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The August Nintendo Direct announcements were many and varied, and among them was a Castlevania DS collection that’s available now

New Castlevania collection bundles the Castlevania DS games together

Age of Mythology was one of the most memorable games I ‘played’ with my brother on our old home computer in the early 2000s – playing mostly involved watching my brother play and then attempt to decipher how to pull off God moves while marveling at all the varieties of units it presented compared to Age of Empires. Even to my 10-year-old brain, playing Age of Mythology after all the Age of Empires II goodness felt like I suddenly entered some epic fantasy movie after watching years of historical documentaries. Joan of Arc never called down asteroids on her enemies, sadly. Simply, there was nothing else like Age of Mythology.

Age of Mythology: Retold Review - Just how you remember it, but better

Today’s review subject is Gundam Breaker 4, which is weird, because like I mentioned in our preview earlier this month, we (North America) didn’t get the other ones. Well, sort of. While Gundam Breaker as a series built up a fanbase while Bandai Namco was still gunshy on many localizations, we did get a kind of spinoff in New Gundam Breaker. Unfortunately that game was a dumpster fire, seemingly shelving the series. Luckily that wasn’t the case, and a new, numbered entry in the series is here and widely available. And it’s great to be back, so to speak.

Gundam Breaker 4 review: Breaking and building Gunpla to your heart's content

Things have been awfully quiet on the Tales of front ever since the (non-Switch) release of Tales of Arise. Thankfully Bandai Namco had a surprise for us during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, announcing the unexpected return of Tales of Graces. The original release of Graces was back on...

Tales of Graces f Remastered coming to Nintendo Switch this January

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This dark fantasy RPG "inspired by classic Pokemon" games is giving off Darkest Dungeon and Slay the Spire vibes

"While we were developing Dying Light: The Beast it has outgrown its original scope"

Since Dying Light: The Beast is now an "18+ hours" game, next month the devs will delist the Dying Light 2 edition that had it as DLC – but not before a final 6-day sale

There are two ways to remake a video game. On one hand, you can take the transformative route and reimagine a classic through a new lens. That’s a risky option that could tick off purists, but one that can result in a project that stands on its own rather than in another game’s shadow. Then there’s the much safer route: giving players as much of a 1:1 experience as possible for a more surefire win with a lower-legacy ceiling.

Metal Gear Solid Delta is Snake Eater: Konami’s Version

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Nintendo fans will be hoping this game is Switch 2 bound.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Could Include Spiritual Successor to 2005 GameCube Classic

Konami will be bringing three DS games to modern systems today in Castlevania Dominus Collection . The collection was announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase August 2024 and will recieve a surprise release today. The Castlevania Dominus Collection features Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Castlevania:...

Castlevania Dominus Collection Announced, Releases Today

Nendoroids are some of the best and most sought-after video game merchandise out there. However, with so many out there, and with their availability often being limited, it’s hard to know where to start collecting them. So here is a quick rundown of some of the best video game Nendoroids either available now or coming soon.

7 Best Video Game Nendoroids

In the ‘90s, Sega was known for taking big risks. Some of those risks (like the aggressive marketing of the Genesis and Sonic the Hedgehog) paid off. Others, like the surprise early launch of the Saturn, have gone down in gaming history as prime examples of what not to do in the console business. But then there were the fascinating experiments with add-ons like the Sega CD, which, while not commercially successful, offered some unique experiences that are still fondly remembered by those who owned them.

The Games That Defined the Sega CD

Dandadan is one of Shonen Jump's top hits, and its anime will go live this October.

Shonen Jump Editor Unpacks the Real Reason Dandadan Is a Hit

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Tetris celebrates its 40th anniversary with the release of the Tetris Forever compilation on Nintendo Switch in 2024. Announced during the Nintendo Direct, the collection will include at least nine Tetris versions from the past 40 years. The release date is set for late 2024, with additional NES content coming...

Tetris celebrates 40 years with an ‘interactive museum’ collection on Switch

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

SuperGroupies has announced that it is restocking its collection of merchandise based on the NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime. The brand gives people another chance to purchase the items on the brand’s Japanese web store. It also supports global deliveries with the WorldShopping widget. SuperGroupies originally revealed the Nier Automata...

SuperGroupies Restocking NieR Automata Ver1.1a Merchandise

Both Capcom and Konami announced new retro game collections during today’s Nintendo Partner Direct. Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings together most of the most requested fighting games that haven’t had re-releases yet: Capcom vs. SNK, Capcom vs. SNK 2, Project Justice, Power Stone, Power Stone 2, Street Fighter Alpha 3 Upper, Plasma Sword, and Capcom Fighting Evolution. It will release in 2025.

New collections from Capcom and Konami delight retro fans

SNK has opened a new official website and X account to mark the 30th anniversary of The King of Fighters series. The new publications coincided with the inaugural release of The King of Fighters ’94 for arcades on August 25, 2024. The company also revealed that it will publish...

The King of Fighters 30th Anniversary Website Opens

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Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Henya the Genius, a Vtuber with VShojo, announced on social media that she will be going on hiatus for health reasons. The performer didn’t note when she expects to return to regular streaming. Henya shared her hiatus announcement in both English and Japanese. She began her message by reminding...

VShojo Vtuber Henya the Genius on Hiatus for Health Reasons

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Review: Visions of Mana Feels Like a Classic JRPG

Visions of Mana may be flying under a few radars. After all, when talking about classic JRPG series, the Mana series might not immediately jump to...

Review: Visions of Mana Feels Like a Classic JRPG

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