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Two more to go It’s up for debate whether or not Arc System Works uses their DLC powers for good or bad; but the publisher very frequently supports its games for a lengthy period of time. That includesDragon Ball FighterZ. It’s insane thatFighterZarrived back in January of 2018, and it’s still getting season passes. This very season just added Ultra Instinct Goku and Kefla to the roster,with the recently revealed Master Roshislotting in on September 18....

A game’s launch can be a rocky time, andContent Warning’shasn’t been the smoothest. In particular, there’s a nasty bug that causes the chat audio to stop working. The team is working on a fix, but for now, here are a couple things that can help. Note: This bug should have been fixed by the April 10 hotfix. Update your game first if you haven’t already. The issue is a commonly reported one where players suddenly can’t hear each other....

Coming later this year to PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch PlataGO! Super Platform Game Maker,which is currently in early access on PC, has a generational-sprawling feel to it. While it has a distinct Euro-platformer look it also sports several aesthetic alterations, one of which is a straight-up recreation of the Game Boy era. It makes sense then that the project is going to be expanded to consoles — and this week publisher PQube announced thatPlataGO!...

Pretty crazy that Lyle himself discovered video games While Lyle begins the search for his prized Douglas Fir, here’s what’s been happening in video games this past week: Whipping bulky men and crossing together animals is a match made in video game heaven. Some day we’ll achieve it, but until then, we’ll just have to put up withAnimal CrossingandStreets of Rage 4being separate entities. So very close, yet so very distant… Just like we’ll be for a while!...

Open? This does not please House Dimir… Magic: The Gathering‘s 25th anniversary came with a lot of changes for the game. The release structure for new expansion sets has changed dramatically. The game has crossed over the realm of cardboard to pen and paper with Dungeon & Dragons’Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica. But most importantly to readers here, a digital adaptation calledMagic: The Gathering Arenais being crafted, taking inspirations fromHearthstoneto offer a friendlier user interface than past efforts....

Epilogue requirements reduced, too Middle-earth: Shadow of War’sin-game marketplace has finally closed its doors. If you’re wondering what that sound is, it’s the joyous chorus of many fans the world over. While microtransactionswere actually removeda few months back, you will no longer have to deal with seeing that greedy orc rubbing his hands together while you get a first-hand look at an issue plaguing this industry. In addition to expunging WB’s cash-grabbing efforts, Monolith Productions has also greatly reduced the requirements forShadow of War’sepilogue chapter, “Shadow Wars”....

Watch Pok?mon X starting tomorrow at 9:00pm Pacific It was slightly surprising to hear that theTwitch Plays Pokémoncommunity is still active if for no other reason than I thought folks would have beaten all of the games by now. Not quite! There’s stillPokémon X, and without an emulator to run a retail copy of the title, things have gotten interesting. dekuNukem, who created thatautomated shiny Pokémon finder, is back. He hasmodified a 3DSso that the buttons, circle pad, and touch screen can be controlled from an external source, and equipped the handheld with a capture device....

Monopoly GO’sTycoon Racers event has arrived for the first time in all regions, with opportunities to get awild stickerand other valuable rewards. However, competing against other teams and reaching first place requires getting flags, much like Partners events require tokens. Here’s how to get more Tycoon Racers flags so you’re able to help your team win your races. How to get Tycoon Racers flags in Monopoly GO Much likePartners eventsand Peg-E prize drop minigames,Monopoly GOoffers multiple ways to get Tycoon Racers flags for free:...

Game Informerhas shared threemoreimages — screenshots and concept art — of Firaxis’ upcomingXCOM: Enemy Unkownwith the world. From the looks of it, the UI is pretty clean to fit the multiplatform approach and the new game features some different camera angles thanks to the shift to a 3D engine. Also worth checking out is thevideo interviewwith art director Greg Foertsch who talks about the art style for the game, the use of cameras, and other things....

Yoko Taro’sNieRseries has been synonymous withlive service crossoverssince the release ofNieR Automata. Everything fromFinal Fantasy XIVtoFinal Fantasy Brave Exviushas seen the likes of 2B make an appearance, so it’s tragically ironic thatNieR’s own live service game,NieR Reincarnation, is closing its doors soon. An announcement was posted tothe officialNieR Reincarnationwebsiteconfirming that the game will officially end service on June 27, 2025. As a small consolation,NieR Reincarnationwill continue to receive updates in the interim....

‘Nintendo will require disclosure of drop rates in Nintendo Switch games that offer randomised virtual items for purchase, such as loot boxes’ Last week the ESA issued a statementthat Nintendo, Microsoft, and Sony would be working toward some sort of amicable loot box odd disclosure goal. For a fleeting second it might seem like a win: but it’s actually what China, and many other companies have been doing for several years now....

Grinding Gear Games revealed the details for the upcomingPath of Exile Afflictionleague. It looks like a pretty big league overall with a slew of new features, content, and updates. The Affliction League itself adds the new Virdian Wildwood, where players can work their way through a mysterious forest to hunt down the source of the Affliction. The Viridian Wildwood Players will encounter Sacred Wisps that beckon them into the overgrown passageways of the Viridian WIldwood....

So, I guess it’s a Holiday today. That’s one of the reasons why I don’t have aSundays with Sagatto show you this week, which makes me very sad. To make up for it, I thought I’d try to throw together a couple of topical features. This first one is about patriotism; specifically, videogame patriotism. One of the many things that I love about videogames is their power to take things that people don’t take seriously enough, and show those people what’s up for real....