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VGChartz has a top 10 list of fighters they feel are overdue from appearing in the Smash Bros franchise. To view the list, check the article below. I will list off the first 5, but the rest can be viewed on the site. Are there any characters you would add? Maybe a character you'd exchange with one on this top ten list? 10. Midna 9. Lloyd Irving 8. Leon Kennedy 7. Shadow the Hedgehog 6. Lara Croft Top five can be viewed here - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/463815/ten-overdue-fighters-for-smash-bros/

News here - https://mp1st.com/news/report-eu-plans-to-ban-sales-of-video-game-controllers-in-russia-due-to-military-use I guess the EU is looking to ban the sale of video game consoles and controllers to Russia, as there is a belief they are repurposing them for military use, one of the alleged uses was to operate drones. The thing is, I don't think this will really matter all that much. According to the article, Russia already has access to Chinese made controllers, so they can easily find alternatives. But I think it's kind of funny that Russia might be without popular video game consoles.

Folk Hero is an action slasher with rogue-like elements from the people at Targem Games. I'm really liking the art style and gameplay. It's been out on Steam since October of 2023, but it looks like it just released for the Switch. More info on the game can be found here: https://targem.com/project/folk-hero/

WWE 2K25 is coming soon and a new trailer dropped for it revealing Roman Reigns as the games cover star. It also shows off some gameplay and what I assume is their Showcase mode. I'm just hoping it's not the same exact game as the last two or three. Who here plans to get this one? Or are you going to pass on it? It releases March 14th for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC Via Steam.

Source - https://simulationdaily.com/news/bodylink-kickstarter-success/ This reminds me a lot of Kinect, in that you're the controller. Though it does come with a controller, it looks more like a small remote. The device doesn't look all that appealing to me. But I guess this was successfully funded on Kickstarter recently. They originally only had a goal of $5000, but have reached $94,872 in funding. Kind of surprised this actually made it with how no one really cared for the Kinect. But maybe it's been enough time where most people have forgotten about it. Anyway, is this something you'd ever get? Or do you see this as a novelty thing where you'll play it once or twice and be done with it?

Source - https://www.dsogaming.com/mods/grand-theft-auto-vice-city-nextgen-edition-available-for-download/ I guess someone remade Vice City in GTA IV's Rage engine and are calling it the Nextgen Edition, and they released it fairly recently to all to download. The people behind the mod already lost their original YouTube account because of Rockstar, so I'm doubtful this game will stick around too much longer. The issue though with this version, is that it doesn't require the original game to play. So they are essentially releasing the full game for free. Which I think Rockstar might not like and will take action on. But, you can still see the trailer for the Nextgen edition below. Not sure how long this one will stay up though. Honestly it looks pretty good though. I kind of wish Rockstar would just work with these modders and developers who are giving new life to their games.

Tempest Rising is a new classic style RTS from Slipgate Ironworks that will be releasing on PC via steam April 24th 2025. If you're a fan of Command & Conquer, you may be into this game. Check it out on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1486920/Tempest_Rising/

Code Violet is a third-person action horror game from the team at TeamKill Media. It looks to be coming out for PS5 only. There was talks of a PC version, but the developer recently chose not to release on PC because of the modding community. It's coming out in July of 2025. You can find more on the game here - https://www.teamkillmedia.com/codeviolet

I'm surprised no one showed this off yet, but there is a new Virtua Fighter in the works and here's some pre-development gameplay of what they are wanting to do with the new game. It was shown off during CES 2025, you can find it below. It really looks like something fresh for the fighting genre. I never saw combat quite like this, especially with the blocking. Looks so cool.

Mexico, 1921: A Deep Slumber is a new narrative adventure game from Mácula Interactive that takes place in post-revolutionary Mexico. You play as a photojournalist living in the time. Check out the trailer below and you can find more info on the game on its steam page here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1851090/Mexico_1921_A_Deep_Slumber/

Café Paris is a new simulation style game from the team at Virtual Sky Interactive, where you run a coffee shop in Paris. They say it's an endless coffee shop simulator, so there doesn't seem to be an end-game to it. If you're into that type of simulation game where the game doesn't end, this game may be for you. You can find the game on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1612330/Cafe_Paris/

The Nintendo Switch 2 has finally been revealed after countless leaks as of late. Nintendo probably figured it was time to make a announcement due to that. Check out the reveal trailer below. More info here - https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html

10 Dead Doves is a new narrative horror game with elements of adventure and comedy, from the team at Duonix Studios. Its release is all thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign. It looks like a fun game. I especially like the graphical style, especially when the characters faces move. I have a feeling I'm going to be in for a funny game. You can find it on steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1564540/10_Dead_Doves/

Project Pantheon is an upcoming free-to-play live service extraction RPG with hack-and-slash mechanics from Wolcen Studio. It sounds interesting enough. Seems there is a lot of PvPvE combat. There will be a closed alpha test for the game. For those in Europe it'll be from January 25-26, 2025, and for players in North America it'll be February 1-2, 2025. You fan check out a Q&A with makers here for more info on the game - https://www.gematsu.com/2025/01/free-to-play-extraction-rpg-project-pantheon-announced-for-pc You can find the game on Steam here - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3086590/Project_Pantheon/

