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Science fiction exploration game No Man’s Sky will be released for the Nintendo Switch. Hailing from British developer Hello Games, the game was initially released globally for the PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows in 2016. The game challenges players to four different objectives: survival, exploration, trading and combat. Through an open-world format, players can explore different planets, each with their own resources and plants. Since its debut, No Man’s Sky has received several content updates, including an improved multiplayer mode and virtual reality support. The forthcoming Nintendo Switch edition will contain six years of content across 20 updates. While the game will launch with only a single-player mode, the studio says that it will benefit from ongoing development post-launch....

With Monster Hunter Rise‘s first major expansion Sunbreak arriving next week, Capcom has now launched a free demo for those who might want to give the game a try, and there’s now a video introduction coming with the experience as well. As you’ll see in the clip featured above, the demo gives players a taste of what Sunbreak has to offer, including a series of bespoke quests that feature ascending difficulty levels ranging from slaying a Great Izuchi or Tetranadon to an Astalos or even Malzeno, the latest Elder Dragon to join the Monster Hunter franchise. You’ll also get to try out the two new key gameplay mechanics coming to Sunbreak, with tutorials for both switch skill swap and switch evade. Don’t worry if you’re completely new to the game either, as the demo will also fea...

Following the release of a gameplay trailer earlier this month, STRAY now receives a new demo walkthrough video courtesy of IGN. The upcoming Playstation game follows a stray cat who must untangle an ancient mystery in order to find its way home. Roaming around an abandoned cyberpunk city in third person, the cat is aided by a drone companion that translates dialogue with robot residents, stores memories and items, and more. The new demo video reveals gameplay interactions including a dedicated meow button, puzzle-solving quests tied to expected cat behaviors, catnaps in designated spots and the ability to scratch at surfaces like rugs and couches. The game won’t be free-to-roam, but players will often be able to choose multiple paths and move via prompts. “I’m most intrigued by the impres...

Fall Guys went free-to-play and made its debut on Xbox and Switch platforms earlier this week and Mediatonic‘s servers immediately succumbed to an overflow of traffic. According to new reports, the game received a massive surge in players after it went completely free on Tuesday, causing servers to crash almost instantly, with some players struggling to join for as long as 24 hours. In a statement explaining the situation to Kotaku, the team revealed that its server capacity was flooded by the highest number of concurrent players ever recorded for Fall Guys since its explosive launch back in 2020 and that the unforeseen amount of traffic had caused connectivity and matchmaking issues. “The Free For All launch yesterday set multiple records for Fall Guys, including the highest num...

Following a pre-alpha gameplay leak earlier this year, reliable industry insider Tom Henderson reported that EA‘s highly-anticipated Skate 4 game will be officially revealed next month. Henderson also claims the game will be released shortly after the initial reveal in July, possibly during Q4 FY23, finding evidence to suggest that it’s currently undergoing extensive playtesting and will soon be offered to select skate content creators and journalists to give their hands-on impressions. It’s been two years since EA first announced the Skate 4 title, and CEO Andrew Wilson recently shared in a shareholders’ earnings call that the game will be releasing “soon.” With Activision recently scrapping plans for its Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, the upcoming release is primed to become the big...

Sony is reportedly working on a new “Pro” PlayStation 5 controller. According to reports, the controller — codenamed “Hunt” — has keeps the classic PlayStation 5 outlook but has significant attributes added, such as removable analog sticks that will allow players to possibly customize or replace them if they get stuck, trigger stops in the back which helps reduce trigger latency and rear buttons. Another noticeable change would be the introduction of “flappy paddles,” a widely requested feature from players that have been offered by companies like SCUF Gaming and NACON.  It also features a removable grip which provides support when holding onto the controller. Internally, it receives a substantial software upgrade, but further details regarding the upgrade are yet to be revealed. Stay...

A modder has allowed players to play online with up to ten players in the single-player game Super Mario Odyssey. The fan-made mod was developed by CraftyBoss and can only be playable on a modded Nintendo Switch console using an unofficial ROM. The unofficial expansion allows you to play the game online simultaneously with ten players and for players to share and sync progress while they embark on a journey to collect Moons together. “Have fun exploring kingdoms with friends, playing game modes, or beating the game as fast as possible!” says a description of the mod. The creator claimed that the mod is still in early development and has warned that players may encounter bugs and “un-refined aspects.” However, CraftyBoss is promising that they will continuously work on improving the mo...

Microsoft has confirmed there has been a shortage of Xbox controllers across the globe due to “supply disruptions.” In a statement to VGC, the company shared, ”We know it may be hard finding Xbox Wireless Controllers right now due to supply disruptions, we’re working as fast as possible with our manufacturing and retail partners to improve this. Please check with your local retailer for availability.” Major retailers worldwide are sold out of Xbox Wireless Controllers; the lack of supply seems particularly scarce in Europe. In the United Kingdom, no controllers are currently available for retail in any color, anywhere. Third-party prices on Amazon nearly doubles for the black-colored controller; prices start at $98 USD. For those needing a controller with a custom touch, Xbox Design L...

Fortnite has reenacted a memorable Rogue One: A Star Wars Story scene for its latest trailer featuring the Darth Vader skin. The 17-second visual sees a myriad of characters from the Epic Games battle royale game as the rebel soldiers who are trying to get the plans of the Death Star off the ship. Their attempts to leave a hallway proves to be futile when Vader himself appears on the other end, his lightsaber being the only source of light. Fortnite makes sure to cut off the trailer before the violence ensues, however. The Darth Vader skin has been out for a few weeks already but is only available to players who max out the current season’s battle pass. It remains to be seen if it will be made available on the store separately or in a pack in the future. Check out the trailer above. If onl...