Monthly Archives: August 2022

Logitech Leak Reportedly Reveals Switch Competitor

While the leaks have been deleted from the original Blass Tweet, the internet is very good at resurrecting things, and others have recorded Blass’ Tweets on Imgur. One image offers a detailed look at the console’s button layout, and it looks – for the most part – quite similar to …

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Platinum Switch Exclusive Astral Chain Celebrates Third Anniversary

Image: Nintendo/PlatinumGames It has now been 3 years since PlatinumGames released the Astral Chain hack and slash exclusively on the Nintendo Switch. When the game hit the scene in August 2019, we praised it for its stunning graphics, presentation, varied gameplay, and rewarding combat. If you haven’t already played it, …

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All Cosmog Evolutions in Pokemon GO and How to Get Them

With the GO season comes to an end, and the Season of Light take over, you’ll have plenty to do in the world of Pokemon GO. You’ll want to make sure you come back to this game if you haven’t, because the tropical paradise of Alola makes its grand entrance …

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Video: YouTuber’s Switch OLED screen is still standing after 7,000 hours

Picture: Nintendo Life/Damien McFerran In March this year, we reported on a YouTuber’s quest to test the limits of the Switch OLED display as he left the console running for 3,600 hours. Well we are happy to say that Bob Wulfon his YouTube channel, Wulff’s laircontinued, with the console now …

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Logitech G Gaming handheld Android leaks

Logitech’s upcoming portable cloud-based games console has been leaked, along with images and a Companion name: Logitech G Gaming Handheld. At the beginning of August, we announced the news of an exciting new collaboration between Swiss computer peripheral manufacturer Logitech and Chinese video game publisher Tencent Games. The two companies …

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MADiSON (Nintendo Switch) Review – CGMagazine

MADISON is a game that piqued my interest when it was first released earlier this year, mainly due to its PT– inspired aesthetic and theme. With thats debut on the Nintendo Switch, I thought this was a good chance to check the game out in earnest. I have both good …

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Exploring Lesser-Known Pokemon Mobile Games

Although fans may know the main line Pokemon games and many of its spinoffs, there have been a ton of releases that some gamers might not know about. One such headline recently made headlines when it was confirmed that online services for Pokemon Shuffle on the 3DS would be interrupted. …

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Is The Lords of the Fallen on Nintendo Switch?

Is The Lords of the Fallen on Nintendo Switch? First of all, the game is not released yet and is only available for Wishlist on Steam. The game has already been compared to Elden Ring. The description on steam states“After an age of cruelest tyranny, the demon god, Adyr, has …

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Splatoon 3 already has cheaters banned from the console ahead of release

Nintendo bans players who already try to cheat in Splatoon 3 before its official release. This is according to a tweet from major Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome who said that Nintendo is issuing bans to those who have modified the game. They also mentioned the possibility of a total ban on …

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New Horizons Player Shows Off Custom Joy-Cons

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan shows off the custom Nintendo Joy-Cons they designed after the popular life-sim title. When Animal Crossing: New Horizons was released in 2020, it was arguably one of the most anticipated Nintendo titles to launch at the time. Nintendo even seemed to think so as …

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Disgaea 7 announced for PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch

The next entry in Nippon Ichi Software’s flagship strategy RPG franchise, Disgaea 7, is slated for release next year. The Disgaea is one of Nippon Ichi Software’s most popular franchises, having spun off into several manga, light novels, and anime, with the games earning critical acclaim for their storytelling and …

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Can you mine crypto with your PS5?

Crypto mining is an expensive business involving a lot of work and sporadic rewards. The biggest motivation for miners is that they are rewarded using cryptocurrency tokens. Mining cryptocurrency requires a lot of time and the right equipment. Mining equipment is not easy to find, and if you could find …

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Kojima, Sakurai, and Other Gaming Masters Share Their Secrets to Success

The video game industry is unnecessarily secretive. For a while, there was no way to tell who was responsible for your favorite games. Things are more transparent now. Players realize that entire teams of talented developers create games, not just a single superstar or a faceless corporation. However, getting real …

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Video: Here’s a teaser of the reimagined fear effect, coming soon

