“Available for approximately one year”.
As part of the recent Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary news, Nintendo revealed it would be offering a “limited-time” Nintendo Museum ticket.
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Poll: So, Will You Be Checking Out Switch Online’s Virtual Boy Service?
Go on, tell us.
The recent Direct broadcast revealed the Virtual Boy library would be joining the Switch Online ‘Nintendo Classics’ library.
As you’ve likely already seen, there are a few paywalls. Firstly, you’ll need to have an active Expansion Pack subscription (on top of the regular Switch Online subscription), and according to Nintendo, a paid accessory is “required”.
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The Best Deals Today: AirPods Pro 3, Donkey Kong Bananza, and More
We’ve rounded up the best deals for Saturday, September 20, below, so don’t miss out on these limited-time offers.
Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim Deals
If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “AEUS80“. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code “USDEAL100“. Shipping is free. These are brand new and retail boxed products that are stocked in a US warehouse and qualify for local delivery. Imported PS5 consoles are all region unlocked.
Save on AirPods Pro 3
Amazon has the Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $239 today just one day after launch! These brand new earbuds have many new features, including new foam-infused eartips, a slight redesign, better ANC, and much more. I upgraded after six years of using AirPods Pro, and I’ve been seriously impressed.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Is Out Now
The Trails series has been ongoing for over two decades at this point. It’s unique in that each entry is connected to the others, telling a connected story, but this makes it challenging for newcomers to jump in. That all changes today, as a remake of the very first entry, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is available now! If you’re a JRPG fan, there has absolutely never been a better time to experience Nihon Falcom’s defining series.
God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective (Deluxe Edition) for $115.41
Right now, Amazon has a limited-time deal on the God of War: 20th Anniversary Retrospective. This book packs in an exclusive two-piece slipcase containing new cover designs for each book, deluxe gilded edges, ribbed spines, ribbon bookmarks, and two lithographs. Both the Norse and Greek eras are explored throughout this collection, making it the ultimate collector’s item for any God of War fan.
Raidou Remastered for $31.99
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army launched in mid June, and you can save almost 50% off a PS5 copy for this weekend at Woot. This action RPG is a remaster of the 2006 PS2 game, and there are many improvements and new features to discover. For one, UI, visuals, and voice acting have all been tweaked to refine the experience, but you can also discover more than 120 different demons.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition for $39.99
GameStop has the Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves – Deluxe Edition on sale for 50% off this weekend. This edition packs in the Special Edition base game, which includes the first year of DLC for free, a Steelbook containing the original soundtrack, an artbook, a double-sided poster, and two sticker sheets. If you haven’t dived into SNK’s latest fighting game, this is a great time to pick City of the Wolves up.
4K Batman 85th Anniversary Collection for $79.99
Batman fans, this deal is for you. You can save over 60% off the Batman 85th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray set, which is normally priced at $204.99. 10 films are included, featuring Mask of the Phantasm, Batman Year One, The Doom That Came to Gotham, The Long Halloween, and much more.
Pre-Order Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch
The latest Nintendo Direct featured the reveal of Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, a collection that’s part of the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. These games are set to receive enhancements to resolution, UI, and even new storybook content. If you haven’t ever played either game, the Nintendo Switch is going to be the ultimate platform to do so. The best part? This collection is out in just a few weeks, so be sure to get your pre-order in!
LEGO Miles Morales’ Mask Set for $28.24
There is an endless amount of Spider-Man merchandise out there, but this LEGO Miles Morales Mask set is a very unique piece that can transform any collection. This set features 487 pieces, making for an easy build, featuring a nameplate and stand so it can easily fit on any bookshelf.
Armored Core VI for $20
Amazon has PS4 copies of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon available for $20 right now. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating it had “excellent, explosive combat that manages to take very complex systems and mechanics and make them easy to understand and execute.”
Save Up to $130 Off Brand New PlayStation 5 Slim Deals
If you’re looking for the least expensive brand new PlayStation 5 console you can get your hands on, AliExpress is going to be your best bet. Right now they’re offering an imported Sony PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition gaming console for just $369.73 after $80 off coupon code “AEUS80“. Alternatively, the PlayStation 5 Disc Edition is down to $425.16 after an even bigger $100 off coupon code “USDEAL100“. Shipping is free. These are brand new and retail boxed products that are stocked in a US warehouse and qualify for local delivery. Imported PS5 consoles are all region unlocked.
Donkey Kong Bananza for $52.49
It’s unlikely that we will see any first party Nintendo Switch 2 games discounted at domestic retailers during Black Friday, but AliExpress is offering a great deal on an imported copy. Lucky Tech Store has it right now for $52.49 after $12 off coupon code “AEUS12“. Delivery is free and the game is shipped from a local US warehouse. That means it arrives within a week and you don’t have to worry about tariffs. All physical Switch 2 games are region unlocked, so you’ll be able to play this game without any problems on a US-based Switch 2 console.
