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Nintendo Direct Confirmed For June, But Don't Expect To See Switch 2

No mention of Switch 2 in June Nintendo Direct, focusing on games for latter half of 2024. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Nintendo announces next wave of games at Indie World Showcase

Exciting new indie games announced for Nintendo Switch, including sequels and cute crafty games. [ more ]

GameSpot

Indie World April 2024: Everything You Can Play Right Now

Nintendo Indie World presentation featured new indie games available for immediate play on Nintendo Switch. [ more ]

GameSpot

Nintendo Brings Switch And Mario Himself To One Of World's Biggest Airports

Nintendo sets up pop-up space at JFK Airport for travelers to play Switch games until April 20.

Nintendo features Mario at the pop-up event, hinting at a showcase of popular Switch games like Princess Peach Showtime. [ more ]

GameSpot

5 Classic Rare Games Announced For Switch, Out Right Now

Five classic titles from Rare are coming to Nintendo Switch today for subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online.

New games announced for Nintendo Switch include Killer Instinct and Battletoads In Battlemaniacs. [ more ]

GameSpot

Xbox's Grounded And Pentiment Are Coming To Nintendo Switch

Microsoft is bringing two games (Grounded and Pentiment) to Nintendo Switch, following the announcement of expanding Xbox games to rival platforms.

The move to bring Xbox games to other systems is strategic, not a fundamental shift in exclusivity, according to Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer. [ more ]

GameSpot

Xbox Games Showcase Airs June 9, Followed By Mystery Event

Microsoft's summer Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 9 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. [ more ]

Kotaku

That Silly Crab Soulslike Hits Xbox Game Pass This Month

A variety of new Xbox Game Pass titles introduced mid-April, including Harold Halibut, Orcs Must Die! 3, Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, and Another Crab's Treasure. [ more ]

GameSpot

Hollow Knight Silksong Has Re-emerged, But What About Other 'Missing' Games? | Spot On

Hollow Knight Silksong listed on Xbox.com for Game Pass on day one, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

Discussion of long-awaited games like Metroid Prime 4 and Beyond Good and Evil 2 on GameSpot's Spot On show. [ more ]

Kotaku

Everything Shown At Today's Indie Xbox Showcase

Microsoft showcases indie games at 2024 ID@Xbox event with diverse titles, no Hollow Knight: Silksong yet. [ more ]

Kotaku

Everything We Saw At Nintendo's Indie World Showcase

Nintendo Indie World showcase featured adorable and cozy games with immediate launches, although lacking Hollow Knight: Silksong news. [ more ]

Engadget

Nintendo's next Indie World showcase is set for April 17

Nintendo to announce indie game releases for Switch in upcoming Indie World showcase on April 17. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Out Now: 'Delta - Game Emulator', 'Hamster Inn', 'Pilgrims', 'Word Dungeons', 'The Bear', 'Packed?!', 'Mystery of Woolley Mountain' and More

App Store no longer necessitates releasing games on same day; TouchArcade maintains weekly Wednesday night list tradition. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Out Now: 'Call of Duty Warzone Mobile', 'Slice & Dice', 'Hades', 'Vermitron', 'Howl', 'Speed Demons', 'Brick Mini Golf', 'Deep in the Woods' and More

Developers no longer need to release games on the same day due to constant App Store refreshes.

TouchArcade has kept a weekly Wednesday night format to release new game lists. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Out Now: 'Warframe', 'Rainbow Six: SMOL', 'Hidden Through Time 2', 'BROK The InvestiGator', 'NBA Infinite', 'Please, Touch The Artwork 2', 'Rogue Dungeon' and More

The App Store no longer showcases games weekly, eliminating the need for developers to release on the same day.

New game releases continue to be curated weekly on TouchArcade for reader convenience. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Out Now: 'Wytchwood', 'Pinball Masters', 'Minabo - A Walk Through Life', 'Level Devil', 'NASCAR Manager', 'Shovel Pirate', 'Galaxy Swirl', 'Decoherence' and More

The article highlights new game releases on the App Store.

There is a discussion on the timing of game releases on the App Store. [ more ]

Kotaku

Swords, Pirates, And Sand: 20 New Games To Check Out In April

A variety of game releases across different platforms in April

Exciting new indie games and adaptations to look forward to [ more ]

Kotaku

Kotaku's Weekend Guide: Cute Pals, Comic Book Criminals, And Tough Guys In Hawaii

February brings a month full of new game releases.

Kotaku shares their opinions on recent big releases and indie games. [ more ]

GameSpot

Nintendo Seems To Have Changed Something About Its Game Releases

Nintendo has traditionally released games on Fridays in the US, but recent releases have shifted to Thursdays.

This change in release days for Nintendo games may signal a shift in the company's strategy. [ more ]

Kotaku

Everything Nintendo Announced On Mario Day 2024

Nintendo revealed new games release dates and upcoming projects on Mario Day.

