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Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics physical release will not require additional download
Gettin' Physical
Various video game retailers are confirming that the physical release of Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will include all the games on cartridge/disc meaning that no additional download is necessary.
This is a big deal as beloved titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 2 have long been unavailable to play officially thanks to their digital copies being removed from store shelves. With these games now fully preserved on cartridge they’ll be able to be played physically no matter what happens to the digital store fronts.
Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics releases sometime this year, we’ll keep you updated on news of a release date as it develops.
Monster Hunter Khezu Hoodie sees restock in October
A spooky hoodie for a spooky season!
Capcom have announced a restock of a hoodie based on Khezu, the pale, fleshy beast from the Monster Hunter Series. Pre-orders are now being accepted on Capcom’s online store (linked below) and are planned to release in October 2024.
The hoodie is priced at ¥8,800 or roughly $55. You can see a better image of the hoodie down below.
Medicom Toys New Kirby Figures up for pre-order
Kirby through the ages
Medicom Toys have announced a new line of Kirby figures in their UDF (Ultra Detail Figure) Series. This series of figures showcases Kirby taking on a variety of looks from across his entire history from Game Boy to Switch.
These figures are scheduled to release in February 2025 but you can pre-order them now. Images and prices in both yen and US dollars are listed down below. We’ll also include a link to Hobby Watch’s website where you can find links to pre-order these figures if you so wish.
Nihon Falcom have launch a 20th anniversary website for their Trails series, known as Kiseki series in Japanese. The website features lovely new art as well as a store where you can purchase new 20th anniversary branded merchandise. You can check out a link to the website as well as images of some of the products and their prices down below.
Here’s a full list of all the products as well as their prices in Yen and a rough estimate to US Dollars.
- Mamesara plates: ￥6,050 (~$38) for each 3-in-1 set
- B2-sized tapestry: ￥3,850 (~$24)
- Canvas art: ￥2,970 (~$19)
- Big tote bag: ￥2,860 (~$18)
- Mini tote bag: ￥1,760 (~$11)
- Acrylic stand: ￥1,320 (~$8)
- Mouse pad: ￥1,650 (~$10)
- Bandanna handkerchief: ￥1,320 (~$8)
- Tin badges: ￥510 (~$3) individually or ￥3,000 (~$19) for a 6-in-1 set
Additionally you can also receive bonus items for orders over￥5,000 (~$32) while supplies last. These bonus items are random illustration card based on one of the five major sub-series and a promotional trading card of either Estelle or Joshua from Trails’ upcoming TCG.
Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition comes to Switch tomorrow June 25th. This brand new remaster of this epic adventure brings a bevy of visual enhancements to the game but how does it stack up to the previously released HD version? Check out the above video for an in-depth comparison on how the Switch version matches up to the XBOX 360 version. You can also see some other comparison videos below.
Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate the mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters, like her adoptive uncle Pey’j or the valiant Double H.
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60 frames per second with improved graphics, controls, and audio, along with brand-new autosave and cross-save features.
Enjoy exclusive new rewards as you explore the planet and discover more about Jade’s past in a new treasure hunt throughout Hillys.
Put your skills to the test thanks to the new speedrun mode and updated achievements, and learn more about the game’s development and secrets in the anniversary gallery!
Armed with her dai-jo and faithful camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience.
Be ready to dive into a trailblazing blend of action gameplay and thrilling emotional cutscenes!
Udon announces Shantae Swimsuit Special
Dancing in the sun
Udon have announced they are partnering with Shantae to deliver the half-genies first ever Swimsuit Special. Shantae and many of her friends and foes hit the beach for summery pin-ups but that’s not all, as the special also includes an 8-page manga-style Shantae story.
Udon also revealed the first cover variant for the special drawn by Nami Sakurajyousui, we’ve included the full image down below.
Pre-orders for the Shantae Swimsuit Special launch tomorrow June 25th at 10 A.M.PT on the official Udon Store.
Fortnite shares new trailer and details for new "Reload" mode, releasing on June 22nd (UPDATE)
Run it Back
Fortnite have announced a new mode dropping tomorrow called “Reload” and have released the above trailer showcasing the mode as well as many popular Fortnite content creators.
What is the Reload mode exactly? While full details haven’t been shared yet it seems to be a game mode that returns to the more classic gameplay of Fortnite’s early days with a smaller map consisting of familiar locales. You can get a small taste of the new map and returning locales in the post below
Fortnite as a game has changed quite a bit since it started back in 2017 and this mode seems to be a solution for lapsed fans who miss the classic set-up. Fortnite Reload launches tomorrow June 22nd, 2024 after 2pm ET, we’ll keep you posted on any new details that Fortnite may announce for the mode.
UPDATE: We now have the full details on this new mode, and you can read the complete breakdown below.
New Map. New Mode. Welcome to Fortnite Reload, a new action-packed mode for Battle Royale and Zero Build with classic weapons, classic locations, and classic vibes for you and your squad launching Saturday, June 22, shortly after the 2 PM ET concert!
