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Summary Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann expressed his interest in Nintendo’s upcoming successor to theSwitch, saying that the developer will be supporting the system when it comes out. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed earlier this year that the Japanese company would be making an announcement about a successor to theSwitchin 2025. According to Nintendo,the Switch successor will be revealed no later than March 2025, meaning it won’t be revealed before the end of Nintendo’s ongoing fiscal year....

Summary South of the Circle Industria GOG Five more freebies are set to follow next Thursday, August 8, whenAmazon Prime Gaming memberswill be able to claim the critically acclaimed adventure gameSouth of the Circleand complex roguelikeLoop Hero. Flying Wild Hog’s action side-scrollerTrek to Yomiwill also be part of this second wave of August 2024 freebies, together with Domesticated Ant’s 2D platformerGravity Circuitand Happy Broccoli’s wacky adventureKraken Academy. The highlight of the next batch of freebies, scheduled for August 15, is themuch-refined Enhanced Edition ofBaldur’s Gate 2....

Summary AnAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsplayer accidentally discovered a safe way to catch scorpions while playing the game casually by taking advantage of a unique exploit with one of the game’s major mechanics. The discovery quickly blew up online due to the rarity of scorpions inAnimal Crossingand the amount of in-game currency they typically sell for, which makes them a huge commodity. Animal Crossinghas a wide variety of creatures to catch, ranging from fish and sea creatures to insects and arachnids, the most valuable of which are tarantulas and scorpions....

Summary Obsidian Entertainment’s next game,Avowed, will feature more than 10 ending screens, the developer claimed in a new interview. Media outlets were recently given the chance to try outAvowedat Gamescom 2024. Powered by Unreal Engine 5,Avowedis an upcoming action RPG set in the same fantasy universe as thePillars of Eternityseries. Developer Obsidian Entertainment previously revealed that itfocused heavily onAvowed’s characters, with the studio describing companions as being integral to its next release’s narrative....

Summary While there’s an unavoidable challenge that awaits whichever developer ends up committing to theBaldur’s Gate 4project, this title’s production will also reap the benefits of building upon the foundation established by Larian. With several keychanges to theDungeons and Dragonsformula, however, the next game will have to consider whether it’s best to continue withBaldur’s Gate 3’s approach to leveling. From potions as bonus actions to the effects of certain Feats,Baldur’s Gate3sees Larian having taken several liberties when it comes to adapting the ruleset ofDnD5e the game was originally based on....

Virtual Alchemy is a newly-forged studio in Warsaw, Poland, and its debut title is a medieval fantasy RTS game calledBand of Crusaders. The Knights Templar have fallen, and it’s up to the player as the Grandmaster of a new knightly order to shape peasants into soldiers, set in a demon overrun version of 1350 Europe. There are two major gameplay components toBand of Crusaders: an overworld map that lets players travel between key regions, as well as tactical combat encounters against demons, cult followers, and more, all within maps generated based on the safety of the overworld’s region....

If theMarvel Vs Capcom Fighting Collectionwasn’t mind-blowing enough, Capcom revealed they’re making aCapcom Fighting Collection 2. On top of including Arcade/Dreamcast-only rarities likeProject JusticeandPlasma Sword,CFC2hasCapcom Vs SNK 1&2. After years of yearning for a proper re-release of those games, they’re finally going to get it. It’s not due out until 2025, though it’s coming out hot on the heels of SNK’s surprise re-release ofSNK Vs Capcom: SVC Chaos— andTerry Bogard’s imminent appearance inStreet Fighter 6....

Summary Deadpool & WolverineseesHugh Jackman return as the Best There Is. With Wolverine back on the big screen portrayed by the one and only, it’s inevitable that fans might see him again, or a variant with a familiar face.Deadpool & Wolverinebrings the iconic Mutant duo to the Marvel Cinematic Universe thanks to their dubbed world of 10005, and as such, there’s ripe potential for further Wolverine stories. Whilst Wolverine has already led his own trilogy and a multitude of X-Men movies, there is still plenty of room for more stories to be told with the adamantium-bound Wolverine....

Summary As one of the superhero genre’s most popular and recognizable heroes of all time, it’s hardly surprising there are plenty ofBatmanvideo games out therefor fans to dive into. While the classic hero’s adventures on home consoles are more famous, Batman has also had plenty of adventures in the world of handheld gaming. Over the decades, handheld platforms have provided gamers with all manner of takes on the character of Batman....

Handheld gaming has a different feeling compared to that of a mainline console or PC gaming experience. Many of these games utilize elements that are uniquely available to the device, or their available peripherals. This can lead players to look up what games from a specific genre are available when they are feeling nostalgic. The stealth genre works well for handheld titles, giving players patterns to study and challenges to overcome while on the go....

Quick Links Black Myth: Wukonggives players many different systems toupgrade their character’s base statsalong with what they can do in combat. While additional options and attacks are useful, it’s just as important to upgrade your base stats to survive the various challenges thrown your way. While using and respecing in the skill trees can be a straightforward process to get stronger, Mind Cores can also be found and used to increase your base stats....

Borderlands 3is filled with multiple worlds, with countless regions for the players to explore and collect the loot. Players can find rare creatures in some of these regions thatSir Hammerlockwants to eliminate. These creatures have a chance of dropping valuable loot, such as weapons, shields, and more. There is a trophy/achievement tied with these Hunts, so if you are aiming to collect all the achievements or get thePlatinum trophy, you may follow the guide below....

Summary At PAX West, Gearbox Software provided a new look atBorderlands 4by unveiling concept art that hints at the new worlds players will explore. Art Director Adam May also elaborated on the upcomingBorderlands 4, offering insights into its direction and what players can expect from this new chapter in the series. The officialreveal ofBorderlands 4came during Gamescom Opening Night Live, where it stood out as the event’s first major announcement. After years of speculation and anticipation, the unveiling featured a captivating CG trailer showcasing a dramatic scene with a burning phoenix and the iconic psycho bandit mask, suggesting fresh adventures and settings....