Culdcept BEGINS Reveals Early Purchase Bonus DLC

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Soul Kiwami
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Neos Corporation has revealed new early purchase bonus DLC for new board and card game hybrid Culdcept BEGINS for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Players will receive the bonus DLC by purchasing a physical copy of Culdcept BEGINS or a digital copy within the designated promotional period. 

Get the full details below:

Four Luxurios “Early Purchase Bonus DLCs” for Cepters Old and New

The “Culdcept” series first began in 1997. To help you dive deeper into this first all-new title in 10 years, we have prepared four types of downloadable content (DLC) for use in the game. These bonuses—including iconic characters from the series’ history and exclusive book covers—allow players to truly feel the legacy of the franchise.

Early Purchase Bonus DLC

1. “Zeneth” newly illustrated by Satoshi Matsuura

Zeneth of the Dragon Eye is the iconic character who has appeared in every single title in the series. For this special bonus, the game’s lead designer, Satoshi Matsuura, has created a brand-new illustration. Players can select Zeneth as a COM opponent or use him as their own in-game avatar.

2. “Najaran” newly illustrated by Satoshi Matsuura

Najaran, the protagonist of the Culdcept manga series, makes her appearance in Culdcept BEGINS. Just like Zeneth, she has been specially redesigned and illustrated by Satoshi Matsuura for this bonus. She is available both as a COM opponent and as a playable avatar.

3. Book Cover: “Culdra (1st Edition)”

Culdra is the goddess who created the world of Culdcept. This special book cover features the original main visual from the very first Culdcept title, illustrated by renowned sci-fi artist Naoyuki Kato. This design can be used to customize the covers of your in-game Books (decks). 

4. Book Cover: “The Four Gods” (EU Exclusive Design) / “Iksear” (North America Exclusive Design)

The EU-exclusive custom book cover design, “The Four Gods,” is a special design that incorporates “神々の邂逅,” an artwork originally created by the renowned Japanese sci-fi artist Naoyuki Kato for the Sega Saturn version. The North America-exclusive design is a brand-new illustration of the God of Water, “Iksear,” created specifically for this title. These designs can be used to customize your Books (decks) within the game.

What’s more, a Culdcept BEGINS Deluxe Edition will be available featuring a physical edition of the game and Culdcept The First, a complete card book with designs by Satoshi Matsuura, and an original soundtrack CD by the soundteam at Noisycroak, along with a digital download code for the soundtrack.

Culdcept BEGINS will release on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 16, and a PC (Steam) will launch at a later date. Pre-orders for the Standard and SteelBook Editions of Culdcept BEGINS are available for $54.99 and $89.99 in the Clear River Games online store, respectively. Early pre-orders have a 10% discount through July 16. 

Mortal Kombat II Tickets Now on Sale

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Saras Rajpal
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Mortal Kombat II Tickets Now on Sale

Warner Bros. has announced that tickets for the upcoming Mortal Kombat II movie are now on sale. The film will premiere in theaters on May 8. 

Alongside the announcement, several cinemas have revealed merch based on the film that it will offer to fans. Some of these include custom popcorn buckets, one of which depicts Shao Khan’s head. Additionally, a new trailer has released, showcasing more of the story, characters, and brutal action. It also reveals that series creator Ed Boon will star as a bartender. Check out the newest trailer for Mortal Kombat II below:

Last year, New Line revealed that it is already planning to make Mortal Kombat III, with Jeremy Slater set to return as screenwriter. The release date and story for Mortal Kombat III are currently unknown. According to Deadline, alongside Jeremy Slater returning as screenwriter, Todd Garner will return to produce the sequel. More details about the sequel will likely release after Mortal Kombat II debuts in theaters on May 8, 2026. 

