You can’t purchase Outrun 2006: Coast 2 Coast digitally on PC anymore, because the Ferrari license expired and it was removed from sale back in 2010. We live in a cruel universe. The excellent, stylish racing game is still playable if you do own a copy, however, and it just received a fan update that’ll make it run better on modern machines.
The weekend is here, and new deals have arrived alongside it! This weekend, you can find discounts on new games, accessories, hardware, and more. The best deals for Saturday, July 6, include Dragon’s Dogma 2, iPad Air, Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, and more.
For the first time since release, Dragon’s Dogma 2 is available on sale. You can save $14 off Capcom’s latest RPG for a limited time at Amazon. We gave the game an 8/10 in our review, stating, “It is a retelling and reimplementation of all of those wonderful ideas from the 2012 cult-classic, including an awesome dynamic world and some of the best combat in the genre that integrates a subtle but amazingly complex physics system.”
Currently, Best Buy has the 5th Generation Apple iPad Air on sale for $399.99. This device features a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB of storage, Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, a 12MP camera on both the front and back of the iPad, and more. This is all powered by an M1 Chip, which is still a powerful chip despite its age. You can choose from five different colors, from Blue to Starlight to even Purple.
This Logitech G PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is perfect if you’re in need of a new keyboard. As a TKL model, this keyboard does not feature a numpad, so the design is smaller than that of a traditional model. The GX Blue Click switches provide a tactile response with ratings for professional performance and durability – this keyboard will last a long time.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy combines Ace Attorney 4-6 into one package! This collection features 16 episodes in total, which can easily provide dozens of hours of fun. Some of the new features exclusive to this remastered collection include the Orchestra Hall to listen to in-game BGM, the Art Library to view illustrations, and the animation studio, where you can utilize character animations to create your own scenes!
The Ryzen 9 5900X is one of the most powerful processors that you can buy on the market right now. With 12 cores and 24 threads, you can expect top of the line performance in any game, regardless of the demand. Its top speed of 4.8 GHz is excellent for any device. The 5900X features AM4 support, so almost all modern AMD motherboards will support this chip.
For only $24.55, you can own the first three Metal Gear Solid titles on 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 on the go.
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.
If you picked up Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble last week, you might be close to finished with the main levels if you’ve played quite a bit. For more Monkey Ball fun, this sweet discount on Banana Blitz HD is a great option! Over 100 levels are available to play through, with ten different multiplayer games you can start up with your friends. Join AiAi and the others and score at the top of the leaderboards!
Construct ‘n’ destruct sim Besiege recently got a splashy expansion in The Splintered Sea, which Nic enjoyed a lot in his review while calling it compact, small and brisk. Apparently Nic wasn’t alone in this opinion: its developers now say they’re working on a free update that will expand the expansion and make its campaign 50% longer.
SAO, Dragon Ball, One Piece and much more.
Alongside Anime Expo 2024 this week, Bandai Namco hosted its ‘Summer Showcase’ for 2024. The main show and pre-show were packed with all sorts of anime-related announcements, and many of the games featured are coming to the Switch.
While the majority of games and release dates have already been confirmed for the Switch (and many titles are already out), there were still some new announcements including a DLC reveal for Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream and some Pac-Man content for Gundam Breaker 4. This round up is also a great way to see what updates are currently being rolled out for Bandai Namco’s existing releases.
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Personality, passion, profession, play.
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they’ve been chewing over. Today, Nathan considers how his analytical mind and love of data influence his recreation time…
I’m the oldest of four brothers. Over the past four years we’ve used video games as a means for connecting with each other. But not in the way you might expect. We haven’t been playing games together. Instead, we have an annual tradition of holding a weeks-long discussion and debate about games, game music, and most recently, to crown our collective favorite game ever.
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To hell with it.
The working week is over and it’s time to settle in for the weekend. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing!
What’s been going on in the world of Nintendo recently, then? Well, we got a boatload of NSO drops as Nintendo served up a whopping seven additions to the NES library including Donkey Kong Jr. Math, Urban Champion, Golf and more. We also ran down all of the discounted delights in North America’s ‘Recollection Collection’ eShop sale, checked out more Nintendo lawsuits and shared our games of the year so far (because somehow we’re already halfway through 2024).
