At the end of this new (nearly) minute-long look at Netflix's Cuphead Show, the video's end says it's "coming soon." Hopefully this is one of those cases where "coming soon" means "coming soon" and not "releasing at an undetermined future date."

I am in love with Cuphead and I am also in love with the little bit of this show we've seen thus far. Today, we got a couple more peeks at finished animation alongside an introduction to a lot of the talent who's making it happen:

We're still weeks away from the release of Paper Mario: The Origami King, so if you need a new Nintendo Switch game to fill the gap, there are a number of great deals this week on the Eshop. Capcom kicked off a new, albeit small, sale on some of its best games, and you can also save on a couple of great party games to play at home this weekend.

Capcom's underrated action-RPG Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is on sale for 50% off at $15. The port arrived on Switch last year, so this is a great price for a lengthy, engrossing adventure. Another action-RPG, Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, is also on sale for a stellar price ($20). Generations Ultimate offers a greatest hits of locales and monsters from series history prior to Monster Hunter World. It's a wonderful game that offers dozens upon dozens of hours of engaging content.

Okami HD, the high definition edition of Capcom's beloved 2006 action-adventure, is on sale for $10. You can also snag Mega Man 11, the latest game in the Blue Bomber's mainline series, for $15. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is down to $15, too, if you're looking for a story-focused game. All of these Capcom games are on sale through July 2.

For all that Minecraft is full of ways to express your creativity, it’s always had very few ways to express a greeting. Sure, you can type a message to a friend playing with you but that’s such work. Minecraft’s Bedrock Edition (that’s the Windows 10 one, not the Java launcher) now has emotes you can use to say hello.

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Today Square Enix and People Can Fly announced that new info and gameplay about the upcoming cross-gen game Outriders will be broadcasted next week.

The livestream will be the second of a monthly series showcasing the features of the title.

The second broadcast, happening on Twitch and YouTube on July 2 at 9 am PDT, will be titled “Beyond the Frontier” and it will feature “ new environments, breaks down of the structure of the game and a deeper look at the Pyromancer class”

We even get a teaser trailer showcasing some footage of the game, which you can watch below.

Over the weekend, over 50 people, mostly women, in and around the world of Twitch came forward to accuse streamers and other industry figures, mostly men, of sexual abuse. As the week has progressed, that number has swelled to nearly 100. After the initial wave of accusations, Twitch promised to investigate and…

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Well, would you look at that. Someone’s invoked the Steam Summer Sale ritual and caused all game prices to come crashing down around our heads. Thanks, deals summoner, your deals herald is most pleased. It also means that putting together this week’s best PC gaming deals may include a teensy bit of overlap with those aforementioned Steam deals today, but I’ve done my best to hunt down the absolute cream of the crop to bring the biggest and best prices for today’s top games – including 40% off Control, almost half price on Resident Evil 3 and a nice little discount on Persona 4 Golden. Let’s get to it.

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Pokemon Go's solstice celebration has ended, but a new event is underway in the game. The Bug Out is now live until 10 PM local time on July 1, giving you a chance to catch lots of Bug types and earn other rewards.

Throughout the event, Bug Pokemon like Scyther, Venipede, and Dwebble will be appearing in the wild and Raid Battles much more often than usual, and you'll have a greater chance of hatching Bug types from 5 km eggs. You'll also have your first opportunity to catch another new Shiny Pokemon: Shiny Dwebble.

Additionally, certain Bug Pokemon will be lured out by Incense at specific times during the event. You'll have a much better chance of attracting the following Pokemon during the specified time frames when you use an Incense:

The Pokemon Twilight Wings Allister episode will be released on July 3, 2020. I think we can expect to see quite a few ghost Pokemon.

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I admire the heck out of Vblank Entertainment's passion for porting games to outdated platforms.

We got an early heads-up about the developer's latest experiment thanks to an ESRB listing, but now it's official: Shakedown: Hawaii, a free-roaming overhead action game from 2019, is getting a physical Wii and Wii U release this year. This isn't a bit! Designer Brian Provinciano is going through with it.

In Europe, Shakedown: Hawaii is getting a 3,000-copy physical Wii launch on July 9, 2020, priced at $29.99. As he puts it, "the doors hadn't quite closed yet with Nintendo of Europe," so it was feasible.