To subscribe to Nintendo’s life on Youtube We feel like we’ve been waiting forever for the original Fear Effect to return, ever since the remaster Fear Effect Reinvented was announced for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. As you may recall, this version of the action-adventure title will capture “the same …

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Team 17 Announces Moving Out 2, Hokko Life Console Release, and More at Future Games Show

Team17 brought a ton of goodies to today’s Future Games Show Powered by Mana, streaming a highlights reel that includes new game announcements, release dates, and more. We have a lot to cover, but we promise you won’t be disappointed. Check out the Team17 Future Games Show lineup below and …

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How to Connect and Sync Nintendo Switch Controllers

One of the fundamental ways to play on your Nintendo Switch, here’s how to connect your Nintendo Switch controllers. The Nintendo Switch is a console that gives you plenty of freedom to play on the go or at home. Its Joy-Con controllers offer different ways to play that really sets …

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10 Longest JRPG Games of All Time

2022 already looks like a great year for long JRPGs. Of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 at live alivethere are still more to do that will keep everyone entertained for many hours. But according to the How Long To Beat website and the duration of all styles of play, these are not …

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‘Nuclear Blaze’ is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One in early 2023

Do you remember playing firefighters when you were a kid? Well, it’s time to turn your dreams into reality! nuclear fire is a unique 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, where your job is to fight your way through a secret military complex mysterious installation and try …

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Global Cloud Gaming Market Report (2022 to 2027) – Size, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis and Growth Opportunities – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Cloud Gaming Market Size, Trend, Forecast, Competitive Analysis and Growth Opportunity: 2022-2027” report has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. Cloud gaming refers to the process of playing video games on servers located remotely in data centers. It requires a high-speed, stable and low-latency internet connection to stream …

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Got those Switch, Wii, NES, Game Boy, GameCube games? You are richer | Games | Entertainment

Rare and Expensive Nintendo Games – If You Have These Retro Games, You’ve Hit the Jackpot (Image: GETTY SEGA NINTENDO) Nintendo is arguably the most iconic name in gaming, with the Japanese gaming giant churning out many all-time classics over the decades. In addition to being constant innovators pushing the …

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10 Best Nintendo Switch Games To Play Before Bayonetta 3

The long awaited Bayoneta 3 is finally releasing on Nintendo Switch this October 28 (via Screen Rant). In the sequel to Bayonet 2, the titular character isn’t the only playable character in the game as the trailers have revealed a new playable teenage witch named Viola. The trailer also showed …

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Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation challenge the Fiery console wars with an unprecedented move

The boundaries between different console brands are shrinking and this may lead the gaming community in a new direction. The acclaimed Sony PlayStation exclusive Spider-Man: Remastered was recently ported to PC, and the game has become a colossal hit on the new platform. ADVERTISING The article continues below this ad …

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The best console to own to play Legend Of Zelda games

The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s most beloved first-party franchises, with several games in the series appearing on modern systems. The three favorites for the best The Legend of Zelda are Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo Switch, but which is the best? This obviously reduces the …

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What we know so far

This Pokemon A 4-part mini-series aims to connect the Pokemon Legends: Arceus nintendo switch play with the Anime universe as Ash’s journey intertwines with another legendary Pokemon, while old friends join in the support. Naturally, Japan got the first peak of the new installment, which was released in January 2022 …

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Best Legend of Zelda Games

The Legend of Zelda has thrilled gamers since its NES debut. The level of detail that Nintendo adds to the world, in addition to the masterful puzzle design, keeps players coming back again and again. Here are the best The Legend of Zelda games to forever adorn our screens. 10 …

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Ooblets is coming to Nintendo Switch in September

Nintendo Switch players will soon be able to get their hands on adorable simulation Ooblets. The game is slated to arrive on Nintendo’s console on September 1, after going into early access on PC (via Epic) and Xbox. Ooblets Nintendo Switch announcement trailer. “We’ve been working on Ooblets…for the past …

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Squareboi Is The Open Source Game Boy Color Cartridge System You Need

There’s only one thing the entire retrogaming community agrees on: the best experience comes from playing on original hardware. But even if you get your hands on a vintage console or handheld, you may end up resorting to emulation due to the cost and difficulty of building a physical game …

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So what does Embracer Group actually own the rights to?

