Nintendo News
- River City Girls 2 Is Getting "Premium" Double Dragon DLC This Summer April 26, 2024"The legendary Billy and Jimmy Lee return".Following a joke earlier this month, WayForward has now announced Double Dragon DLC for its side-scrolling beat 'em up River City Girls 2. Yes, the "legendary" BIlly and Jimmy Lee will be making a return as playable characters in "premium DLC" this summer.According to the PR, a free update […]
- Inti Creates Announces Gold Collection, Three Games On One Physical Switch Cart April 26, 2024Coming to Japan this August.If you are a fan of Inti Creates or simply want to catch up on some of its game releases, you might want to read on...The game company has announced the Inti Creates Gold Archive Collection for the Nintendo Switch. It's a physical package featuring Mighty Gunvolt, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, and […]
- Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch Frame Rate Revealed April 26, 2024The new version with "revamped graphics" appears to run at 30fps.The previews have officially gone live for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and it seems we've now got a better idea about the performance.In case you missed our 'hands on' here on Nintendo Life, the upcoming Switch release runs great across both handheld and docked. […]
- Eighting Is Working On A New Hunter x Hunter Fighting Game April 26, 2024Update: Here's a look at the gameplay.Update #3 :We've finally got our first proper look at Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact and it's a 2D fighter starring all of the cast from the series. You can check it out above (thanks, Gematsu).Read the full article on nintendolife.com
- Garry's Mod Is Removing "All Nintendo Related Stuff From Steam Workshop" April 26, 2024Update: Creator says the takedowns are "legit".Update Read the full article on nintendolife.com
- 'That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime' Anime Gets The RPG Treatment This August April 25, 2024Brings two additional storylines.Bandai Namco has today revealed that the anime and manga series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime will be heading to Switch as a side-scrolling RPG on 8th August.The catchily titled That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles will mark the first game adaptation of the series […]
- Round Up: The Previews Are In For Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) April 25, 2024How are things stacking up?We are still a little way off the release of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door on Switch on 23rd May, but today we have had our first indication of how things are stacking up as the game's previews have begun to appear online.Here at Nintendo Life, our experience with the game […]
- Nintendo Download: 25th April (North America) April 25, 2024Another Crab's Treasure! SaGa Emerald Beyond! Wrath: Aeon of Ruin!The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!Switch eShop […]
- Japanese Charts: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Pole Position As Game Sales Falter April 25, 2024Switch continues to dominate.Over in Japan this week, it's been a pretty quiet time for the video game industry, meaning that the evergreen titan Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has managed to speed past the competition and claim pole position with 11,585 units sold.It's a good week for the Switch, mind, with tentpole first-party Nintendo games […]
- New Contra: Operation Galuga Update Is Heading For Switch, Here Are The Patch Notes April 25, 2024Out now on other consoles, "coming soon" for Switch.Konami and WayForward have today announced that a new update is on the way for Contra: Operation Galuga on Switch. As was the case with the launch update, the latest patch is available today on PS4, PS5, Xbox and Steam, but we'll have to wait a little […]
PlayStation News
- Join PlayStation Tournaments: Road to Evo and watch Evo Japan April 25, 2024As we near the end of April, the fighting game scene truly begins to heat up. From April 27 to 29, the best of the best will gather in Tokyo to crown an Evo Japan champion. Then, players will gather for the world’s premier fighting game event, Evo 2024 in Las Vegas. Through the PlayStation […]Louis Figueroa
- Stellar Blade New Game Plus mode available on launch, April 26 April 25, 2024Stellar Blade launches tomorrow, and that’s just the beginning of Eve’s mission to save humanity one slice at a time. Today we at Shift Up are excited to reveal that New Game Plus will be coming to Stellar Blade at launch on April 26, so players can continue their journey across Xion after the credits […]Kim Hyung Tae
- New Gran Turismo 7 update features an all-electric concept racing car created exclusively for the game April 24, 2024Gran Turismo players! Now more than ever, technology is developing in ways that creates endless possibilities. This month’s GT updates features a glimpse of what the future would hold through two vehicles, the coveted ŠKODA Vision Gran Turismo and AFEELA Prototype 2024 . Update 1.46* for Gran Turismo 7 will be available as of […]Ken Chan
- Another Crab’s Treasure hands-on report: a playful Soulsike tribute with fresh ideas April 24, 2024Developer FromSoftware minted a new genre when Demon’s Souls first released on PlayStation 3 back in 2009. The “Soulslike” genre was born, inspiring developers across the globe with its risk/reward mechanics, thoughtful melee combat, and connected world design. Aggro Crab is one such developer. I recently went hands-on with their game Another’s Crab Treasure, which […]Tim Turi (he/him)
- May Savings promotion comes to PlayStation Store April 24, 2024There’s something for everyone in the May Savings promotion which rolls out onto PlayStation Store April 24. For a limited time*, enjoy discounts on a vast assortment of titles, including Monster Hunter Rise + Sunbreak (67% off), Madden NFL 24 (80% off the PS5 version) and many more. There’s something for everyone in the May […]Zack Garvey
- Share of the Week: Dragon’s Dogma 2 April 19, 2024Last week, we asked you put the spotlight on the Pawns of Dragon’s Dogma 2 and share portraits using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights: secondcapture shares a female Pawn wearing a circlet raises a goblin-faced staff lunar9p shares three Pawns standing side by side with a 4th waving from the background shimo_ps […]Kristen Zitani (she/her)
- EA Sports F1 24: new details on overhauled Career and Dynamic Handling, coming May 31 April 18, 2024Be one of the 20 in EA Sports F1 24, the official game of the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship, arriving earlier than previous seasons for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 31. Through the introduction of the new EA Sports Dynamic Handling, players will feel even closer to the action. Additionally, for […]James Bralant
- Updates on new indie titles coming to PlayStation April 18, 2024Hello, everyone. Today, we revealed three upcoming indie titles that will appeal to many different PlayStation players. These titles are for those who like to challenge the unknown, our fans who prefer more spooky things, and those looking for something in between. We hope you discover something new to play. Darkest Dungeon II | Coming […]Shuhei Yoshida
- V Rising: Here’s what to expect when you enter Dracula’s frozen domain of Mortium April 18, 2024V Rising is a survival game with action RPG elements and razor-sharp skill-based combat coming to PlayStation 5 later this year. Wake up as a Vampire after centuries of withering slumber, your kin having been forgotten after a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Church of Luminance. Emerge from your crypt, explore a vast […]Martin Lövgren
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 seeks new employees on PS5 June 20 April 18, 2024Have you been feeling some FOMO at Freddy’s recently? Has your lack of a PlayStation VR2 left you unable to play Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2? Well, I come (Faz)bearing great news: Freddy and the Gang heard you loud and clear, and they’re coming to your PlayStation 5 on June 20. Welcome to […]Ray McCaffrey
Xbox News
- Minecraft Realms Plus Upgrades April 25, 2024The post Minecraft Realms Plus Upgrades appeared first on Xbox Wire.
- Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update for Xbox Series X|S Available Now April 25, 2024The post Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update for Xbox Series X|S Available Now appeared first on Xbox Wire.
- Free Play Days – Railway Empire, Prison Architect and TramSim: Console Edition April 25, 2024Embark on a thrilling journey with Free Play Days, featuring the strategic depths of Railway Empire, the intricate challenges of Prison Architect, and the immersive urban experience of TramSim: Console Edition! All are available this weekend for Xbox Game Pass Core and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play from Thursday April 25 at 12:01 […]
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Mobile Season 3 Reloaded: Your Guide to the Mid-season Update April 24, 2024The post Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Warzone, and Mobile Season 3 Reloaded: Your Guide to the Mid-season Update appeared first on Xbox Wire.
- Get To Know Our Team: Chad – Senior Software Engineer April 23, 2024Get To Know Our Team Chad Senior Software Engineer Hi, everyone! Wynn here again. Welcome back to another Xbox Insider Team interview. Today’s chat is with Chad—the very first of our incredible Xbox Insider engineers. How’s it going, Chad? Doing pretty well, Wynn. Glad to hear it! Well, let’s jump right in. Tell the community […]
- Upcoming and Available Xbox Games in Wired Direct 2024 April 23, 2024Hello there! I’m Leo Zullo, Co-founder and MD of Wired Productions and we really love indie games. Today my team hosted “Wired Direct ’24”, our blockbuster indie showcase where we revealed free updates for the games you already love – release dates for the games you are waiting to love, and announced one that youre […]
- Wishlist Playdew’s Lost Twins II, Coming this Year April 23, 2024Hey there, gamers! Let’s delve into something truly exciting: the unveiling of Lost Twins II, a highly anticipated puzzle platformer from Playdew, an innovative indie game developer based in Pakistan. This momentous occasion represents the culmination of seven years of hard work and dedication, promising players an extraordinary gaming experience that transcends the ordinary. Step […]
- Preparing for Adventure – Talking to the Creative Minds Behind Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes April 23, 2024The post Preparing for Adventure – Talking to the Creative Minds Behind Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes appeared first on Xbox Wire.