Wii discs are region-locked, which is partially why a Wii U port of Shakedown: Hawaii – "the next best thing" – came to be. Provinciano says he "didn't want North American players to be left out."

Also, Wii U discs are just pleasant to hold. Love that rounded edge.

Here's the technical rundown on both versions:

Evidence pointing towards a second next-generation Xbox continues to mount, this time with wording in the latest Game Development Kit SDK notes mentioning profiling modes for Xbox Lockhart.

Lockhart is a name that has been attributed to the other next-gen Xbox for some time now, stemming from the Anaconda and Lockhart project titles given to hardware under the banner of Project Scarlett. Anaconda would go on to be named the Xbox Series X, which Microsoft formally revealed in December last year. But since then the company has made no mention of a second SKU--at least not officially.

The latest GDK released to Xbox developers, as reported by The Verge, does make specific mention of Lockhart. It lays out a new profiling mode that will allow existing dev kits to mimic the performance conditions of the reportedly lower-powered consoles, including a slightly reduced CPU clock speed, less available RAM (about 7.5GB only), and significantly less GPU power (around four teraflops, as opposed to the 12 teraflops in the Xbox Series X). What that equates to is a testing profile that features the same SSD speeds and similar CPU performance but far less headroom for high resolution gaming.

Come and be inspired by innovative game designs from around the world when a perennial GDC favorite, the Experimental Gameplay Workshop, takes place this August during the all-digital GDC Summer! ...

It’s currently June and thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ESA had to cancel E3 2020 earlier this year, which would have taken place this week in the Los Angeles Convention Center. We would have seen a Nintendo Direct full of adorable and charming game trailers, Sony might’ve put on a State of Play to reveal some PS5 goodies, and Microsoft could’ve finally shown us Halo Infinite gameplay.

And since gaming conferences are literally scattered about the summer months this year, reveals, and announcements just aren’t being done in the same fashion as they would have during E3 2020.

With all that being said, here are 9 incredible game reveals that would have made this E3 one to remember.

Given the year is now 2020, you likely don't expect to see a lot of new games coming for Wii or Wii U, save for perhaps the obligatory ports of the latest entry in Ubisoft's Just Dance series. However, in news that will have you checking to make sure it's not April 1, a new, non-Just Dance game is on the way for the two Nintendo consoles that preceded the Switch, and it's releasing quite soon.

The game is Shakedown: Hawaii, a retro-style open-world action game in the vein of the early Grand Theft Auto entries. It originally released on a number of platforms last year--notably including PlayStation Vita--but is now coming to Wii and Wii U seemingly due to a random impulse on the part of the developer.

"Like most of my ports, Shakedown: Hawaii on Wii began one Friday night on a whim of curiosity," wrote developer Vblank. "Perhaps a jolt of Wii nostalgia rushed through me that evening, but I suddenly wondered... how long would it actually take to port? How would it feel to play with a Wii Remote? How would it look in 4:3? Would it hit 60 FPS right off the bat, or need optimization? I had many questions, but as soon as I held that Wii Remote and started playing, I knew I wanted to take it to the finish line."

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New Releases highlights the top video games launching each week, and this one is loaded with cartoon action thanks to SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated and Ninjala. You can also revisit Borderlands 3 thanks to the new expansion Bounty of Blood - A Fistful of Redemption, while Xbox One gamers can finally get their hands on The Foundation DLC for Control. Finally, Night Call is getting a console launch.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle For Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated -- June 23

Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC

This remaster of the original Battle for Bikini Bottom doesn't just look better--it also includes includes content cut from the original game. You can even play an all-new multiplayer mode with both cooperative and competitive modes. PS4 Pro and Xbox One X owners can see the sponge in shiny 4K resolution too.

Piratical multiplayer adventure Sea of Thieves will finally be introducing much-requested custom servers in the "near future", albeit initially only for a select number of creators and community groups while the feature remains in Alpha.

Custom servers that enable pirates to adventure away from the cutthroat PvP antics of other players have long been a popular request within portions of the Sea of Thieves community, and developer Rare has previously acknowledged it would explore the feature.

In their initial guise, however, custom servers will only be available to the aforementioned creators and community groups and in relatively limited form. The goal of this initial Alpha phase, explains Rare, is to provide select partners with a way to "use our sandbox to create unique experiences for their communities" and will offer swift access to custom servers, an ability to run custom events, and a way to invite community members to take part.

