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On new platforms, the RPG will also come with a new "Streamlined Progression" feature that will make it easier for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox players to jump into the game, Square Enix said. The feature allows players to focus on the story by streamlining combat gameplay with the help of buffs. Streamlined Progression will bring unlimited MP and HP at all times, unlimited limit and ATB gauge during battles, 9,999 damage, easier weapon ability acquisition, and more.

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard and Resident Evil Village will be available in Gold Editions on the hybrid console. Resident Evil Requiem, which was revealed at Summer Game Fest in June, also received a second trailer at Nintendo Direct. The new trailer shows the game's protagonist, FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, exploring a mansion in first-person. Resident Evil Requiem will be playable from both first and third-person perspectives.

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is up for preorder for Nintendo Switch 2 at Amazon and Best Buy. In somewhat of a surprise, the upcoming port retails for only $40. FF7 Remake Intergrade launches January 22, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as Xbox Series X|S. Square Enix is only releasing a physical version for Switch 2. It comes with a bunch of in-game bonuses and a Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Play Booster Pack.

The Knightling wants to be a heart-warming indie game about an apprentice stepping out of his master's shadow while also being a throwback action-platformer where you bash monsters with a giant talking shield. It mostly succeeds thanks to its charm and platforming, even if its combat and pacing can't quite keep up. Our main character is the knightling to the legendary hero Sir Lionstone, who is famed for defeating a powerful Earthborne and claiming its magic sword and shield.

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is a big new strategy game on the way for Nintendo Switch 2, and it might be set in the same universe as Fire Emblem: Three Houses - seeing as the trailer ends with a shot of an adult Sothis. That's tantalizing on its own, but actually not the biggest secret the trailer might hold. Three Houses, of course, was well known for its branching story that has you aligning with one class of students,

ZeniMax Online Studios was reportedly making a new game called Project Blackbird that sounded like a cross between Cyberpunk 2077 and Destiny before it was canceled amid wider cuts at Microsoft. "I want to make more games," Lambert said. "I'm not done yet, and the team continues to want to make more games as well. I have lots of ideas. Hopefully we'll be able to share those at some point."

Rosalina isn't in the original version of the game. However, Nintendo did state during the trailer that there would be additional new content coming to the Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, but that it would share more details at a later date. It certainly seems like Rosalina might be one of the surprises Nintendo was looking to keep under wraps until closer to the game's release.

EA's long-awaited Skate revival is launching this week in early access, but when exactly can you start playing? Developer Full Circle has now published the global launch times so you can hop in precisely when the servers go live on September 16 (or September 17 depending on where you live). The original Skate came out in 2007, with sequels Skate 2 and Skate 3 arriving in 2009 and 2010, respectively. A mobile game, Skate It, launched in 2008.

First of all, a base game update is set to arrive on September 18 on PC. The update will release five days later on console. This is an earlier release date than was originally planned, which is intended to help the team correct for errors and problems across the multitude of Sims players' set-ups and configs. Additionally, modders and content creators can use the extra time to update their offerings ahead of the upcoming expansion Adventure Awaits.

The 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for the first time at Amazon. Released at the end of July, the reimagined N64 wireless controller is discounted to $30.57 (was $40). Only the white edition is available for this price; the black edition has been harder to find in stock, but Amazon restocked it today for full price. Though designed in partnership with retro hardware manufacturer Analogue, the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller also works wirelessly on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, and Android.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives this November, and it includes another year of Treyarch's Zombies mode. Black Ops 7 adds the addition of a "Wonder Vehicle" for Zombies, and some fans have already spotted a real-life version of this new vehicle that's being created. As previously reported by CharlieIntel, fans with a keen eye have spotted the Black Ops 7 Wonder Vehicle in the background of Mizkif's IRL stream.

Roblox is one of those companies that has all the ingredients for growth: cultural relevance, a massive user base, and a bold vision for the future of interactive entertainment. With over 110 million daily active users and an ecosystem that resembles a blend of YouTube, gaming, and social media, it's no wonder many investors see Roblox as a next-generation platform stock.

The Stop Killing Games campaign is continuing to gain momentum after hitting more than a million signatures in July. After a July 31st deadline, the movement secured around 1.45 million signatures, which the organizers are currently in the process of verifying. The initiative aims to enact legislation that preserves access to video games, even when developers decide to end support, as seen with Ubisoft when it delisted The Crew and revoked access to players who already purchased the game.

I carry around a notebook that is now teeming with ideas to implement or test in the game, and thankfully I still consider this my hobby, but the prospect of rushing the work and going back into crunch mode to get it out this year just felt terrible. I am working slowly, but I like it that way. I love getting sucked into rabbit holes and I don't like trying to force things creatively.

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Nintendo is dropping a slew of Mario-related announcements this morning as part of the franchise's 40th anniversary, including a new game starring his dinosaur companion. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is coming out for Switch 2 in the Spring of 2026 and the brief bit of gameplay we saw plants it squarely in the cutesy yet intriguing tradition of past Yoshi platformers.

Rockstar's subscription service, GTA+, continues to expand. The developer has added a new game to the library, and it's Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - The Definitive Edition. Members can get the game for iOS and Android right now. It was already available for subscribers for console and PC. Access to a library of free games is one of the perks of GTA+.