Disclaimer: We are not lawyers and some wording here may not be legally correct. Apologies in advance! If you’re at all tuned into gaming news, you’ll probably have noticed the seemingly endless and slightly disturbing number of acquisitions posts over the past few years – and one of the names …

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Discounts on Nintendo Switch game sales Bethesda Games for QuakeCon

ZeniMax Media’s QuakeCon kicks off tomorrow, August 18, and runs through Saturday, August 20. Bethesda released the full schedule earlier in the month, and while a few big games are obviously missing from the lineup, there are plenty of other online events for Bethesda and Id Software fans to discover. …

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How Pokémon Sun & Moon Solved Gen 6’s Biggest Problem

Pokémon Sun & Moon has fixed many of the issues from previous titles that have evolved the series into what it is today. It started with the introduction of Z-Moves. Pokemon on the 3DS saw several additions to mainline titles, including Mega Evolutions and Z-Moves, but Pokemon Sun and Moon …

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Dinosaur Survival MMO PATH OF TITANS is now available on Nintendo Switch – GeekTyrant

If you’ve ever wanted to play a game as a dinosaur, Alderon Games has you covered. Path of the Titans. This is a survival MMO in which you play as one of 25 different species of dinosaurs. It features an open world with a sandbox adventure giving you tons of …

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Game Pass could add a PlayStation Console exclusive

When it comes to Game pass, there are two different versions of the service that players can subscribe to. There’s Xbox Game Pass, which lets gamers check out a massive library of games on their Xbox console. And then there’s PC Game Pass, which is the same idea as Xbox …

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers are $25 off for today only

This story is part of a group of stories called Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals seal of approval, so if you’re looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is …

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Global Video Games Market (2022 to 2026)

Dublin, Aug. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The report “Global Video Games Market (Mobile, Console and PC): Insights and Forecasts with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2022-2026)” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offer. The global video game market is expected to reach US$294.35 billion in 2026, witnessing growth at a CAGR …

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How to Use Voice Chat While Playing Your Nintendo Switch

Voice chat allows you to play games with your friends when you are in different places. It’s a great tool for connecting players around the world and enhancing gameplay by allowing you to coordinate organized attacks with your teammates. Voice chat is a built-in feature of nearly every current-gen console, …

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New Avatar: The Last Airbender game leaked by Amazon Japan

According to an advertisement spotted on Amazon Japan, a new Avatar: The Last Airbender game from publisher GameMill Entertainment is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this year. As can be seen below, while the list of “Avatar The Last Airbender: Quest for Balance” does not contain any details about …

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Rebound likely for Singapore stock market

(RTTNews) – The Singapore stock market snapped a two-day winning streak on Friday in which it had climbed more than 30 points or 1%. The Straits Times index is now just above the 3,300-point plateau, although it is likely to rebound again on Monday. The global forecast for Asian markets …

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Nintendo Switch Prices Won’t Increase ‘At This Stage’, Says Shuntaro Furukawa

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed that the company has no plans to increase the recommended retail prices of its Nintendo Switch consoles “at this time”. In an interview with Nikkei (opens in a new tab)Furukawa spoke about what’s on the horizon for his fan-favorite handheld system and revealed that …

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What day is actually the 30th birthday

Mario Kart is the quintessential kart racing game and has been a Nintendo staple since the days of the SNES on its 30th anniversary. The 30th anniversary of the Mario Kart The franchise is almost here and Nintendo has already shocked fans with the expansion of the Switch’s existing kart …

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Is the Nintendo Switch still worth buying in 2022?

Nintendo’s latest console was certainly quirky, but it was nothing short of a smash hit. Despite being released in 2017, the nintendo switch continues to enjoy strong sales, with its first-party games continually topping the charts. Its hardware sales also continue to impress, with the hybrid console selling over 111 …

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PlayStation dominates Xbox in South Africa

South African gamers seem to prefer Sony’s PlayStation to Microsoft’s Xbox, although game console distributors have declined to reveal their exact market share. Statcounter’s Console OS Market Share in South Africa in the Last 12 Months shows PlayStation sits at 94.54%, while Xbox is at 5.56% for July 2022. That’s …

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Other visual novels to play on Nintendo Switch if you liked Digimon Survive