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Nintendo president Furukawa said Nintendo Switch production in China will return to normal this summer.

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Secretlab makes a good chair! Secretlab, now, also makes a very yellow chair.

I have nothing to say about this Cyberpunk 2077 chair that I didn't get out in the headline. Flip around on that bad boy and live out your wildest, ermmm, fantasy of riding a Final Fantasy Chocobo. When party time's over, pull a 180 and get back to gaming or blogging (which I am doing this very second in a Secretlab chair).

This isn't the first special edition Secretlab chair but it's definitely the most yellow. Other crossovers include Overwatch, Dota 2, Batman, Game of Thrones, Deadmau5, and a bunch of esports teams. 

Riding high atop an imaginary version of a mighty avian steed will cost a pretty penny. The mid-size Omega model is $450 and the larger Titan model is $490. Not like it matters because they're all sold out anyway. Maybe you can get someone to record themselves riding the Cyberpunk chair like a Chocobo and then pay for their Braindance.

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I wasn’t expecting much heading into Bounty of Blood: A Fistful of Redemption, the third of four planned Borderlands 3 expansions. The vaguely western theme has been done to death and, truth be told, I hadn’t spent much time with the game since the last major update dropped. But what I found was a unique addition to…

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Xbox Series X development docs, distributed courtesy of a leaker on Twitter, tease a long-rumored second Xbox Series X. As the Verge’s Tom Warren notes, the second console, code-named Lockhart, has been rumored for some time. This is just more fuel for the “Lockhart is real” fire. If it is indeed in development it…

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Bethesda’s baby that just keeps on giving. In 2016, it was revealed that Skyrim had sold over 30 million copies making it one of the best-selling games of all time. That announcement came prior to the Special Edition for PS4 and Xbox One, as well as its port to the Nintendo Switch, so it’s safe to assume that figure’s even bigger now four years later.

It’s not just obvious platforms that Skyrim has been ported to. Almost every conceivable electronic device you can possibly think of, minus your toaster has Skyrim in one form or another. There’s even a CYOA-style port on Amazon’s Echo. Skyrim ports have become so expected that it’s become prime meme material. If you’ve managed to avoid playing Skyrim up until today, almost nine years after its initial release, then kudos to you.

In its seemingly never-ending quest to have the largest portfolio of playable platforms, I sense the Dragonborn title and its overlord Bethesda already have their sights set on its next target. Yes, I’m calling it right now: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition will come to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2021.

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Today Paradox Interactive released a brand new and extensive video featuring several aspects of its upcoming grand strategy game Crusader Kings III.

We get to see gameplay and learn more about several features including decisions, events (and the way to mod them), stress, and mental breakdowns.

We also get a deep dive into the soundtrack, which sounds awesome. On top of that, we learn that Crusader Kings III will feature over six hours of music.

You can watch it below. 

Crusader Kings III releases on September 1, 2020, exclusively for PC.

If you’re not familiar with the game, you can enjoy my own hands-on preview as I tell the tale of how I fought, murdered, deceived, and seduced my way into becoming the King of Lombardy starting from the position of a modest count.  You can also read my interview with with Product Manager Max Weltz. 

We already know that Cyberpunk 2077 will one of the biggest ray tracing games of 2020, but Nvidia have now given us a closer look at exactly what ray tracing effects RTX owners can expect to see when the game comes out later this year. It’s not entirely clear whether ray tracing will be available on day one when Cyberpunk 2077 launches on November 19th just yet, but whenever it eventually pitches up, it sure looks like it’s going to be pretty darn stunning.

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As the ongoing examination into gross sexual harassment across multiple corners of the entertainment industry continues, more incidents of abuse in the comics industry are coming to light. Now, a familiar name at Dark Horse Comics has had their relationship with the company severed entirely after facing a new…

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Minecraft Dungeons is getting even more dungeons next week. The first DLC, Jungle Awakens, will be released on July 1, packing a bunch of new gear and mobs along with a free update that includes a new dungeon.

According to the announcement, the free update will come with the Lost Temple dungeon, new items, and game balance changes. Meanwhile, the Jungle Awakens DLC includes new weapons, armor, and artifacts, along with three new story missions. You'll be faced with new enemies like the Leapleaf and Whisperer, and face off against a new Jungle Abomination boss.

A handful of screenshots teasing the DLC show off some of the new gear and enemies, as well as the addition of pandas. The announcement also notes that the Dungeons soundtrack was recently released.

