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Goodbye Volcano High is a game about anthropomorphic dinosaurs ending their high school adventure and getting ready for the end of the world. The latest trailer for the game shows some additional details about the game's characters and reveals and important detail about when we can actually play it.

Goodbye Volcano High releases June 15. You can check out the new trailer below.

 

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 launched recently with only a handful of proper exclusives. Horizon Call of the Mountain is the big showcase piece for the hardware, and Gran Turismo 7 has been updated to include impressive VR modes. Outside of those first-party games, however, the launch library is mostly made of previously released VR games. The one other major exception is from Capcom, which has made Resident Evil Village playable entirely in PlayStation VR2 with a free update.

Resident Evil 7 received a similar PlayStation VR port in 2017, but I found playing that game in VR underwhelming. It was released early in the VR lifecycle when the basic mechanics of the new platform were still being worked out, and you had to play with a controller. It wasn’t ideal. The recent VR remake of Resident Evil 4, on the other hand, is fantastic. Developer Armature Studio overhauled the classic game and translated it so well that it is now one of my favorite VR experiences.

With both of those Resident Evil VR experiences in my mind, I went into Village’s VR port with a bit of pessimism. Thankfully, on the scale of the mediocre Resident Evil 7 VR port to the excellent Resident Evil 4 VR, Village is much closer to the latter end of the spectrum.

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew discusses why Atomic Heart is a game of many extremes, including jaw-dropping environments and some of the worst writing in recent memory. Alex, Kyle, and Blake also discuss Game Informer's Like A Dragon: Ishin! review and answer listener questions about which game is best for players looking to explore the Yakuza series. Lastly, Kyle tells us why Resident Evil Village VR is the best game on PSVR 2. 

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Tango Gameworks’ founder Shinji Mikami is departing the studio in the coming months after a 12-year tenure. The news was first broken by TrueAchievements, who received and verified a company-wide email to ZeniMax staff announcing the departure before Bethesda publicly confirmed the news on Twitter.

Bethesda’s statement, posted below, doesn't cite a reason or a departure date but thanks Mikami for his tenure at the studio: 

Remakes can offer new creative minds the chance to inject old ideas with fresh reinventions. Dead Space is a great case study, as Motive Studios smartly updated Visceral Games’ successful template while preserving its most beloved elements (here’s our review). To learn more about how the remake came together, we had a conversation with Motive Studios’ Roman Campos-Oriola, the creative director of the Dead Space remake, to reflect on the game’s development and success. However, there’s an added twist. 

Joining the discussion is Bret Robbins, creative director of the original Dead Space. The ex-Visceral designer has beaten the remake multiple times and shares the standout elements of Motive’s version. Additionally, he reveals the limitations Visceral faced while developing the original that the remake overcame and whether or not he was contacted to help with the project. We also ask Campos-Oriola about the possibility of a Dead Space 2 remake.

Game Informer: Roman, what’s your personal history with Dead Space prior to this project?

PlayStation VR2 launches today, and the new VR version of Resident Evil Village alongside it. However, fans have wondered about the status of the previously announced PS VR2 port of the upcoming Resident Evil 4 remake that was briefly teased last year. Capcom has finally broken its silence with a small update.

In a press release, Capcom states that development has officially begun on Resident Evil 4’s VR mode. Additionally, this update will be released as free DLC. Unfortunately, Capcom doesn’t provide a release window, but if the studio has only now commenced serious work on the mode with RE4 a month away from launch, it seems unlikely that PS VR2 owners will be gunning down Ganados in their headsets on day one. We'll just have to wait and see. 

Resident Evil 4 launches on March 24 and is Game Informer’s cover story this month. Be sure to visit our coverage hub to find a month’s worth of exclusive features and videos dissecting the anticipated remake.

