Gaming
Sony has unveiled more games coming for the PS5
God of War 2!
Last week, Microsoft unveiled the anticipated prices and launch dates of the upcoming Xbox Series X and Xbox Series. This week, it’s Sony’s turn. In another online showcase event, Sony has unveiled more games coming for the PS5. The showcase also reveals more details about some of the bigger titles announced in the previous showcase.
Final Fantasy XVI
Four years after the last numbered sequel, 2016’s Final Fantasy XVI, Square Enix has announced the next installment coming exclusively for the PlayStation 5. During the event, Sony released an announcement trailer using PC hardware.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Whereas the previous showcase started with the game’s announcement, Sony has revealed gameplay footage about the upcoming Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The story picks up one year after the events of the original game. Miles Morales has to defend his home in Harlem against the hi-tech thugs of the Tinkerer.
Hogwarts Legacy
For the first time in quite a while, the Harry Potter franchise has announced a new video game. However, this latest entry doesn’t play around with any of the existing films and books. Instead, Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s. Developed by WB Games, it is coming to next-gen consoles in 2021.
Resident Evil: Village
Sony revealed more gameplay footage from the previously announced Resident Evil: Village (or Resident Evil VIII). Like the previous trailer, Chris Redfield once again makes an appearance — seemingly as an antagonist.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach
Recently, Frictional Games announced a new Amnesia sequel coming this fall. Apparently, Amnesia isn’t the only classic horror game coming back. Five Nights at Freddy’s has resurrected with a new sequel, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. This time around, the game takes place in a more futuristic setting.
Demon’s Souls
We got a new glimpse into the gameplay of the upcoming Demon’s Souls remake. Instead of the former’s janky graphics, the remake fully utilizes the next-gen console for reimagined graphics. Though unmistakably the original, it looks remarkably modern for an early PlayStation 3 title.
PlayStation Plus Collection
Sony is bringing the best games from the PlayStation 4 era into the next generation. Right at launch, the PlayStation Plus Collection is available for download. The collection includes a numerous gallery of PlayStation 4 favorites including God of War, Fallout 4, Uncharted 4, Monster Hunter: World, Bloodborne, Resident Evil 7, and a barrage of other well-known titles.
God of War: Ragnarok
Sony knows how to tease its fans. Right after announcing the PlayStation 5’s launch date and price tags, the showcase ended with a teaser for the next title following the critically acclaimed God of War. God of War: Ragnarok continues where the story left off as Kratos and his son wait for the Black Winter. Though the announcement didn’t reveal much, the game is confirmed to launch sometime next year.
Besides the flurry of notable titles, Sony also unveiled more about other upcoming games including Deathloop, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition, and Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War.
Gaming
Kirby and the World Beyond is Kirby’s first open-world game
Kirby and the World Beyond launches in the spring of 2027.
Apple isn’t the only company doing a “One More Thing” today. In today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled its next major project, Kirby and the World Beyond. To celebrate Kirby’s 35th anniversary next year, the lovable pink blob is getting an open-world game.
In the latest effort to make all of its franchises into open-world games, Nintendo is plopping Kirby into a much larger map. Now, if you’ve seen the trailer, you might have had a pesky thought: “Wow, for an open world game, this one seems… sparse.” After all, Kirby looks like he’s trapped in one small map with King Dedede as the sole boss.
Well, that’s because he is trapped. After an attack sends Kirby cannonballing into the clouds, his squishy exterior busts a literal hole in the sky itself.
Yes, Kirby is in The Truman Show. (Not really, but you get the idea.)
A mystical being appears and gives Kirby a magical sword, which he uses to completely dismantle the fake sky and discover the world beyond. The trailer conveniently cuts off as Kirby begins to explore this whole new world, but we’re beyond excited.
After the hero entered the 3D space in Forgotten Land, Kirby and the World Beyond takes the next step and gives the protagonist a much more massive playground to eat and fight. If Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey, and Donkey Kong Bananza are any indication, this should be a worthy addition to your Switch collection.
Kirby and the World Beyond drops on the Switch 2 sometime in the spring of 2027.
SEE ALSO: Metroid finally returns to its 2D roots in new Metroid Ravenous
Gaming
Metroid finally returns to its 2D roots in new Metroid Ravenous
The new 2D side-scroller comes out next year.
Metroid, the iconic franchise that lent its name to the Metroidvania genre, is finally coming back to its 2D roots. In the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo unveiled the series’ latest 2D outing, Metroid Ravenous.
Sapped from her energy, Samus finds herself trapped underground by a group of mysterious kasa-touting beings. She must struggle against treacherous enemies and puzzles in a quest to emerge once again on the surface and face her foes.
But she won’t be powerless. She will have energy-sapping abilities of her own. The trailer even has her pick several creatures and seemingly drain them of their energy. Since this is a classic Metroidvania, this might be how Samus gets abilities to get her across the map.
It’s a unique take on the formula that will surely provide its fair share of epic moments, if the trailer can be believed.
Beyond that, the trailer reveals little more. Thankfully, the wait won’t be long. Metroid Ravenous will be available on the Switch 2 starting January 28.
In the meantime, Metroid Dread is still available on the original Switch and the Switch 2. The Switch 2 version even maximizes the console’s mouse mode.
Gaming
Here’s a list of big games coming to the Switch 2
Prepare for Monster Hunter Wilds, Resident Evil, and Final Fantasy.
Though yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presented the most interesting announcement in the current duology of Directs, there are a lot more to be excited about from today’s event. Though you might not see much of the usual array of hotly anticipated games, you’ll see several unexpected titles coming to the Switch 2.
Here’s a quick list:
Monster Hunter Wilds
Teased earlier this year, Monster Hunter Wilds finally has a release date: December 4. The upcoming port will feature local play, all title updates, and compatibility for the upcoming paid expansion, Ascendance, coming next year.
Final Fantasy VII Revelation
Announced via PlayStation recently, Final Fantasy VII Revelation is also coming to the Switch 2 on April 8. The final entry in the remake trilogy will conclude the refreshed story started from Rebirth years past. In addition, the prequel, Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is already available on the platform today.
Meccha Chameleon
This year’s most popular “friend slop” game is now available. The multiplayer game pits two teams against each other: one team hides by painting themselves into the background, while the other team hunts for them.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Royal Edition
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II continues the story of Henry of Skalitz as he seeks vengeance for a vicious attack on his hometown and the death of his parents. Tagged as one of the most realistic RPG series, it’s coming to the Switch 2 via a Royal Edition which comes with all the game’s DLCs.
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam
The popular puzzle-solving professor is coming back to Nintendo systems in a new game, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. Touting more puzzles than ever, the professor will solve what it’s calling the most compelling mystery to date. It’s coming to Switch 2 on December 10.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
Combining two franchises in one, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming to the Switch 2 on September 18.
Resident Evil 2 Deluxe + Resident Evil 3 + Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition
The Switch 2 is getting a trio of the classic Resident Evil games. All three titles will get their definitive editions, combining the base games with their DLCs. The trio is coming out on October 16.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis
Nintendo has confirmed that the remake of the original Lara Croft title, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is coming to the Switch 2 on February 12.
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