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Take me down to the New Donk City, where the grass is green and the shots are chippy Mario Golf: Super Rushgot itsfirst bout of post-launch content last night: the previously shown New Donk City course, based on the city fromSuper Mario Odyssey. And you might think a city, with its urban sprawl and massive skyscrapers, would make for a bad—or at least, unconventional—golf course. It does, and that’s why it works so well....

Sorry for the unimaginative post title, butFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearershas such a long-ass name that I didn’t have room for any extra words other than “new,” “video,” and “doesn’t suck.” It’s true, though — so far, this game doesn’t look too bad, although other than the requisite inclusion of chocobos and moogles, most of the stuff shown here is going to look pretty weird to mostFinal Fantasyfans. Cactuars growing to enormous sizes as the player is congratulated for a “New Reaction,” bombs and goats being thrown across open fields via telekinesis, and a neon heart-light flying out a pig-woman’s face and into the head of a green-haired child are just a few of the things going on here that are unlike anything I’ve ever seen in aFinal Fantasygame … or any game, for that matter....

Independent developer Retro Affecthas put fortha new trailer for its charming game,Snapshot. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this one — probably not since its Independent Games Festival days back when the visuals looked much more akin toYoshi’s Island. I’m proud to saySnapshothas grown into itself; the new art style better matches the originality of the main “snapshot” mechanic. That, and the music is excellent. We’ll be keeping an eye out going forward....

The Evercade line of consoles and handhelds have been gaining a number of 3D games as of late, including ones initially released on the PS1 and N64. However, there hasn’t been a way to actually play them using a controller designed for 3D navigation, i.e., ones with analog sticks. That’s about to change as the Evercade VS’latest updateadds support for analog controllers. I’ll be honest with you, I don’t own an Evercade VS, so my relief is strictly vicarious....

Here comes the hotstepper The latest issue of Famitsu features some minor new details on upcoming rhythm-action gamesPersona 5: Dancing Moon NightandPersona 3: Dancing Star Night, which recently unveiled a ton of info via Atlus’Christmas Eve live stream. According to the Japanese magazine, the game’s development teams are busting their asses to produce both games in alignment with each other, ahead of their Spring 2018 release. All the characters have been assigned specific dancer models in order to best reflect the character’s personalities....

Podtoid 420 It’s finally arrived: the 420th episode of Podtoid and the crew is getting high…on slime. Also games, movies and everything they love to talk about on this show. This week, Dan is out at EGLX, so the rest of the team keeps busy with discussions onOverwatch,Ninja Saviors,Planescape Torment, bears, Spliffy apparel, and music from the ’90s. All that, plus they give their hopes way up for a newOkami, on Podtoid 420....

ThePokemon TCG’sLegendary Collection released in May 2002 and featured reprints of famed cards from the game’s first four sets: Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, and Team Rocket. While many of the cards from those first sets are among the most valuable Pokemon cards of all time, Legendary Collection featured one card in each pack with a special foiling method – deemed “Fireworks” by fans and collectors – that are supremely valuable and scarce....

Pour one out With the ubiquity of the internet, one would be mistaken for assuming that printed strategy guides were no longer a thing. Somehow, someway, Prima Games has stayed in business despite the growth of free, readily available online guides. It seems the present has finally caught up to the company, though, as publisher DK has announced that Prima Games will be shutting down. While not officially closing until next Spring, the label will not be publishing any new strategy guides for the remainder of this year....

Sony adaptation pushed back by two months Sony Pictures has announced that its upcoming big-screen adaptation of Capcom’sResident Evilwill no longer meet its September 3 release date. The clunkily titledResident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon Cityis now expected to launch in theaters on November 24. While no reason was given for the movie’s delay, the original release date would see the survival horror flick collide with Marvel’sShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings....

[Welcome toReview Scraps. It’s like what Nick does with the news we missed, but covers reviews that didn’t quite make it at launch. Some of you might find that pointless, but screw you! Debuting in our Review Scraps is Universe At War: Earth Assault. Enjoy, or not. Screw you! – Jim Sterling] There are a few very distinct arguments that one could make as to why the real-time strategy genre will never be able to succeed on the console platform....

Yes to all of this As much as I truly am down for moreFar Cry, I don’t have it in me to play through another tropical island setting. There’s been talk before that the still-unannouncedFar Cry 4will travel to the Himalayas — a much more compelling location, in my mind — and these rumors are back by way ofEurogamer. Also,there might be monsters? Yeah. That wouldn’t be too shocking. In addition to backing up prior reports about the new locale, the outlet has it on good authority thatFar Cry 4will let players ride elephants, which is going to sound pointless to some of you and freakin’ amazing to the rest of us....

Updated: July 26, 2025 We looked for new codes. If you’re often on the internet, you’ve surely run into a mobile game ad where a soldier is shooting barrels and killing monsters while avoiding large and negative numbers. What if I told you that the game is real and it also featuredRun! Goddesscodes? The core gameplay is identical to the ads, but what makes the game stand out are a solid storyline, crisp graphics, and cool Valkyrie heroines....

Ee-i-ee-i-oh During the Japanese edition of yesterday’sNintendo Direct Mini, publisher Marvelous finally revealed a release date forRune Factory 5in Japan. The horticultural sequel will launch on Nintendo Switch on June 02, 2025, with a western release to follow sometime later in the year. Alongside the new trailer, Marvelous also announced a specialRune Factory 5Premium Edition. Retailing for ¥9,980, (or roughly $95 USD), this edition includes a copy ofRune Factory 5, a DLC bundle featuring costumes from Rune Factory 4, a 60-page artbook packed full of character and scenery illustrations, and a 15-track OST CD, all housed in exclusive packaging....