Lastly, the cast of Mortal Kombat II is as follows:

  • Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
  • Hiroyuki Sanada as Hanzo Hasashi/Scorpion
  • Tati Gabrielle as Jade
  • Damon Herriman as Quan Chi
  • Martyn Ford as Shao Khan
  • Jessica McNamee as Sonya Blade
  • Mehcad Brooks as Jax
  • Tadanobu Asano as Lord Raiden
  • Adeline Rudolph as Kitana
  • Josh Lawson as Kano
  • Lewis Tan as Cole Young
  • Joe Taslim as Bi-Han/Noob Saibot
  • Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel
  • Max Huang as Kung Lao
  • Ludi Lin as Liu Kang
  • Chin Han as Shang Tsung

Metal Gear Solid Film in Development at Columbia Pictures

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Metal Gear Solid Film in Development at Columbia Pictures

A new article from The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that a Metal Gear Solid film adaptation is in development at Sony’s Columbia Pictures studio. Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, the directors of Final Destination: Bloodlines, will direct the upcoming film. 

Sony Pictures will publish the film via a first-look deal with the directors. Avi Arad and Ari Arad will produce the upcoming movie. Currently, little details about the film’s cast and story are known. Previously, Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the director of Kong: Skull Island, was directing a Metal Gear Solid film at Sony Pictures. Further, it would’ve starred Oscar Isaac as Solid Snake. It is unknown whether or not the new directors will continue the work Roberts started with Oscar Isaac still in the lead role, or if there will instead be a new cast and story. 

In a statement, Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein stated the following about the announcement: “Metal Gear Solid was nothing short of a groundbreaking cinematic masterpiece that forever revolutionized video games. We are thrilled and honored to bring Hideo Kojima’s iconic characters and unforgettable world to life.” 

On August 27, Konami will release Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, which will release on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It puts together Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, and Metal Gear: Ghost Babel together into one package for players to experience.

Lastly, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.1 is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The House in Fata Morgana is Getting a New Physical Release for Switch

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Soul Kiwami
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The House in Fata Morgana

Clear River Games has announced that NOVECT-developed visual novel The House in Fata Morgana Dreams of the Revenants Edition is getting a new physical release for Nintendo Switch. Pre-orders for the physical Switch version of The House in Fata Morgana Dreams of the Revenants Edition are available now at the Clear River Games Shop for $34, and a 10% discount is live through August 20. The physical release includes a mini artbook, bonus art cards, and a reversible cover. 

The House in Fata Morgana Clear River Games

The House in Fata Morgana is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in the west. Celebrated as one of NOVECT’s highest-rated games, The House in Fata Morgana is a gothic suspense visual novel where players experience four tragic tales from distinct eras as the master of the house.

Here’s an overview of the Nintendo Switch version, via Clear River Games:

A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion. ‘The House in Fata Morgana‘ is a full-length visual novel spanning nearly a millennium that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.

This version includes three games and more:

      1. The House in Fata Morgana: the main storyline.
      2. A Requiem for Innocence: a prequel shedding light on the origins of Fata Morgana’s terrible curse.
      3. Reincarnation: a sequel featuring the central cast members reincarnated in the present day. *The part including voices*
      4. Other additional short stories.

Key Features:

      • A full-length visual novel.
      • A story that deals in tragedy, human nature, and insanity.
      • A gothic suspense tale set in a cursed mansion.
      • In-game voice: None
      • In-game text: English, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil)
      • # of players: 1

Hello, Yoshi! is Out Now for Android, iOS and Switch

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Hello, Yoshi!

Nintendo has announced that My Mario-branded application Hello, Yoshi! on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop, Android via Google Play, and iOS via App Store. Hello, Yoshi! lets kids pull and stretch Yoshi’s face, similarly to the classic mini-game from Super Mario 64.

Here’s an overview of the game, via the Nintendo eShop:

Make silly faces with Yoshi!

“Hello, Yoshi!” Are you ready to play? With this free application from the little-kid-friendly My Mario brand, you and your kiddo can play with Yoshi’s face and delight in all his various expressions.

Make Silly Faces

Team up with your kiddo to see how silly Yoshi can get when you pull and stretch his face or take turns poking and spinning him around. Tap on the ? Block in the top-left corner of the screen and select an icon to make items—like a Super Mushroom, a Super Star, or pipes—and even enemies appear alongside Yoshi.

Peekaboo!

Invite Yoshi to play peekaboo by tapping on the leftmost icon in the ? Block menu. Boo may even make a guest appearance!

Built-In Breaks

Good night, Yoshi! Yoshi gets tuckered out after playing for a while and will fall fast asleep. At that point no amount of poking can wake him up! This is a great opportunity to take a break and help parents limit their child’s screen time. If you want to keep the fun going, you can turn off this feature by tapping the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen when the application starts.