Switch Online adding new Mario titles and LEGO Mario Kart set announcement. [ more ]

VG247

Happy Mario Day: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD finally have release dates

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake release date revealed as May 23.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to be released on June 27. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Biggest Game Releases Of March 2024

March has some notable game releases like WWE 2K24 and Nintendo's Princess Peach Showtime and Unicorn Overlord.

Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin offers a hack-and-slash-and-shoot experience in a changing era in Japan. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Nintendo's First Direct Showcase of 2024 Will Take Place This Week

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on February 21 at 6 am PT.

Nintendo Switch 2 delayed until early 2025. [ more ]

Kotaku

February's Xbox Game Pass Offerings End Month With A Bang

A variety of genres in Microsoft's final February Xbox Game Pass games.

Selection includes RPGs, open-world adventures, sports simulators. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Best Games Of 2024 (So Far)

2024 is off to a strong start with strong sequels and beloved classic games given the remake treatment.

The list of best games of 2024 will consist of games that earned a review score of 8 or higher from GameSpot. [ more ]

VG247

Six years later, Monster Hunter World is as essential as ever

Monster Hunter World was the first game in the series to be released on multiple platforms, including PC.

The delay in the PC release made some players hesitant to purchase the game, but it ultimately became one of the biggest releases on Steam. [ more ]

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WGB

5 hours ago

God of War: Ragnarok will be announced for PC soon, it seems

Sony plans to announce God of War: Ragnarok for PC, possibly within the month. [ more ]

Kotaku

1 week ago

Hellblade 2, Paper Mario, and 17 Other Games To Get Excited For In May

May 2024 brings a diverse lineup of game releases, including sequels, indie titles, and demos for early access. [ more ]

Toucharcade

4 weeks ago

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Slave Zero X', 'Hero's Hour', Plus Today's Other Releases and Sales

The article covers new game releases, including Slave Zero X, Hero's Hour, and Moonglow Bay. [ more ]

GameSpot

Hollow Knight Silksong Re-emerges and Other Games Gone Missing | Spot On

Hollow Knight Silksong listing appeared on Xbox.com on April 1st, optimized for Xbox Series X|S.

The listing doesn't specify the release date but confirms it will be available on Game Pass on day one. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Freedom Planet 2', 'The Gap', 'Doll Explorer', Plus Today's Other Releases and Sales

Freedom Planet 2 offers a confident sequel to its Sonic-inspired platformer predecessor.

Tengoku Struggle -Strayside- presents a new visual novel adventure with smooching scenarios. [ more ]

Toucharcade

Studio Co-Founder Jan Willem Nijman Now Owns 100% of Vlambeer, Wants To Preserve Classic Vlambeer Games

Vlambeer indie studio ownership change to Jan Willem Nijman

Plans include releasing ULTRABUGS, preserving classic games, and upcoming content updates. [ more ]

Kotaku

1 week ago

Tech industry

Fallout 3 And All Its DLC Will Be Free For Amazon Prime Members

Amazon Prime offers Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition with DLC for free download to PC subscribers in May. [ more ]

Vulture

The Best Video Games of 2024 (So Far)

2024 continues the trend of intense energy in the video game industry with mixed outcomes for workers.

The video games in 2024 are noted for their transportive potential, providing a sanctuary during difficult times. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Far From Dead, Saber Interactive Says

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development with Saber Interactive leading the project.

Despite previous speculations, the Knights of the Old Republic remake is confirmed to be 'alive and well,' aiming to exceed consumer expectations. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'House', 'Stacklands', Plus Today's Other Releases and a Massive List of Sales

Forrader Hero is a turn-based tactical roguelite with a unique forward movement mechanic and different playable characters.

House offers a horror adventure game with multiple endings based on choices and a reputation for quality from the PC platform. [ more ]

VG247

Podcast

Blur vs Split Second was Deep Impact vs Armageddon for mid-2000s arcade racers

Big Western style open-world RPGs from Japanese studios are rare occurrences.

Comparing trends in game releases to Clinton-era disaster movies. [ more ]

GameSpot

GTA 6 Is Most Important Game Release In Industry's History, Analyst Says

GTA 6 release critical for gaming industry in 2024

2024 lacks major game releases, causing uncertainty [ more ]

GameSpot

PlayStation Plus Free Games For Premium And Extra Subscribers In March Announced, Out Soon

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus will have access to several new games on March 19, including NBA 2K24, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and Resident Evil 3.

Premium subscribers will receive updates to the PlayStation Classics library, featuring titles like Jak and Daxter: The Last Frontier, Cool Boarders, and more. [ more ]

Polygon

Control returns to Game Pass, better than before

Game Pass subscribers can play Control Ultimate Edition with two expansions in March.

Upcoming games on Game Pass in early March include Lightyear Frontier and MLB The Show 24. [ more ]

GameSpot

Amazon Prime Members Can Grab 8 Free Games In March

Prime Gaming offers free games to Amazon Prime members in March, including Fallout 2 and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve.

