Dolphin, an emulator that allowed gamers to play GameCube and Wii games on their computers, was set to release on Valve’s Steam service in Q2 of 2023. The emulator’s release promised modern controller support, 4K display support, netplay, and was fully open-source. The release was also noted to be a free download, though it required
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Konami’s Metal Gear franchise is making a comeback with the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and a collection of classic Metal Gear Solid games for modern systems. The franchise is becoming popular once again, which seems almost unheard of in 2023. Metal Gear Rex in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a game that keeps on giving, and one of its most exciting mechanics is shield fusing. At first, it seemed like a fun way to make some weird-looking shields and take on foes with various mushroom abilities. However, players quickly discovered that shield fusing had the
PQube and Octeto Studios have announced a new JRPG named Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire. It will soon be released for Nintendo Switch. The game is inspired by Skies of Arcadia and features Glenn Windwalker as the captain of a group of sky pirates. The game offers various islands to explore both on the ground
Fights in Tight Spaces is a tactical deck-builder game that was first released on PC and Xbox in December 2021. The game offers visceral violence and surprisingly deep strategy. Players assume the role of Agent 11, tasked with infiltrating increasingly dangerous criminal organizations. The game features a minimalist art style that is reminiscent of a
According to producer Takashi Tokita, a sequel to the hit RPG Live A Live may be possible if the recent remake sells well enough on PlayStation and Steam. In a recent video, Tokita answered questions from fans, one of which was about the possibility of a Live A Live II. He stated that if the
As summer approaches, Nintendo of America and Nékter Juice Bar have announced a partnership to bring Nintendo-themed ice cream flavours to over 200 locations in the United States. The ‘Skoop’ frozen treats are inspired by popular Nintendo franchises such as Mario, Splatoon, and Kirby and are vegan-friendly. The flavours available include Mario Kart Cookie Cruiser,
River City Girls 2 is an action-packed co-op beat ’em up game that was released in late 2022. The game has been well-received by fans of the series, and now WayForward has announced that it will roll out a “performance patch” on all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. What to Expect from the Performance Patch
Last year, Nintendo removed the gacha elements from its mobile game, Mario Kart Tour. These elements were replaced with a ‘Spotlight Shop’ where players could receive in-game rewards using undisclosed odds. However, despite the update to the item system, Axios reports that a young gamer, with permission from his father, has filed a lawsuit against
Indie Live Expo 2023, a digital showcase, was held over the weekend, revealing around 300 games across various platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. The games showcased at the event are a mix of those that are already available, those that will be released soon, and those that will be available later in the year. Here