Source - https://mp1st.com/news/the-elder-scrolls-oblivion-remake-real-gameplay-improvement-details Well this is good news for console games, as a remake of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is currently being worked on. This of course is not to be confused with the fan remake Skyblivion that is being worked on for PC. I wonder if Microsoft and Bethesda will try to take that game down with this remake coming. The new remake will be made under unreal engine 5 and is confirmed to be fully remade and not just a remaster. There is even new improvements to the game that should help with gameplay as well. So are you psyched that Bethesda is making a remake of Elder Scrolls 4? Will Skyblivion still come out?

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a new single-player open-world RPG from the people at Rebel Wolves. It will release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X|S. You can find more on the game on their website here - https://dawnwalkergame.com The trailer below doesn't state a release date, but does mention a gameplay reveal will come in summer 2025. So it will probably be a ways off yet.

Human Within is a new VR game for PC & Meta Quest 3S, 3, 2, and the Quest Pro. It released last week on the Meta platforms and looks to be coming out on Steam at a later date. This is a story driven game where your choices matter throughout. You can find it on the meta store here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/human-within/6218357148255323/ Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1546070/Human_Within/

Dawn of the Jets is a new VR flight sim available for the Meta Quest 3, 3S, and 2 VR headsets. Check it out on the meta site here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/dawn-of-jets/3677727965681410/

What would you say was your all time favorite game or games to beta test? I have been a part of a couple beta tests in the past, mostly for some of the older Call of Duty games, or the ones that did a short beta period for pre-ordering the game, I don't remember which ones though, it's been so long as they all sort of blend together. But I don't remember being a part of too many others. So I want to ask you guys, what were some of your favorite beta's to be a part of? And did you eventually go on to buy the game you beta tested for?

Home Sports is a new VR sports game from the people at Resolution Games. They've produced games such as Demeo, Racket Club, and Blastion. All happen to be VR games as well. Home Sports features sports like; badminton, pickleball, mini-golf, bowling, and hockey. The game is available for the Meta Quest 3 and 3S, sadly it seems like the Meta Quest 2 is not supported. You can find the game here - https://www.meta.com/experiences/home-sports/8975028309180826/ This site did a review of the game and go more in detail on it - https://www.thumbculture.co.uk/home-sports-quest-3-review

Go Home Annie is a new psychological thriller from the team at Misfit Village. The game is set in the SCP universe. I don't know a whole lot about that, but I know there's a fandom around it. The game looks interesting. Check out the trailer below. It's available for PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG).

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is a pirate themed real-time turn-based combat game from Savage Level that released early Dec 2024. It's available on PC via Epic Games, Steam, GOG, as well as the PS5, and the Xbox Series X|S. Has anyone here played it yet? Worth checking out?

Be safe when it comes to downloading games on mobile markets, it seems like so many of them are clogged with suspicious and potentially dangerous apps/games. It seems another scam has come our way in the form of a Baldur's Gate 3 mobile port on the iOS app store. This port is a game made by scammers called Baldur’s Gate 3 – Mobile Turuk was released back in November of 2024. The scam is said to be getting people to pay for a useless subscription at $29.99 for 30 days. It says the subscription unlocks access to the game, but that isn't the case at all. The article discussing this, also discusses how there are other scam games that get released on the iOS app store, like a GTA 6 mobile game. Thankfully these games do not last long on the store, but it's not good that so many of these games get released in the first place. I think there needs to be more vetting on these games before they can just release on the app stores. Check the article out here - https://www.videogamer.com/news/fake-baldurs-gate-3-mobile-port-scam/

A Nintendo Switch 2 replica will be shown off behind closed doors by video game accessory maker Genki as they will be showing off some of their upcoming peripherals and accessories for the upcoming console. This is essentially another leak for the Switch 2, and this time by a third party gaming company. I hear even dbrand leaked some details on the console with their accessory previews. You can read more about this news here - https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/a-nintendo-switch-2-replica-is-being-showcased-behind-closed-doors-at-ces/

Source - https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/01/after-what-feels-like-a-lifetime-amazon-is-cancelling-mighty-no-9-3ds-and-vita-pre-orders?utm_campaign=promoted-articles If you happened to put in a pre-order for Might No. 9 for the 3DS or PS Vita back in 2018, well I'm sad to say, those versions are not coming. Amazon recently cancelled all outstanding pre-orders of these versions, as the developer never finished them. The 3DS and PS Vita versions were delayed back when the game released for other consoles, and never saw life. I didn't even know Amazon holds pre-orders that long in their system. Especially for a game that had already released on various other consoles. Makes me wonder if anyone put in pre-orders in at gamestop for these versions. My guess is Gamestop kept any of those pre-order earnings. I know Amazon doesn't charge you until a game is shipped, but I imagine GameStop had some pre-orders, with people putting down $5 or more to pre-order it. That money is never going to get returned.