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MARS 2120 is a metroidvania set in a futuristic Mars, where an alien colony poses a threat to mankind. Read on to learn everything we know, including gameplay and story information.

Stardew Valley’s hugely-anticipated Update 1.6 is fast approaching its release on March 19! To celebrate and get fans hyped, ConcernedApe has been revealing one line of patch notes everyday. Read on to see them all until Update 1.6’s release!

Tread the high seas as Adol Christin as he meets the pirate Karja Batla. Together, they unexpectedly join forces to fend off the perils of Obelia Gulf! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

The highly anticipated Among Us animated series has unveiled its star-studded cast of renowned actors from franchises like The Lord of the Rings (LotR) and The Last of Us (TLoU). Read on to know more about the animated show adaptation.

MACROSS -Shooting Insight- will have characters throughout its prestigious history be transported into a single grand battle! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet apparently had a hidden teaser for Pokémon ZA. Read on to learn more about this discovery.

The former Chief Legal Officer of The Pokemon Company has stated in an interview with Aftermath that he discovers Pokemon fan games and how they end takedowns. Read on to learn how he receives them and when they take action.

Highwater, the dystopian turn-based puzzle combat game, is finally on PC and consoles. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

Final Fantasy director Yasumi Matsunbo wants fans to play Unicorn Overlord. Read on to learn more about this and his responses to his post.

Rebel Transmute is a sci-fi adventure presented as a modern Metroidvania, where Moon Mikono must discover her mother’s fate on Tera 6. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth getting for yourself!

New concept art from The Super Mario Bros. Movie has been uploaded by movie story artist Jed Diffenderfer on his website! Read on to see early concept art, such as Princess Daisy and a young broken-hearted Bowser!

Highwater is a turn-based action-adventure game set in an alternate Earth where the entire world is flooded due to a climate catastrophe. Read on to learn everything we know about the game, including gameplay and story information.

Open Roads is a story about a daughter and her single mother on the road to discover their late grandma’s secrets, all stored in her diary. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Unicorn Overlord is currently sold out in retail stores in Japan. Read on to learn more about Atlus' statement regarding this.

In Rebel Transmute, follow Moon Mikono as she explores the living planet where her mother was last seen before a great disaster. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Unicorn Overlord is a tactical fantasy RPG brought to you by ATLUS and Vanillaware. Here is the gameplay, story information, and everything we know so far.

As Berserk Boy, harness the Berserk Orbs and master your lightning, fire, ice, earth, and air powers to defeat the evil Dr. Genos! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Unicorn Overlord debuts as number 5 in sales in UK boxed charts this week. Read on to discover which consoles the game did best in and learn about the list of top 10 game sales in the UK this week.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 players worldwide pay tribute to the late Akira Toriyama by lending their “energy.” Read on to learn more about this and the many players paying tribute to the manga author.

Recent reports indicate that The Pokémon Company has filed a trademark for a new company named Pokémon Works. Read on to learn more about the situation and speculations.

Death of a Wish is a stylish top-down action RPG with an impressively unique art style. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth getting.

Nintendo has just unveiled a slew of exciting updates in celebration of MAR10 Day. Read on to discover every new announcement made on all things Mario.

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden delved into the complexities of console exclusivity and the evolving landscape of blockbuster game development over the past days in multiple outlets. Read on to learn more about Layden's comments and insights.

Capcom, the renowned video game company behind hit franchises Resident Evil and Street Fighter, has announced significant salary increases for both new graduate hires and current employees in Japan. Read on to learn more about Capcom's announcement.

Berserk Boy, an indie high-speed platformer inspired by the Mega Man, Sonic, and the like, is finally out! Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

Vanillaware CEO George Kamitani recently stated that Unicorn Overlord ran out of funds during development. Read on to learn more about this, the game’s inspirations, if it’s coming to PC, and the card game included in the Collector’s Edition.

Princess Peach: Showtime! is Nintendo’s latest action-platformer starring the pink princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach! Read on to learn everything we know, our review of its Switch demo, and more.

Electronic Arts (EA) is charting a new course for its popular FPS battle royale, Apex Legends. Read on to learn more about EA CEO Andrew Wilson's plans for the company and its money-making franchise.

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a brand new action adventure metroidvania game developed by Surgent Studios under Electronic Arts.Read on to learn about our first impressions of the game, its story, and gameplay.

Monster Jam Showdown is an arcade racing game based on the game show of the same name. Read on to learn about everything we know, including gameplay and story information.

In Death of a Wish, play as Christian as he enacts revenge upon the corrupt cult that took and raised him as a child. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Shigeru Miyamoto, renowned game developer and creator of the iconic Mario franchise was presented with a lifetime achievement award at Japan's 29th AMD awards ceremony. Read on to learn more about the presentation and Miyamoto's legacy.

Nintendo has shadow dropped a demo for Princess Peach: Showtime! just ahead of the game’s full launch in two weeks. Read on to learn more about the game and where to play it.

Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is a remake to the original GameCube Paper Mario with enhanced graphics for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to find out more about its gameplay, plot, and our first impressions.

Overwatch just announced their brand new skin collab with popular anime Cowboy Bebop. Read on to learn more about the new collaboration, the heroes with the new skins, and more.

South Park co-creator Matt Stone has shared more on the upcoming game—South Park: Snow Day's—departure and differences from its RPG predecessors. Read on to learn more about South Park: Snow Day and Matt Stone's insights.

Nintendo recently revealed a "Mega Mushroom-sized list" of announcements to commemorate MAR10 Day this year on their website. Read on to learn more about the announcements and news on a teased new Lego Mario line.

Yuzu Creators, Tropic Haze has agreed to pay $2.4 million in damages to Nintendo and shut all operations, along with the 3DS emulator Citra. Read on to learn more about the lawsuit settlement.

Pokémon just released a teaser trailer of their new game titled, Pokémon Legends Z-A. Read on to learn our theories and analysis of the game’s time period, plot, and other possible details.

Octopath Traveler, the acclaimed RPG from Square Enix and Tenchu makers Acquire, has reportedly been removed from the Nintendo eShop this week. Read on to learn more about the situation and the former Switch-exclusive game.

With the recent announcement of the latest Pokemon Legends: Z-A being announced for a 2025 release, will Pokemon be leaving 2024 without any big game releases? Find out by reading through our best guesses and inferences!

The indie scene keeps on beating in the month of hearts. Let’s take a look at the best indie titles we covered in February. Continue reading to discover great titles that you might have been sleeping on.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is slated for a distant 2025 release, much like another of Nintendo’s up-and-comers, the yet unnamed Switch 2. Is this a coincidence or is there a connection between the two? Read on as we break down some possible theories.

If you’re a long time Final Fantasy fan, then you would probably agree with me that Gilgamesh is the series’ unofficial mascot. Read on to learn more about his initial appearance, background, and his appearances in the other FF games.

With rumors of the Switch 2 circulating among the gaming communities and its supposed release date up in the air, what will the new console even be called? Continue reading to indulge in our guesses and theories!

Sega just revealed that Sonic Superstars underperformed on the market due to a "competing title in the same genre," hinting at Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Read on to learn more about Sega’s performance evaluation of Sonic Superstars.

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a boomer shooter reminiscent of 90s shooters like Quake that's been made with the same Quake technology. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth your time and money.

Pokémon artist Naoki Saito recently took to social media to share his experience of being stalked and ambushed by individuals seeking his autograph on trading cards to resell them at insane prices. Read on to learn more about the situation.

Exciting updates for Pokémon Masters and Pokémon Cafe Remix were announced during the latest Pokémon Presents. Read on to learn more about the new events and updates for these games.

Nintendo has filed a lawsuit against the creators of Switch emulator “Yuzu”, Tropic Haze LLC. Read on to learn more about the allegations.

WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is a boomer shooter that pays homage to 90s shooters like Quake. Read on to learn about everything we know about the game, including gameplay and story information.

A collaboration between hit mobile game Pokemon Go and the anime series Pokemon Horizons was just announced! Read on to learn more about the collaboration and when it will take place.

NIS America has confirmed the release of Reynatis, a dark action RPG developed by FuRyu and Natsume Atari, for the West. Read on to learn more about the game and its launch details.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's director revealed in an interview today with Kinda Funny Games that neither he nor anyone else on the development team knew about Sephiroth's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Read on to learn more about what the director said.

NieR 3 was supposedly teased by Game Director Yoko Taro during the NieR: Orchestra Concert in London. Read on to find out more about this and the supposed sequel title.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A is the next Pokemon Legends game that will take place entirely within Kalos’ Lumiose City! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Nintendo Direct February 2024 revealed a lineup of games coming exclusively to Japan. Learn about the games you missed out on from the Japanese Nintendo Direct, their release dates, and previews.

Pokémon recently announced that they will be opening a card lounge where players can play the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Read on to learn more about where and when it will be launched.

Reynatis was announced in the Nintendo Direct February 2024. Fortune does not befall players in the US as the game will be released only in Japan (for now, we hope). Read on to learn more about this cyberpunk juvenile action RPG.

Resident music theorist and fellow gamer 8-Bit Music Theory joins us for Game8 Connect to talk about the ins and outs of breaking down the hottest tracks the gaming world has to offer.

The Pokémon Official YouTube Channel of Japan recently uploaded three ASMR videos all voiced by Eren Yeager himself, Yuki Kaji. Read on to learn more details about this surprising ASMR collaboration.

The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024 is coming in hot this week with a lineup of third-party Switch games releasing in 2024. Read on to know more about the showcase.

Mother 3 was just announced at the Nintendo Direct February 2024, slated to launch on Switch via Nintendo Switch Online. Read on to learn more details about the game.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance will have over 270 demons that players can raise and interact with. Read on to learn more about this and more information on the game.

