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New Retail Releases: Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2, The Banner Saga Trilogy, No Man’s Sky, More

Posted on July 23, 2018 by John Scalzo

Two big collections and a new home for one of 2016’s biggest games highlight this week’s New Retail Releases report…

Capcom will bring all eight Mega Man X games to the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One this week with the launch of Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2. The compilation will also include a Museum Mode with “rare production art, catalogs of classic merchandise, a playlist of nostalgic commercials, and more,” as well as an animated prequel and a two-against-one X Challenge Mode.

Stoic is also set to release a compilation of their own this week, but they’re looking back to the past instead of springing forward to the unknown future of 20XX. The Banner Saga Trilogy will be available for the PS4 and Xbox One, and it’ll include The Banner Saga, The Banner Saga 2, and the never-before-released The Banner Saga 3. The package also includes a “Best of” Soundtrack, a Mini Art Book, a Collectible Poster, and a Horn of Lichbaen in-game item.

Finally this week, Hello Games will blast off for uncharted space with the Xbox One launch of No Man’s Sky. The Xbox One version of No Man’s Sky will come with all the previous updates to the game as well as the coveted Next expansion, which adds online multiplayer to the space exploration title.

You can find the rest of this week’s new releases after the break. (more…)

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Nintendo adds Link’s tunic from Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the Master Cycle Zero to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Posted on July 20, 2018 by John Scalzo

A few days ago, Nintendo confirmed that “further updates” were coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Late last night, the consolemaker returned to tell us all about the brand new Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC Pack for the game.

The free update is available to download now, and it includes a “Champion’s Tunic” costume for Link, as well as the Master Cycle Zero bike, Ancient Tyres, and a Paraglider.

Nintendo hasn’t said if further “further updates” are in the works for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or if this will be the game’s final update.

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Sega unveils Team Sonic Racing comic and final episode of Sonic Mania Adventures at Comic-Con 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by John Scalzo

Earlier this week, we were promised that Sega had several Sonic-related announcements to make at the mascot’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, “Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel.”

In addition to releasing the final mini-episode of Sonic Mania Adventures (which you can find after the break), Sega and IDW Publishing announced that a special Team Sonic Racing comic will be released this October. According to IDW’s official website, the one-shot story will be written by Caleb Goellner (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), with art by longtime Sonic the Hedgehog artist Adam Bryce Thomas:

Sonic and his teammates Knuckles and Tails journey to a new planet and enter a race unlike any other! With a little help from friends like Amy Rose, Big the Cat, and a few other familiar faces, Sonic must race to prevent an old foe from obtaining a powerful new technology in this story by writer Caleb Goellner (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and longtime Sonic The Hedgehog artist Adam Bryce Thomas.

“I’m so stoked to write Sonic! It’s been a dream of mine ever since my dad surprised me with my first Sonic comic in ’92, so I can’t wait for fans to take this issue for a Spin Dash,” says Caleb Goellner. “It’s been an honor to be on a team working to deliver an issue that’s as fun to read as Team Sonic Racing is to play.”

The Team Sonic Racing game will be available for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One sometime this Fall/Winter. And Sonic Mania Plus is available now for the same four platforms. (more…)

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Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2, Galak-Z: Variant S, Pool Panic, more coming to Nintendo eShop this week

Posted on July 19, 2018 by John Scalzo

Nintendo (with an assist from Capcom) has a MEGA-sized update planned for the Nintendo eShop this week.

That’s because all eight Mega Man X will soon be available for the Nintendo Switch thanks to the Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2. Players can relive the classic side-scrolling action from the 90s in Legacy Collection 2, while Legacy Collection 2 includes the later games released in the early 2000s. But both collections will include the brand new X Challenge Mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses in two-on-one battles.

Also available to download for the Switch this week is Galak-Z: Variant S, a space-shooting Action RPG that lets players tangle with an evil baron’s army of nasty troops. But if you’d prefer something a little weirder, Adult Swim Games will launch Pool Panic, a Switch game that turns the entire world into a giant pool table (and adds bizarro faces to all the balls).

You can learn more about the rest of this week’s additions to the Nintendo eShop (including Hungry Shark World, Guts and Glory, Bomb Chicken, and more) after the break. (more…)

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Nintendo will bring eight games to Comic-Con 2018 including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Posted on July 17, 2018 by John Scalzo

Those who visit the Nintendo Gaming Lounge at Comic-Con this week will get a chance to compete against their fellow congoers in Nintendo’s highly-anticipated Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Seven other games will also be available in the Nintendo Gaming Lounge, which will be located in the San Diego Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis & Marina adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center:

Games Available at the Nintendo Gaming Lounge

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Mario Tennis Aces
  • Super Mario Odyssey
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
  • Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
  • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
  • Overcooked! 2 (Published by Team17)
  • FIFA 19 (Published by Electronic Arts)

“San Diego Comic-Con is a great opportunity to welcome new fans into the Nintendo family and for some of our biggest fans to interact with Nintendo in fun and creative ways,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “This year we’re really excited to see fans play the newly announced Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. We encourage fans of all ages to bring their friends and families to experience what Nintendo has to offer this year.”

The Nintendo Gaming Lounge will be open on July 19-21 from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (Pacific Time) and 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) on July 22.