Taking place on a tighter map, featuring familiar locations like Tilted Towers and Retail Row, Fortnite Reload is a 40-player Squads experience where if eliminated, you can reboot… so long as one member of your four-person team remains! The Storm moves faster in Fortnite Reload and a full team wipe means Game Over. Check out the trailer for Fortnite Reload here.
HOW IT WORKS:
When eliminated, you can opt to start your reboot timer instead of waiting for a revive.
Reboot timers begin at 30 seconds and scale up to 40 seconds later in the match. Remaining teammates can reduce timers by downing or eliminating an opponent, or by wiping an opposing squad.
At the end of the timer, you’ll reboot!
Towards the end of the match, reboots will stop, meaning eliminated teammates can no longer return.
FORTNITE RELOAD REWARDS:
Fortnite Reload has intro Quests rewarding 20,000 XP each. Complete three to unlock the Digital Dogfight Contrail, six for the Pool Cubes Wrap, and nine to get the NaNa Bath Back Bling! If you bag a Victory Royale, you’ll snag The Rezzbrella Glider!
Earlier this year we got the announcement that multiple Tears of the Kingdom characters would be receiving figures from Good Smile, particularly Link, Ganondorf, and Zelda. While Link and Ganondorf had prototypes ready to show at the time Zelda only had a teaser image until today.
As you can see both in the post above and the larger image below this figma features both Princess Zelda and the rusted Master Sword, though both are still without paint. There is still no word when this figure will be ready to pre-order and release but when that noise drops you can be sure we’ll be here to tell you.
Sky shines because of the mosaic that players create. It brightens not just the realms, but the entire player community in and out of the game. This month, we celebrate that mosaic with the return of Sky’s most vibrant event: Days of Color!
For two weeks starting on June 24th PDT, a kaleidoscope of brilliant rainbows, shining capes, and colorful Spirits will celebrate the diverse world we share. To join in, talk with Spirits in Aviary Village or Home and they’ll teleport you to a bright, spacious area floating above the clouds above Daylight Prairie Village.
There you’ll find a rainbow puzzle that grows each day. Complete that puzzle and you’ll reveal a new Days of Color feature that can satisfy your Sky kid’s need for speed. Don’t have what you need for the puzzle? Take a dip in a magical geyser nearby that will add a special splash of color to your cape (and more)!
With a host of updates for this year’s event, you just might find yourself in your new favorite place in Sky, too. These festivities are all about celebrating the tapestry we create together, sharing a message of hope and the beauty of a world where all colors can shine.
While you soar around the event area, look for four rainbow-shaped event currency around the area. Don’t forget the one you’ll get from completing the day’s color puzzle, too! Use these to unlock this year’s new in-game currency items: a colorful glam cut hairstyle, and a dark, stylish rainbow mask.
We’re proud to share that we’ll once again be supporting The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. The Trevor Project’s programs include crisis services, education, peer support for people around the world, and other efforts that ensure young people can have the chance to thrive no matter who they are.
We’ll be making a donation to The Trevor Project in association with the Days of Color campaign, so stay tuned for announcements that reveal the total amount after the event has concluded. We invite you to join us in supporting The Trevor Project this month!
2024 Days of Color Campaign Items
New this year—Dark Rainbow Loafers: $19.99
- As a token of gratitude in return, 75 regular Candles are included with the purchase of this campaign pack
- $10.00: Days of Color 2024 campaign
Dark Rainbow Pack $9.99
- As a token of gratitude in return, 40 regular Candles are included with the purchase of this campaign pack
- $5.00: Days of Color 2024 campaign
Rainbow Pack flower hair accessory: $19.99
- As a token of gratitude in return, 75 regular Candles are included with the purchase of this campaign pack
- $10.00: Days of Color 2024 campaign
Double Rainbow Pack flower hair accessory: $9.99
- As a token of gratitude in return, 40 regular Candles are included with the purchase of this campaign pack
- $5.00: Days of Color 2024 campaign
There will be plenty of other outfits and accessories to choose from if you’re looking for a souvenir for the occasion. For starters, a new bubble machine in the in-game shop creates bubbles that will change to match cape colors. And if you had your sights set on something from past years of the event, browse through the event shop, the Friendship Trees of the event guide Spirits, or the in-game shop menu to find just the piece you’re looking for!
Days of Color begins at 00:00 June 24th and continues until 23:59 July 7th PDT (UTC -7). The clouds above are waiting to welcome every player to bring their own unique hues to the celebration. So grab your favorite cape and join the festivities! Together, we can make the skies a place where all of our colors can come together and thrive. We’ll see you there!
Luigi Hat Pouch, Boo Lamp and more coming to FamilyMart stores in Japan
Ready to Scare up some fun?
FamilyMart stores in Japan will be receiving new items to promote the upcoming release of Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, a plush pouch shaped like Luigi’s hat and a lamp shaped like Boo.
The Luigi Hat Plush Pouch is 9cm tall and costs 2,739 yen (around $17.37) it comes with a chain and a booklet detailing it’s uses.
The Boo Lamp is almost 11cm tall and costs 3,289 yen (approximately $20.85) it also comes with a booklet detailing it’s features like a flicker mode and one-hour timer.
