Category: Video Games

Penny’s Big Breakaway On Switch Is Getting A Frame Rate Update

At launch it was capped at 30FPS.

Evening Star’s new 3D platformer Penny’s Big Breakaway got off to a solid start when it arrived last month, but notably was capped at 30FPS. Fortunately, this is set to change in the next update, with developer Christian Whitehead confirming the upcoming console update will unlock the Switch frame rate.

This will allow players to choose between 30FPS and a 60FPS option. Similar to Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, it may not necessarily maintain silky-smooth performance at this frame rate, but it will at least be an option. This update will also add anti-aliasing to 30FPS.

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Why did Digital Eclipse make Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story? It’s a tale of centipedes, psychedelia, and tea

Who is Jeff Minter? Unless you’re a long-term fan of his work, you might have asked that upon hearing about Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, the latest interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse (following on from The Making Of Karateka and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration). You might have heard Minter’s name in connection with the remake of the unreleased Atari arcade game Akka Arrh in 2023. Maybe you played his mind-warping shooter Polybius in VR. You might remember as far back as the Atari Jaguar and Minter’s phenomenal Tempest 2000, the unexpected highlight of the console’s library. Or perhaps you recall his work from the 8-bit glory days. You could just know him from the daily videos of him feeding his sheep on YouTube.

The point is that Jeff Minter has been making games for a phenomenally long time – more than 40 years, in fact. And in all that time, he has stayed true to what he believes in. “One of the things we say in the game itself is the idea of him being the last indie developer,” says Chris Kohler, editorial director at Digital Eclipse in California. “The last of the people from the early 80s who very consciously never sold out, never took the money, never looked to expand or do anything other than [be] just Jeff at his computer, making the sorts of video games that he wants to make.”

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Monster Hunter Stories Physical Collection Includes A Download Code (US)

The first game is on the card, the second game is digital.

Alongside the release date announcement for Monster Hunter Stories, Capcom revealed a “special set” containing the original game and sequel. Its official website also confirmed this “collection” would be getting a physical release in the US.

Now, in a new update, a GameStop listing featuring the official box art has revealed there’s a bit of a catch. While there will be a game card including Monster Hunter Stories, the second game will be a download voucher. Here’s exactly what the fine print says:

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A Journey Through For the Warp

  • Rogue-like meets deck building in space.
  • Huge card variety suited for different play styles.
  • Tips for beginner players.

For The Warp invites gamers to navigate through a procedurally generated galaxy, each playthrough offering a unique and unpredictable experience. Set in a pixelated universe, the game’s charming retro aesthetic belies the depth of its strategic gameplay.

Customize Your Run

FTW menu

Start your run with one of seven ships, each with its unique deck, basic stats and equipment slots. Each nudges you into a different play style, that you can follow or ignore, the choice is up to you! Buy, find and trade equipment, allowing you to upgrade your spacecraft with more fire-power, durability or special traits!

So Many Cards…

FTW options screen

The game has 120 cards and 34 equipment components, which you can find mix and match, full of synergies and gameplay opportunities. You can get them after clearing a level, during procedural generated events, or just by scavenging space waste, so remember to explore each system thoroughly.

Tips to Help You Succeed

FTW screenshot
  • The shields are preserved between turns, take advantage of this. Alternate between attacking and setting up shields.
  • Never underestimate the power of controlling your enemy’s intent! With cards that change the enemy’s intent you can stop them from attacking!
  • You can gain fuel after each combat or purchase it on space stations. So, feel free to explore around the entire map.
  • Don’t be afraid of scrapping cards that aren’t helping your current build.
  • Follow those beacons! In them you can find shortcuts, new cards and equipment and even entirely new systems!
  • Your HP is only refilled when you change systems, so manage it wisely.
  • The cards and equipment are shared between all ships, only the starter deck is different for each one.

For The Warp was developed by Massive Galaxy Studios and it’s ImaginationOverflow’s first title as a publisher, all the team from both studios hope you enjoy this new entry on the Xbox family!


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For the Warp is a roguelike deck-building game in space!

Discover and add new cards to your arsenal and increase your chances of surviving. Explore procedurally generated systems and fight your way to the warp gate

Encounter allies and foes, ancient civilization ruins, unlock powerful technologies and ships.

You assembled a ragtag team for a dangerous trade route, but suddenly the nearest warp gate was destroyed. You have no option but to take the longest route and deliver your valuable cargo to make a hefty profit… Just survive and reach for the warp gate!

