The Maw – 20th-25th May 2024

This week on RPS: secret plans and clever tricks. Also, a bunch of new videogames, none of them particularly Enormous or Crocodilian. We open on Monday 20th May with the extremely Alice B-friendly combo of Little-Known Galaxy, aka Stardew Valley meets Star Trek, and A Tower Full Of Cats, a hidden object puzzler featuring a tower full of dogs, I mean cats. All very upbeat. Well, hold that thought, because on the 21st, it’s time for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, another slice of Celtic sort-of-psychosis from Ninja Theory, which is as grim as the accompanying Paper Trail is *checks Nic’s review* incredibly annoying?

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Daily Deals: Super Mario RPG, Dead Island 2, Persona 3 Reload

The weekend is officially here, and we’ve got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you’re looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we’ve got you covered. The best deals for Sunday, May 19, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more.

Super Mario RPG for $42.93

The remake of Super Mario RPG is $42.93 at Amazon right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you’ve yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake’s original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the perfect Mario title to check out if you’re looking for a fun title while awaiting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door next week!

Save 40% Off The Legend of Zelda Manga Box Set

Amazon currently has The Legend of Zelda Complete Box Set on sale for only $60.71. In this manga, three stones are the key needed to access the power of the Triforce, and Link must ensure Princess Zelda has access to these stones. His journey to deliver the stone of the forest is one any Zelda fan shouldn’t miss. This box set includes all ten volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga, with a bonus poster included as well!

Anker Prime Power Bank for $90

This Anker Prime Power Bank holds 20,000mAh of power, making it perfect for any road trip or flight. You can charge numerous devices with the Anker Prime, with devices like Steam Deck and ROG Ally included. A Nintendo Switch OLED can be powered completely four times with this power bank, and it can also charge your laptop, iPad, or iPhone multiple times. Overall, this is a product that is worth your attention if you’re in need of a new power bank.

Dead Island 2 for $19.99

Right now, GameStop has Dead Island 2 for just $19.99. This is the lowest we’ve seen the game yet, and you can grab it for PS4, PS5, or Xbox. Dead Island 2 is the sequel to 2011’s Dead Island, where you take down hordes of zombies with all kinds of weapons and characters. If you missed out on this title last year, now is a great time to check out one of 2023’s most underrated titles.

Tekken 8 for $49.99

Tekken 8 is the latest major fighting game to be released for the current generation of consoles. Over 32 characters are already playable, far surpassing titles like Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1. The online modes far surpass their predecessors, with good netcode and many different ways to play. In our 9/10 review, we stated Tekken 8 is ” an amazing new entry in the long-running series.”

Octopath Traveler II for $24.99

Octopath Traveler II was one of the standout RPGs of 2023. Featuring eight different characters, this HD-2D release depicts an expansive story told from the perspectives of these characters. Each traveler has unique abilities, making for a new and exciting experience with each story. This is one RPG you do not want to miss, especially for this price. You can get a free PS5 upgrade, too.

Save Up to 60% Off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won’t forget anytime soon. While you should absolutely try to play through the series in order, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be played and enjoyed standalone.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $25

For only $25, you can own the first three Metal Gear Solid titles on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. This package also includes Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Prior to the Master Collection, there was no method to play the Metal Gear Solid titles on most modern consoles, but you can now experience Hideo Kojima’s series from the very beginning anywhere.

Persona 3 Reload for $39.99

Persona 3 Reload is one of the best RPGs of the year so far. This remake recreates one of the most praised Atlus titles ever, with loads of new quality-of-life and gameplay features. An all-new voice cast debuted with this release, and each cutscene was remade with new assets for higher quality. With the Episode Aigis -The Answer- DLC set for this Fall, now is a great time to jump in and experience Persona 3.

Score Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – Limited Edition for $34.99

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has hit $34.99 on Amazon, marking a new low. With the limited edition of the game, you’ll get a unique weapon and an exclusive character gear set to adjust your appearance. You’ll get to experience a full open world with Frontiers of Pandora, exploring and fighting enemies with plenty of Na’vi weapons at your disposal.

The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor for $31.99

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor was one of the largest games released last year. The game expanded on everything from its predocessor, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, allowing for new planets, worlds, and enemies to be discovered. This official art book released earlier this year, showcasing some of the gorgeous concept art that was used in the creation of this game. If you’re a Star Wars fan, pick this one up!

Guide: Best Nintendo Switch Puzzle Platformers

For a slightly more cerebral platforming experience.

Updated with Planet of Lana and the excellent Braid: Anniversary Edition. Enjoy!


The Switch has a lot of platformers, and a lot of puzzle games, and that extends to puzzle platformers. If you’re raising your eyebrows and saying, “What are you on about, you can’t just combine them like they’re ice cream flavours,” then stick with us. It’s a thing, we promise.

