Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Sword Art Online Fractured Daydream, a new game based on the popular anime Sword Art Online series that focuses on large-scale multiplayer content where up to 20 players can play and tackle raid-like content.
Read MoreSega and Atlus announced that they’ll be releasing a new version of Shin Megami Tensei V for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Switch. It’s called Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and it will be out on June 21, 2024.
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of the Metroidvania genre, or action platforming games in general, I couldn’t recommend Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown more. The Lost Crown nimbly juggles combat, character progression, platforming, exploration, environmental puzzle-solving, boss encounters, and storytelling, all without neglecting one element to the detriment of another.
Read MoreDuring PlayStation’s first State of Play broadcast for 2024, Sega announced Sonic X Shadow Generations, a new package that contains 2D and 3D Sonic levels from Sonic Generations that are remastered and expanded for multiple platforms. It also comes with a new standalone Shadow campaign.
Read MoreI loved every minute spent in the cozy, quirky world of Super Mario RPG, bopping to the remastered music, smiling at its humor and hijinks, timing battle actions, and enjoying my time spent with its memorable characters. I may have been left wanting a little more, but kudos to Nintendo for bringing back this updated classic, warming the hearts of fans worldwide, and bringing generations together to experience the charm and wonder of Super Mario RPG.
Read MoreIf I’m comparing Persona 5 Tactica against the original game and the other spin-off, it’s my least favorite of the bunch, but the effort didn’t feel like an afterthought, as the story, character designs, and level designs make it an entertaining strategy game for those already well-versed in the Persona 5 world.
Read MoreSega is doing a special collaboration with a cafe in Manila, Philippines called Moon Rabbit Cafe & Restaurant for their upcoming tactical RPG Persona 5 Tactica. The special collaboration will run from November 17 until December 16, 2023, and will feature unique Persona 5 Tactica-themed menu items and activities.
Read MoreDANGEN Entertainment and PINIX Games announced that the roguelike deckbuilding game Alina of the Arena is coming to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Switch on November 23.
Read MoreI yearn for a meatier, more challenging Super Mario Bros. Wonder with difficult boss battles, but I can recognize that kids like my young nieces will fall head-over-heels in love with Wonder, because it truly is full of entrancing visual wonder and its simplicity is unlikely to cause household tensions between ambitious older siblings and confused younger ones.
Read MoreSonic Superstars drop-dashed straight out of the gate and busted open the Act-ending Roboticizer coating my cold, bitter heart to free my bright-eyed, bushy-tailed inner child and put a big smile on his face.
Read MoreHorizon Chase 2 is a bit of a mixed bag. The great multiplayer, improved visuals, and incredible soundtrack make up for the relative lack of tracks and simplified challenges, but one can’t shake the feeling that this sequel, which originated on iOS, was made to appeal to casual players rather than the hardcore arcade racer crowd that embraced the original game.
Read MoreIf you’re a masochist or enjoy glitch-fests, you might find something salvageable in the Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1, but I strongly implore you to reconsider, and to warn your friends. Buy a new console if you must, but do not spend your hard-earned money on this travesty.
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