Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou Revealed for PC, PS5, Switch and Switch 2

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Soul Kiwami
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Nobunaga's Ambition Hishou

Koei Tecmo and Kou Shibusawa have announced Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou, the next game in the Nobunaga’s Ambition historical simulation series. Nobunaga’s Ambition: Hishou launches this winter in Japan and Asia for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. A release for the west was not announced at the time of this writing.

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

Live, in the name of Justice.

What is it that warriors fight for?

Each warrior of the Warring States period had their own reasons for riding into battle—be it territory, social standing, the sake of humanity, or their own ambition. This title focuses on those reasons, with battles between evenly matched warriors and an exploration of the bonds between ally and enemy.

Enjoy a full revival of the city development portion of domestic affairs for the first time in nearly 20 years. Freely develop your own castle town, depicted in beautifully evolved graphics.

Experience story mode for the first time in series history. Both series fans and newcomers to the Warring States and historical simulation games can enjoy this story focused on the life of Oda Nobunaga.

Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening, the latest entry in the series, is available now for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam worldwide. Final Weapon’s review of Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening praises the game’s robust strategy and management systems, allowing players to fulfill their power fantasy as daimyō in the Sengoku era. 

Marvel Rivals Adds Cyclops, New Game Mode, and New Map on June 12

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Saras Rajpal
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Marvel Rivals Adds Cyclops, New Game Mode, and New Map on June 12

NetEase has announced that it will add Cyclops to Marvel Rivals alongside the release of season 8.5 on June 12. The new season will also add a new map and game mode on the same day. 

Cyclops, otherwise known as Scott Summers, is one of the most beloved members of the X-Men. His character has recently gone through a resurgence, due to his major role in X-Men ’97. He will also feature in the upcoming Avengers Doomsday film. In Rivals, he can use his optic blasts to attack enemies at long range. Additionally, he can also bounce the blasts off of walls and between enemies. His super removes all of his limiters and deals devastating damage. 

Season 8.5 will add a new arena map, titled K’un-Lun: Shenloong Arena. It also features an 18v18 mode titled Bounty Annihilation, which puts players into a no-holds barred deathmatch, with no rules or restrictions. Further, it includes a new team-up attack with Cyclops and Wolverine and a new summer event starting on June 18 (which will add costumes for Spider-Man, Cloak & Dagger, Emma Frost, Doctor Strange, and Reed Richards). Finally, NetEase confirmed that the Avengers: Age of Ultron Road to Doomsday event will now release in late July, while the Avengers: Infinity War event will release in mid-October, so that it can polish both events. 

Check out the trailer showcasing Cyclops in Marvel Rivals below:

Lastly, Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Season 8 added Devil Dinosaur when it released in May. 

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is Out Now

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Soul Kiwami
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Atelier Yumia Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced and released a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land for $69.99 in the Nintendo eShop. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is 43% off through June 22, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Upgrade Pack is also discounted down to $5.70 (MSRP: $10) during the promotional period. 

The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition brings improved resolution and frame rates, shorter loading times, local GameShare functionality, and the Atelier Yumia: Backpack Set, which includes an accessory set for changing the color of Yumia’s backpack and Flammi’s smoke.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the second entry in the Atelier franchise’s “Memories” subseries, was also announced.  Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will launch in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and it’s available to wishlist now. More details about Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will be revealed on June 12. 

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Before launch, Final Weapon reviewed Atelier Yumia and gave it a 4 out of 5, stating that the game is “a great starting point if you’ve never played an Atelier game before. There’s this constant feeling of discovery as you go through each and every spot marked on the map. It does have some rough spots, but Gust is on the right path if their idea is to make future titles in this open world format.”

Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Announced

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Soul Kiwami
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Touhou Koumakyou New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil

Alliance Arts and Team Shanghai Alice’s Shanghai Alice Reprise development team have announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remaster of the Touhou Project shoot ’em up for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil will launch on September 10. 

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

Dodge the barrage, defeat enemies, and brave the Scarlet Mist incident.

Touhou Koumakyou – The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, with music and graphics remastered by an older and wiser creator (self-described).

Touhou Koumakyou – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil is a vertical-scrolling 2D shoot-’em-up where you weave through dazzling curtains of bullets.

Take control of the shrine maiden Reimu or the magician Marisa, and set out to resolve the incident threatening Gensokyo. Dodge and slip your way forward through barrages of bullets dense enough to fill the entire screen.

Make full use of each character’s unique shots to defeat your enemies—while keeping your life count from dropping to zero under their attacks. Every shot type plays differently: some automatically home in on enemies, while others deliver superior firepower in a head-on assault.

The New Classic edition features upscaled high-resolution graphics, with every track rearranged by ZUN.

It also adds a brand-new mode where you can take on the challenge with unlimited lives.

Controls

      • Player movement: Move up, down, left, and right.
      • Shot: Your standard attack.
      • Bomb: A special attack. The type can be chosen during character select, and each has its own characteristics, so pick your favorite and have fun. It’s a very powerful attack, but be careful—the number of uses is limited.
      • Focus Mode: Slow your movement speed for finer control.

