Lock ‘n’ Ladies Publisher Prototype has announced that action-packed visual novelsGrisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 1andGrisaia: Phantom Trigger Vol. 2are getting set to make their debut on Nintendo Switch. The two exciting titles will arrive as a double-pack on the eShop June 25. The Phantom Trigger series concerns an all-girl gang of students, each well trained in explosive, secret agent-style skills. Led by handler Harito, gunslinger Rena, sniper Tohka, explosives expert Chris and master spy Murasaki have formed the members of SORD (Social Ops, Research & Development), tasked with protecting Mihama Academy – and perhaps the known world – from endless threats and dangers....

Palpatine’s influence persists even in death Nowthisis what I was missing from DICE’sStar Wars Battlefront. The sequel will have an honest-to-goodnesscampaignthat falls between the events ofReturn of the JediandThe Force Awakens, hence that double-take-inducing image. Here’s an early scene: “Messengers are foreboding droids,” explains aPlayStation Blog post. “They bear the visage of the dead Palpatine, and some are equipped to enforce his will not just with words, but with violent action....

Now get building those mighty kingdoms Epic Games’ have let the people know, via their officialReddit, announcing that the troubled Playground mode in their bazillion-player battle royale title,Fortnite. The limited-time mode, which launched last week, unfortunatelyran afoul of technical issues soon after launch, causing it to eventually be pulled from the game. ThePlayground modeallows small teams of players to inhabit private maps, where they are given extra resources and a one hour time limit to build the best and most creative structures they can, without being distracted by all the jumping and rocket-launching....

Looks like the folks at thatgamecompany might need a new trophy cabinet afterJourneypicked up five BAFTA Game Awards last night at the ceremony in London. The PlayStation Network title won awards for Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Game Design, Online Multiplayer and Original Music. Journeywasn’t the only downloadable title to win awards; fellow PSN titleUnfinished Swanwon two awards for Game Innovation and Best Debut and Telltale Games’The Walking Deadwon awards for Best Story, Best Mobile and Handheld Award....

On PSVR League of War: VR Arenamade an appearance at Sony’s Paris Games Week event, showing off a bit of gameplay coupled with one of those marketing-heavy “we love to play games” skits. We knew it was coming, but now we have a solid release date. As the trailer shows you can pick up a controller and play someone who’s using the PSVR unit — which is…kind of neat? So far the game itself doesn’t look like it’s all that different from the modernCommand & ConquerandSupreme Commandlight-tech style that a lot of strategy games employ — but we’ll know soon enough when it launches next week on November 7....

I want to grow up to be this guy When I cruise around the internet looking for juicy junk to shove down all of your throats, I listen to a large variety of music to keep myself focused. I’ve been on aSuper Castlevania IVkick lately, so I went to the ol’ youtube dot com and typed in “Dance of the Holy Man,” one of the game’s best songs. I didn’t expect to find my new favorite video....

There’s something strange in the neighbourhood Nintendo Japan has released a lengthy trailer taking a look at the upcoming spook-festLuigi’s Mansion 3,which is heading to Switch in time for the creepiest night of them all, Halloween. The near-six minute video features a little bit of background plot as to the events of Luigi’s latest ghostbustin’ adventure, followed by gameplay highlighting some of the haunted hotel’s locations, puzzles and, of course, ghoulish denizens....

Monster Hunter Wildsplayers are just beginning to explore the game and compare it toMonster Hunter: World, but CAPCOM already has a major update planned before anyone even requests it. The studio announced that Title Update 1 (TU1) will arrive in early April, aiming to expand the endgame and give players more content after completing the story and mastering combat. According to CAPCOM, the one-month gap betweenWilds’ February 28 release and TU1 is enough time for players to prepare for new content and challenges....

This is what we deserve This must be punishment for every unpleasant word ever uttered in response to Shaquille O’Neal’s off-court ventures — his rap career, his starring roles inKazaamandSteel, the mind-numbingShaq Fu. I can only imagine that Shaq’s continued virtual presence after his retirement from basketball, starting with the recently released mobile gameShaqDown, is part of an extended plan to weaken our constitutions so much that we ultimately accept Shaq into our hearts and souls as the true Renaissance man that he is....

Not much is out this week, which is probably a good thing asSplinter Cell: Convictionis overshadowing every game this week anyway. The newSplinter Cellhas been hotly anticipated for quite some time now and everything we’ve been hearing about the game so far has been good. Other than that, the retro rivival ofFinal Fightfor the XBLA and PSN is out this week. Conrad seemed toreally dig it in hisplaythrough. What’s looking sw33t to all of you this week?...

Nintendo of America has announced that the 32GB Deluxe Wii U bundles are now getting an overhaul. Instead of being packed-in withNintendo Land, the sets now featureNew Super Mario Bros. UandNew Super Luigi Uon the same disc. This pack will arrive on November 1st, just in time for the holidays, priced at $299. Nintendo Landwill now be offered at $30 at both retail and on the eShop, which is a great deal if you plan on playing with friends, in my opinion....

Developer Future Cat Games is currently working ongardening-themed mysteryMargin of the Strange, but there’s now another way to experience their previous title. The expandedOneShot: World Machine Editionhas lined up a July 16, 2025 debut onSteam. Following a few years after the originalOneShot‘s PC launch back in 2016,World Machine Editionmade its way to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in September 2022. It’s not just a simple re-release with enhancements.World Machine Editionwas rebuilt for consoles and portables from the ground up, complete with a new engine and new user interface....

Uh huh Yes,Read Dead Redemptionnever came to PC and thinking about its absence reopens old wounds. But I’d be shocked if Rockstar didn’t bringGrand Theft Auto Vto at least PC, if not to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 as well. There’s certainly the desire —that petition we covered beforehas gone on to become Change.org’s largest gaming petition ever. Upwards of 560,000 people bothered to fill out the site’s form to give the potential PC porta nod of approval....