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Capcom is bringing Mega Man 11, Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2, and Resident Evil 2 to Comic-Con 2018

Posted on July 17, 2018 by John Scalzo

The organizers of the San Diego Comic-Con will open the doors on this year’s convention later this week, and Capcom will be there with dozens of demo stations for their upcoming games. According to the Capcom-Unity blog, attendees will be able to try out the Resident Evil 2 remake, Mega Man 11, and all eight games that’ll be included in Mega Man X Legacy Collection and Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2:

Demos
Resident Evil 2 (Available January 25, 2019) – Once again, enter the survival horror when Resident Evil 2 comes to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC! Raccoon City has been rebuilt from the ground-up to offer a new gameplay experience in a hauntingly familiar environment. Be one of the first to play this highly anticipated remake, with a demo featuring Leon S. Kennedy as he explores the Raccoon City Police Department.

Mega Man 11 (Available October 2) – Get equipped with classic gameplay combined with fresh new abilities in the Blue Bomber’s new quest! Play through Block Man’s colorful and challenging stage in Mega Man’s latest adventure crafted by a veteran development team at Capcom, and utilize the new Double Gear System to enhance Mega Man’s abilities in a fun new way. Mega Man 11 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC later this year.

Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2 (Available July 24) – The world of Mega Man X is at your fingertips with eight futuristic adventures featuring X, Zero, and Axl battling against Mavericks, high-tech robots gone bad. Check out all eight games ranging from 16-bit to 32-bit and beyond, and test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, pitting X against pairs of Mavericks ahead of next week’s launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC!

Capcom is also hosting a quartet of panels during this year’s Comic-Con (including their always-popular “World of Capcom” panel), so we might get new trailers for all the aforementioned games:

Panels
Mega Man 30th Anniversary – Celebrate 30 years of the Blue Bomber with the talented developers veterans from Capcom. Producers Kazuhiro Tsuchiya (Mega Man 11) and Nonaka Daizo (Mega Man X Legacy Collection 1 + 2) discuss their exciting work on the iconic side-scrolling series in a panel moderated by Capcom’s Tim Turi. Get equipped with behind-the-scenes insight on the brand-new Mega Man 11 and other recent titles. The festivities will include trivia, prizes, and more.

World of Capcom – If you have played video games at all in the last thirty years, chances are you may have played a game from Capcom. Think Resident Evil, Street Fighter or even the latest hit Monster Hunter World. Capcom continues to develop original and exciting game franchises for next generation game consoles. Come sit with the team from Capcom and learn about what is coming next!

Resident Evil Video Games – You have once again entered the world of survival horror. Hear from the producer (Yoshiaki Hirabayashi) and staff of the recently announced Resident Evil 2 on how Capcom reinvented a celebrated classic 20 years later. Get an exclusive behind the scenes look at Leon Kennedy, Claire Redfield, the Raccoon City outbreak and a few other surprises you won’t want to miss. Cosplay is encouraged.

Building Powerful Characters Featuring Street Fighter – Celebrating 30 years as the iconic fighting game franchise, Street Fighter features a cast of characters with something for everybody. In this very special event perfect for curious new challengers and seasoned champs alike, Capcom staff from the US and Japan will give you an exclusive peek behind the creation of Cody, the latest character in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

The 2018 San Diego Comic-Con kicks off this Thursday, July 19.

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Enter the Gungeon’s Advanced Gungeons & Draguns expansion will be available on July 19

Posted on July 16, 2018 by John Scalzo

Dodge Roll Games has announced that Enter the Gunegon‘s massive new expansion, Advanced Gungeons & Draguns, will be available to download on July 19.

In a followup post on Twitter, the developer revealed that the expansion will include hundreds of new rooms, dozens of new weapons, and the ability to slide over tables and coffins:

Advanced Gungeons & Draguns includes hundreds of new rooms with dozens of new weapons, items, enemies, and ammo types. Hundreds of new, wild synergies. More generous drops rates. Slide over tables and coffins. Lots more…

Best of all, the developer also confirmed that Advanced Gungeons & Draguns expansion will be a free download for all owners of Enter the Gungeon on all platforms (PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One).

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Sega has several Sonic-related announcements planned for San Diego Comic-Con this week

Posted on July 16, 2018 by John Scalzo

Sega is dashing off to San Diego to talk about the future of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise at San Diego Comic-Con this week.

The publisher’s red-sneakered mascot will be front and center for “Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel” this Thursday, July 19, at 2:00 (Pacific Time). The writers of Sonic’s brand new comic will talk about his hand-drawn adventures, and Sonic Team’s Takashi Iizuka will be on hand to make some “surprise announcements”:

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel
Thursday, July 19, at 2:00 PM
Sonic The Hedgehog has raced back into comics, bringing old enemies and new friends along for the ride. IDW editors Joe Hughes and David Mariotte, artist Evan Stanley, Sega licensing specialist Michael Cisneros, director of product development Austin Keys, and head of Sonic team Takashi Iizuka discuss comics and upcoming games, make some surprise announcements, and more!

With Team Sonic Racing set to launch this Fall/Winter, Sega likely has a lot to talk about. But I’m looking forward to a few Sonic-sized surprises as well.

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