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What’s on your bookshelf?: Inscryption and Pony Island’s Daniel Mullins

Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week – our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! Did you know that the word ‘book’ is actually an ancient Sumerian greeting, short for: ‘can I have that book back I lent you eight months ago you said you’d have finished in like, two? This is going to be another one of those, isn’t it?.’ Truly, language’s many permutations are a font of limitless wonder. This week, it’s Pony Island, The Hex, and Inscryption maker Daniel Mullins! Cheers Daniel! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?

I’m just not sure where I’m going wrong, readers. I keep choosing great guests with great answers, and yet, they keep missing the subtext in my emails requesting that they name every book in existence. Another round next week it is, then! As a bonus this week, it turns out Edders and I are reading the same book, completely accidentally. That being Jake Adelstein’s The Last Yakuza. Edders got it is as a gift, and I moved on to it after finishing Adelstein’s first book, Tokyo Vice. I think I prefer the scrappiness of Tokyo Vice so far, but they’re both fascinating.

Also, Alice Bee done a second novel! I’m sure she won’t plug herself, so I’m doing it here. She writes novels after work! I can barely microwave pasta post 5pm! Let me know what you’ve been reading below, and remember: a rushed sign off will be forever bad, but a delayed sign off will just needlessly drag out the length of this sentence to disguise the fact I still haven’t come up with a good sign off.

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Taito Milestones 3 Coming Winter 2024, First Batch Of Games Revealed

“Get hype for over 7 classic TAITO games”.

Last year, it was revealed Taito Milestones 3 was on the way to the Switch and it’s now been confirmed it will be arriving locally on the eShop in Winter 2024.

The third retro collection will feature “over seven classic Taito games” between the late 1980s and early 1990s. Hamster Corporation, known for its work on the Arcade Arcade series, has also helped Taito with this upcoming release.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Daily Deals: Super Mario RPG, Anker Prime Power Bank, The Legend of Zelda Manga Box Set

The weekend is officially here, and we’ve got some amazing deals rounded up for you! Whether you’re looking for a new game to play as we head into Summer or a new piece of technology to add to your EDC, we’ve got you covered. The best deals for Saturday, May 18, include Super Mario RPG, the Anker Prime Power Bank, Tekken 8, The Legend of Zelda Manga Complete Box Set, and more.

Super Mario RPG for $42.93

The remake of Super Mario RPG is $42.93 at Amazon right now, which is a great price for this classic title. If you’ve yet to either play the original or check out the remake, this is the perfect time to do so. Composer Yoko Shimimura returned to compose the remake’s original soundtrack, and each boss and environment has been expertly recrafted for the Nintendo Switch. It’s the perfect Mario title to check out if you’re looking for a fun title while awaiting Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door next week!

Save 40% Off The Legend of Zelda Manga Box Set

Amazon currently has The Legend of Zelda Complete Box Set on sale for only $60.71. In this manga, three stones are the key needed to access the power of the Triforce, and Link must ensure Princess Zelda has access to these stones. His journey to deliver the stone of the forest is one any Zelda fan shouldn’t miss. This box set includes all ten volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga, with a bonus poster included as well!

Anker Prime Power Bank for $90

This Anker Prime Power Bank holds 20,000mAh of power, making it perfect for any road trip or flight. You can charge numerous devices with the Anker Prime, with devices like Steam Deck and ROG Ally included. A Nintendo Switch OLED can be powered completely four times with this power bank, and it can also charge your laptop, iPad, or iPhone multiple times. Overall, this is a product that is worth your attention if you’re in need of a new power bank.

Tekken 8 for $49.99

Tekken 8 is the latest major fighting game to be released for the current generation of consoles. Over 32 characters are already playable, far surpassing titles like Street Fighter 6 or Mortal Kombat 1. The online modes far surpass their predecessors, with good netcode and many different ways to play. In our 9/10 review, we stated Tekken 8 is ” an amazing new entry in the long-running series.”

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition for $19.99

The Nintendo Switch version of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is available right now on Amazon for just $19.99. There is easily over 100 hours of content in this package, with plenty of mayhem to be had with friends. The game itself runs quite well on the Switch, with only occasional FPS drops in high-volume areas. If you haven’t yet played Borderlands 3, this is the perfect time to do so.

Save Up to 60% Off Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the latest title in the long-running RPG series. Kiryu Kazama returns following the events of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, uniting with Ichiban Kasuga in a wild adventure you won’t forget anytime soon. While you should absolutely try to play through the series in order, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth can be played and enjoyed standalone.

Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for $25

For only $25, you can own the first three Metal Gear Solid titles on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or Nintendo Switch. This package also includes Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake. Prior to the Master Collection, there was no method to play the Metal Gear Solid titles on most modern consoles, but you can now experience Hideo Kojima’s series from the very beginning anywhere.