Summary There has beensomuchtosayaboutPalworldsince its release two weeks ago,oh,somuch. From its surprisingly huge launch, to discourse over the creation of the‘Pokemon-like’ genre of games, to accusations of plagiarism, to therecent announcement that Nintendo will be investigating if their intellectual property has been infringed, Palworld has been driving conversation seemingly without pause. Despite all the drama, the game has garnered itself an unexpectedly large and fanatical following, especially considering it’s only a week old....

Judgmenthad me hooked from the first scene. That’s very surprising, because I had no plans to play Judgment anytime soon. Eventually, sure. I started aYakuza Kiwamiplaythrough a few weeks ago with the plan of finishing Kiryu’s first outing, then working my way through the whole series to arrive at Infinite Wealth. But thenmy PS5 stopped working, and I decided to use my dustyPS4to try and play through an entirely different Yakuza game in the brief window before it got back from repair....

Almost a decade on from the release of the last game in the series,Metal Gear Solidis incredibly relevant again. A collection of the original games launched on all platforms in 2023, and if all goes to plan, a remake of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater will be here before the end of 2024. If you’d like to rep your MGS fandom beyond playing the games, you can now do so via Uniqlo’s Metal Gear merch collection, reissued and back on sale, as promised....

An insider has claimed thatXbox’s rumouredBanjo-Kazooiereboot is being “reworked” from its initial pitch and that the changes being made are “for the better”. As any Blinx the Cat fan knows, Xbox is sitting on a ton of beloved series and games that are begging to be brought back for a new generation,something that’s even more true following its purchase of Activision Blizzard. There’s one series that stands out from the rest as the one that people want to see most, though - Banjo-Kazooie....

Nightingaleis already a sizable game, as is tradition with survival crafters. In ten hours across three days, I explored three realms in the early access version. They’re procedurally generated and the worlds within are determined by which cards you play. For example, you can craft a Major card to determine the world’s biome - Forest, Desert, or Swamp - as well as a Minor card, that determines what sort of Points of Interest will spawn on the map like puzzles, treasure hunts, or boss battles....

As a bigMariofan, I’ve always appreciated seeing characters other than the mustachioed plumber getting a chance in the spotlight. Despite this, I haven’t been as excited as I thought forPrincess Peach: Showtime. Not just due to my love of Daisy and Rosalina over the Mushroom Kingdom ruler, but because I didn’t have a good grasp on what this game was trying to be. What we’ve seen of Showtime up until now has mostly focused on the cutesy theatre setting and variety of costumes for Peach to don, all with their own unique skills....

Summary Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a bullet-laden take on the multiplayer mining sensationDeep Rock Galactic. It turns the concept into a top-down solo experience where you level up, tinker with your build, and attempt to stay alive through swarms of angry bugs. It’s an endlessly engaging experience, thanks in no small part to the variety of gameplay approaches it offers. In terms of playable classes and their mods, you start with only the humble and reliable Scout Classic....

ThoughLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the eighth title in what used to be known as the Yakuza series, it is in many ways a first. It breaks new ground with new types of content, such as the incredible Dondoko Island side content and the new segway travel mode to name a couple, and all the while, it still respects the series’ legacy. But the most notable change is that it takes the series overseas for the very first time, with the majority of the game taking place in Honolulu City, Hawaii....

I’m finally challenging myself to beatBloodbornethis year, and I’ve spent a good portion of the early months of 2024 roaming the streets of Yharnam. In that same period, Pocket Pair, Inc. releasedPalworldin early access, and along with millions of other millennials desperate to recapture the thrill that Ash Ketchum’s adventures once gave me, I’ve also spent some time building bases, brandishing billy clubs, and barbecuing birds. And, though I’ve spent time in both worlds, it wasn’t until recently that I realized the connection between Souls-likes and survival games....

In case you didn’t already know,Squishmallowsare kind of a big deal. Not only is Jazwares' collection massive at this point, turning everything from a triceratops to a stack of pancakes into a Squishmallow, but even big franchises likePokemonandDisneyhave their own Squishmallow lines. Taking them out and flaunting your Squishmallow love isn’t often an option, though. Unless you can turn them into sneakers and wear them on your feet. That’s where Puma comes in....

Ravensburger has lifted the lid on its previously announced ‘expandalone’ expansion toStar Wars Villainous, bringing two of the series’ most iconic baddies to the game for the first time. In Star Wars Villainous: Revenge At Last, you’ll be able to take charge of either Darth Maul or Captain Phasma, complete with their own strategies, and, of course, the abstract game pieces that make the Villainous series look so cool. Announced earlier this year, the Villainous series – includingStar Wars, Disney, and Marvel – will be moving to a smaller ‘expandalone’ product lineup, with smaller releases of a couple of characters at a cheaper price over the large-scale expansions of before....

Stellar Blade’s demo is returning toPS5after it wasadded and then quickly removed from the PS store earlier this month. It seems that the initial release of the demo was accidental. This time, it’s been officially announced bySony, rather than shadowdropped without any fanfare. The demo will take players through Stellar Blade’s first area and its first boss, and any progress made will be transferable to the full version of the game....

Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenis a great game. It has respectable combat, beautiful graphics, and a rich, supernatural world set out before you, yearning to be explored. Most importantly, though, it has a story to tell; a powerful tale of heartfelt love, nigh-impossible decisions born from grim situations, and reflections on life and death itself. With such an emotional, impactful story, it’s only natural that you’d be left with memorable quotes....