Fans of Castlevania, namely the Koji Igarashi-led titles such as Symphony of the Night, may want to keep an eye on Grim Guardians: Demon Purge. The game comes from Azure Strike Gunvolt developer Inti Creates and stars two demon-slaying sisters who must scale a monster-laden castle to rescue their high-school from destruction.

Each sister sports a unique playstyle. Shinobu fires a gun making her suited for long-ranged attacks, while Maya cuts down targets with close-ranged melee assaults. The game features two-player co-op, but playing alone lets you swap between sisters on-the-fly, each with their own health bar. This creates a unique form of strategy that we showcase in our gameplay footage below. Watch Marcus Stewart and Wesley LeBlanc explore Grim Guardian: Demon Purge's fiendish offerings to find out if it has the potential to be a worthy Castlevania successor. 

PlayStation VR2 is nearly upon us and with the hardware comes a whole host of VR games to play. There are very few exclusives only playable with PlayStation VR2, but many developers have ports available on day one. This is fantastic for new VR players, and perhaps a little disappointing to veterans. Whether you’re diving into VR for the first time or you’ve played plenty on competing headsets, here is a list of games, presented in alphabetical order, I enjoyed for the first time, or all over again in PlayStation VR2.

Reviewed on: Switch
Platform: PlayStation 4, Switch
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Release: February 16, 2023
Rating: Teen

The Theatrhythm series has been a standout, if criminally underplayed, example of how to both showcase a series’ excellent set of scores while celebrating a prolific franchise’s history. Since the previous entry’s release on 3DS in 2014, Final Fantasy music has evolved thanks to the releases of Final Fantasy XV, Final Fantasy XIV expansions, remakes, and more. Theatrhythm Final Bar Line folds these additions into a mix of returning classics and lesser-known tunes to create an amazing catalog of songs to play through in the series’ trademark take on the rhythm genre.

And just like in 2012 and 2014, it remains as quirky and eclectic as ever. I have minor gripes with the game, but they rarely get in the way of what matters: the gameplay. This new Theatrhythm sets a high bar for the entire series, continuing the trend of outdoing what came before it and showcasing just how well a celebratory series compilation can be done. 

Blumhouse Productions, the film and TV company primarily known for producing horror films, is getting in the video game business. The multimedia giant announced a new subsidiary to develop and publish games.

Dubbed Blumhouse Games, it will primarily partner with indie designers to create horror-themed projects. A press release states that the company will target titles with budgets under $10 million to “enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries." The games will target console, PC, and mobile platforms. 

Thirty-year industry veteran Zach Wood has been named president of Blumhouse Games. Wood most recently worked at Iron Galaxy but has previously worked at studios such as Arkane and Santa Monica Studio. Wood will be joined by CFO Don Sechler, former head of finance, operations, and strategy at PlayStation.

“Through my time in the industry, I’ve had the good fortune of working closely with developers to bring their ideas to life. There’s a unique opportunity for horror and genre in the indie game space, and I’m thrilled about teaming up with Blumhouse to meaningfully leverage the company’s brand, reputation, and creative talent,” said Zach Wood.

PlayStation will air its first State of Play presentation of 2023 on Thursday, February 23. The event will spotlight PlayStation VR2, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, and more.

The event begins at 1 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Eastern on Twitch and YouTube and will reveal five new PSVR2 titles. Beyond that, it doesn’t seem like we should expect anything first-party related. The announcement tweet states that third-party titles and indies will get a bulk of the spotlight. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which launches in May, will also have an in-depth segment with extended footage.

State of Play is back! Tune in Thursday at 1pm PT for:
☑️ Five new PS VR2 titles from partners
☑️ Hot indie and third-party reveals
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Reviewed on: PC
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Developer: Mundfish
Release: February 21, 2023
Rating: Mature

After more than half a decade in development, Atomic Heart has arrived as the first title from developer Mundfish. This BioShock-inspired shooter is an impressive debut in many ways, and it wears its influences on its sleeve – for better and worse. The game’s dazzling world design, extraordinary production values, and fast-paced fights make for a solid campaign, but the derivative plot and often painful writing insist on dragging it down.