Play Offline

There’s no need to be connected to the internet to play this application. After you download it, you’re good to go!

The Relic: First Guardian Gets Delayed to Summer 2026

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The Relic First Guardian delayed

Perp Games and South Korean studio Project Cloud Games have announced action RPG The Relic: First Guardian has been delayed to summer 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

“The Relic: First Guardian is the first game made by the talented Project Cloud Games studio,” said Perp Games CEO Rob Edwards. “It’s a highly ambitious title that has seen years of hard work poured into it. Given this, the team want to take just a little more time to polish their world and hence announce that we are pushing back the release date from May 26th to the summer of 2026.”

Edwards continued, “Perp Games and Project Cloud appreciate your patience as we use this extra time to get every detail right and deliver an experience that meets the high standards of the community. We are excited to show you The Relic: First Guardian when it’s ready, which won’t be long now.”

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

About The Relic: First Guardian

The fate of the Arsiltus is now in your hands. In this action RPG, you embark on a heroic adventure to save the world in the dark as the last guardian. The once-prosperous Arsiltus was swallowed up by the void created by the destruction of the great relic and transformed into the land of death. Now your mission is to find the pieces of the broken great relic and close the void. You are the last hope of the Arsiltus. Start your journey as a guardian, gather pieces of great relic and close the void. Your adventure will bring Arsiltus into a new era.

Features:

      • Explore the Relic: Adventure freely in the collapsed world of The Relic whilst following an exciting story, in this semi-open world action RPG. Enjoy the thrill of exploring an apocalyptic fantasy world and a variety of action-packed experiences.
      • Choose your own playstyle: Choose from 5 different types of weapon options, of which form the basis of the action. Each weapon has its unique skills which can be changed according to your play style.
      • Solve the riddle of Arsiltus: Embark on an adventure as a guardian to collect the pieces of the great relics and lead the world back to prosperity.
      • Character system: In The Relic, characters do not have levels. Instead runes, items, and crafting are used to strengthen your character. Complete dungeons and defeat bosses to expand your world and grow your character to the greatest potential.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse ‘Gameplay & Commentary’ Trailer Released

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Castlevania Belmont's Curse screenshot

Konami, Evil Empire and Motion Twin have released a new “Gameplay & Commentary” trailer for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. The Gameplay & Commentary trailer gives players a minute-and-a-half look into Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, which doesn’t have an exact release date yet.

The protagonist of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is Sonia Belmont, who was once slated to be the protagonist of the canceled SEGA Dreamcast game Castlevania: Resurrection following her debut in the Castlevania Legends Game Boy game. Due to some conflicting story elements, Sonia and the events of the Game Boy title were removed from the main series canon.

Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is slated to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Previously, Konami released a special message celebrating the 40th anniversary of Castlevania, confirming that the game is “the beginning of numerous new projects” for the series.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

Medieval Paris, Where the Tolling Bells Herald the End

1499. Paris is engulfed as monstrous creatures suddenly emerge from the shadows.

Armed with the legendary holy whip, the Vampire Killer, Trevor Belmont’s successor ventures into the burning streets and the looming castle to hunt down the beasts.

Will she succeed in saving Paris from devastation…?

Satisfying Whip Action

The iconic whip of the series is now more important than ever!

Crack your whip to move around freely like a trapeze artist!

Master the whip mechanics and be creative to pounce on your prey like a wolf in fast-paced combats!

A Large Selection of Weapons and Abilities

The whip is not the only tool at your disposal. You will need to strategically plan your next move in combat and make full use of all the weapons and abilities to stand a chance!

Environment Hazards That Will make you grit your teeth

Biomes are packed with secrets, traps and puzzles.

It is not just about muscles, it’s about brains too!

A New Art Style

Expanding further the series-classic gothic style, this unique colorful art style will let you discover the world of Castlevania like never before.

Beloved Elements of Castlevania Make Their Return

True to the roots of the series, you will encounter colorful characters and powerful foes, stumble upon many secret chambers, dig up numerous hidden items, and whip your way through challenging areas!