Features
– 7 ships and more than 150 play cards
– Explore procedurally generated systems and fight your way to the warp gate
– Encounter allies and foes, ancient civilization ruins, unlock powerful technologies and ships
– Discover and add new cards to your arsenal and increase your chances of surviving.
– Pixelart by Kirokaze
– Synth-pop music made by Martyn Stonehouse

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Call of Duty: Mobile Team Says Removed Maps Will Return, More New Content on the Way

Developer TiMi Studio Group and publisher Activision are promising that Call of Duty: Mobile isn’t going anywhere yet after its Shoot House and Alcatraz maps were removed.

The title’s official X/Twitter account calmed fans with a message today, revealing that both fan-favorite locations will be back “later this year.” It’s a much-needed update on the game’s status, as fans were quick to worry that the spinoff would soon stop receiving new content in the wake of Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile’s launch later this month.

“We wanted to let you know that Shoot House and Alcatraz will soon be leaving Call of Duty: Mobile,” the post says. “This is not permanent, both will be returning later this year, rotating in and out each season like other playlists in the game.”

In a follow-up post, the team assured players that fresh content is still on track to arrive in future seasons. No information on some of the upcoming content was revealed, with fans only told to “stay tuned” for any updates.

Fans have worried that Call of Duty: Mobile and its more traditional multiplayer options would be shuttered when Warzone Mobile eventually came to iOS and Android devices. The on-the-go experience will allow players to partake in mobile versions of iconic battle royale maps like Verdansk and Rebirth Island.

The latter is actually a reimagining of the Alcatraz map, which is especially notable considering Shoot House will also make an appearance in Warzone Mobile. With both maps coming to the new game and leaving the old, fans got worried, and rumors ran rampant.

Though Call of Duty: Mobile will share some similarities with Activision’s next mobile release, there are no signs that it is going anywhere. Warzone Mobile, meanwhile, will make its proper debut on iOS and Android devices worldwide on March 21, 2024. For more on Activision’s upcoming release, be sure to read our preview, where we went over how it manages to pack massive game modes on tiny devices.

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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Review: LEGO Animal Crossing – Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour – Is It Any Good?

Aye, Kapp’n.

The five Animal Crossing-themed Lego sets which launched on 1st March 2024 bring a selection of Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters to life in minifigure form. They range in price from $15 to $75: Julian’s Birthday Party is the most affordable, while Nook’s Cranny and Rosie’s House costs the most Bells.

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Dive into the Raw Fury Xbox Publisher Spotlight Sale – Up to 80% off

  • 18 games with a major discount starting today through March 25.  
  • Two-week exclusive sale with up to 80% off the original price. 
  • Get a smorgasbord of games and genres for a fraction of the price. 

It’s March! To herald in the fresh new spring, we are excited to announce that we are basically (almost, almost) giving away a ton of our games. From March 12-25, we are celebrating the Raw Fury Xbox Publisher Spotlight Sale—and our games are up to 80% off!

Get ready to embark on mysterious adventures in Call of the Sea, go on a journey of self-discovery on your hoverbike in the alien landscape of Sable, and unleash your inner hero in Kingdom Eighties. Just to mention a few! In the sale you can also find the highly original arcade experience Pizza Possum, and the turn-based battle RPG Cassette Beasts where you collect, battle, and fuse with beasts that you find on the mysterious island of New Wirral. But that is just glimpse of what you can get: the wide selection of games spans from heart-pounding action to brain-teasing puzzles, from immersive RPGs to adrenaline-pumping shooters. Whether you’re a battle-hardened veteran or are fresh-faced and eager to dive into something new; this is your smorgasbord. And it is ready for you to explore! 

For us, the Raw Fury Xbox Publisher spotlight is a real highlight of the year. We love our Xbox players, and whether you have experienced us through playing our titles with Game Pass or have just dived in when they launched (or beyond), we thank you – as this is one of our favourite places to be. And the joy we have experienced through dialogue with the Xbox community is one that we love – feel free to hit us up on our socials and tell us if you checked out any of our games. And if there is something you want to try, now is the time, as our games are super cheap (up to 80% off in some cases). Check out our music video above for the complete list of discounts. It’s delightfully unhinged, but you know, in a good way! 

But,, if you don’t want to listen to our lovely song – which you are missing out on if you don’t watch it – you can find the complete list of games and their lovely discounts below:  

Content TypeDiscount
Atomicrops 75%
Call of the Sea60%
Cassette Beasts30%
Dandara80%
Gonner 270%
Kathy Rain80%
Kingdom Eighties30%
Kingdom Two Crowns75%
Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands15%
Kingdom New Lands85%
Night Call80%
Norco50%
Pizza Possum25%
Sable60%
The Longest Road on Earth 65%
The Mosaic80%
Townscaper45%
West of Dead75%

    The Raw Fury Xbox Publisher Spotlight Sale runs from March 12-25 – The smorgasbord is set up – are you ready to dig in?

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