Atomic Heart’s premise is one of its most intriguing elements. The game takes place in an alternate-history Soviet Union that has become the world’s foremost superpower after World War II, thanks to the scientific innovations of Facility 3826. The player assumes the role of Agent P-3, an operative under the command of Soviet genius Dr. Dmitry Sechenov. When Sechenov’s latest social experiment goes wrong, P-3 is ordered to fight through the Facility’s rampaging robots and murderous mutants to reach the truth.

Pokémon Presents returns Monday, February 27, with 20 minutes of Pokémon news celebrating Pokémon Day 2023. 

The official Pokémon Twitter account announced this today, with a short 15-second video hyping up the presentation. There's not too much to glean from the video, but it does feature the main theme from Pokémon Red and Blue. Since the reveal earlier this month that Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are playable on Switch via Nintendo Switch Online, fans have speculated that older Pokémon games like Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, and even Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald could appear on the service one day. Perhaps that's an announcement we'll be getting this Sunday. 

The next #PokemonPresents is on the way, Trainers! 🤩

Tune in to our official YouTube channel at 6:00 a.m. PST on February 27 for about 20 minutes of exciting Pokémon news in celebration of #PokemonDay 2023! 🎉

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Microsoft has signed a binding 10-year legal agreement with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo players, presuming the company's colossal $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard is approved. 

Since the acquisition announcement last year, Microsoft has been attempting to prove to government agencies like the U.S.' Federal Trade Commission that this acquisition does not fall into any monopolistic activity and would not harm competitors like PlayStation. However, Microsoft has had a bit of a rough go at it. To counter, though, the company has been proactive in attempting to get the greenlight from the FTC, going as far as promising PlayStation that Call of Duty games will continue to come to Sony's consoles and agreeing to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo hardware. 

Reviewed on: Switch
Platform: Switch
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Retro Studios
Release: February 8, 2023
Rating: Teen

Metroid Prime has long been considered one of the crowning achievements of Nintendo’s GameCube library. The series’ seamless transition to the first-person genre was defined by its frenetic action, massively explorable environments, clever puzzles, and daunting boss encounters. However, the subsequent two decades have worn on the original release, but much like Samus by the end of each game, Metroid Prime Remastered brings the title back to full power.

The release of the Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike Lies of P has been narrowed down to this August. A new story trailer introduces a seemingly villainous character, Simon, while highlighting some of the dangerous monstrosities waiting to dismantle players. 

Lies of P unfolds in the fictional, Belle Époque-era French city of Krat as players control Pinocchio, a mechanoid puppet on a quest to become human. A certain Mr. Geppetto might be able to help with that, but Krat has been overtaken by sinister creatures Pinocchio must cut down using his multi-purpose mechanical arm. 

The gameplay takes heavy cues from From Software’s work – Bloodborne in particular – as players take down enemies with deliberate sword attacks, while various mechanical arms grant abilities like firing lightning bolts or a grappling hook to reel in targets. Outside of battles, sidequests present the option of lying to characters, and the truthfulness of your answers alters the direction of these stories. 

Lies of P will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S (including Game Pass), and PC. You can learn more by reading our hands-on preview from last year’s Gamescom. 

Reviewed on: Switch
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Publisher: Atari
Developer: Llamasoft
Release: February 21, 2023
Rating: Everyone

Akka Arrh is a reimagined version of a prototype Atari arcade machine from the ‘80s. Originally scrapped due to a lack of interest, the trailer for the re-release claims that only three cabinets have ever been seen. 40 years later, when Atari reached out to veteran designer Jeff Minter (Tempest 2000, Polybius) to remake one of its games, he chose Akka Arrh. The result is a reimagining of the original concept, fused with Minter’s signature psychedelic visuals and some modern-day improvements. While the game can be fun, its cluttered visual design heavily detracts from the experience.