Rift of the NecroDancer Gets New Undertale Music Pack

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Rift of the NecroDancer Undertale Music Pack

Brace Yourself Games and Tic Toc Games have released that the Undertale Music Pack DLC for Rift of the NecroDancer featuring six new Rhythm Rifts by creator Toby Fox.

Here’s an overview of the Rift of the NecroDancer Undertale Music Pack, via Steam:

Re-experience one of gaming’s most iconic soundtracks with the official Undertale Music Pack!

Featuring six new Rhythm Rifts by Toby Fox:

      • Hopes and Dreams
      • Death by Glamour
      • Bergentrückung / Asgore
      • Battle Against a True Hero
      • Megalovania

As a bonus to celebrate this release, enjoy a free Rhythm Rift:

      • Spider Dance

Each Undertale Rhythm Rift features:

      • A member of the Rift cast in their favourite Undertale cosplay
      • Background visualizer with custom particle FX
      • Four Difficulties: Easy, Medium, Hard and Impossible
      • Remix Mode: Experience a fresh beatmap your way every playthrough while enjoying the original level’s rhythmic design
      • Buying this Music Pack also unlocks custom Undertale items to equip in your Rift Profile!

There are no dogs in this Music Pack, sorry.

Previously, the VA-11 Hall-A Music Pack DLC for Rift of the NecroDancer was released with five new Rhythm Rifts by Garoad. These Rhythm Rifts include “Digital Drive,” “Every Day is Night,” “Drive Me Wild,” “Welcome to VA-11 Hall-A,” and “YLIAD.”

Rift of the NecroDancer is now available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

Borderlands Mobile Announced, Playtest Available Now on iOS

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Saras Rajpal
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Borderlands Mobile Announced, Playtest Available Now on iOS
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Zynga has announced Borderlands Mobile, a new mobile-exclusive entry in the franchise. A playtest for the game is available now on iOS.

Neither Zynga or Gearbox officially announced anything on its social media pages pertaining to the game. Currently, only one vault hunter is available to choose, but more will release at a later date. It is unknown whether or not the game will be available on Android devices. The App Store describes Borderlands Mobile as follows:

Create Mayhem YOUR way! Loot wild weapons and blast enemies in this mobile Borderlands experience.

Join other Vault Hunters in an ever-evolving universe to fight greedy corporations and open legendary Vaults. This action-packed looter shooter brings the signature chaos, art style, and gun-slinging adventure to mobile for the first time!

Hunt down legendary loot drops and power up your abilities to customize the way you play. Use everything from pistols to rocket launchers to make your enemies wish they never crossed your path!

Master devastating action gameplay that’s been fully optimized for mobile. Fight skags, bandits, and bosses as you battle through a variety of exciting mission types, including Campaign Missions, Tower of Terror, and Circle of Slaughter.

What are you waiting for, Vault Hunter! The vaults won’t open themselves (and those bandits won’t shoot themselves either).

The most recent mainline entry in the series, Borderlands 4, is available now PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A new story pack, “Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned,” is also available, and features C4SH, the first DLC vault hunter for the game, and the new story pack. 

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Gets a New Developer Diary Video

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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve

Bandai Namco and Bandai Namco Aces have released a new 8-minute developer diary video for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. In the developer diary video, the team at Project Aces takes a closer look at how Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve serves as the culmination of 30 years of developer experience and expertise on the series.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve launches in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Previously, Bandai Namco released the “Strangereal Evolution Episode 1” trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary and look back at earlier entries in the series.

Here’s an overview, via the game’s official website:

You’re a fighter pilot, adrift at sea in a rescue boat until the outdated aircraft carrier, Endurance, pulls you aboard. Your homeland’s navy is shattered. The aging vessel, its decks crowded with refugees, has already retreated far from the front lines.

July 2029: The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa. Most of the nation is occupied, the military is scattered, and the Endurance is just one fragment of what remains. On this shop, you’re given a single name: “Wings of Theve”. A legendary ace, a symbol of hope, a name tied to Theve, the FCU capital.

But that legend was a lie; it was a story made to keep morale alive. Now, you must carry that name and take to the skies again. With three new comrades at your side, fight to reclaim your lost homeland.

The Ace Combat series soundtrack is now streaming on various music distribution websites, including Apple Music and Spotify. An Ace Combat 1 Hour Mix is also streaming now on YouTube.

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