Digimon Survive, the latest game featuring the titular digital monsters, surprised many fans by using visual novel elements rather than remaining a strict action role-playing game. Described as a hybrid between a visual novel and a tactical role-playing game, Digimon Survive tasked players with making the right choices as they …

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Nintendo Switch Won’t Get Price Increase, Says Company President

I’m just going through a phase without semiconductors… When it comes to Nintendo, they’re generally known for doing (mostly) good things for their consumer base, and they also know how to make sure they keep a good thing running…sometimes even to a point where it’s just a little too much. …

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card fight!! Vanguard Dear Days gets a release date

The next card fight!! Avant-garde The video game has finally set its release date, with the game set to launch on Nintendo Switch and PC on November 17, 2022. MORE: Great punch-out!! Multiplayer mode discovered 28 years later The video game, card fight!! Dear Vanguard Days, is based on the …

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Google search adds ‘Play now’ button for cloud games

If you’re not sure where to stream a show or movie that’s been recommended to you, a quick Google of the title is always your friend. Now, the search giant is doing the same for video games. In a sign of the advancement of game streaming, Google is adding a …

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Games that let you role-play as a bard

Sometimes the best way to fight a world-ending plague or intergalactic conflict is not with swords or guns, but rather through the performing arts. Bards excel in this category, because not only do they inspire their comrades in the heat of the moment, but they also look cool doing it. …

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In memory of Nintendo Life writer and contributor Philip J Reed

Philip J. Reed We are heartbroken to announce that former Nintendo Life contributor Philip J Reed has passed away. Those of you who have been around since the days of the 3DS and Wii U will no doubt remember Philip’s incredibly tireless contribution to this website. During that time, he …

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How to connect a Bluetooth headset to your Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has now enabled Bluetooth support on the Nintendo Switch, which means you can connect the gaming laptop to wireless headphones. As the industry gradually shifts from wired headphones to their Bluetooth counterparts, it only makes sense that Nintendo would finally embrace the technology. This will likely appeal to a …

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Elon Musk reveals why he won’t make a game console

Elon Musk is one of the biggest names in the tech industry, but he doesn’t have many plans to delve into the gaming side of things. Elon Musk has made a name for himself over the years thanks to companies like Tesla, an electric car company that aims to be …

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Universal Display: A Recession Buys On Its Bright Future

loveguli Universal Display Company (NASDAQ:OLED) is a New Jersey-based developer of OLED or organic light-emitting diode technology. The company is best known for providing key display technology to many of the mobile devices we use every day. The The company holds over 5,500 patents and currently has a market capitalization …

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Nintendo Switch OLED Argos deal: new games for £5

The Nintendo Switch OLED is the best version of the handheld you can buy, and if you want to upgrade with a new game, then Argos has the deal for you. From now until 9 September 2022, anyone who buys a new console will be able to launch any of …

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Little League World Series Baseball 2022 will launch on Nintendo Switch next week

Little League Baseball World Series regional tournaments, including the United States Championship, are in progress and on televisionand next week, an arcade-style baseball game will celebrate youth baseball on consoles and PC for the first time in 12 years. little league World Series Baseball 2022, developed by IguanaBee and published …

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How does Multiversus compare to Smash Bros Ultimate?

There have been a handful of studios that have attempted to put their own spin on the Smash Bros formula, but Multiversus is on course to be the most successful yet. The colorful, free-to-play platform fighter kicked off, with an excellent roster of characters from a myriad of IP Warnor …

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This twist on Yoshi would have helped pave the way for Super Mario 64

Croc: Legend of the Gobbos, a 3D platformer released in 1997, is said to have paved the way for Super Mario 64. Jez San, founder of Argonaut Software, recounts Croc’s “sad beginning and happy ending” in a conversation with Edge Magazine. “We had this long-term partnership with Nintendo and we …

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Zelda’s Strongest Versions, Ranked

There are many popular Nintendo games, such as Super Mario, Metroid, Donkey Kong, Animal Crossingetc However, the game series that stands out is The Legend of Zelda. The franchise began in 1986 when Nintendo released the first game on the Famicom Disk System. Since then, the series has flourished with …

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GameStop ‘Karen’ tries to trade a ‘perfectly good’ Nintendo Switch

A TikToker’s account from their exchange with a GameStop customer drew over 146,000 views on the platform. In the video, Sarah Beth Redlhammer (@voomaid) says the customer wanted to trade in a new Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch for the exact same console because it was one year old. “There’s nothing …

