Gaming
Kingdom Hearts series coming to Steam
Relive the Dark Seeker Saga once more
For some who grew up in the 2000s, the Kingdom Hearts series of games was among those that defined their childhood. Now, the three action RPG series from Square Enix and Disney is coming to Steam for more players to enjoy. It will be available on June 14, 2024.
Steam users will be able to enjoy the Dark Seeker Saga through the two Kingdom Hearts collections, as well as the Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC. They’ll be joining Sora, Donald, and Goofy for hundreds of hours of content across 10 magical experiences that make up the entire saga from KH1 to KH3.
To celebrate the Steam announcement, a trailer featuring the newly re-recorded “Simple and Clean” single from Hikaru Utada has been released:
The Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 and Kingdom Hearts 2.5 ReMIX collections will feature textural updates to its graphics. Furthermore, users who purchase Kingdom Hearts III plus its Re Mind DLC will receive the platform exclusive Keyblade “Dead of Night.”
Players may now wishlist the Kingdom Hearts series on Steam. You may find the full list of Kingdom Hearts titles coming to Steam below.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
- Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
- Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics)
- Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
- Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD cutscene compilation)
Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue
- Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD
- Kingdom Hearts x Back Cover (movie)
- Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep (A fragmentary passage)
Completing the list are Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind DLC and the Kingdom Hearts Integrum Masterpiece. The latter includes all the compilations above.
Gaming
The Steam Controller literally screams when you throw it
Please throw it at padded surfaces only.
We love harmless Easter eggs. Think of Chrome’s jumping dino or Android’s yearly quirk. It’s always fun when a device or app hides a special surprise for those in the know. Today, Valve is keeping the tradition alive by putting a screaming Easter egg in its new Steam Controller.
The first of its trio of new hardware, the Steam Controller converts the iconic layout of the Steam Deck into controller form. Besides offering an accessible controller, it also connects seamlessly to Steam, offering an easy doorway to plug and, literally, play.
Since it launched on May 4, users have already been playing around with their Steam Controllers. Presumably, this also includes a few rage moments that involve throwing the controller over a frustrating game.
If you threw your controller already, you might have heard an interesting surprise. As spotted by users online, the Steam Controller lets out a Wilhelm scream whenever it’s thrown.
For the unaware, the Wilhelm scream is the world’s most iconic scream. If you’ve watched a few movies, there’s a high chance that you’ve heard it before, as it’s often used as a background scream in many, many movies.
Notably, this has a cooldown of approximately one minute, so you can’t spam it over and over again. This also works on padded surfaces, so you don’t need to throw your controller at a hard wall. It’s just one of those nice Easter eggs that add a little spice to a favorite controller.
All that said, please don’t throw your Steam Controller at hard surfaces.
Gaming
Assassin’s Creed Hexe leak reveals the return of a major character
Is Ezio Auditore coming back?
Undoubtedly, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is the most hype that the franchise has enjoyed in a while now. A lot of gamers are excited to replay one of the most prolific entries in the vast history-hopping series. But Black Flag isn’t the only entry getting some eyeballs. The mysterious Codename Hexe is also getting some love, and we might finally have some more information about the game, thanks to a new leak.
In 2022, Ubisoft teased Codename Hexe as a darker entry in the franchise. Four years later, the game is still shrouded in mystery. Today, a leaker (@xj0nathan on X) has shared some interesting details about the game.
For one, the game will reportedly be set during the Wurzburg Witch Trials in the 17th century, confirming earlier rumors that the setting would be dark one. Adding to that, Codename Hexe might have most of its gameplay in forest biomes, using a lot of trees to parkour around.
The return of an icon
Confirming rumors is just a tiny part of the leak. The more interesting bit is the alleged return of the franchise’s most beloved character: Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Ezio has not been seen in an Assassin’s Creed game in over a decade. His story concluded in Revelations (with a neat epilogue in a short film called Assassin’s Creed: Embers).
In Codename Hexe, the iconic assassin will reportedly return to mentor the game’s protagonist named Anika. Currently, it’s unclear how he appears in the game’s setting. Some rumors hint that Isu technology might be involved.
Finally, the leak concludes with a blurry photo. Unfortunately, Ubisoft has been taking down reposts of the photo, so we won’t include it here. The original leaker himself took it down as well. It can, however, be described as a female assassin trudging through a dark forest with creepy lights in the background. It doesn’t reveal a lot of details, but it’s substantial enough to warrant takedowns.
SEE ALSO: Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced launches on July 9
Gaming
Switch 2 finally gets a Choose Your Game bundle
Choose from Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia.
When the console launched, Nintendo fans had only two options when buying a new Switch 2: the console by itself or packaged with Mario Kart World. Since then, Nintendo has very occasionally released more bundles for more games. Finally, a new bundle will let you pick your bundled game from three hard-hitting options.
The best way to buy a new console is through a bundle. It allows you to save a few dollars on a game you’re probably buying anyway and lets you play right as you unbox your new purchase.
Today, Nintendo announced a new bundle that adds more options for gamers. These options include Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia. The bundle lets you pick one.
As someone who’s played all three games, this selection isn’t too shabby at all. In fact, they’re the best first-party games you can currently get for the console.
It’s also a cost-efficient purchase that gives you more savings before the price of a new Switch 2 goes up in September. It’s likely that Nintendo introduced the option to soften the blow of the upcoming price hike.
The bundle will cost US 499.99. Being the most expensive game of the bundle, selecting Mario Kart World will save you US$ 29.99. Meanwhile, both Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Pokopia will save you US$ 19.99.
The Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle will come out in early June and will be available until supplies last. If you’re still craving for a Switch 2, this might be the perfect time to grab one.
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