Dark Diety, Turn-based Strategy RPG, Released on Steam

Developer Sword and Axe and publisher Freedom Games have released turn-based strategy RPG Dark Diety on Steam today. The game was announced yesterday. Players who buy the game during its launch week will receive a 20% discount, bringing the game's cost to $19.99. After June 22nd, it will cost $24.99.

Players will "command legendary heroes to reshape a land fractured by broken oaths, reckless wars, and secret arcane powers. The technological and cultural achievements of a once-great civilization now lie locked inside the ruins of ancient temples throughout the world of Terrazael. Long after society's mighty history is snuffed out by a powerful and mysterious "Calamity," the people of Etlan teeter on the brink of total war."

Dark Diety features 28 playable chapters, 54 character classes, 30 playable characters, in-depth character relationships, and legendary treasures to find. Mostly, it just looks like a very good classic Fire Emblem game, and that's never a bad thing.

You can watch the game's launch trailer below:


New More Heroes 3 Gets 25 Minutes of New Footage

If you've been waiting for more footage from No More Heroes 3, wait no longer. Nintendo premiered 25 minutes of footage from publisher Marvelous and developer Grasshopper Manufacture's latest title during their Nintendo Treehouse: Live live stream.

The footage shows off several of the game's mechanics, including a fight against regular enemies, a bit of the game's upgrade's systems, a mini-game you can play with Travis' cat, and an early boss fight. The series' trademark humor and nods to the player were also on full delay.

According to the publisher, "Travis Touchdown, must make it to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings in order to stop the evil Prince FU and his ten alien assassins from taking over the Earth." Players will "enjoy even more hardcore slash-'em-up action than ever before as you use the Joy-Con's intuitive controls to wield Travis Touchdown's trusty Beam Katana along with a slew of pro wrestling techniques!"

No More Heroes 3 will release for Switch on August 27th. You can watch a the new footage below:


Cyberpunk 2077 Is Coming Back to the PlayStation Store Later This Month

Last month, we reported that CD Projekt Red needed Sony's approval to bring Cyberpunk 2077 back to the PlayStation Store, but that still seemed like it would be a long way off. Well, it's happening: Cyberpunk 2077 is finally returning to the PlayStation store after being delisted from the service for more than six months. Cyberpunk 2077 originally released on December 10th, 2020 and was delisted on December 17th.

But in a statement made today, CD Projekt Red announced that Sony had approved the game for purchase in the PlayStation Store on its website. Sony has said that users playing the PS4 version of the game will likely still run into issues, however, and recommended playing it on the PS4 Pro or thee PS5. Axios first reported the news.

While the news that the game is coming back to PSN is a good thing, Cyberpunk 2077 has had its fair share of trouble. The game recently got a new director, and CD Projekt Red lost over $50 million in refunds.


Metroid Dread Special Edition Revealed by Nintendo

After 19 years, we're finally getting a new 2D Metroid game, and Nintendo hasn't been shy about showing off Metroid Dread now that we know it exists. We've gotten a look at Samus' new abilities and the new E.M.M.I enemy, as well as an extended demo of the game during Nintendo Treehouse Live.

Nintendo, apparently, is not done. The company also announced that the game will be getting a special edition on Twitter. The special edition will include a copy of the game, a steel game case, an art book, and cards that represent all five games in the 2D Metroid saga.

Metroid Dread will release on Nintendo Switch on October 8th. You can check out the trailer for the game here, learn about the game's development history here, and watch footage from Nintendo Treehouse Live here.


Astria Ascending – The Fated Eight is Out on September 30

A new trailer for Astria Ascending – The Fated Eight has been revealed at the Nintendo Direct, which showcases a bunch of combat details as well as a release date. Check out the trailer for more details.

Astria Ascending – The Fated Eight is a JRPG where players control a party of demi-gods on a mission to save the beautifully hand-drawn world from evil. The gameplay looks to be pretty standard JRPG, with turn-based combat and complementing skills and progression being shown off during the trailer. Astria Ascending – The Fated Eight will launch on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch on September 30th later this year.