Both items will be available in Japanese FamilyMart stores starting June 25th, 2024.
Those aren’t the only Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD items set for FamilyMart, as some other goodies will also be up for grabs via a lottery system. Those who pay up to join the lottery will have a chance to win a suction cup glowing wall sticker, a t-shirt, or plush dolls of Luigi and Polterpup. It seems the lottery will be the only way for fans to potentially get their hands on these items.
A staple of the Metroid series since it’s inception is Samus amassing a large arsenal of weapons and tools that she can use to eliminate foes and explore alien planets, and another staple is the fact that she loses most if not all these abilities by the time the next game rolls around.
The way she loses her powers varies, sometimes an explosion slams her into a wall damaging her suits components, sometimes an alien parasite infects her suit rendering it useless, and sometimes it just isn’t explained at all. Nevertheless, it’s practically guaranteed you won’t be starting Metroid Prime 4 with the Power Bombs or Space Jump already at your disposal. This does beg the question though, does Samus need to lose her abilities for the Metroid Games to work? According to Metroid Dread’s Director José Luis Márquez via an interview with Gamereactor, yes she does.
In the case of Metroids, yes, it has to be like that. You can’t start the game without losing things. It’s mandatory. Otherwise, I think you would be disappointed. It’s like, what? You get everything from the beginning? It can’t be!
Márquez goes on to elaborate on his other design preferences for Metroid-vanias, for example he believes the gameplay thrives best with a shorter total playtime. He goes on to elaborate that a more compact experience can still leave a player satisfied and that a longer playtime runs the risk of introducing filler into the game. Considering the Metroid series encourages the player to speed run the game on subsequent playthroughs we can certainly see where he’s coming from.
He then goes on to add that he personally isn’t a fan of including Souls-like elements in Metroid-vania titles. While he understands the appeal for some players he claims that he is “not one of those who likes to make it hard for the players.” which is ironic considering how much Metroid Dread was praised for it’s difficulty at the time of release.
What are your thoughts on all these ideas? Does Samus need to lose her abilities for a Metroid game to work? Should the series consider pushing for a longer runtime or dabble with souls-like elements? Let us know in the comments below.
GuliKit announces Hall effect 'anti-drift' sticks for Switch Pro Controllers coming later this year
Stick it to the Drift!
Control stick drift has unfortunately been a burden for the Switch since it’s launch in 2017, however GuliKit has been offering a solution. For a while the peripheral manufacturer has sold stand alone Hall effect “anti-drift” sticks for Joy-Con and now The Verge is reporting they plan to expand this offering to other controllers.
GuliKit plans to release Hall effect control stick upgrade kits for Sony DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Series gamepad, and the Nintendo Switch Pro controller. To be clear, these are not full controllers but rather control sticks that you will have to attach yourself so while it’s not an ideal solution to the drift problem it is still an option for those frustrated with the state of their controllers.
Other than the confirmation these kits will be available to purchase later this year and the promise they contain “a very new patented technology which is different from our current hall effect joystick.” there isn’t much additional information at this time. We will keep you updated on new details of these stick kits as they become relevant.
Switch updated to Ver. 18.1.0, Twitter functionality removed
Putting an X on Twitter
Switch firmware update version 18.1.0 has just gone live, and is focused on the complete removal of Twitter/X integration.
You can read the full patch notes down below.
Ver. 18.1.0 (Released June 10, 2024)
- The following updates were made for the discontinuation of X (formerly Twitter) integration:
- The option to “Post to Twitter” when sharing from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu was removed.
- The ability to post Super Smash Bros. Ultimate screenshots from the Album in the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app was removed.
- The option to link X (formerly Twitter) from “Settings” > “User Settings” > “Posting to Social Media” was removed.
- The option to link social media accounts from “My Page” > “Friend Suggestions” was removed.
- General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.
Toronto Blue Jays "City Connect" Jerseys now in MLB The Show 24
No need to feel blue!
Represent your colors and the heartbeat of Toronto in MLB The Show 24 with this beautiful Blue Jays City Connect!
Earn your call up from the minors to the big leagues and prove you’ve got what it takes at the top in MLB The Show 24, now available on Switch. Learn from the legends of the sport, take inspiration from their heroics, and use it to improve your game. Whatever happens, know you left nothing in the dugout.
Celebrate and learn about baseball legends throughout the sport’s history. The Storylines mode transports you into baseball’s past to relive iconic moments of baseball’s legends like Josh Gibson and Derek Jeter. Experience career-defining moments through a combination of immersive gameplay that may inspire you to make history of your own.
Sonic x Shadow Generations releasing October 25th, 2024 (UPDATE)
Speeding in Soon?
A generally reliable leaker by the name of Billbil-kun has claimed that Sonic x Shadow Generations is releasing on October 25th for $49.99.
Following this initial claim it seems that the box art as well as some additional content for the game has leaked courtesy of Twitter/X user @MysteryLupin.
For those who want to remain unspoiled about potential new content for the game turn back now but if you want to see the leaked image press onward.