Atomic Heart has been in development for a long time. From its initial reveal, it has always been a fascinating game that looks good – maybe too good. The game is finally releasing, however, and our first impressions are strong, even if we don't particularly like the protagonist. Join Kyle Hilliard and Marcus Stewart for a look at a portion the game taking place about an hour into the campaign.

For more previews and discussions of some of the biggest games of 2023 and beyond, be sure to head over to our YouTube page for NGTs about Metroid Prime Remastered, WWE 2K23, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake, Tchia, Persona 3 Portable, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, Fire Emblem Engage, and more.

2 Player Productions, the film crew behind the acclaimed Double Fine Adventure! series chronicling the making of Double Fine Productions’ Broken Age, has suddenly released a new documentary series following the development of Psychonauts 2. Best of all, you can watch every episode right now. 

The series, called PsychOdyssey, consists of a whopping 32 episodes, all of which are available to watch for free on Double Fine’s YouTube channel. Double Fine Adventure! earned praise for its raw, intimate look at the good, bad, and ugly sides of game development as the crew spent years filming in Double Fine's studio as Broken Age came together. Psychonauts 2's tumultous road to release, from crowdfunding campaigns to Microsoft's acquistion of Double Fine, makes its creation a fascinating subject, and we're excited to see how 2 Player Productions captured it. 

Reviewed on: PlayStation 5
Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Developer: Avalanche
Release: February 10, 2023 (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC), April 4, 2023 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One), July 25, 2023 (Switch)

This week on All Things Nintendo, former Game Informer video producer and founder of MinnMax Ben Hanson joins the program to break down all the massive news to come out of this week's Nintendo Direct presentation. Brian and Ben also chat about the latest Nintendo sales numbers, a Star Fox 64 sequel that never happened, and more.

If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram @BrianPShea. You can follow Ben on Twitter: @yozetty. You can also support MinnMax on Patreon or find their shows on whatever platform you're listening to this.

The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we can celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way, they'll share personal stories, uncover hidden gems in the eShop, and even look back on the classics we all grew up with. A new episode hits every Friday!

Platform: PlayStation 5, PC
Developer: Ironwood Studios

The reveal of Pacific Drive last year immediately grabbed me. I liked what I saw in the initial trailer, sure, but what I found especially intriguing was that most of the game happens through a first-person view of someone driving an old station wagon through a beautiful but distraught Pacific Northwest forest. Rarely do driving games force a first-person view, and even fewer deviate from being a racer. 

WWE 2K23 arrives on March 17, and 2K Games has been steadily rolling out roster reveals to build hype. If you haven’t been keeping up with the parade of new and returning faces competing in the squared circle this year, we’ve compiled an evolving list of the revealed superstars in one place. We'll update this article as more superstars are announced. 

Alba Fyre
Alexa Bliss
Asuka
Austin Theory
Bad Bunny (pre-order bonus)
Batista
Bayley
Becky Lynch
Beth Phoenix
Bianca Belair
Bobby Lashley
Booker T
Bret Hart
Brie Bella
Brock Lesnar
Bron Breakker
Carmello Hayes
Charlotte Flair
Chyna
Cody Rhodes
Cora Jade

Damien Priest
Drew McIntyre
Edge
Grayson Waller
Gunther
Hulk Hogan
Jimmy Uso
Jey Uso
John Cena
Kevin Owens
Kofi Kingston
Kurt Angle
Lita
Liv Morgan 
Logan Paul
The Miz
Molly Holly
Nikki Bella
Nikkita Lyons
Queen Zelina

In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew excitedly outlines a few big reveals from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, including flying machines in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and a collection of Game Boy games being released on Nintendo Switch yesterday alongside a surprise launch of Metroid Prime Remastered. Following news of a canceled single-player Titanfall game set in its shared universe with Apex Legends, the guys speculate about what happened to the project and share their ideas for what the game could've looked like. 