E3 2021 is finally coming to a wrap, with enough new game announcements and reveals to keep fans drooling over in the coming months. A few more conferences are slated for later today, so stay tuned for the latest updates.


Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania Remasters The Originals, Releases Later This Year

Sega has just announced Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania, a remastered collection of the first three Super Monkey Ball games as a way to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. Check out the trailer below for more details.

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania remasters Super Monkey Ball, Super Monkey Ball 2, and Super Monkey Ball Deluxe in one handy package for gamers to relive their nostalgic memories of clearing obstacle courses as a monkey trapped inside of a ball. Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania releases for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch on October 5th later this year.

The latest Nintendo Direct presentation has been a blast for fans, with new looks and reveals at some of the most hotly-anticipated titles, including the likes of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. More events and announcements will be held later today including an E3 2021 awards show, so stay tuned for more details.


Danganronpa: Decadence Packs Three Fan-Favorite Games and a New Title for the Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Direct seems to be steamrolling through a bunch of new game announcements and reveals at a blisteringly fast pace, which has constantly kept the hearts of fans pumping. A new Danganronpa collection titled Danganronpa: Decadence has been announced for the Nintendo Switch. Check out the trailer below for more details.

The Danganronpa: Decadence packs Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, and Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony in one neat package for the Nintendo Switch slated to release later this year. In addition, it will also include the board game style title Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp. Any of these three games can be purchased individually through the Nintendo Switch eShop, but the physical bundle will pack in all three experiences in a single package.

A lot of exciting announcements have taken place during the Nintendo Direct, including a brand-new look at The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 as well as an announcement trailer for Metroid Dread. E3 2021 is far from over, so make sure to stay tuned for more updates.


WarioWare: Get It Together! Features Co-op Micro Experiences

The Nintendo Direct E3 presentation has commenced and brings with it a bunch of new game announcements and updates. The latest entry in the WarioWare franchise, titled WarioWare: Get It Together! has just been announced with a hilarious new trailer.

WarioWare: Get It Together! seems to be more WarioWare, which isn't a complaint by any means. New characters also make an appearance with abilities specifically curated for a whole new set of microgames. All in all, there are over 200 "quick and quirky microgames", according to the game's page on the official Nintendo website. In addition to this, the game also features 2 player co-op. WarioWare: Get It Together! launches on the Nintendo Switch on September 10 this year. Check out the trailer below for more details.

There's still no confirmation on whether online co-op is supported, but more details are sure to be announced soon. A Bandai Namco event, as well as the E3 2021 awards, are slated for later today, so stay tuned for the latest updates.


Mario Party Superstars Announcement Trailer Shows Boards From Past Games, Releases Later This Year

E3 2021 has been certainly quite packed with a plethora of exciting news and announcements from the biggest developers, and now it's time for Nintendo to make its move. The latest Nintendo Direct showcased a number of up-and-coming titles for the Nintendo Switch, with Mario Party Superstars being one of the standout highlights, in line with recent rumours. Check out the trailer for more details.

Mario Party Superstars is the latest entry in the long-running franchise, with almost a 100 mini-games touted to be a part of the package. Retro boards and mini-games from previous titles such as the original Mario Party on the N64 will be making a return, along with new additions like online play with friends and randoms alike via matchmaking. Mario Party Superstar launches on the Nintendo Switch October 29 this year.

In addition to the new Mario Party, hotly-anticipated games such as the likes of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and Metroid Dread have received new trailers.


Cruis'n Blast is Coming to Switch This Fall

Cruis'n Blast, the smash-hit arcade game that was originally released in 2017, is coming to Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this fall, Nintendo announced during their latest Nintendo Direct. An exact release date was not announced.

"Blast your way through nearly 30 over-the-top tracks," reads the official description on Nintendo's website. "Grab the wheel of 23 custom rides from licensed supercars to monster trucks and unicorns! Up to four players can race together, so pick your favorite vehicle and hit the road!"

While we've only seen brief gameplay footage to accompany the announcement, the game looks as good and wild as the Cruis'n games of old. Cruis'n Blast will be the first Cruis'n game to release on home consoles since the 2007 Cruis'n released on the Wii.

You can watch a trailer for the game below: