I might actually finish it now! My progress inMario Tennis Aceshas been glacial lately, and a large part of that stems from the lack of a retry option instory mode. I died thousands of deaths inSuper Meat Boyand came out on top because that game instantly puts you back in the action when you fail.Mario Tennis Aces? Not so much. If you’ve been in a similar funk, this week is our week....
Tactical insertion TheGears of Warfranchise got a lot of love at E3 2018. In addition to confirming the existence ofGears 5(which no one thought was under debate), we also got the sort of satiricalGears Pop!andGears Tacticsconfirmedas spin-offs for the grisly, dudebro series. Both were looking to take the IP in completely different directions to cater to different niches, which is always a good thing.Tacticswas announced as a PC exclusive, though, so many didn’t expect it to ever hit the Xbox One....
Fair warning: the PC port of Saints Row 2 is sloppy They’re pitching it as theHumble Saints Row Bundle, but with extra games likeMighty No. 9andKiller is Dead, this is really more of a Deep Silver dealio. Which, hey, it worked. They got my attention. Pay $1 or more: Pay $15 or more: Pay $75: Plenty of people preferSaints Row IV‘s superpower antics toThe Third, but I think the latter has the edge — it’s an overall better-playing game thanSaints Row 2, and while the storyisunabashedly ridiculous, it doesn’t go over the top to the extent thatIVdoes....
Well that’s a bummer During the early days ofGTA Online, some players lost data including theircharacter, rank, items, apartments, and/or cash. It was a messy launch, but there was hope that Rockstar would be able to restore this information, or at least some of it. Anything, really. “For those asking about their lost characters or rank, those will not be able to be restored so we sincerely hope that this cash stimulus we’re giving out this month will help you get back on your feet or to make your new life in Los Santos & Blaine extra sweet,”Rockstar wrote in an update....
The sale lasts until June 29, 2025 Sixty bucks is way too much money to be slinging Nintendo’s way for a pair of modern NES controllers that work with your Switch,but how does $35 sound? Right now, the online Nintendo shop is running a sale on the Switch Online NES controllers, and while I know better by now, I really am tempted. This might be my last chance. (Or not!)...
Only a month away, now Nintendo Switch’spaid online servicewill be launching in the secondhalf of September. We already know about the price and its features, but the last piece of the puzzle was when we’d eventually need to open our wallets. To reiterate, “Switch Online” will include cloud back-up for save data and a library of NES titles to play on the go. #NintendoSwitchOnlinewill launch in the second half of September....
Much excitement The Origin store is running a site-wide30 percent off promo code. Yay! But before you bust out the wallet forBattlefield 1orMirror’s Edge Catalyst, think again. The discount is rather restrictive for a “site-wide” coupon. You won’t be able to knock discounts off upcoming pre-orders, nor will you be able to pick upMass Effect 3DLC for cheap (that ship has long sailed, guys) — and the code doesn’t seem to work on third-party publisher games either (The Witcher 3is 50 percent off this week on Origin)....
Overlord Dark Legendtakes place before the originalOverlord, but the premise remains the same. Take control of Minions and cause havoc across the lands. The Minions are under the control of the Overlord and will do anything to please their master, even if it means killing themselves for the master. Since this is the Wii, there will be motion specific controls such as using the Wiimote to point at an enemy to use a magic spell....
Paper Mario will be playable on December 10 with the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack As someone who has gotten decent mileage out of the Nintendo 64launch lineupfor Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, I’ve been wondering when the next content drop would be and how many games we might get. As it turns out, my expectations were too high — again. Nintendo is bringingPaper Marioto Switch Online on December 10....
Fans of both theHorizon Zero Dawnand LEGOhave been patiently awaiting information regarding a potential release date forLEGO Horizon Adventures, with many hoping that something concrete would have arrived in today’s Nintendo showcase. Well, with the Nintendo Direct stream having just finished at the time of writing, we’re no closer to an official release date for the game. However, eagle-eyed PlayStation gamers have discovered what may end up being the biggest hint yet....
The Future is Now? Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will be holding a presentation on June 4 dedicated to its upcoming hardware, PlayStation 5. “The Future of Gaming” live stream will give players everywhere “a first look at the games you’ll be playing after PlayStation 5 launches this holiday.” “We’ve shared technical specifications and shown you the new DualSense wireless controller. But what is a launch without games?”said SIE President Jim Ryan on the official PlayStation Blog....
Same Tree(house) Craving some more information about the Nintendo Switch? Did last night’s event not quite scratch your (don’t kill me) Switch Itch? Maybe you just have an insatiable appetite for anything Switch, eager to gobble up any morsel thrown your way. Well, then here’s a reminder that Nintendo Treehouse is taking a deep dive into some of the games that were showcased at the Switch presentation. In Nintendo’s words, it’ll be showing off “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,Arms, and more....
Alientrap, the devs behindCryptark, are back for more. This time, it’s taking its experience with procedural generation and giving it a first-person twist with a sequel titledGunhead. Described as an “FPS Jetpack Roguelike,” the team’s latest is now locked in for November 8 on PC and PlayStation 5. The release date wasannouncedtoday during the Realms Deep digital event. You can see how it looks in action in the new trailer below....
