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One Of 2025's Best Games Is Now Free For Switch Online Members
Play it until 1st June.Nintendo has announced that BALL x PIT has become the latest title to receive a free trial for Switch Online subscribers.Available for members in Europe from now until 1st June 2026, you can download the Switch version for absolutely nothing, while the Upgrade Pack to enhance the game for Switch 2 is also free. Boom!Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu gets a glowing review from Hideo Kojima: "An entertainment spectacle"
Hideo Kojima is a fan of The Mandalorian and Grogu
My memories of classic GTA have been gloriously smothered by this reasonably SFW giantess erotica game
My intolerable efforts to become Rock Paper Shotgun's new Erotica Uncle proceed apace with Step 'n Smush, a free WIP browser game in which you play some extremely large women sexily stepping all over bustling 2D cities. You've got 70 seconds to squash as many buildings as you can, gaining size for every pedestrian you amorously flatten. It could be a mod for the original Grand Theft Auto; given a larger butt budget, it should be a mod for GTA 6. Read more
Babymetal reveal Resident Evil 30th anniversary merch collab
“This is so cute!” The post Babymetal reveal Resident Evil 30th anniversary merch collab appeared first on NME.
UK Charts: Yoshi Flutter Jumps Onto The Podium As The Dark Knight Rises
Or should that be Batman Begins?Yesterday's bank holiday Monday meant that the UK charts are coming in a little later than expected this week, but here they are, and we've got a whole podium of newbies!Nintendo's latest managed to nab one of those podium spots, of course, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuting in third. Forza Horizon 6 presented an unusually high ranking for Microsoft in second, but it wasn't enough to beat Mr. Vengeance himself, as LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight claimed the top spot. How about some more news on that Switch 2 version, eh?Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Game Boy Emulator 'CrankBoy' Is Now Available Via Playdate Catalog
Update: Comes with four homebrew ROMs.When I reviewed the Playdate in 2019, I said it felt like a successor to the Game Boy; its monochrome screen and humble power reminded me of how Nintendo's handheld took the market by storm in 1989 despite not offering cutting-edge technology.Things have now come full circle in a way, because Playdate has been capable of running Game Boy games via emulation for a while, and a new emulator has just been released for the device.Read the full article on timeextension.com
Microsoft agrees to pay $250m to settle lawsuit over Activision Blizzard deal
Microsoft will pay $250 million to settle a 2022 class action lawsuit filed by Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden AP7, which aimed to block Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard . Read more
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ was supposed to launch today
"We could have been playing it for hours already" The post ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ was supposed to launch today appeared first on NME.
Epilogue Launches Big Update To Playback Software For GB & SNES Cartridges
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! If you're unfamiliar with Epilgoue , they quite simply create premium cartridge readers for the GAME BOY and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Most recently, they released
Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Releasing Multiple Character Packs On Switch 1 & 2 This Week
"The fight isn't over".Although Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO eventually got a release on the Switch and Switch 2 last year, Nintendo players have been waiting on some paid DLC.In an update, it seems the launch date for the Daima Character Packs 1&2 and Shallot Character Pack have now been locked in for a release later this week on 27th May 2026. Here's a look at what to expect:Read the full article on nintendolife.com
'I do think Blow misunderstood what the game is about': Derelict Star made Jonathan Blow rage quit, but it's the most fascinating indie platformer I've played for years
Developer responds to Blow's criticism of his "mutant-freak modern reimagining" of Mario's P-Meter.
