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SEGA has just announced that pre-orders for its follow-up to the 2019 Genesis Mini are now open. This second version is more compact and advanced with a new line-up of over 50 games, including games from the SEGA CD era — there’s even full-motion video. Sized at 12cm (W) x 3.2cm (H) x 11.6cm (D), the SEGA Genesis Mini 2 comes with one high-speed HDMI cable, a USB power cable, AC adapter, and one controller. SEGA has also sweetened things up by including a previously unreleased game to keep fans guessing. Priced at $103 USD, The SEGA Genesis Mini 2 is available for North American pre-order now over at Amazon where it is officially releasing on October 27. Check out the official page to learn more. [embedded content] In other gaming news, a Nintendo Switch Pro console could be announced this...

Netflix’s hit Korean zombie period drama Kingdom is now receiving its own video game. Destined for both PC and mobile platforms, Kingdom: The Blood is currently being developed by South Korean developer Action Square, which has previously worked on Blade II – The Return of Evil. As you can see in the gameplay trailer above, the experience is largely reminiscent of the television series, with players immersed in a third-person perspective, running around slaying zombies and foes with choreographed swings of a longsword. As the game’s name suggests, there’s plenty of blood splattering everywhere as well. Little else is known about the game for now, and no release date has been attached to the project just yet, but Action Square will be announcing more about Kingdom: The Blood ...

KOEI Tecmo has released an expanded version of the hack and slash game Warriors Orochi 3. Originally launched as Musō Orochi 2 in Japan in 2011, the Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition includes all of the features of the original with new characters, storylines and modes, offering a more in-depth gameplay experience. The revamped edition premiered on Tuesday for PC via Steam. This version comes with the downloadable content that’s already been released on other platforms, such as new episodes. In “Duel Mode,” elements of versus battles and card battles are brought together for action-packed gameplay, while in “Gauntlet Mode,” players can join in on party battles. Warriors Orochi 3 characters were designed by popular illustrator Akihiro Yamada. The Ultimate Edition comprises over ...

Following early word, more rumors have surfaced about the release of a follow-up to the Nintendo Switch. The rumors are noting that the “Nintendo Switch Pro” (tentative name) could be officially announced before the end of the year. Nintendo’s current flagship hybrid console was originally released March 3, 2017 and marked innovation with its home console/portable device design. Nintendo insider Pixelpar recently took to Twitter to outline the information he has picked up regarding the potential new console. Pixelpar notes that the console is expected to work with the current cartridges and features enhanced performance, while maintaining a familiar look and shape. Catch Pixelpar’s tweet regarding the rumored new Nintendo Switch model below and stay tuned for more information. Welp. T...

Nintendo has shared a new gameplay trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the fourth mainline entry in the series. Developed by Monolith Soft, the RPG will debut on the Nintendo Switch and continues the franchise’s storyline, centered on six soldiers from the hostile nations of Angus and Keeves. The game’s leading protagonists Noah and Mio are joined by Eunie, Lanz, Taion, and Sena as they embark on epic adventures. After opening with an action-packed battle, the trailer gives viewers a preview of the vibrant open-world format, from a lush forest to a grassy mountainside terrain. Players will be able to navigate the landscape via a navigation line that leads them directly to their destination. The video also explains some of the game’s mechanics, battles and characters. Unlike previous i...

Nintendo is introducing a new addition to the Kirby series. Available on the Switch, Kirby’s Dream Buffet will launch on the Nintendo eShop sometime this summer. The game challenges up to four players to race against one another to get to a massive cake first. Rather than driving cars, however, the colorful Kirby-like characters roll to the finish line, dodging ice cream cones and other obstacles along the way. A gameplay trailer shared by Nintendo shows players navigating through the course, picking up bonuses and taking one another down. In March, Nintendo debuted Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Nintendo Switch, a 3D open-world platform adventure title. Watch the trailer for Kirby’s Dream Buffet above. In other gaming news, BLACKPINK will hold its first-ever in-game concert in PUBG...

Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw production company has teamed up with Meta to transform a few of his hit films into VR. The new VR experience, entitled Monkeypaw Productions: All Aboard, offers Quest 2 headset owners the opportunity to immerse themselves in the films Get Out, Us and the forthcoming Nope. Users can enter Meta’s Horizon Worlds to explore different themed cabins centered on the films. Alongside the main VR experience, there’s also Nope World: by Monkeypaw Productions. Out on July 22, Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer and Steven Yeun. Set in a California ranch, the group bears witness to uncanny and possibly extraterrestrial occurrences, including a massive flying object. Thankfully Nope World doesn’t include any spoilers, but users can recognize different symbols from the film’...

Sony is reportedly hiring a “classics engineer” to develop new emulators. Some fans are hoping that the new hire will work on bringing PlayStation 3 emulations to the PlayStation 5. Reports over recent years have suggested that Sony may bring PS3 emulation to the new console, optimistic that gamers will still be able to play games from the older generation. While the job listing specifically references classics, some are still holding out hope that the company will invest resources into PS3 emulation. “Our Software Development Engineer position works on the Tools and Technology team at PlayStation Studios to support the newly relaunched Classics for PS4 and PS5,” the job description reads. “Classic games run via emulation of legacy PlayStation platforms.” “As a Classics engineer, you would...

Bandai Namco Entertainment has shared a developer diary for the forthcoming title One Piece Odyssey. Based on the long-running manga and spin-off anime series of the same name, the RPG adventure game is launching for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam later this year. The manga follows Monkey D. Luffy and his gang of pirates, the Straw Hat Crew, as they search for a lost treasure, called “One Piece,” in pursuit of becoming the next King of Pirates. The 11-minute diary offers viewers an inside look into how the art for the game came together. Developers show original sketches for characters, designed by the manga’s original creator Eiichiro Oda. They also spoke about collaborating with ILCA to transform the manga into an RPG. Waford, the setting where the main a...

Rockstar Games has reportedly shelved planned remakes, including Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto IV, to focus on developing the upcoming GTA 6. According to Kotaku, a reputable leaker claimed that both games were bound to get a remaster; however, they have halted all development to use most of its resources and energy on Rockstar’s next big game, Grand Theft Auto 6. The leaker stated that the current plan is to get GTA 6 finished and “out the door.” The poor reception received from last year’s GTA Trilogy remaster played a big factor in deciding whether or not to carry on the remastered versions of both the games. The previous remaster — which contained GTA: III, GTA: San Andreas and GTA: Vice City, saw poor reviews from critics for its sloppy design and “straight-up broken” ...

BLACKPINK is teaming up with PUBG Mobile to perform digitally in the first-ever in-game concert for a K-POP artist. The group recently announced that they would release new music this summer, and it seems like we already have a date. Scheduled for July 22 to 23 and July 29 to 30, PUBG MOBILE‘s in-game concert “The Virtual” will feature Jennie, Jisoo, Rosé, and Lisa back on “stage” performing their hits and to debut a new special track and music video. The event will feature a 3D avatar of the four members in a three-dimensional sound and stage. In addition to the virtual performance, fans can get their hands on custom-made performance suits in-game from July 23 to August 31. The event arrives with the PUBG Mobile‘s 2.1 update, which includes a new themed game mode, Ancient Secret: Arise, a...