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PUBG devs create ‘ambitious’ new fantasy game based on Korean novel, The Bird That Drinks Tears

PUBG developer Krafton has announced a new game based on the Korean fantasy book, The Bird That Drinks Tears. Krafton says it’s an “ambitious project” that “aims to bring the original fantasy universe of The Bird That Drinks Tears to life through its unique and refreshing fantasy races, beautiful and …

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Region Reveal, Mario Kart 8 DLC Wave 2 Prints | Everything about Nintendo

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites you back game informant editor Wesley LeBlanc to discuss the huge dump of information about Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. The two also discuss the new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, important first information about AEW: Fight Forever, and Nintendo’s latest financial …

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Steam adds official Switch Joy-Con support

The latest Steam client beta added official support for Nintendo Joy-Con controllers, making it much easier to use Switch-style controls with your PC games. On August 4, a beta update to the Steam client (opens in a new tab) has gone live with two changes, the most significant of which …

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Specific tracks released for future Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC in datamine

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe fans may have discovered specific tracks that are planned as future DLC courses thanks to a new datamine. In the latest update released for the game that brought about the second wave of courses in the Booster Course Pass, fans noticed Nintendo dropped song previews for …

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It’s worth it | ‘Foretales’ Gets Nintendo Switch and PC Release Date

Benefits tells the story of a collapsing world, doomed by a dark prophecy. By taking on the role of the little avian thief Volepain, you must assemble your group by choosing from a selection of anthropomorphic characters ranging from the archer tiger Leo, to the gorilla Karst, via the elephant …

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PlayStation Sale: Game of the Year titles get a massive discount in August: ‘God of War’, ‘Hades’ and MORE

PlayStation is focused on new offerings for its critically acclaimed titles, especially those the company named “Game of the Year,” and some of those are currently on sale. Said titles will have their sale in August, and some will go later in the month, with some only available for a …

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Gorogoa is one of the best puzzle games

Dear Polygon, I have been in a period of chronic illness for many years, which turned my life upside down in my prime of young adulthood. I’m good at dealing with it, but I can’t deny how really isolating and quite honestly boring my life has become. But no matter …

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River City Girls 2 gets a new December release date in Japan

Image: WayForward It’s been a while since we’ve heard of WayForward’s River City Girls 2. Kunio-kun series – seeks to make several improvements to the game. However, Nintendo Everything is reporting (via Gematsu) that the game will now be released on December 1 in Japan. That’s a bit outside of …

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We Are OFK debuts on Nintendo Switch on August 18, followed by weekly episodic releases

The episodic adventure from indie-pop band OFK will soon be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PC. Last seen in May at Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase, this “Summer 2022” release date holder now has a concrete date. Starting Thursday, August 18, you can follow the lives of OFK members …

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Logitech and Tencent announce cloud-based portable console project

Swiss computer peripheral maker Logitech and Chinese video game publisher Tencent Games have announced that they are collaborating on a new cloud-based portable games console. More on the Logitech Blogit has been revealed that the fruits of this partnership will arrive “later this year”, and will combine “Logitech G’s expertise …

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Nintendo Switch review: Is Mario Strikers: Battle League any good?

The easy analogue for Mario Strikers: Battle League sits somewhere between its cousin franchises, Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart. There’s the usual array of Mario characters – starting with Mario, Luigi, Toad, Peach, Donkey Kong, Bowser, Rosalina, Wario, Waluigi and Yoshi – who roll over and put destructive objects …

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5 Video Game Franchises Without A New Entry For A While (And 5 That Will Get A New Game Soon)

Video games come and go, with sequels and future installments often deciding the fate of an intellectual property. Some games often become long-running franchises. Meanwhile, others cease to exist after a sequel (if they get one). Here’s a list of franchises that are so good they need a current-gen successor, …

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Wylde Flowers will be released for Nintendo Switch in September The company will release Flowers for Nintendo Switch

Indie developer and publisher Studio Drydock announced this week that Wylde Flowers will be playing on the Nintendo Switch next month. This game has been released on Apple Arcade for 20 years. Both of these titles developed by women are receiving accolades and even awards. Now, from the new PC …

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