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Hot Wheels Unleashed, Darksiders III, Centipede: Recharged, FIFA 22, MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, G-DARIUS HD, and Steel Assault launch on Switch

Retro fans are in for a treat this week on Switch, especially those hankering for some side-scrolling shooting action. Atari’s neon-hued Centipede: Recharged has been gaining positive reviews, the PSone classic G-DARIUS receives a HD remaster, while SUCCESS’ SEGA Saturn shooters Guardian Force, COTTOn Boomerang, and COTTOn 2 gain standalone releases at a modest Â£13.49 …

Tux and Fanny

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Surrealism is tricky. When done correctly, nothing is better at hitting those emotional centres of your brain. When done poorly, however, it can seem random, disjointed and silly. It’s the difference between David Lynch and a film student’s attempt to be David Lynch. Tux and Fanny is a surrealist adventure game, derived from a 2019 film. …

Lost Judgment storms UK top ten while Death Stranding: Director’s Cut narrowly misses out

UK Charts

The UK all-format physical release chart sees a trio of Switch titles rise to the top, suggesting the recent Switch price drop has had an impact. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – which has placed within the top 40 for over 230 weeks now â€“ is no.1 once more, followed by Minecraft at #2 and Animal …

Out this week: FIFA 22, eFootball 2022, Lemnis Gate, Hot Wheels Unleashed, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Chernobylite, G-Darius HD, more

This Week's Games

This week sees a clash between FIFA 22 and eFootball 2022. FIFA usually triumphs over PES, becoming the fastest-selling game of the year in the process. This year may see a smaller gap, however â€“ Konami’s PES rebrand is free to play, while also offering cross-platform support. It seems publishers no longer fear going head-to-head …

Inked: A Tale of Love

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I’ve always had an appreciation for artwork created using ballpoint pens. I think this comes from the fact that they’re simple, everyday, items. Ergo a reminder that striking art can be created using even the most basic of writing implements. Puzzle adventure Inked: A Tale of Love taps into this, featuring isometric levels with a …

[Updated] Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, Fisti-Fluffs, Staxel, Gearshifters, Spacebase Startopia, and Diablo II: Resurrected hit the Switch

New Nintendo Downloads

Tonight’s Nintendo Direct spells an air of uncertainty over this week’s eShop line-up, as it’s likely we can expect at least one shadow drop. The Outer Wilds is our guess, having now missed its proposed â€˜summer 2021’ release date. [Update] Castlevania Advance Collection, SNES remaster Actraiser Renaissance, Arcade Archives PAC-MAN, Arcade Archives XEVIOUS, and free …

Golf Club: Wasteland

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Narrative-driven dystopian crazy golf. It’s a high concept, but all three elements are crucial – Golf Club: Wasteland works because it adds up to more than the sum of those three parts. The dystopia is enjoyably bleak. Having made an absolute mess of Earth, the super-rich have moved to Mars, and come back to Earth …

I Am Fish

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Remember the scene in Finding Nemo where the clownfish and his newfound friends find themselves trapped in plastic bags following a daring escape? Bossa Studios’ I Am Fish takes that idea and runs with it, being a physics-based adventure in which four fishy friends â€“ separated from a pet shop – attempt to escape from …

Deathloop is the UK’s new no.1, seemingly benefiting from a well-timed PS5 restock

UK Charts

Following Nintendo’s decision to reduce the Switch’s price to Â£260, we expected to see first-party Nintendo games riding the all-formats retail chart high this week. The sudden price cut doesn’t appear to have had any impact whatsoever, however, with just four Switch games in the top ten. WarioWare: Get It Together â€“ the latest major …

Out this week: Lost Judgment, World War Z: Aftermath, Sable, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Death Stranding: Director’s Cut, Embr: Ãœber Firefighters, more

This Week's Games

We’ve long wished for a SEGA Master System collection. This week, that dream becomes a reality. Well, kind of â€“ SEGA’s investigative adventure Lost Judgment contains eight playable SMS games, including Enduro Racer, Woody Pop, Penguin Land, and Alex Kidd in Miracle World. We guess this means Lost Judgment has Alex Kidd in Miracle World …

Eastward, TOTEM, Cruis’n Blast, Colors Live, Ni no Kuni II, SkateBIRD, and Titan Chaser hit the Switch

New Nintendo Downloads

If you frequent Twitter, you may have caught wind of the indie art package Colors Live â€“ the retail release of which comes packaged with a SonarPen accessory. Shortly after Nintendo tweeted about the game’s impending release, they were hit with a backlash from fans. The mix up here being that many assumed it was …

Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack launches today on Switch

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Metal Slug 1stÂ MissionÂ andÂ Metal Slug 2ndÂ Mission are being plucked from the already released NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1Â on Switch for a standalone package. Metal Slug 1st & 2nd Mission Double Pack brings the two NeoGeo Pocket Color run and gunners together at a more appealing price point, adding modern features such as the ability to rewind. SNK’s …

Merek’s Market

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On the first day of the year, most of the population is waking up with a hangover. Either that or they’re contemplating a gym membership. For humble medieval shop keep Merek, it’s a case of getting back to work to make some serious Crown. His friend Tess has just returned from travelling the world, bringing …

Cruis’n Blast

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You’ll know exactly what to expect from brand new arcade-to-home port Cruis’n Blast just moments after firing it up for the first time. This is a game that unashamedly revels in its garish demeanour, its flashy presentation and wild vehicle line-up accurately setting the tone for its racing, where the difference between a first place …

Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered

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Essentially a cat simulator, in a similar vein to the equally daft Goat Simulator, Catlateral Damage: Remeowstered entails making a mess in various households â€“ in first person – before letting your chosen kitty run riot in a supermarket, a museum and a few other spacious locations. If you’ve ever returned home to find your …

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