March's lineup includes a variety of games such as Scarf, Mystery Case Files, Bus Simulator 21, and more for Prime members to enjoy. [ more ]

Kotaku

Kotaku's Essential Guide To Persona 3 Reload

Sprawling RPGs with intricate plots released in early 2024

Highlight on Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Atlus's top-down remake of a popular 2006 game. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Promenade', 'Chop Goblins', Plus Today's Other New Releases and Sales

Promenade offers a unique 2D platforming experience.

Alwa's Legacy and Alwa's Awakening bundle is recommended for action-adventure fans. [ more ]

WIRED

The Games We're Still Most Looking Forward to in 2024

Excitement for new game releases in 2024 continues

Regular updates on new game releases throughout the year [ more ]

WGB

Microsoft announces Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Grounded and Pentiment release dates on PS5 and Switch

Former Xbox exclusives like Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, Pentiment, and Grounded are going multiplatform.

Cross-play support for Sea of Thieves and Grounded will benefit playerbases. [ more ]

Kotaku

Xbox's Hi-Fi Rush Coming To PS5 In March

Hi-Fi Rush is set to arrive on Switch and PlayStation with a leaked trailer confirming a March 18 release date.

Microsoft is expanding to other console platforms with previously Xbox-exclusive games like Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Microsoft confirms which Xbox games are going to Switch, PlayStation

Microsoft confirms four Xbox legacy titles going multiplatform.

Xbox games like Pentiment and Grounded will be available on Switch and PS consoles soon. [ more ]

Kotaku

Nintendo Is Bringing A Highly Requested Game To Switch Online...But Only In Japan

Different content in Nintendo Directs across regions

Mother 3 exclusive release on Switch Online in Japan [ more ]

The Verge

Grounded and Pentiment are Microsoft's first Xbox-exclusive games for Nintendo Switch

Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Nintendo Switch from Xbox exclusivity.

Microsoft is expanding the availability of its previously exclusive Xbox games to rival consoles like PS5 and Nintendo Switch. [ more ]

GameSpot

Report Names First Two Xbox Exclusives Planned For Release On PS5

Microsoft's first two Xbox games destined for release on rival consoles are Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment.

Other Xbox titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones may also be released on non-Xbox consoles. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

From Suicide Squad to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: The Biggest Games in February

Major game releases in January and February 2024 include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

February also includes remasters and remakes of popular older games, such as Persona 3 Reload and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. [ more ]

GameSpot

Gears Of War Reportedly In Consideration For PlayStation Release

Microsoft is considering bringing Gears of War to PlayStation.

Microsoft may reveal its new game release strategy earlier due to recent reports. [ more ]

GameSpot

Indiana Jones And Other Xbox First-Party Games Could Be Coming To PS5 - Report

Microsoft is considering making games from their first-party studios available on platforms other than Xbox and PC.

Games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Starfield could potentially be released on PlayStation or Nintendo Switch. [ more ]

VG247

Even this Baldur's Gate 3 dev thinks that Xbox porting games to PS5 is a good thing, so calm down

Xbox is considering bringing the games Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Starfield to PS5.

Xbox is implementing a new strategy to release more previously exclusive games on multiple platforms. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash', Plus Today's Other New Releases and the Latest Sales

There are some new game releases for the Nintendo Switch, including a fighting game based on the manga Jujutsu Kaisen and a side-scrolling action game called Dreamcutter.

Dr. Frank's Build a Boyfriend is a quirky visual novel about a mad doctor seeking revenge by creating the ultimate artificial life form. [ more ]

WGB

All the games being released in February 2024

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a highly anticipated game releasing in February.

Foamstars is a unique game that has received positive reactions and will be free for PlayStation Plus subscribers. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Biggest Game Releases Of February 2024

February is now one of the busiest months for game releases

Granblue Fantasy: Relink and Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash are anticipated releases [ more ]

Kotaku

FF7 Rebirth Leads A Fantastical February Of Game Releases

The month of February 2024 is set to offer exciting new game releases.

Highlighted game releases include Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Persona 3 Reload, and CLeM. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Axis Football 2024', 'Grotto', Plus Today's Other Releases and Massive Sales

The Adventures of Panzer: Legacy Collection offers two retro-style action platformers with a comedic bent.

Axis Football 2024 improves upon the first game with overhauled features and improvements.

Grotto offers a unique gameplay experience with a striking visual style, appealing to fans of Coffee Talk and VA-11 Hall-A. [ more ]

GameSpot

Check Out These Terrific Gaming Hardware Deals At eBay

There are currently hardware discounts available on eBay for game consoles and accessories.

Some of the deals include discounted bundles for the PS5 Slim and Lenovo's Legion Go handheld gaming PC. [ more ]

GameSpot

The 20 Best-Selling Games Of 2023 In The US

2023 was a year of high-profile game releases and significant layoffs in the video game industry.

Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of 2023, breaking the streak of Call of Duty and Rockstar Games titles winning since 2009. [ more ]

time.com

5 months ago

The 10 Best Video Games of 2023

2023 was a blockbuster year for video games with highly anticipated releases.

Controversies surrounding Hogwarts Legacy did not prevent it from being a popular game.

Layoffs affected major gaming companies while Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for billions of dollars. [ more ]

Kotaku

6 months ago