Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble Update Adds Among Us DLC

Watch your back.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has this week rolled out its new DLC update adding the Among Us crewmate.

Yes, the game where you hold emergency meetings to work out who is sus has now arrived in Sega’s long-running Monkey Ball series. You can see the crewmate rolling about in the video above. This DLC will set you back $4.99 / £4.49 (or your regional equivalent).

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Fantasian Neo Dimension Receives New Switch Update, Here’s What’s Included

Download it now.

Following its launch last December, the Final Fantasy creator’s JRPG love letter FANTASIAN Neo Dimension has now received an update for the Switch and multiple other platforms.

Although there’s no new content, this latest patch does make some notable changes to provide a “smoother and more enjoyable gameplay experience”. Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Square Enix’s official website:

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Random: Takaya Imamura Says Nintendo Never Celebrated Its 100th Birthday

No centennial celebrations.

We get it — not everyone enjoys celebrating their birthdays, even milestone birthdays. But look, Nintendo, how on earth could you not celebrate your 100th birthday?

Well, according to former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura — the man responsible for the designs of F-Zero, Star Fox, and art director for Majora’s Mask — Nintendo completely glossed over its centennial anniversary. He shared this during an interview with 4Gamer (thanks to Time Extension and TheGamer for highlighting this) on the upcoming video game adaptation of his manga series, Omega 6: The Triangle Stars.

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Turbo Overkill Chainsaws Its Way to Xbox Series X|S Today

Get ready, Xbox gamers—Turbo Overkill, the critically acclaimed cyberpunk FPS, is revving its chainsaw leg and making its explosive debut on Xbox today.

From indie developer Trigger Happy Interactive and legendary publisher Apogee Entertainment, Turbo Overkill is a love letter to retro shooters like Doom and Quake, blending their high-octane action with modern speed and style. It’s an adrenaline-fueled descent into the neon-drenched dystopia of Paradise, where players take on the role of Johnny Turbo, a cybernetically enhanced anti-hero armed with imaginative weapons, a chainsaw leg, and a thirst for vengeance.

Turbo Overkill screenshot

What Awaits you in Paradise

Paradise isn’t the utopia it was promised to be. This futuristic megacity, riddled with corporate corruption and rogue AI monstrosities, is a brutal battleground. As Johnny Turbo, you’ll fight through three expansive episodes filled with intricate levels, unforgettable characters, and nonstop carnage—all at a buttery-smooth 60 FPS.

Turbo Overkill’s Highlights:

  • Iconic Combat: Wield absurd firepower, from dual magnums to plasma railguns, and turn every encounter into a gory spectacle.
  • Kinetic Gameplay: Chain wall-runs, double jumps, and mid-air chainsaw slides for fluid, fast-paced combat that rewards creative destruction.
  • Epic Levels: Battle through neon slums, abandoned arenas, corporate skyscrapers, and even the depths of space in Turbo Overkill’s three episodes.
  • Enhanced for Xbox: Enjoy silky-smooth 60 FPS and enhanced visuals on Xbox Series X|S, delivering a visceral, immersive experience like no other.
Turbo Overkill screenshot

Voice Talent: Paradise with Personality

Turbo Overkill boasts a stellar voice cast that brings its gritty characters to life:

  • Patricia Summersett (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom) as the enigmatic and deadly bounty hunter Ripper.
  • Jon St. John (Duke Nukem) as Johnny’s wisecracking AI companion, SAMM.
  • Gianni Matragrano (Ultrakill, Neon White) as the cunning and ruthless Maw.
  • DB Cooper (BioShock 2, The Elder Scrolls Online) as The Exec, a mysterious TeraTek executive with an agenda of her own.
  • Tay Zonday (Chocolate Rain) as Dr. Nyx, Johnny’s bio-cybernetics surgeon.

Their performances add depth to Turbo Overkill’s adrenaline-fueled narrative, ensuring every encounter and interaction is as unforgettable as the carnage.

Turbo Overkill saber

Words from the Creators

Turbo Overkill is something special. Sam Prebble poured everything into this game, and you can feel it in every corner of Paradise. From the brutal gameplay to the insane attention to detail, it’s a reflection of his relentless creativity and drive. As someone who grew up loving shooters, this game feels like a dream come true—and I couldn’t be prouder to see it finally land on Xbox.”

—Jeron Moore, Executive Producer, Apogee Entertainment

“This is the game I’ve always wanted to play—one that doesn’t let up and rewards players who embrace style, carnage, and creativity. Console players are in for a wild ride. This might be the fastest shooter you’ve ever played, and that’s one of the reasons that led me to calling it Turbo Overkill. Find me on X and let me know what you think!”

—Sam Prebble, Creator of Turbo Overkill

Turbo Overkill weapon fire

The Music of Turbo Overkill: A Cyberpunk Opus

Turbo Overkill’s pulse-pounding soundtrack perfectly complements its chaotic gameplay. Composed by Chipper Hammond, Nikola Jeremic, and Tim Stoney, the score blends cyberpunk synths, heavy metal riffs, and cinematic arrangements to fuel every chainsaw slide and wall run.

The Turbo Overkill soundtrack is now available from Apogee Music, featuring two distinct albums: the “Episode 1 Soundtrack”, a comprehensive collection of nearly two hours of music from the entirety of Episode 1, and the “Soundtrack Selections” album, a curated compilation running over three hours. Fans can stream or download these high-energy, genre-defining tracks on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTubeMusic, and Bandcamp. Albums featuring the complete soundtracks for Episodes 2 and 3 are set to release in the coming weeks, delivering even more pulse-pounding music to accompany their adventures in Paradise, and beyond.

To learn more and explore all streaming and purchase options, visit apogeemusic.com.

Turbo Overkill is now available on Xbox. Follow @turbo_overkill and @Apogee_Ent on Twitter for updates, join the discussion on Discord, and check out exclusive content on Apogee Entertainment’s YouTube channel.

With its unapologetic carnage, lightning-fast gameplay, and neon-drenched world, Turbo Overkill is a glorious evolution of the boomer shooter. Paradise awaits—are you ready to clean it up?

Turbo Overkill

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Turbo Overkill is the most savage FPS ever released by Apogee. You play as Johnny Turbo, augmented with hidden arm rockets and a chainsaw that extends from your lower leg allowing you to slide-slice enemies wide open.

Johnny returns to his hometown of Paradise and finds its entire population possessed by Syn, a rogue AI, and its army of augmented minions. Desperate for enough money to outrun his past mistakes, Johnny takes on the impossible job of destroying the greatest AI ever created. Rival bounty hunters want to claim the prize first. Nothing is easy in paradise.

TURBO TIME, WALL-RUNNING, DASHING AND GRAPPLING HOOKS, OH MY
Turbo Overkill takes over-the-top to never-before-reached heights. Activate Turbo Time(™), a new form of slow motion with a twist. Build incredible speed by wall-running and dashing. Slide on your chainsaw leg, eviscerating foes and opening up bosses for critical damage, and go car-surfing on the hoods of flying cars. Blast away with the Twin Magnums, which lock-on and instagib several foes, the Boomer Shotgun and its attached grenade launcher, or the Telefragger sniper rifle, which teleports Johnny inside an enemy before they explode from within.

Race through two dozen stages packed with secrets, bonus arena stages, and white-knuckle combat puzzles. Find game-changing collectibles to unlock punishing modifiers like triple-monster-speed and insta-kill. Combine all of Johnny’s weapons and powers to outsmart, outgun and outrun the corrupted legions.

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Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 507: Rogue Metaphor

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Howdy, folks! This week the crew sits down to talk about this week’s news. This week, Tim and Kristen discuss their playthroughs of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, Alien: Rogue Incursion, and Metaphor: ReFantazio.

Stuff We Talked About

  • Next week’s release highlights:
    • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II | PS5
    • Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator | PS5
  • MLB The Show 25 cover athlete reveal
  • Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered camera flythrough mode
  • Destiny 2 – Act 3 Heresy details
  • Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC features
  • PlayStation Plus February Monthly Games
    • Payday 3
    • High on Life
    • Pac-Man World Re-Pac
  • Dynasty Warriors: Origins
  • Alien: Rogue Incursion
  • Metaphor: ReFantazio

The Cast

Kristen Zitani –  Senior Content Communications Specialist, SIE

Tim Turi – Content Communications Manager, SIE


Thanks to Dormilón for our rad theme song and show music.

