Author: Zach Barbieri

One of the big announcements to come out of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct was that, after some time worth of asking, Nintendo fans will now be getting a Gamecube Classic library added to their Nintendo Switch Online, though only for the new console. Alongside this, as Nintendo is want to do, a Gamecube controller was announced that will work with the system alongside these, though some fine print now indicates it will be very limited in its functions. Spotted in the details of the UK version of the trailer for the Switch 2 GameCube Controller, thanks to VGC, is…

Microsoft has confirmed their plans for June, announcing that an Xbox Games Showcase will take place then and a Direct covering Obsidian Entertainment’s upcoming sequel, The Outer Worlds 2. This follows their longstanding tradition to hold an event during June that focuses on upcoming games that will be coming to the Xbox platform, when the company typically took part in E3 Expo before the events cancelation and the rise in popularity of Geoff Keighly’s Summer Game Fest. Microsoft will be holding the event on Sunday, June 8th. It starts at 10 am Pacific / 1 pm Eastern / 6 pm…

The publisher of Bloomtown and Ember Knights, Twin Sails Interactive, has announced they are breaking away from Embracer Group through a management buyout, the latest to do so. The company shared this news via a blog post, stating they will have “full autonomy and more flexibility,” moving forward to pursue growth and their vision. Twin Sails had previously been operating under tabletop game publisher Asmodee Group AB, which is owned by Embracer Group. Last year, Embracer had turned Asmodee into a publicly listed company in search of what they called “winning formulas”  after the implementation of a brutal restructuring program.…

Bungie will be showcasing their upcoming PvP extraction shooter Marathon, announcing a Livestream event that will showcase all-new gameplay for Saturday, April 12th. This follows a series of bizarre and mysterious tweets that the company dropped last week, including a 15-second video that kicked off an “extensive alternative reality game,” as players realized buried with the ASCII art of it was “a snippet of footage from the initial trailer,” that featured the runner sprinting down featured in that trailer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZUv1-qR1Aw Another tweet gave an error message that seemed to imply an announcement for the game was imminent. It stated: WHEN…

I will admit that I have never been a big fan of the Assassin’s Creed franchise. While other people will point back to Black Flag as some transcending moment for the franchise, all that comes to mind for me is the parkour system dragging Edward into stupid jumps that he constantly gets stuck in while chasing people. The sailing mechanic was fun for the most part, so there was that. While it wouldn’t be something I considered that high of quality, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, against all odds, pulled me back into the franchise the way the Ezio had originally done…

After being largely absent from the original Nintendo Switch, save for a port of his Wii and Wii U outings, Donkey Kong has returned with a brand new game and pants for some reason. Donkey Kong Bananza was announced for the Nintendo Switch 2 during the Nintendo Direct, giving us our first look at what’s next for him following the characters model revamp that was announced last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIddsPkdX9U In the trailer, the titular character appears to be getting a similar treatment to that of Kirby in Kirby and the Forgotten Land in that he will have a variety of…

Coming near the end of the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, Fromsoftware announced a new game entitled The Duskbloods that will be coming exclusively to the Nintendo Switch 2. While not directly related, as many fans pointed out, the game has a lot of similar motifs to that of Bloodborne, a game that remains locked on the PlayStation 4 despite the desire to see a PC port, Remaster, or sequel at an all-time high. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niKHDEKQ7xA The Duskbloods put players in the roles of characters called “Bloodsworn” that are “a group that has gone beyond humanity thanks to special blood, players will…

While previously showcased when the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced earlier this year, the latest Mario Kart, announced as Mario Kart World, received an official showcasing during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pE23YTYEZM The title, like is usually the case with most Mario Kart games, offers a pretty big indicator of what players can expect here, mainly that there will be an open world to explore for the first time in the franchise’s history. While the classic Grand Prix will return, all tracks are backed into a connected experience that will allow you and your friends to drive off the…

Nintendo released their latest Nintendo Direct, focusing on the Nintendo Switch 2 like they had promised it would earlier this year. While there are still some unknowns for the system, we now have a release date, some parts of the console’s launch line-up, and an answer to what purpose the new C button will serve. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a bigger screen, upgrading from the 6.2 inches of the original launch Switch to 7.9 inches on the Switch 2. This gives the platform a larger pixel count while maintaining the same thickness of the original console. While…

Atomfall, the post-apocalyptic action game set amid the ruins of 1962 London, has proven successful as it reaches 1.5 million players. Developer Rebellion, best known for its Sniper Elite series as well as its Zombie Army spin-off series, has stated that this has been the most successful title for the studio in the compies 32 years in business. Jason Kingsley, the CBE and CEO and co-founder of Rebellion, stated: We are delighted that so many players are enjoying Atomfall. To have surpassed the 1 million players in such a short space of time speaks volumes for the creativity and dedication…