Gaming preferences develop from many different origins – the games you played at your neighbor’s house growing up, the ones you received at Christmas and on birthdays – but being born in the late nineties, Atari games were never in my rotation. That’s probably because for what felt like years, the company’s output was relatively minimal compared to the early days of the storied company. Their franchises remain iconic, though; I’d wager just about everyone knows what Pong at least is, even if they’ve never played it. That inherent familiarity is powerful, and Atari’s upcoming slate of games capitalizes on it; they’re taking old favorites and finding ways to refresh them into something exciting for modern audiences.
The English version of Anonymous;Code is finally here in the west, and to celebrate, we have a launch trailer. It’s a final look at the visual novel.
Spike Chunsoft has shared the following overview of the game:
Coming off of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you might be curious as to where the game fits into the series’ overall timeline. Hidemaro Fujibayashi, the game’s director, was asked about that very topic in an interview with Famitsu.
The outlet pointed out how Skyward Sword was previously the start of things with Breath of the Wild happening at the end of the timeline. However, as players know, Tears of the Kingdom also touches on Hyrule’s founding. Given that, he was asked if it could also be the beginning.
Super Rare Games is partnering with Frog Vibes on a physical release of Here Comes Niko for Switch.
The 3D platformer will be receiving 2,500 standard editions and 1,500 collector’s editions. The standard version comes with the game on a physical cartridge, a full-color manual, an exclusive sticker, and trading cards. As for the collector’s edition, it adds a 32-page Friend’s Book, foldable train map, 2-sided steel-plated coin, three postcards, the original soundtrack, two sticker sheets, and the collector’s box.
Another Mortal Kombat 1 trailer just dropped for Jean-Claude Van Damme. In the game’s Premium Edition, he’ll be appearing as a skin for Johnny Cage.
Damme is a martial artist, actor, filmmaker, and fight choreographer. Some of the movies he’s appeared in include Street Fighter, The Expendables 2, and the Kung Fu Panda franchise.
Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Dormidin Studio today announced that Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster will be appearing on Switch. A release window was not provided.
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a 2D Metroidvania-style action platformer, is inspired by classic movies and games of the 80’s and 90’s such as Beastmaster, Conan and Deathstalker, Castlevania, Golden Axe, and Ghouls ‘n’ Ghosts. Further information is included in the following overview:
The latest in Kemco’s seemingly exhaustible list of RPGs to be released on Switch will be Isekai Rondo, the company has announced. The title is due to launch via the eShop next week on September 15, with pre-orders live now.
Here’s an overview of the game via its eShop page:
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 34,240 / 786,833
2. [PS5] Armored Core VI – 18,801 / 134,194
3. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 11,488 / 5,465,329
4. [PS4] Armored Core VI – 10,903 / 58,852
5. [NSW] Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 7,206 / 1,847,948
6. [NSW] Minecraft – 7,202 / 3,250,643
7. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 5,563 / 5,111,980
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 5,471 / 5,276,341
9. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 4,393 / 1,293,703
10. [NSW] Splatoon 3 – 4,387 / 4,102,326
Pokemon Unite is back with its latest update and version 1.12.1.2 is now available for download.
The update paves the way for Blaziken, who is coming soon. It also includes new ranks for Ranked Matches, lots of balance adjustments, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Sonic Superstars won’t have a limited edition in the west, but in Asia, things are a bit different.
A limited edition of the game will be available in the region for launch next month and it includes a few extras. Buyers will receive the game, a figure, signed original artwork reproduction, and acrylic stand.
