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Original 5 Game Boy Mega Man Games Hit Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has added five classic Mega Man Game Boy games to the Switch Online subscription.

The games are Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge, Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, Mega Man 4, and Mega Man 5, all now part of the Game Boy – Nintendo Switch Online library.

Mega Man: Dr. Wily’s Revenge launched on Game Boy in 1991, two years after the handheld came out. It kicked off an impressive run for Capcom’s action platformer series on Game Boy that ended with 1994’s Mega Man 5. Of note is that Thinking Rabbit’s Mega Man 2 was the only one of the five to be developed by a studio other than Capcom.

Nintendo said today’s release is part of this year’s Game Boy 35th anniversary celebrations. The Game Boy launched in 1989 with the likes of Super Mario Land, Tetris, Baseball, and Alleyway, all of which are now on Nintendo Switch Online. Other Game Boy games on the service include Metroid 2 – Return of Samus, Kirby’s Dream Land, Super Mario Land 2 – 6 Golden Coins, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, and Wario in Wario Land 3.

As for Mega Man, the last mainline entry in the series is 2018’s Mega Man 11. While Capcom has released a number of collections in the years since, there’s no word on a potential Mega Man 12.

Here’s the official blurb on the five Mega Man Game Boy games out today on Nintendo Switch Online:

  • MEGA MAN: DR. WILY’S REVENGE – Dr. Wily is out for revenge, and this time he’s created his own “Mega Man Killer”! With this creation and his revived Robot Masters at his side, the bad doctor plans to embark on a quest for global domination. Play as Mega Man in his first portable adventure and save the world from destruction by sending Dr. Wily’s creations back to the trash heap.
  • MEGA MAN II – Dr. Wily has stolen the experimental Time Skimmer, which allows him to travel to the future for nefarious ends. Luckily, Mega Man and his trusty robot dog Rush are on the case! Collect items and power ups to defeat the Robot Masters standing between you and Dr. Wily – including a mysterious foe from the future: Quint!
  • MEGA MAN III – Mega Man’s battle against Dr. Wily takes him to the hottest place on Earth! Dr. Wily and his renegade robots are drilling to the planet’s molten core to collect energy that will power his latest evil invention. Join Mega Man and Rush in action packed levels through the sinister scientist’s fortress, battling various Robot Masters and collecting their weapons before facing Dr. Wily and his ultimate creation.
  • MEGA MAN IV – The World Robot Expo has been crashed by the deranged Dr. Wily! With the push of a button on his mind-controlling device, Dr. Wily turns all robots in the city into his personal rampaging reinforcements. The only robot not under his control is Mega Man, and together with Rush he plans to put a stop to Dr. Wily’s sneaky schemes once more! Collect power ups, blast Robot Masters and assemble circuits to build a powerful ally named Beat. Can this trio save the day, or will Dr. Wily’s mind-control machine be Mega Man’s downfall?
  • MEGA MAN V – During a peaceful outing with his sister Roll, Mega Man is attacked by a powerful robot named Terra who heralds an invasion of robots from space to conquer Earth. After regrouping in Dr. Light’s laboratory, Mega Man sets off to save the day with a powerful weapon – the Mega Arm! Battle through waves of cosmic foes, employ weapon upgrades, and call in companions to assist as you and solve the mystery behind this alien attack.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Homebrew Games Summer Showcase 2024 – Celebrating 120 Titles Across 15 Platforms

NES, SNES, Game Boy and Virtual Boy titles featured.

Although the game industry is all about moving forward, there are still many talented individuals and teams out there developing titles for past-generation systems.

That’s where the ‘Homebrew Games Summer Showcase’ comes in – celebrating new games on retro consoles and classic handheld devices. The 2024 showcase includes close to 35 minutes of “non-stop gameplay” featuring 120 homebrew titles across 15 platforms.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

(For Southeast Asia) Concord is now available to pre-order, Early Access and beta detailed

Hey everyone! After revealing Concord last week, we’re excited to continue unpacking more about the game and answering your questions in the days and weeks ahead, beginning today with more information about how you and your friends can check out our upcoming beta, details on the physical and digital editions of the game for PS5 and PC¹, and how you can get early access to Concord when it launches in August.

From the very beginning, we wanted Concord to be a complete multiplayer-focused experience that combines engaging gameplay, rewarding progression, and a robust roster of characters, maps, and game modes right out of the gate, while also creating a platform for us to evolve and expand the game and universe over time.

When it launches in August, Concord will debut in a standard edition (available in both physical and digital versions for SGD 55 / MYR 169 / IDR 579,000 / THB 1,290 MSRP) that provides the full Concord experience, including all 16 playable Freegunners, 12 unique maps set on various worlds, and six distinct team-based game modes, which will expand shortly after launch with regular, post-launch updates for all players at no additional cost. 

