Mortal Kombat 1 debuted on Switch this week to strong negative reviews. The Switch version has long load times, frame rate drops, and a severe visual downgrade, especially given its equal price tag to the better-received PS5 and Xbox Series X releases. However, series creator Ed Boon has promised fixes. Boon told BBC Newsbeat that Mortal Kombat 1 on Switch ...
Read More »Mortal Kombat 1 Datamine Sparks DLC Character Rumors
A new Mortal Kombat 1 DLC character datamine has surfaced after leaks. IGN reported that dataminers found speech for “cut content or “upcoming, unannounced” DLC characters. Dataminer ‘thethiny’ summarizes the findings: Kameo Fighters and other Mortal Kombat characters are included. The special characters may include Ghostface from Scream, Conan the Barbarian, and He-Man. The Terminator’s T-1000, played by Robert Patrick, ...
Read More »Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake “Progressing Quite Steadily”, Says Creator
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake work has been quiet recently. Thank goodness series creator Yuji Horii broke the quiet. Horii told Famitsu at Cosplay Summit 2023 in August that the remake was “progressing quite steadily” (thanks, Gematsu). Horii replied that he knew “still not much” about Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate when asked about it. The recent update ...
Read More »Internal Xbox Email Want Nintendo
Xbox’s 2020 internal communication from Phil Spencer suggests the corporation is still exploring acquiring Nintendo. As part of a deluge of leaked, unredacted documents from the FTC Vs. Microsoft case in the US (the original of which appears to have been removed), the email reveals Spencer’s surprising thoughts on the acquisition, including that “getting Nintendo would be a career moment” ...
Read More »Spike Chunsoft’s Switch eShop Sale: Danganronpa Deals
Now may be the time to try Danganronpa if you like visual novels and murder mysteries. Spike Chunsoft is offering 85% off their Switch eShop games. You have Danganronpa, AI: The Somnium Files, and others. The offerings are as follows: Game Discount Price Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition 70% $4.49 / $4.04 Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition 70% ...
Read More »Miku’s Switch Fitness Boxing Game Is Coming
UPDATE: Hatsune Miku fans saw her upcoming Fitness Boxing Switch game again during the latest Nintendo Direct in Japan. This region will get it on March 7, 2024. No word on localization yet. More screenshots from Nintendo’s website: Original: Imagineer announced a new Switch game featuring Hatsune Miku this week after the original Fitness Boxing was removed from the UK eShop. ...
Read More »Latest Vampire Survivors Patch (1.6.108) Updates Switch Icon
The Switch version of hit indie game Vampire Survivors debuted last month and has since received updates. The latest version (1.6.108) for Nintendo’s hybrid system fixes and improves the main game and DLC. Adding Chinese (Traditional) language support and updating the Home menu icon are also noteworthy. Below are before and after screenshots: Here’s the full rundown of the latest ...
Read More »Unity Apologizes for ‘Runtime Fee’ Policy, Promises ‘Changes’
Well, that went quickly. After Unity announced its new ‘runtime fee’ policy, game developers and the community reacted strongly, forcing Unity’s hand. The policy, which charged developers every time a Unity-powered game was installed (after certain prerequisites), was widely criticized, with many developers stating their intention to use a different engine for future projects and even removing their games from ...
Read More »A 5-Star Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raid Is Coming
Another 5-star Tera Raid event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is coming up from September 22nd to 24th. The event offers Scarlet and Violet version-specific Pokémon: Slither Wing and Iron Moth. After Slither Wing and Iron Moth were announced, the Mewtwo 7-Star Tera Raid, ‘Prepare the Offense’, and ‘A Show of Supporters’ events ended.
Read More »Today’s Free Update: Spooky Fishing Sim ‘Dredge’ Reels in Boat Customization and More
Dredge’s third free update was released today by Team17 and Black Salt Games. Additionally, you can catch this one today. The latest free update adds stylish boat customization and 13 new creepy crustaceans called ‘craberrations’. Dredging up these newbies will unlock more trawler customization options, so use your sea legs and get back out there. Talk to the new ‘Painter’ ...
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