[Editor’s note: PSN game release dates are subject to change without notice. Game details are gathered from press releases from their individual publishers and/or ESRB rating descriptions.]

Shop the Sniper Elite Collection at IGN Store And Save 15% for a Limited Time!

With the release of Sniper Elite: Resistance, IGN Store has launched a new Sniper Elite Collection featuring all kinds of custom apparel you won’t want to miss! This officially licensed collection is the best way to share your love of Sniper Elite with IGN Store-exclusive tee designs, jackets, beanies, and more based on the series. Check out this hot new collection below!

Shop the Sniper Elite Collection at IGN Store

This collection features eight different tees, each with a unique design that any Sniper Elite fan is sure to love. All tees in the IGN Store Sniper Elite Collection are officially licensed, perfect for your next mission. You can expect premium comfort with tees made from ultra-soft 100% ringspun cotton, and with the high thread count, you won’t have to worry about your new shirt shrinking from a wash or dry.

Additionally, this collection features a Sniper Elite branded European Style Rucksack, which you can use on your next expedition. There are also numerous hoodies, jackets, and even beanies to choose from so you can rep Sniper Elite regardless of the weather.

For this week only, you can save 15% off all items in the collection, so be sure to get your order in before this discount goes away. Check out a few of our favorite picks in the Sniper Elite Collection below:

Sniper Elite: Resistance moves the series to France in a new story that plays out side by side of Sniper Elite 5. As Special Operations Executive Agent Harry Hawker, it’s up to you to coordinate with the French Resistance and disrupt the Nazi’s plans.

About IGN Store

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The Sims 1 & 2 Have Returned, But Not On Consoles

Update: PC only for now.

The first two Sims games are still exceedingly well-regarded these days, but sadly, actually gaining access to them in a legitimate way isn’t particularly easy. The first was a disc-only jobby, and the second has long-since been removed from digital platforms.

Thankfully, with a new report from Kotaku (thanks, Push Square) accompanying an intriguing tease from EA itself, it looks like The Sims and The Sims 2 will be re-released on PC very soon. The catch? Well, according to Kotaku’s sources, it seems as though a console release is still “unclear” at the time of writing.

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EA re-release The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 on PC as DLC-stuffed Legacy editions

As rumoured, The Sims 1 and The Sims 2 have returned to (official) PC stores. Kindly Uncle EA has taken a break from his busy layoff schedule to rustle up a pair of Legacy collections that include a bunch of DLC. It’s the very first time the original Sims has graced a digital retail platform, I believe – it was first released in 2000, back when people used to access the internet using smoke signals and semaphore. Anyway, here’s the reveal trailer.

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Share of the Week: Waterfall

Last week, we asked you go chasing in-game waterfalls and share your best moments using #PSshare #PSBlog. Here are this week’s highlights:

mariprosilva shares a massive waterfall in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.

M_Joe_Hort shares a waterfall with a moose standing before it in Red Dead Redemption 2.

xenobitz strikes a pose in front of a waterfall in Infinity Nikki.

MrioMoreno5 shares walking across a rope in front of waterfalls in Sea of Stars.

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call_me_xavii shares Aloy taking a break in front of a rocky waterfall in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered.

snejku23 shares the light hitting a lost city a top a waterfall in Uncharted: Lost Legacy. 

Search #PSshare #PSBlog on Twitter or Instagram to see more entries to this week’s theme. Want to be featured in the next Share of the Week?

THEME: Climb
SUBMIT BY: 11:59 PM PT on February 5, 2025 

Next week, we’re climbing up. Share characters climbing or ascending to great heights from the game of your choice using #PSshare #PSBlog for a chance to be featured.

Warner and DC Smash ’em up MultiVersus joins the pile of dead live service games

Warner Bros’ licensed free-to-play fighting game MultiVersus – aka, the one where Velma Dinkley and Arya Stark can team up to kick Superman’s face in – will no longer be playable online as of 30th May. It’ll be pulled from Steam, the Epic Games Store and the PlayStation and Xbox stores at the end of its next season, though you’ll still be able to get your fill of Bugs Bunny bashing offline against either friends or bots.

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