Opinion: Resident Evil Requiem Represents A Turning Point For Switch 2
No longer left behind.
Ever since the first big blowout Direct for the Switch 2 back in April, I’ve been itching to see an announcement for Resident Evil on the new console. It’s possibly my favourite series of all time, after all, so I’m eager to play the recent entries on a Nintendo console without having to connect to the bloomin’ Cloud. Heck, aren’t we all?
I’ve been banging on about it so much over online chats and meetings that I’m quite sure my colleagues were just about sick of it weeks ago. So you can imagine how much my excitement ramped up when rumours began to surface about not only existing RE Engine games making their way to Switch 2, but also the upcoming ninth mainline entry, Resident Evil Requiem.
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Review: Earthion (Switch) – A New 16-Bit Shooter That’s Bold, Inventive & Hugely Enjoyable
It means the world.
While not entirely dormant for the last 30 years, Yuzo Koshiro’s Ancient Corp — responsible for Streets of Rage II, Story of Thor, and the Master System’s superb Sonic the Hedgehog — is finally back in the public eye with the release of Earthion. What’s significant for the small studio is a return to the console that cemented it in the annals of gaming history.
Those who follow Koshiro on social media will know his love for the Mega Drive and its Motorola 68000 processor, and, as such, it is with great fanfare that Earthion has arrived to reignite Sega’s 16-bit powerhouse. Sort of. Intended for a physical release in the first instance, Ancient has instead decided to lead with modern formats to ensure the manufactured cartridge (ostensibly scheduled for 2026) is the best it can possibly be. This has already resulted in improved bullet visibility based on player feedback, and other tweaks via update.
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th September)
Nothing to dread, here.
Well hello there. Welcome. It’s the weekend, and that means you’re keen to see what we’re going to be playing over the next couple of days while divulging your own plans. Before you do so, however, let’s just recap the last handful of days.
First up, Nintendo announced that it would be expanding its GBA app with two new titles on NSO next week, so that’s pretty cool. The company also reiterated its recent Direct announcements with the usual handy infographic. Lots of cool stuff coming out, y’all.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Teases New Playable Character
And a “major title update”.
The radical roguelike Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate is getting another DLC character in the future.
The big reveal is scheduled for 23rd September 2025, with this new character joining the turtles and Casey Jones. Alongside this, the team will also be releasing a major title update. When we hear more, we’ll let you know.
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Bandai Namco Shares New Dragon Ball DLC Trailers
For Sparking! ZERO and Xenoverse 2.
Ahead of the launch of Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO on the Switch and Switch 2 this November, Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on DLC 3: Dragon Ball Daima Character Pack 2.
It’s launching on other platforms next week on 24th September and includes Goku (Mini) Super Saiyan 4; Goku (Daima), Super Saiyan 4; Vegeta (Daima), Super Saiyan 3; Majin Duu; Third Eye Gomah; and Giant Gomah. This will expand on the game’s existing roster of 180+ fighters.
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‘The Last Couple of Years Have Been Rough’ – Ninja Says ‘Trolls’ Mock His Viewer Numbers ‘Every Day’
Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has opened up about the state of his streaming career, including how “the internet and trolls” make sure to point out his decline in livestream viewers “every day.”
The content creator spoke about the ups and downs of his time online during an interview with the BBC. He’s dabbled in other popular multiplayer titles like Call of Duty and Marvel Rivals but is undeniably best known for his relationship with Epic Games’ battle royale hit, Fortnite. Ninja’s time with the building-centered shooter saw him become the first Twitch streamer to reach 10 million followers, and he even appeared in-game as a skin for fans to pick up and wear during matches.
Although he once held the title of the biggest streamer on Twitch, Ninja has spent recent years struggling to reach the same heights he did in the late 2010s. Moments like his famous stream with Drake still remain as gargantuan career highlights, but the last few years have been relatively quiet.
“I think I’m the only streamer on the planet who was pulling 100,000 viewers [per stream] consistently,” Ninja said, “but now, I think I get like seven or eight thousand combined from my Twitch and YouTube, if there isn’t a big update on Fortnite or [Marvel Rivals].”
It’s a drop in numbers that is hard to ignore, with the streamer putting at least some of the blame on Fortnite’s diminished popularity in recent months. He’s keeping his streaming schedule chugging along with 19.2 million Twitch followers and 23.7 million YouTube subscribers despite the viewership decline. Of course, that isn’t stopping naysayers from finding their way into his chat.