During The Playlist, we discuss the first hour of Octopath Traveller II, Goldeneye 007, Metroid Prime Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap. 

Nintendo surprised the world by finally shadow dropping the long-rumored remaster of Metroid Prime yesterday, so Kyle Hilliard and Marcus Stewart loaded it up to take a look at its various improvements and gush over the game which holds up incredibly well. Turns out Metroid Prime is still great and only improved by the visual upgrade and modernized contols.

For a whole lot more on Metroid Prime, you can check out the Metroid Prime episode of our Video Gameography podcast.

Nintendo has responded to our inquiries with the following comments.

On the reasoning for the $69.99 price tag for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom:
"We determine the suggested retail price for any Nintendo product on a case-by-case basis."

On if this is the trend for Nintendo titles going forward:
"No. We determine the suggested retail price for any Nintendo product on a case-by-case basis."

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could very well be the most anticipated game of 2023 and is certainly one of the most exciting releases in the history of the Nintendo Switch. During today's Nintendo Direct, we got a new look at gameplay, plus the announcement of the Collector's Edition and a new Amiibo figure starring Link. However, we also got some unfortunate news surrounding the upcoming launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Disney Illusion Island is the first new game starring Mickey Mouse in many years. Today's Nintendo Direct was not the first time we've seen it, but we did get to see some new gameplay today, which you can check out in the trailer below.

A handful of new screens were also released for the game.

Platform: Switch
Publisher: Nintendo
Release: February 24, 2023

By now, Nintendo has brought a large chunk of its most popular and successful games of all time to Switch. Whether you're talking the enhanced ports like Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD or the collection of emulated classics available through the Nintendo Switch Online subscription tiers, the Switch has rightfully earned its reputation as a place where you can experience both the newest titles from Nintendo, as well as many of its greatest hits. The latest title to time travel to Nintendo's modern juggernaut system is Kirby's Return to Dream Land, a 2011 Wii title from HAL Laboratory.

Professor Layton is making a comeback in a new adventure for Switch. Called Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, the next chapter in his saga will arrive at a yet-to-be-specified date.

A brief teaser trailer shows the professor trotting through an industrial backdrop. We don't know what mystery he'll unravel or which allies will lend a hand, but it's nice to see the good gentleman back. 

Professor Layton's last title to star him was 2014's The Azaran Legacy. In 2017, a spin-off starring Layton's daughter called Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy was released for 3DS and was ported to Switch in 2019. 

Nintendo announced a new Samba de Amigo game today during its most recent Direct live stream. Samba de Amigo: Party Central will be released this summer.

Party Central will feature 40 songs "from across the world’s most popular music genres." Players use the Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con controllers in rhythm with the beat. The game will also have local and online competitive multiplayer and party modes. 

You can check out the reveal trailer below:

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is actually a sequel to the first Samba de Amigo, developed by Sonic Team and first released on the Sega Dreamcast in 1999. It's since been ported to the Wii (though it wasn't very good) and had a long life in arcades. 

During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, we saw plenty of new footage of one of the most anticipated games of 2023, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While you can read all about that right here, we also got some news surrounding some additional ways fans can celebrate the launch of the follow-up to 2017's Breath of the Wild.

First up, Nintendo revealed The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition. This bundle features the physical version of the game, an artbook with concept art, a steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges. This Collector's Edition will launch alongside The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and retails for $130.

 

Additionally, we learned about a new Amiibo figure coming out alongside Tears of the Kingdom. This Amiibo features Link and will grant access to materials and weapons when you scan it with Tears of the Kingdom. Players will also get a special fabric for Link's paraglider.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrives for Switch on May 12.

Nintendo released a new trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which revealed all kinds of new mechanics like rail gliding as well as what appears to be customizable vehicles. You can see the trailer here.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon got its first gameplay showcase after its reveal at the Game Awards last December. This storybook-themed adventures stars a young Bayonetta on a quest to free her imprisoned mother.