Alongside the Standard Edition, we will also have a Digital Deluxe Edition (SGD 80 / MYR 249 / IDR 879,000 / THB 1,990 MSRP) that includes additional cosmetics to personalize your Freegunner crew and, for those eager to jump in and play, early access to Concord when it launches this August. The Digital Deluxe Edition will grant up to 72 hours of early access before Concord’s global launch on August 24 (Asia time zone). It also includes the Northstar Freegunner’s cosmetics pack, which grants you 16 Northstar themed Freegunner outfits; one for each of the 16 playable Freegunners available at launch.

Get Vale’s Monarch Pack and early access to the Concord beta

We’re excited for you to meet and learn more about the characters of Concord, including Vale—an adept sniper who you saw in our gameplay reveal trailer using her biomechanical legs to leap above the battlefield and land precision shots on enemies. To receive the Monarch Pack cosmetic pack, which includes the Monarch Frontliner outfit for Vale and Dead Reckoner weapon skins for her sniper rifle and side-arm. You can pre-order the standard edition of Concord or purchase the Digital Deluxe at any time.

Seeing Vale and the other Freegunners in action in gameplay footage is one thing, but there’s no substitute for experiencing the game for yourself. That’s why we’re hosting a pre-launch beta, simultaneously on PS5 and PC with cross-play support. Those that pre-order will have an opportunity to be among the first to play Concord—and you’ll be able to bring your friends.

Pre-ordering any edition of Concord will grant you five codes for our Beta Early Access weekend in July, allowing you to team up with your friends on PS5 and PC and take on rival crews across the galaxy. Stay tuned for more details about the Beta in the coming weeks, including the dates of Early Access and Open Beta, and more. 

Pre-orders for PS5 are now live at PlayStation Store. Pre-Purchase for PC on Steam and the Epic Store. Physical pre-order for Concord starts from 7th June 2024, please check with local retailers for availability and more information.

Stay up-to-date on all things Concord by following Concord on X/Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as well as by joining the community on the Concord Discord.

¹ Account for PlayStation™Network and internet connection required. Paid for PlayStation®Plus membership (sold separately) required on PS5. PlayStation Plus membership subject to recurring subscription fee taken automatically until cancellation. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.

©2024 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Developed by Firewalk Studios. 
Concord is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC.

Homebrew Games Summer Showcase 2024 – Celebrating 120 Games Across 15 Platforms

NES, SNES, Game Boy and Virtual Boy titles featured.

Although the focus of the game industry is on the future, there are still many talented individuals and teams out there developing games for past-generation systems. That’s where the ‘Homebrew Games Summer Showcase’ comes in – celebrating new games on retro consoles and classic handheld devices.

The 2024 showcase includes roughly 35 minutes of “non-stop gameplay” featuring 120 homebrew titles across 15 platforms.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Update 3 Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

The posters in Tomb Raider III return.

After Aspyr said it would restore the missing posters in Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, it’s now rolled out Update 3 including this fix.

Apart from this, the latest update also includes improvements and fixes across all three titles. Here’s the full rundown via the official support page:

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Sonic X Shadow Generations Release Date and Box Art Apparently Leak Ahead of Summer Game Fest

Last week, Sonic X Shadow Generations was rumored to be making an appearance at Summer Game Fest. Now, just one day before SGF kicks off, a few key details about the game itself have also been leaked.

Today, the release date and box art of Sonic X Shadow Generations were apparently confirmed by insider Billbil-kun via a Dealabs article. According to the leaks, the game is slated for release on all consoles on October 25, with physical copies costing $49.99.

Leaker MysteryLupin also posted apparent screenshots from the game, which show Sonic and Shadow in both remastered and entirely new levels, as well as more of the game’s promotional art on Twitter/X. More leaked promotional art shows off available in-game rewards, including a journal written by Gerald Robotnik that details Shadow’s creation as well as a legacy skin with Sonic’s model from Sonic Adventure.

Sonic X Shadow Generations was first revealed during this past January’s State of Play. While the game is an enhanced remaster of 2011’s Sonic Generations, it also promises new levels featuring Shadow the Hedgehog. Despite the leaks, according to leaker Midori, it’s rumored to appear at Summer Game Fest tomorrow, which is part of IGN’s own Summer of Gaming.

Amelia Zollner is a freelance writer at IGN who loves all things indie and Nintendo. Outside of IGN, they’ve contributed to sites like Polygon and Rock Paper Shotgun, and they’re currently developing a game called Garage Sale. Find them on Twitter: @ameliazollner.