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Open network test takes place this month.
Bandai Namco is bringing together Gundam Breaker 4 and the Pac-Man series in the ultimate collaboration later this month.
Between 18th July – 20th July 2024, Gundam Breaker 4 will host a special “open network test” featuring a special Pac-Man level filled with appropriately-themed Pac-Man content including ghosts and more. There’ll also be some unlockable decals.
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Following last month’s eShop release.
Towards the end of last month, Limited Run Games revealed Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition would be getting a physical release on 12th July 2024. It’s now shared a first look at the standard edition of the game along with a special Collector’s Edition.
The standard edition is priced at $34.99 USD and will come with a copy of the game. Pre-orders will be open until 11th August 2024 and the game is estimated to ship between “Dec 1 – 31”.
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Coming ‘early 2025’.
NIS America has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II will be making its way to the Switch in ‘early 2025’.
The news comes as the first instalment launches, at the time of writing… today! Crikey, NIS doesn’t hang about, does it? It’s part of the much larger ‘Trails’ franchise which started in 2004 with Trails in the Sky for the PC, and comes after an initial Japanese launch on PS4 and PS5 in 2022.
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Grab your fanciest parasols and prepare to save the galaxy from an invasion of cute but deadly monsters!
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is the third installment of the renowned Taito franchise, Bubble Bobble. It continues the story in Rainbow Islands as its direct sequel, becoming a household name for the most bubbly Bubble Bobble fans. First released in 1991 on PC Engine, Parasol Stars was then ported to a few third gen consoles like Atari ST, Amiga, GameBoy and Nintendo Entertainment System… until finally making its way to modern Xbox consoles.
In this final chapter of the rainbow trilogy, heroic brothers, Bubby and Bobby, set out on a quest to save the galaxy from the clutches of evil! Chaostikhan, the main antagonist, has wrought havoc on the galaxy, stealing color from all the neighboring planets. Play as Bubby and Bobby (also known as our favorite loveable dragons, Bub and Bob, but human) and jump and glide throughout the universe armed with magic parasols, collecting items, propelling enemies and restoring color one planet at a time.
This faithful Xbox port features everything you once loved about the game. A beautifully colorful array of enemies, bountiful power-ups and dazzling parasols with magic powers, while also incorporating a few quality-of-life options to improve the gaming experience.
Go at it alone or grab a friend for some old-fashioned couch co-op action! Hop around from planet to planet and beat all seven rounds of each of the eight base worlds! And surprise! Two additional secret worlds can be unlocked to face Chaostikhan himself and reach the true ending of the game.
Well? What are you waiting for? Everyone’s counting on you to bring back color to the galaxy!
Check out Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, available for pre-order now, and releasing on July 11, 2024.
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In this critically acclaimed Taito classic, available on modern consoles for the first time, the now-transformed Bubby and Bobby embark on a mission to save their neighboring planets. But this time, instead of blowing bubbles, our favorite duo swings colorful parasols filled with magical powers. Use parasols as a shield against enemy projectiles or to stun, pick up and throw foes as projectiles themselves!
Parasol Stars released in 1991 as the sequel to Rainbow Islands, marks the third installment in Taito’s massively successful Bubble Bobble series of action platformers and has lost none of its colorful charm throughout the years.
High-score hunters can rejoice because just like in the bubble-filled predecessor skillful play will quickly fill the levels with sweet and fruity collectibles that can be gathered to climb the leaderboard.
Look out for a variety of pick-ups to be found granting you all sorts of special powers from bouncing energy balls to screen-clearing magic.
Play on your own or bring a friend and take on the challenging levels together! Just like using enemies as projectiles, flinging your buddy against the enemies could be a good strategy. But be careful, as you won’t only stun the enemy you hit but your buddy-turned projectile as well. In the 2-player co-op mode, tactical teamwork is key to clearing the levels and getting the highest scores.
Parasol Stars is a retro gem brought back for modern consoles whose bright and beautifully crafted worlds will draw you in, and its simple but addictive 1- or 2-player gameplay will make you want to come back again and again to reach the top of the leaderboard.
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