Pride may be nearly over, but here at The Inventory, our commitment to human rights is unwavering. To finish out strong this month, we’re donating a portion of each sale from our dedicated merch stores across the whole network to the following charities and nonprofit organizations. Click the name of your favorite site…

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If you're not one of the 4 million PS4 owners who purchased The Last of Us Part 2 in the past week, you have a chance to join the party at a discount right now. Up until now, The Last of Us 2 has always sold at its full $60 price, and to be honest, it's surprising to see a PS4 exclusive like TLOU 2 discounted at all this soon after release. Rakuten has The Last of Us 2 for $48.49 with promo code GAL5, but you probably don't have very long to take advantage of this great offer.

To get the deal, you need to sign up for a free Rakuten membership, and then enter the promo code a checkout. Without a membership, you'll get The Last of Us 2 for $53.49, so you should obviously complete the quick registration process. The only downside to this deal is that the shipping window (July 1-10) is rather wide, but you do get free shipping.

Sea Of Thieves

is meant to be a dangerous sandbox full of threatening skeleton ships and dastardly fellow players nipping at your heels. It is that, and more, but as players do with sandboxes, many organise less lethal events on the high seas. In the past, pirate crews have hosted everything from fashion shows to ship races, but those events always exist with the threat of other interloping players. Now, Rare are planning to begin testing Custom Servers, private sessions to help facilitate special community-organised events.

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Steam’s Summer Sale

is well and truly underway. Running until July 9th, there are hundreds and thousands of great games on sale. Too many, if you ask us, but hey, everyone loves a good deal, right? To help you navigate this latest deluge of games going cheap, the RPS Treehouse has put their collective, socially distanced heads together to bring you our top Steam Summer Sale recommendations.

It’s by no means a comprehensive list – we’d be here until the end of time if we listed every good deal happening over the next two weeks – but hopefully it might jog your memory about that one game you’ve always been meaning to play but never got round to buying. To the deals!

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Ready to hear a little bit of the Paper Mario: The Origami King soundtrack? Here's a small taste of the "Red Streamer Battle" theme.

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Wait, what? Hellraid, an unreleased Techland game about slicing and dicing skeletons, is going to see the light of day in Dying Light, the studio's unstoppable, still-hanging-in-there zombie title from 2015.

Dying Light - Hellraid releases July 23, 2020, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Folks who pre-order the DLC (it's $9.99) can try a weekend-long beta on Steam that's running from June 26 to June 29.

The maniacs actually did it!

After messing with a suspicious-as-hell arcade cabinet, players will have to survive a "demon-infested dungeon." During runs, you'll be able to accept bounties for "additional prizes" and "improve your Hellraid rank to access new weapons you can also wield outside of the infernal realm."

Hellraid is a separate mode with its own progression system – playable alone or in co-op – and it lets you kick the shit outta skeletons, so that's pretty fantastic. Officially, this DLC is "based on Techland's currently-on-hold first-person dark fantasy slasher." Maybe it has a bright future ahead of it?

For now, I'm just glad the original concept work on Hellraid didn't go to waste.

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The first of Fortnite's Movie Nite events took place this morning, allowing players to watch a full-length Christopher Nolan movie from inside the game. For those in the United States, that movie is Inception, and I watched a significant chunk of it myself, only to find it was a far less strange experience than I had imagined.

The showing happens inside Fortnite Party Royale, a playlist introduced earlier this year that disables combat and throws players onto a smaller, custom island with a variety of activities that don't involve shooting each other. If you haven't jumped into this mode before, it's a bit confusing as to where you need to go, but look around and you'll quickly see spotlights in the distance calling attention to The Big Screen. As I approached and could see a corner of the screen from around a rock, I was worried the quality of the video would be low, but I was pleasantly surprised to find it was actually quite smooth, with no stutter or issues to report.

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The Biomutant reveal feels like a lifetime ago. Announced at Gamescom in 2017, the kung fu… cat/panda/bear-thing captured the imagination of everyone with that first trailer. And, despite some delays, the excitement for Experiment 101’s open world RPG has been growing ever since. No wonder, I suppose. You are a kung fu cat/panda/bear-thing, after all.

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Who's talkin' 'bout Bugsnax? Kero Kero Bonito's Gus Lobban went over how the infectious Bugsnax theme song came to be.

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