The 2023 release calendar rolls on, though today’s launch is coming a little earlier than expected. Lies Of P–the Pinocchio-themed Soulslike action game from Neowiz Games and Round 8 Studios–is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Xbox vice president of games marketing Aaron Greenberg made the announcement via X, where …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways DLC Revealed During State Of Play
As a part of the September PlayStation State Of Play showcase, Capcom revealed Resident Evil 4 Separate Ways, a new downloadable content pack coming to Resident Evil 4 Remake on September 21. The trailer showed footage of Ada Wong–Leon Kennedy’s helper/hinderer during the Resident Evil 4 campaign–front and center as …
Read More »The Nintendo Museum Will Complete Construction In March 2024
During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, the company revealed more information on the Nintendo Museum, a new gallery which will finish construction in Japan March 2024. The museum will feature a “wide variety of products from Nintendo’s history,” and it will be constructed as part of the Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant …
Read More »Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Rekindles An Old Rivalry On Nintendo Switch
During today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, a (sort of) new entry in the Mario Vs. Donkey Kong franchise was announced for Nintendo Switch. The game, a remake of the first Mario Vs. Donkey Kong, will see Mario face off against Donkey Kong, who has stolen Mini Mario toys and hidden them …
Read More »The NES Has Seen More Retro Gaming Uploads On YouTube Than Any Other Console
Today is National Video Games Day in the US, and to mark the occasion, YouTube is taking a look at retro gaming on the platform, which includes everything from classic reviews to let’s plays. A new post on the YouTube Culture and Trends blog takes a deep dive into how …
Read More »2.5D Hack-And-Slasher Slave Zero X Launches In February
Back in 1999, Infogrames launched Slave Zero, a 3D action game brimming with robots, guns, and explosions. Other than a PC port, the franchise had gone dormant, but now Ziggurat Interactive has purchased the IP and is bringing it back with a new perspective in Slave Zero X, a prequel …
Read More »Mortal Kombat's New Era: The Biggest Questions Going Into Mortal Kombat 1
Since its initial reveal in May, a major selling point for Mortal Kombat 1 has been the reimagining of the game’s universe. Thanks to the newly minted Fire God Liu Kang’s creation of a new universe, while every character on the MK1 roster is returning from a previous game in …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour Won't Get New Content After Next Month
After four years of regular updates–a mixture of brand-new content and remastered classic tracks from games past–Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will no longer receive new content after its October 4 update. The news was confirmed via an in-game message presented to all players upon logging in, which …
Read More »Jean-Claude Van Damme Guest Stars In Mortal Kombat 1, Makes A Street Fighter Reference
Back when Mortal Kombat 1’s premium editions were first announced, NetherRealm Studios revealed that action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme would appear in the game as a skin for Johnny Cage. Today, a new trailer showcases how the real-life movie star portrays the fictional one, and it’s a match made …
Read More »Ember From Danny Phantom Rocks Out In Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2‘s roster continues to grow, with each new member of the roster picking from a different era of Nick’s history. The latest addition will be familiar to Danny Phantom fans, as Ember McLain and her ghostly guitar join the battle. Ember is a music-based character, with far-reaching …
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