Still going by her birth name of Cereza, our hero is still a witch-in-training so she won't be executing flash combos or summoning a litany of demons. Instead, Bayonetta Origins plays more like an adventure game. Along the way, she'll befriend the demon Cheshire who handles all of the fighting. Cerezea lends a hand by magically binding enemies in place using her magic. Outside of combat, the pair combine their powers to overcome platforming obstacles. 

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon comes to Switch on March 17. 

Today during the most recent Nintendo Direct live stream, the company gave a new look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.  

You're going to immediately jump past this paragraph to the trailer below, so here are the quick bits you need to know: there's rail grinding akin to Sonic and Splatoon, a new homing arrow, a big, dumb goofy car Link can drive and a new hoverboard, and all around the game continues to look great. 

Here's the trailer:

While we're at it, here's a whole host of new screenshots. 

Nintendo has been very robust in its support of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, regularly bringing out new content for enthusiastic racers over the last year to keep the experience fresh. That trend continues with the upcoming Booster Course Pass Wave 4, which is targeting a release later this spring.

While we don’t have all the details, today’s Nintendo Direct gave us a look at the new course set on Yoshi’s Island, which looks just as whimsical and fun as that locale ever has. We also learned that Birdo is joining the roster of available racers – the one-time Mario foe first appeared in a Mario Kart game with Double Dash, and so this appearance is a return to the road.

Subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service are able to access the new Booster Course Pass Wave 4 for no additional cost, but the pass is also available for separate purchase.

After months of rumors, Nintendo announced that Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games are coming to the Switch online libraries. Best of all, both handheld offerings are available today.

These classic titles now support both local and online play (with friends only). Game Boy games will be available on the standard Nintendo Switch Online subscription tier. The library will grow over time, but today players can check out the following:

• Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
• Game & Watch Gallery 3
• Gargoyle's Quest
• Kirby's Dream Land
• The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
• Metroid II: The Return of Samus
• Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
• Tetris
• Wario Land 3

Nintendo also teased future additions such as The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages/Seasons, Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, and Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Game Boy Advance library will be part of the more expensive Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier. The first batch of games consists of:

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp will be released on April 21, as announced today during the most recent Nintendo Direct live stream. 

Re-Boot Camp has had an uphill battle hitting any release date. Originally announced for a release on December 3, 2021, in October of that year, it was pushed to spring 2022. And then, well, that didn't happen. In March 2022, Nintendo announced an indefinite delay "in light of recent world events," perhaps referencing the war in Ukraine, which had just broken out at that time. 

Check out a trailer below.

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a remake of the Game Boy Advance games Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising. It's being developed by WayForward, known for its work on the Shantae series.

Today’s Nintendo Direct gave us a new look at Sabotage Studio’s Sea of Stars. This follow-up game to The Messenger is set in the same universe, but set many years prior to the team’s first game, and with an entirely different style and genre, recalling the early era of console RPGs, represented by games like Final Fantasy VI. 

Sea of Stars features some stunning pixel art visuals, and also boasts guest musical compositions from Yasunori Mitsuda, whose music enhanced such games as Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3.

The new trailer helps to show off the wide variety of locales players visit in the game, along with some intriguing turn-based battles.

Sea of Stars increasingly looks like a major treat for anyone who has fond recollections of that golden age of early console RPGs.

The game is headed to Switch on August 29, and a free demo is available later today on the Nintendo eShop.

Check out the new trailer below.

The long-rumored Metroid Prime Switch remaster is finally real – and it will be available digitally today. It will be available physically on February 22.

The trailer for the remaster showed off the improved visuals and also noted that the game will be playable with the modern, dual control stick first-person controls. If, however, you would like to play it as originally intended, that will be an option. Nintendo is promising additional control options, as well.

The trailer also reminded that the game takes place on Talon IV, and focuses on using various visors to make progress.