“So that’s something that the internet and trolls remind me of every day,” Ninja added. “The moderators are constantly banning and blocking. It’s literally every day that I’m getting berated online.”
He added: “It’s tough, man. The last couple of years have been rough.”
Ninja saw tremendous growth on Twitch before making a (brief) switch to Microsoft’s now-defunct livestream platform, Mixer, in 2019. He then made his return to Twitch in 2020, while also establishing himself on YouTube that same year.
Ninja has taken breaks from streaming in the past, and although it seems retirement is on his mind, it doesn’t sound like the kind of path even his biggest haters should expect him to take anytime soon.
“I still love it and have a community that is strong and stays with me,” he added. “I’m a gamer and an entertainer at heart – its in my blood.”
Ninja shared his thoughts on the ups and downs of his streaming career while prepping to launch a 24-hour charity event that kicked off earlier today, September 19. The Gaming for Cause livestream will see the streamer raising awareness about skin cancer following his own melanoma diagnosis in March 2024.
“Me and my wife were going to give to this cause no matter what because it’s going to be important to us for the rest of our lives but it’s not just about us giving our money its the awareness aspect too,” he added.
The Gaming for Cause livestream is currently available to watch on both Twitch and YouTube and has reached $117,190 of its $250,000 donation goal as of the time of this piece’s publication. For more on Ninja, you can see him tell actor Kevin Hart how the Drake livestream came to be.
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How Mecha Break’s New Strikers Change the Battlefield in Season 1: Pulse of the Indigo Stone
Summary
- Mecha Break Season 1: Pule of the Indigo Stone is now available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC.
- New Strikers Hel and Alphard bring new abilities and tactics to competitive play
- New ace pilots, striker designs, outfits, and in-game events give new and returning players more content and more rewards than ever before.
The new season of Mecha Break is here! Season 1: Pulse of the Indigo Stone brings thrilling new updates to the game in the form of new events, ace pilots, and of course, new mecha.
Mecha Break launched earlier this year and invited players to compete in high-octane battles across three unique game modes. This season, we’re giving players more ways to style their pilot, personalize their strikers, and enjoy their time in a new sci-fi universe.
At the heart of this season are two powerful new strikers ready to shake up the battlefield: Hel and Alphard.
Hel – A True Master of Disguise
Hel is a medium-sized attacker with abilities that allow it to counter enemy attacks and utilize deception like no striker has before. Designed for players who want to ambush and surprise opponents, they can turn the tide of battle in an instant.
At the core of its arsenal are two powerful drones:
- Pulse Trap Drone — This drone staggers any enemy who enters its field. The pulse trap drone enters stealth upon deployment, making it a great way to ambush any opponent who falls into the trap. It only triggers when HEL is nearby, so timing and placement must be considered for a precision strike.
- Reflector Drone — This clever device doesn’t just block incoming fire — it sends it right back to your opponent. Position it strategically to shield yourself and counter enemy attacks.
Perhaps its most unique ability is arguably its deception kit, which can fully disguise Hel as an enemy striker. This prevents opponents from being able to target or even attack you as long as you’re locked onto an enemy. This illusion breaks as soon as you attack, making it crucial for you to choose the perfect moment to attack an unsuspecting opponent.
These awesome abilities make HEL a powerful force on the battlefield. With the right strategy and execution, it can act as a silent predator — once revealed, it may already be too late.
Alphard – Sending a Shock to the Battlefield
While Hel rewards deception and precision strikes, Alphard can shake up a match with devastating, team-wide attacks. As a fellow medium attacker, it utilizes long-range assault capabilities and powerful attacks to pierce through enemy lines.
What really sets them apart from other strikers is its Rapid Assault Mode. This high-speed charge breaks enemy lock-ons and makes foes vulnerable to powerful follow-up attacks.
Once rapid assault mode is activated, Alphard can unleash its signature move:
- Electro-Tail – Deploys an explosive wire that can devastate any enemy in its path, bypassing fluid armor, dealing physical damage, and staggering nearby enemies. On top of this, electro-tail also emits a dangerous smoke that inflicts interference on enemy strikers and can even destroy nearby drones.
These compounding factors make it necessary to use great caution the moment an opposing Alphard enters its rapid assault mode.
New Strikers. New Styles. New Ways to Play.
Hel and Alphard are just two of the exciting new updates coming to Mecha Break. New events, ace pilots, progression rewards, striker designs, and features make this the best time to play. Pilots, to your stations!
Mecha BREAK
Amazing Seasun
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
Mecha BREAK is a multiplayer mech game that allows players to choose from diverse mechs, customize appearances, and battle colossal war machines on treacherous terrain. Get ready for the ultimate showdown—blitz, brawl, blaze!
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