- Armadillos are Rolling into Minecraft with the Armored Paws Drop! April 23, 2024The post Armadillos are Rolling into Minecraft with the Armored Paws Drop! appeared first on Xbox Wire.
- Xbox Celebrates Mutant Nostalgia With Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Custom Comic Xbox Series X and Controllers April 23, 2024Calling all Xbox and X-Men enthusiasts! We’re ecstatic to announce an incredible collaboration between Xbox and Marvel Animation’s “X-Men ’97,” now streaming on Disney+. Prepare to immerse yourself in the world of mutants like never before. Xbox and “X-Men ’97” have come together to bring you a very special Xbox Series X wrapped in a […]
PC Gaming News
- Manor Lords too realistic or grimy for you? Try cosy survival townbuilder Diluvian Winds, out today April 25, 2024Manor Lords is obviously this week's big survival-citybuilder game release, but I suspect Diluvian Winds is more my pace. It's a "relaxing management game" about building a town for anthropomorphic animals around the foot of a lighthouse, although exactly how relaxing will depend on your ability to prepare for tsunamis and other weather emergencies which […]
- After ten years, Korean MMO ArcheAge is closing its European and North American servers April 25, 2024We haven't written much about Korean MMO ArcheAge since reviewing it nine years ago, and there won't be many future opportunities to write about it, either. Its developers have announced that its European and North American servers will shut down on June 27th. Read more
- Bulletstorm and Outriders studio have cancelled development on a co-op action RPG April 25, 2024People Can Fly, the developers of Bulletstorm and Outriders, have cancelled development of a co-op action RPG codenamed Project Dagger. The Polish company informed investors of the decision to cancel the game, which was initially to be published by Take-Two, earlier this month. Read more
- BlizzCon won't happen in 2024 April 25, 2024BlizzCon, Blizzard's annual get-together for fans of their games, was halted by the pandemic in 2020 and only returned as a physical event last year. One year later, it is cancelled again, Blizzard have announced. Read more
- Dr Robotnik's Ring Racers is a gorgeous free SNES-style arcade racer, built using Doom Legacy April 25, 2024I never expected to feel genuine affection for Dr Robotnik, whose various level-ending wrecking balls and spiked doodads have killed me a million times over, but here I am sobbing like a banshee over the release of Dr Robotnik's Ring Racers, a free Mario Kart-alike created by Kart Krew, the fangamer team behind Sonic Robo […]
- In new open world game Lost Legions you are a Roman "rebuilding the empire" behind enemy lines April 25, 2024The announcement trailer for Lost Legions opens with a Roman Emperor bellowing “GIVE ME BACK MY LEGIONS” like a kid who’s just had his pudding taken away. I'd just had a big swig of coffee before watching, and was instantly swept off by visions of an apoplectic Roman bigwig rampaging through the forests of darkest […]
- The Electronic Wireless Show podcast S3 Episode 16: the new hobbit life sim and our favourite The Lord Of The Rings games April 25, 2024This week saw the first (small) look at the new and upcoming Hobbit-themed cosy life sim Tales Of The Shire, plus the news that Embracer group is splitting into three, including a Middle-earth And Friends group. We thus use this as an excuse to spend some time talking about The Lord Of The Rings games […]
- Lethal Company is as much about protecting the mundane, as it is a horror game April 25, 2024I think the stronger your interest in white goods becomes, that's how you know you're transitioning from a youngster to a slightly oldster. The first thing I did recently when I stepped into my friend's house was compliment him on his new washing machine. "A Samsung! Nice dials on this, eh?", I said as I […]
- Gorgeous interactive fiction Pine: A Story Of Loss is a small sad game about a big sad man April 25, 2024Pine: A Story Of Loss, which stars a bereaved woodworker and thus may be a play on the double meaning of ‘pine’, is a gorgeously animated interactive fiction game that sees you performing farming chores and wordlessly reminiscing upon cherished memories. It’s short - designed to be played in a couple of sittings - and […]
- Inferni: Hope And Fear is an online co-op deckbuilding battle royale, if you were after such a thing April 25, 2024As genre mash-ups go, I didn't see this coming. But maybe I should have, knowing how once things like battle royales pop off, they will always spawn curious mutations. Inferni: Hope And Fear is one of these curiosities, being an online co-op, deckbuilding, battle royale, with a 90s theme. Read more