Tetris 99's Latest Crossover Event Celebrates Yoshi's New Game, Unlock A New Theme
Starting this week.To celebrate the arrival of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on the Switch 2 last week, Nintendo has announced the 54th cup event for its Switch Online battle royale title Tetris 99.This in-game event will begin later this week on 29th May 2026 and runs until 1st June 2026. As usual, if you earn 100 event points during this period, you'll be able to unlock a special theme featuring unique art, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Yoshi's new game.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Street Fighter 6 Gets New DLC Character, Outfits And Modes This Week
Ingrid joins the fight.Capcom is adding the DLC character Ingrid to the Street Fighter 6 roster this week on 28th May 2026, and ahead of her release, it's shared a character guide and the trailer for the third lot of outfits.Ingrid is described as a versatile character with a variety of projectiles and movement techniques that can keep her enemies at bay as she stocks up on "Sun Crests". Sun Crests allow her to "unleash the full power of the sun to subjugate her opponents". The more stock used, the greater the effect.Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Misa no Mahou Monogatari
In Misa no Mahou Monogatari (“The Magical Tale of Misa”), you take on the role of Philim, a fairy tasked with training an elementary schooler named Misa to become a magical girl. This works like many other raising simulation games like Tokimeki Memorial, which operates on a calendar as you pick various tasks and increases ...Misa no Mahou Monogatari was first posted on April 6, 2026 at 1:39 pm.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Vengeance Hunters
Side-scrolling brawlers are slowly but surely making a comeback. They ruled the arcades in the early 1990s but were slowly phased out in favor of one-vs-one fighting games. The early 2020s however saw several examples of “new retro” belt scrollers reviving famous franchises: some of them were critically acclaimed (Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja ...Vengeance Hunters was first posted on April 8, 2026 at 11:59 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Absolum
Guard Crush Games’ first title, Streets of Fury, featured some surprising depth and playability underneath its goofy digitized aesthetic. Streets of Rage 4 proved to be a brilliant re-invention of the classic franchise that in some ways even outmatched the games of old. Although clearly its own game and its own universe, Absolum takes clear ...Absolum was first posted on April 11, 2026 at 9:45 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Dragon Quest Swords
In 2003, Kenshin Dragon Quest was released, a plug-and-play TV game that has players using a toy sword and shield in order to fight the usual Dragon Quest monsters. Instead of turn-based combat, players had to act quickly and accurately in real-time to both attack and defend, which was unique enough to be a success. ...Dragon Quest Swords was first posted on April 16, 2026 at 9:50 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Hop Top
There have been many games over the years that, in their sound, look or feel, tried to recapture the spirit of early 80s arcade classics. Plenty have pulled this off to some degree, but one that does a particularly good job is Miracle’s adorably challenging jumping shooter HOP TOP. Fashioned after classic shooters, you control ...Hop Top was first posted on April 13, 2026 at 9:48 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai
In 2020, an anime remake of the hugely successful manga Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai was released to solid acclaim and went on to complete the story that the original anime attempt never got to. Square Enix partnered with the generically named “Game Studio” (who you may know for Okamiden, Lord of Vermillion, the ...Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai was first posted on April 19, 2026 at 9:50 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
When Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain first dropped for the original PlayStation in 1996, it found itself at the crossroads of video gaming. Around this time, the industry was beginning to shift towards 3D graphics, especially with popular games like Super Mario 64 and Tomb Raider. And yet, Blood Omen is a top-down 2D RPG that ...Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain was first posted on April 28, 2026 at 1:21 pm.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Ayakashi Ninden Kunoichiban
Ayakashi Ninden Kunoichiban (“Mysterious Ninja Legend: Kunoichi Edition”) is a yuri ninja dating simulation, putting you in the role of Kaede Hagakure as she enrolls in a special ninja high school, protecting and potentially romancing three of her classmates. Tsukiha Hisano is her shy childhood friend, Kasumi Fujiki is a tomboy, and Miyuki Tono is ...Ayakashi Ninden Kunoichiban was first posted on April 20, 2026 at 11:28 am.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
ZPF
Homebrew Genesis shooter ZPF owes a big debt to Wings of Wor and the Thunder Force series, owing to its pacing and its general feel. But it’s also visually striking in a way that gives it a completely distinct identity. The art style by pixel wizard Perry “Gryzor” Sessions is similar to his work on ...ZPF was first posted on May 3, 2026 at 3:33 pm.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Bounty Sisters
Konami was once home to a number of storied video game franchises, but around the mid-2010s, they scaled back game production and left many of these to languish. These resulted in a number of spiritual successors, some created by their original staff – Castlevania had the Bloodstained games, Suikoden had Eiyuuden Chronicles, and Goemon had ...Bounty Sisters was first posted on April 30, 2026 at 1:10 pm.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net
Chainstaff
Earth has been overwhelmed with Star Spores from space, mutating its flora and fauna in ferocious ways! Courageous soldier Jesse Varlette has fought valiantly, except he’s ended up with an alien parasite on his body. He is, fundamentally, still human, and uses his newly mutated powers to fight back against the alien menace. Chainstaff comes ...Chainstaff was first posted on May 13, 2026 at 7:16 pm.©2017-2025 "Hardcore Gaming 101". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact me at kurt@hardcoregaming101.net