Hollow Knight: Silksong contains what could be a cheeky reference to this year’s prior headline success story from a smaller developer, Sandfall Interactive’s Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Are you playing Team Cherry’s new metroidvania? Here’s how to find that Easter egg. Beware mild area and equipment spoilers from this point on.
While some had suggested Nintendo might abandon amiibo with Nintendo Switch 2, that’s not been the case.
In fact, there are some fresh ones in 2025 from Donkey Kong Bananza and Street Fighter 6, but there are also fresh figurines from The Legend of Zelda.
Better yet, not only does Amazon have Sidon, Riju, and Tulin in stock, but they’re all discounted for a limited time right now.
Each of these amiibo figures would set you back $29.99 when they first released, but Amazon has discounted three of the figures to $19.99. That’s a saving of 33% each, and $10 off per amiibo.
So, whether you want Riju, Tulin, or Sidon to drop into your latest adventure, you’re in luck.
As for what they do in-game, all three unlock content in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Using any of the three figures via NFC will net you amiibo-exclusive paraglider fabric options, as well as some additional materials and a weapon or rare item.
Since they’re part of The Legend of Zelda series, you can snag extra goodies in other titles. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has amiibo-exclusive Chamber Dungeons, for example, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players can get a new Mii racing suit.
If you are playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 with the upgrade pack, you’re in for a treat.
The update smooths out that frame rate and improves the resolution throughout, fixing just about the only thing that was wrong with the Switch 1 original: Its performance.
Tom Marks said in his review update that ”This [Switch 2 upgrade] really does feel like the way this game was always meant to be played, and I’m thrilled by the idea of a new generation discovering it for the first time.”
Hard to argue there, really.
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This month, step into the ring and dominate the squared circle in WWE 2K25, lead the Phantom Thieves in a new turn-based strategy adventure in Persona 5 Tactica, survive the unforgiving wilderness of the Amazonian jungle in Green Hell, or partake in a Holy Grail War set in Edo Japan in Fate/Samurai Remnant.
Meanwhile, Legacy of Kain: Defiance brings vampiric action-adventure to PlayStation Plus Deluxe.
WWE 2K25 | PS5, PS4
“The Wiseman” Paul Heyman hosts The Bloodline’s Dynasty, a new 2K Showcase celebrating one of the most historic family dynasties in wrestling. Relive legendary showdowns and create dream matches between The Bloodline and WWE Superstars and Legends. Intergender wrestling makes its long-awaited WWE 2K debut, alongside the return of chain wrestling, Underground and Bloodline Rules match types, barricade diving and more. Take control of your Superstar from the women’s or men’s divisions in a singular multi-gender MyRISE storyline where WWE Superstars infiltrate NXT and attempt to take control of the WWE universe. Discover new brawl environments, unlockable arenas, characters, ally storylines and more.
* WWE 2K25 is releasing on September 16.
Persona 5 Tactica | PS5, PS4
Persona 5 Tactica is a turn-based strategy game, featuring an all-new story, the return of fan-favourite characters and brand-new allies and foes. After a strange incident, the Phantom Thieves wander into a bizarre realm where its citizens are living under tyrannical oppression. Surrounded by a military group named Legionnaires, they find themselves in grave danger until a mysterious revolutionary named Erina rescues them and offers an enticing deal in exchange for their help. What truth lies behind Erina and the deal she offers to the Phantom Thieves? Join the group as they lead an emotional revolution in this thrilling combat adventure.
*Persona 5 Tactica is releasing on September 16 (except for Thailand).
Green Hell | PS5, PS4
Green Hell is an Open World Survival Simulator set in the unique and uncharted setting of the Amazonian rainforest. Plunge into the open world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the unforgiving Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources. Build a makeshift shelter or raise a fortress, but always remember to tend to your wounds and maintain mental health. Survive on your own, or try your chances in an up-to-4-player online co-op mode.
*Green Hell is releasing in Singapore on September 30 and on September 16 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Fate/Samurai Remnant | PS5, PS4
“Your wish shall perish…” A Holy Grail War begins in Edo Japan. The curtain rises on a new Fate, an action RPG presented by Type-Moon and Koei Tecmo Games. The 4th year of the Keian Era, Edo Period. It has been several decades since the end of a turbulent, blood-soaked era. People were enjoying peace and tranquility, but a battle between seven pairs of Masters and Servants is about to begin as the “Waxing Moon Ritual” unfolds in the shadows. Miyamoto Iori, a young man in Asakusa, finds himself caught in the violence of a Holy Grail War.
* Fate/Samurai Remnant is releasing on September 16
Crow Country | PS5, PS4
The creators of celebrated point-and-click murder mystery Tangle Tower return with a retro-inspired survival horror set in an abandoned theme park. The year is 1990 and Edward Crow, the owner of the Crow Country theme park, is missing. Two years after he suddenly closed his park, a mysterious young woman called Mara Forest arrives to explore the abandoned property and find its lost owner. Why did Crow really shut down Crow Country and what is Mara Forest’s connection to him?
*Crow Country is releasing in Singapore on September 30 and on September 16 in other Southeast Asia markets.
The Invincible | PS5
You are a highly qualified, sharp-witted astrobiologist named Yasna. Being entangled in a space race, you and your crew end up on the unexplored planet Regis III. The scientific journey quickly turns into a search mission for lost crewmates. Follow its trail, but be fully aware that every decision you make can bring you closer to danger. On her journey, Yasna will face decisions that will shape the outcome of the story. Help her make difficult choices and witness one of 11 possible endings to the deeply philosophical story.
