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Not a paid mod I’m surprised that I’m still writing aboutBlaster Master Zero. The game launched alongside the Switch, but is still receiving a bunch of free updates with new game modes and characters. The next update to come to the 2D revival will be a boss rush mode, though it’s not as simple as that sounds. While the 3DS and Switch will receive a generic, single-player only version of boss rush, the Switch version will also be getting a co-op enabled mode titled “Multi Boss Blast....

Deeper integration through the mobile app Clans are of course back inCall of Duty: Ghosts. A new feature this year is that clans are now cross-platform. So you can be part of the same clan as your friends regardless of the platform. The freeCall of Dutyapp also has deeper clan integration, like being able to create your team’s clan symbol. Neat! Those of you looking to start up your clan experience can do so startingright now....

Like a lot of people who constantly think about videogames, I’ve often fantasied about what it would be like if my favorite developers had the opportunity to take on the franchises that made them who they are today What would theLegend of ZeldaandSuper Mario Bros.be like in the hands of the Edmund McMillen, creator of theZeldainspiredThe Binding of Isaacand theSuper Mario-tributeSuper Meat Boy? What wouldGaijin Gamesdo with theSonicfranchise, orDaisuke “Pixel” Amayawith theMetroidseries?...

This game still has a lot of DLC left Nintendo UK caught up with Yacht Club Games, and chatted a bit about what to expect in the newShovel Knight: Plague of ShadowsDLC coming up. As a note, although they state that it will be coming to “Nintendo platforms” in the video, it will be a free update for every platform, as promised in the Kickstarter. Some tidbits: you can customize Plague Knight and change the arc of his bombs, he can double-jump, and he has some new abilities as well....

For the first time ever,Genshin Impactis receiving an entirely newbanner typein Version 4.5. Here are all the details on how Chronicled Wish will work, including characters, weapons, and pity system. How Genshin Impact’s Chronicled Wish banners work Chronicled Wishfeatures a variety of 5-star characters as well as weapons. It can also include banner-exclusive 4-star weapons like the Alley series, Lithic series, etc. Wishing on this banner will requireIntertwined Fates, the same type of currency as the event character and weapon banners....

‘Tis the season to be shmuppy It may be the holidays, but that won’t stop the retro lovers over at Hamster from resurrecting another classic coin-op on PS4 and Switch. This week’s entry is a doozy, as Konami’s anime-infused shmupXexexjoins the Arcade Archives range. Originally released in 1991,Xexexis a horizontally scrolling interstellar shmup inspired by some of the classics of the genre — including Irem releasesR-TypeandX-Multiply, as well as Konami’s ownGradius....

Gory Story The official Twitter account of super-violent anime franchiseCorpse Partyis showing signs of life, after having laid dormant since the fall of 2018. On July 13a new tweet appeared, featured the gaping mouth of a ghostly being along with the simple-but-sinister statement “I’m back…” The next day, the account was repurposed bya happy high-school studentnamed Miku, who had apparently decided to join Twitter after boredom set in online. I’d get out now while the getting’s good, Miku....

Lots of news planned for San Diego Comic Con You’re likely familiar with Dark Horse’s recentHyrule Historiabook, which did amazingly well for the company. At Anime Expo, however, it was all about their upcoming Yoshitaka Amano box set,The Sky, featuring three volumes dedicated to theFinal Fantasyfranchise. While the box is set to go on sale July 17, it was on advance sale on the show floor, and we’ll have an unboxing video before its release to show what the $89....

Watch out for harsh rhetoric! Most of the official trailers forHyrule Warriorsare short compilations showing off big and boisterous attacks. What they haven’t shown is much of the game’s overall flow and pacing. That’s caused some to worry that Nintendo isn’t proud of the actualgamethey’re publishing here, and are hoping consumers will buy into it based on concept and flash alone. Maybe the streams that Nintendo has been running forHyrule Warriorsat events like E3 and SDCC will help abate those worries....

Walk, don’t run, in the hallway The granddad of all walking simulators,Dear Easther, is finally stepping onto consoles. TitledDear Esther: Landmark Edition, this new port will feature “updated” graphics and gameplay along with a brand new commentary mode. This new port will be landing on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 20 for $9.99. That is basically the same as the PC version was upon its release, but you’re now getting even more content!...

I don’t even This is just ridiculous. If you’re familiar with the Vault of Glass raid inDestinyyou’ll know that it’s arguably the harder of the two raids to complete, not least because every section (besides the opener) ships with its own unique set of problems. (I’m ashamed to admit that for me, just JUMPING is a one of the most troublesome parts of that raid. FML). My Raid Team and I (shoutout to Coin Army, woot) completed Vault of Glass on Hard for the first time over the weekend....

A chance to earn a new mantle A certain beefy-looking pickled beast will soon start making the rounds inMonster Hunter: Worldon PC. Capcom is rolling out an update today that adds the fearsome Deviljho along with related armor sets, weapons, and the Dragonproof Mantle (which can reduce damage and nullify Dragonblight). To take on the new foe, you’ll first need to finish the “??? Rathian” investigation as part of the main storyline....

While meeting with TopWare Interactive to discuss their upcoming sci-fi shooter,Scivelation, all I was actuallyshownof the game was its logo. But what I heard of the game brought an interesting surprise. Accompanying the logo on screen was a dramatic, layered orchestral track. Very fitting forScivelation‘s post-apocalyptic setting, it was moody and rather beautiful. Then I was told that it was composed by John Moyer, bassist of the metal band Disturbed, and my mind was blown....