Play as Shiren and enter the Mystery Dungeon in Serpentcoil Island to face the terrifying monster rumored to be hoarding a vast amount of wealth! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster modernizes the 1995 game while keeping the game’s original identity intact. Read on to learn about everything we know about the game, including gameplay and story info.

Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator is a relaxing simulation game where you tend to the community garden left behind by its previous caretaker. Read on to learn what it does well, what it doesn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story from Riot Forge is finally here! Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

Slave Zero X is a 2.5D spectacle fighter action game developed by Poppy Works. The game is a spiritual prequel to the original 1999 game. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t, and if it’s worth your money.

In FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, assume numerous jobs, collect resources in the past, and bring them back to the present to restore the ruined island! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story

Slave Zero X is a story about Shou, a warrior who has become a living machine of technology and biomass on a vengeful quest to kill a false God. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

Nintendo and Sony, two of Japan's largest names in the gaming business, see their stocks experience a significant decline coming in 2024. Read on to learn more about the situation and the overall climate of their businesses.

The fifth generation Pokemon Games, Pokemon Black and White, are next in line to get their awaited remakes, so when might they come out? Continue on to read our guesses as to when they’ll get announced and when they’ll be released!

Garden Life has you take up the mantle of caring for the community garden after the previous caretaker, Robin, passed away. Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

GUNVOLT RECORDS: Cychronicle is a brand new rhythm game featuring GUNVOLT Characters performing beloved songs from the franchise! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

GUNVOLT RECORDS Cychronicle is the first rhythm game in the GUNVOLT series developed and published by INTI CREATES. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

Boss fights. You love them, you hate them, but are they necessary? Maybe for an RPG or action game, but what about a platformer? Read on as we discuss what boss fights are, what platforming games are, and if the latter needs the former.

Boss fights. You love them, you hate them, but are they necessary? Maybe for an RPG or action game, but what about a platformer? Read on as we discuss what boss fights are, what platforming games are, and if the latter needs the former.

Warframe has been out for more than a decade and it’s finally coming to mobile! Read on to learn more about Warframe’s upcoming iOS and Android release and what rewards you can earn during the game’s mobile launch week.

Boss fights. You love them, you hate them, but are they necessary? Maybe for an RPG or action game, but what about a platformer? Read on as we discuss what boss fights are, what platforming games are, and if the latter needs the former.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a remake of a Game Boy Advance classic of the same name and Nintendo’s latest puzzle platformer. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

700 Ubisoft employees in France participated in a strike action organized by the French game workers union, STJV (Syndicat des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Jeu Vidéo), following failed annual salary negotiations.

Embracer Group has laid off 1400 people and cancelled 29 different games in only the last six months during its restructuring effort. Read on to learn more about the details of its cancelled projects and the layoffs that happened.

The beloved Nickelodeon cartoon series Avatar: The Last Airbender will be receiving a competitive fighting game based on its universe! Read on to learn more about the announcement, and the company behind the project.

Gaming industry giant Bandai Namco canceled 5 games and reported that they’ll be changing their strategies for game releases following a massive drop in income. Read on to learn about the cancellations, their strategy, and what all this means.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is getting a complete manga box set coming this September. Read here to learn more about the manga and where to pre-order the set.

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is a side-scrolling platformer game featuring colorful and zany pixel art animation. Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn’t do well, and if it’s worth your time and money.

Matchmaker Agency is a romance matchmaking sim game developed by Niji Games and MelonCat. Read on to learn more about this immersive simulation game, and see if the game is the perfect match for you.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a 2D puzzle platformer coming to Nintendo Switch. Here are our first impressions and all the information we have on it so far.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, starring the original braided hair and tank top-wearing action adventure female icon, Lara Croft, is back with upgraded graphics! Read our review to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying.

YouTuber and WWE Superstar Logan Paul is creating a Pokémon Unite eSports team. Read on to learn more about this and how to apply for his team.

Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series and the scenario writer for Eiyuden Chronicles, has passed away. Read on to learn more about his career and legacy in the JRPG space.

The Pokémon Center is returning to London for the 2024 Pokémon Europe International Championships. Read on to find out more about the event details and how to attend.

Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is approaching. Here are 8 games that you’d surely want to consider playing with your better half. Read on to find out which games these are, along with their premise and why they’re fun to play as a couple.

Stuck on February 14th without an SO? We got you covered. Here are 8 Games for People who just have that extra time and money on their hands for that occasion.

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered will have you as Lara Croft reliving her numerous perilous classic adventures in high definition! Read on to learn how it plays, what it’s about, and everything else we know so far.

The Pokemon Company is working with AI development company HEROZ to make an AI specialized for competitive Pokemon battles called PBS (Pokemon Battle Scope). Read on to learn more about PBS, what it can do, and its upcoming applications.

Palworld players have recently reported rare occurrences of Pals growing to gigantic sizes. Read on to learn which Pals have been reported to grow ginormous by players.

Few character dynamics in video games are as iconic as a good old-fashioned rivalry. Fewer still are as old as the one between Mario and Donkey Kong. Join us on a journey through video game history and learn about one of gaming’s earliest rivalries.