*The Invincible is releasing in Singapore on September 30 and on September 16 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Conscript | PS5
Conscript is a survival horror game inspired by classics of the genre, blending all the punishing mechanics of older horror games into a cohesive, tense, and unique experience. Set in 1916 during the Great War, you play as a French soldier searching for his missing-in-action brother during the Battle of Verdun. Will you be able to search twisted trenches, navigate overrun forts, and cross no-mans-land to find him, and ensure a home goes unbroken? Survive in an intense, harrowing atmosphere boosted by a unique pixel art aesthetic and oppressive sound design. Navigate intricate level design that promotes item management and route planning, whilst solving complex environmental puzzles.
*Conscript is releasing in Singapore on September 30 and on September 16 in other Southeast Asia markets.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance | PS5, PS4
Continue Kain and Raziel’s epic conflict in this faithful emulation of the classic PS2 action-adventure title, Legacy of Kain: Defiance, playable on PS4 and PS5 for the first time. Take control of two powerful and highly evolved vampires: Kain, Emperor of Nosgoth and near-demigod, and Raziel, a wraithlike angel of death. Each equipped with their own legendary sword, Kain & Raziel must battle through a world poisoned by conflict and intrigue as they attempt to unravel their destinies and defeat the dark forces that seek to condemn their world to eternal damnation.
* Legacy of Kain: Defiance is releasing on September 16
*PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and PlayStation Plus Deluxe lineups may differ by region. Please check PlayStation Store on release day.
Sunsoft really is back.
The Japanese video game company Sunsoft (known for releases like Blaster Master, Ufouria and Trip World) is teasing something big…
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Try it out now on Switch and Switch 2.
Apart from the release of Street Fighter 6 on the Switch 2 this year, Capcom also released Capcom Fighting Collection 2 just before the arrival of the new Nintendo hardware.
Last month, this same collection of classics received a “free title update” – unlocking additional characters in Street Fighter Alper 3 UPPER and also adding quality of life upgrades, new artwork and more remix tracks. Now, this package has been updated again for all platforms (including Switch).
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You want an Assassin’s Creed Shadows update? You’ve got an Assassin’s Creed Shadows update! Well, you will tomorrow, September 11th anyway, but Ubisoft did release the patch notes for the action game in any case. Here’s what you can expect for the Assassin’s Creed Shadows 1.1.1 title update! First up is the fact that the game will be ready for its first expansion, Claws of Awaji, which is due out next week, September 16th. The level cap is also being raised to 100 to account for the expansion!
After a month-long showdown packed with nostalgia, fan debates, and surprise upsets, IGN’s fan-voted tournament to decide the Greatest Racing Game of All Time has reached the finish line.
Starting with 32 legendary titles across four regions: Arcade Racing, Simulation, Street Racing, and Wild Card, the bracket pitted generations of racers against each other in a battle of genre, style, and pure fun. Each round was decided by fans voting across IGN’s website & social platforms throughout August.
This region saw Burnout 3: Takedown dominate with its high-octane crashes and signature chaos. It knocked out nostalgic favorites like OutRun, DriveClub, and Hot Wheels Unleashed on its way to the Final Four.
The unpredictability was real, but Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was an unstoppable force. The Switch-era racer powered through Diddy Kong Racing, Wreckfest, and Crash Team Racing to secure its spot among the elite.
Representing the most realistic and technical side of racing, Gran Turismo 7 stood tall. It beat out heavyweights like Forza Motorsport, iRacing, and F1 2020, proving that sim racing still has a loyal fanbase.
In a battle of urban horsepower, Forza Horizon 5, with its stunning Mexico backdrop and open-world freedom, outraced Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition to reach the Final Four.
The penultimate rounds delivered some dramatic clashes.
It all came down to a battle between two modern icons: Arcade Racing vs. Street Racing, Mario vs. Mexico. In the end, fan nostalgia, polish, and sheer fun factor helped Mario Kart 8 Deluxe take the crown as IGN’s Greatest Racing Game of All Time.
Did your favorite make it to the top? Were there any upsets that still sting? Let us know in the comments!
Presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing.
Cooking is a thing I think about almost on a daily basis, not because of the usual pesky reason that is my mortal coil demanding sustenance, but because I love to do it! Having a family background in hospitality will do that to you. Of course, doing this whole writing about games thingy is a bit of a different beast, but cooking does still often crop up in games. My only problem is I often wish it was a central aspect of a game, rather than a singular, miniscule feature. Lucky for me, a new restaurant management RPG called The Hearth and Harbour from the team behind The Pale Beyond has just been announced!
We speak with Kazutoyo Maehiro and Hiroshi Minagawa.
Boy, Square-Enix really wants us to party on our Switches like it’s… 1997.
Because over the last few years, they’ve made three separate titles in a newly minted, old-school RPG franchise Octopath Traveler, and then there’s the upcoming Switch 2 release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, the defacto RPG game that caused a brand distinction between Nintendo and Sony nearly three decades ago.
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It is always an exciting time when Red Candle Games are up to something. The sheer variety they’ve put on display with Detention, Devotion, and most recently Nine Sols is nothing to sniff at. Now, it appears they’re gearing up for the next project in an appropriately mysterious way. Earlier today, the official Red Candle Games YouTube channel shared a video titled “The Dark Legacy of the Sun Tribe,” and it certainly is… something.
