gains Yet Another Studio

Ubisoft has announced that yet another studio is joining the long-awaited (and apparently rather troubled) Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake. This time around (no pun intended), it's the turn…

June 3, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

Official Little Nightmares 3 artwork depicting the game's two playable characters
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Little Nightmares 3 Delayed to 2025, More Info Coming Later in Summer

Bandai Namco and developer Supermassive Games have announced that horror platformer sequel Little Nightmares 3 has been delayed beyond 2024. In a message on X (formerly known as Twitter), the two…

May 31, 2024 | 08:34 EDT

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Minecraft Animated Series Coming to Netflix

Netflix and Microsoft have announced a Minecraft animated series as part of the hugely popular sandbox game's 15-year anniversary celebrations. Per an announcement on the official Minecraft website…

May 30, 2024 | 09:40 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Roadmap Reveals DLC Release Windows

Rabbit and Bear has released a new Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes roadmap, and it reveals the release months for the JRPG's three additional character-focused DLC chapters. In a post on the…

May 24, 2024 | 11:19 EDT

Key art for Genshin Impact version 4.7, which depicts the two Travelers on a hillside
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Genshin Impact Version 4.7 Release Date Set for Next Month

HoYoverse has announced the Genshin Impact Version 4.7 release date, with a new Challenge Domain, new playable characters, and much more arriving in June. Otherwise known as "An Everlasting Dream…

May 24, 2024 | 10:42 EDT

The two main characters of Card-en-Ciel surrounded by the rest of the game's cast
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Card-en-Ciel Brings Mega Man Battle Network-Like Card Battling in October

Inti Creates has revealed the release date for upcoming card battler Card-en-Ciel, which essentially looks like a less RPG-ified version of Mega Man Battle Network. The game is launching in October…

May 22, 2024 | 11:41 EDT

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Little Kitty, Big City Breaks Two Major Milestones in Less than Two Weeks

Indie feline adventure Little Kitty, Big City has crossed two major milestones after less than two weeks on sale, which will likely make developer Double Dagger Studio very happy indeed. Earlier…

May 21, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

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Nintendo Switch Online Celebrates the Game Boy's 35th Anniversary

Nintendo has released three new Game Boy titles for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, and they're all part of the console's original launch lineup from way back in 1989. Since Game Boy games first…

May 15, 2024 | 08:56 EDT

A close-up of Vecna in the Dead by Daylight eighth anniversary Dungeons & Dragons crossover
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Dead by Daylight Eighth Anniversary Plans Include Vecna, Spinoffs, and More

Dead by Daylight is eight years old this year, and developer Behaviour Interactive is celebrating with a slew of new announcements surrounding the game. During an anniversary celebration stream…

May 14, 2024 | 12:50 EDT

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Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons Crossover Revealed

Behaviour Interactive has announced a Dead by Daylight Dungeons & Dragons crossover, with the hugely popular tabletop franchise seemingly making its way to the multiplayer horror game sometime…

May 9, 2024 | 12:22 EDT

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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Harks Back to a Retro Classic

Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a NES Remix-style collection of challenges based on games from the NES library. The game was first spotted via the ESRB…

May 8, 2024 | 10:54 EDT

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The Witcher 3 Mod Editor REDkit Set for Release Later This Month

CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3 REDkit, a modding tool for critically-acclaimed open-world RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is launching later this month. According to a post on the…

May 7, 2024 | 08:53 EDT

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Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Coming Before April 2025

Nintendo has confirmed that it will make an announcement regarding the Switch 2 (name not official) sometime before the end of this fiscal year. Speaking on the official Nintendo X (formerly Twitter…

May 7, 2024 | 08:21 EDT

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Tokyo Cooking Will Let You Run an Anime Sushi Restaurant on Switch Next Week

There are plenty of cozy cooking sims out there, but very few, if any, of them allow you to run your own anime sushi restaurant. Thankfully, there's Tokyo Cooking, a new game heading to Switch next…

May 6, 2024 | 12:23 EDT

Kril holding a healing heart in Another Crab's Treasure
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Another Crab's Treasure Sales Top 150k as Devs Promise to Fix Bugs

Developer and publisher Aggro Crab has announced that Another Crab's Treasure sales have hit a major milestone, and the studio has also shared its plans for the game going forward. In a post on…

May 3, 2024 | 09:01 EDT

Three new free cosmetics coming as part of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update 1.5
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Update 1.5 Release Date Revealed

505 Games and ArtPlay have announced the release date for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night update 1.5, which will also serve as the game's final major free update. The long-awaited update will…

May 2, 2024 | 11:57 EDT