Astro Bot pre-order begins June 7, features PaRappa Lovestruck Lyricist outfit and more

Hi everyone, this is Nicolas from Team Asobi. How are you all doing?

Last week, we announced that our upcoming game Astro Bot is coming to PlayStation 5 on September 6. Reactions to the announce trailer have been amazing and we cannot thank you enough for all the kind comments we received. The little robots of Team Asobi are now working harder, faster, and stronger to put the final touches to the game. So, what a perfect time to officially open the pre-orders for the game. 

Starting Friday, June 7, you can pre-order Astro Bot for PlayStation 5 in different 3 editions: 

  • Physical Standard Edition
  • Digital Standard Edition 
  • Digital Deluxe Edition

By pre-ordering any of the above, you will receive early unlocks to customize your experience. 

  • The Astro Lovestruck Lyricist outfit
  • The Glorious Graffiti Dual Speeder paint color
  • 2 Astro Avatars 

Physical Standard Edition + pre-order items

  • Physical poster
  • PaRappa Lovestruck Lyricist outfit
  • Glorious Graffiti Dual Speeder paint color
  • 2 Astro Avatars

Here’s a sneak peek at the insert poster inside the Physical Standard Edition 

Digital Standard Edition + Pre-Order Items 

  • PaRappa Lovestruck Lyricist outfit
  • Glorious Graffiti Dual Speeder paint color
  • 2 Astro Avatars

Digital Deluxe Edition + Pre-Order Items

On top of this, the Digital Deluxe Edition also adds the following early unlocks:

  • Astro’s Yharnam Tourist outfit
  • Astro’s Golden outfit 
  • The Neon Dream Dual Speeder paint color
  • The Champion’s Gold Dual Speeder paint color
  • The official Soundtrack and Digital Art Gallery
  • 10 Astro Avatars

The outfits and the Dual Speeder paint colors listed above will become available during the adventure as you unlock their respective buildings on the crash site.

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We had a blast designing these, between glamour and nostalgia and we hope you also enjoy showing them off in your game. As for the game soundtrack, it is once again composed by Kenneth C.M Young, who has once again been making some super catchy tunes. Special mention to the Tree of Funk!

That’s all for today, before going back to polishing our little treasure, let me take a second to thank you all on behalf of Team Asobi for the months of support you have given us. We have been blessed with nothing but kind comments online and touching family stories from the Astro community. We treasure these memories very dearly, never forgetting why we make video games and we hope we live up to your expectations with this new Astro Bot game!

See you on September 6. Team Asobi out.

The Acolyte’s Leslye Headland Wants to Make a Live-Action KOTOR Featuring an Intriguing Character

Knights of the Old Republic has been an object of fascination for Star Wars fans ever since its debut two decades ago. Disney has hinted that the KOTOR era, which takes place thousands of years before the original movie, could be a major movie setting in the future, but it has otherwise remainly mostly untouched by the broader franchise.

Count The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland among those intrigued by the possibilities of KOTOR, which was centered around the conflicts between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. Speaking with the Omelete in an interview translated by IGN, Headland said she was particularly interested in Kreia, one of the major characters from KOTOR 2.

“I’ve always wanted to explore a live-action version of the Knights of the Old Republic game and Kreia’s character,” Headland said. “I think it would be a really interesting story to bring to life.”

In KOTOR 2, Kreia is a blind Force-sensitive who forms a bond with the main character through the Force. In the story, Kreia is the protagonist’s mentor, but rejects the divide between the light side and dark side. While Headland doesn’t elaborate on how exactly she would realize Kreia’s story, she is one of the most popular characters in the KOTOR series.

In a 2018 KOTOR 2 retrospective we called Kreia one of the best Star Wars characters, period — a high bar for an adaptation.

In the meantime, Headland is focused on The Acolyte, a show set at the end of the High Republic and a little more than 130 years before A New Hope. We wrote in our review, “The Acolyte takes us to an earlier era of Star Wars than we’ve seen on screen, with mixed results. Awkward dialogue and a small scope rob it of some of the series’ signature space magic, but these old-school Jedi are a thrill to watch in action.”

While KOTOR has yet to feature in one of Disney’s works, the setting remains active thanks to an MMO and other works. Saber Interactive’s remake also continues to be “alive and well.”

As for The Acolyte, its next episode is set to release on Tuesday.

Kat Bailey is IGN’s News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.

Suicide Squad failed for all the reasons you could have guess it failed, report says

A new report in Bloomberg describes the development of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League and the issues which may have led to Rocksteady’s expensive live service game flopping at launch. Staff, talking under condition of anonymity, described corporate owners who pushed for a multiplayer game from the studio known for singleplayer experiences, as well as indecisive leadership and a culture of “toxic positivity”.

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