Gamepad button assignments can be changed via the Key Config in the game’s Options menu.

Story

Gensokyo has been blanketed in a scarlet mist.

Hakurei Shrine maiden, Reimu Hakurei, and Marisa Kirisame, a magician living in the Forest of Magic, set out to resolve the incident.

She awaited them inside the Western-style mansion that materialized amidst the mist.

Players

Reimu Hakurei

The shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine.

Fights using high evasion capabilities and a wide attack range.

Marisa Kirisame

A magician living in the Forest of Magic.

Challenges the incident with a combat style specialized in high firepower.

You can also play the Classic version, which recreates the original 2002 gameplay as closely as possible.

Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories Announced, Launches in Early 2027

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Soul Kiwami
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Atelier Karia The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories

Koei Tecmo and Gust have announced Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, the second entry in the Atelier franchise’s “Memories” subseries following Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land.  Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will launch in early 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and it’s available to wishlist now.

More details about Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories will be revealed on June 12. The store pages for the new RPG tease the story: “A world wrapped in mystery located deep below Aladiss. What discoveries and revelations await Karia there?”

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Before launch, Final Weapon reviewed Atelier Yumia and gave it a 4 out of 5, stating that the game is “a great starting point if you’ve never played an Atelier game before. There’s this constant feeling of discovery as you go through each and every spot marked on the map. It does have some rough spots, but Gust is on the right path if their idea is to make future titles in this open world format.”

Tales of Eternia Remastered Officially Revealed, Launches October 16

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Soul Kiwami
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Tales of Eternia Remastered key art

Bandai Namco has announced Tales of Eternia Remastered, a remaster of the classic 2001 RPG starring protagonist Reid Hershel. Tales of Eternia Remastered will launch on October 16 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. Fans can wishlist the remaster in the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store. 

Here’s an overview of the remaster, via Bandai Namco:

In Tales of Eternia Remastered, players will follow Reid Hershel and his friends on an epic journey filled with unforgettable characters and a story shaped by the cultural differences between two worlds. Set in Eternia, a world where the realms of Inferia and Celestia face each other across the sky, players will join Reid, Farah, Keele, and the mysterious Meredy on a perilous quest. Together, they must stop the “Grand Fall,” a cataclysmic collision of the two worlds, by seeking the power of the Greater Craymel while confronting their own inner selves along the way.

Tales of Eternia Remastered is a remastered version of TALES OF ETERNIA, one of the earliest entries of the TALES series first released in 2001 as TALES OF DESTINY II. The remastered title introduces a new Graphics Mode and SFX Mode that lets players freely switch between remastered and original visuals and sound effects. The new title also features quality-of-life enhancements such as a Boost feature to adjust experience gained and encounter frequency, toggleable destination icons, and a high-speed mode during Auto-mode mid-battle. Additional features include Battle Retry and Quick Recovery, along with new combat options including Extreme difficulty mode available from the start of the game and an all-new difficulty level called Unknown which can be unlocked after completing the game.

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

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MrSpacePan
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Jagex has announced that RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2. The game is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam. It will be released fully on September 15 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S as well. The game will also have cross-play support.

Check out the trailer below:

The following description is from the Steam page:

RuneScape at its Core

Embark on quests, level your skills and explore a beautiful hand-crafted world.

This all-new adventure blends high-fantasy and iconic RuneScape lore on a brand new continent. RPG systems reward you with unique abilities and spells as you progress through each skill. Battle legendary RuneScape creatures like Zogres, challenge Black Knights and the entirely new and fearsome Garou, all set to a sweeping soundtrack of reorchestrated RuneScape classics and hours of brand new music.

Grind Skills, Slay Dragons

Locate them, throw down the gauntlet and carve your path to the Dragon Queen herself.

Your progress will be under constant threat from the looming shadow of the Dragons, as you arm yourself and prepare to rise to face them. Follow the trail of destruction and uncover the mysteries of the continent to learn not just how to confront the dragons, but how to overcome them. Prepare potions, craft gear and push yourself to do battle with the most powerful force on the continent.

The smart money’s on the dragon. But we do love an underdog!

Survival Through Sorcery

Summon a spectral axe to fell trees in an instant! Blink away from danger in a cloud of magic. Turn bones into… peaches?

The Anima-rich landscape of Ashenfall offers you a power unlike any other. Conjure a tornado of fish from a lake! Explode ore veins with a snap of your fingers! Journey through the vibrant regions of Ashenfall, discover why wild magic spills from the fractured lands and harness that power to survive!

Community Driven, Player Centric

Like all RuneScape games, community is at the heart of everything we do.

We’ve shaped our entire roadmap based on player feedback, leading us to launch dedicated servers earlier than planned, introduce new combat and new quest content. Working together we’re continuing to develop RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Whether you’re adventuring with friends or going it alone, every opinion matters, and it’s up to you to help us shape the future of our game.

Nintendo Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel Highlights Several Upcoming Third-Party Games

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Saras Rajpal
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Nintendo Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel Highlights Several Upcoming Third-Party Games

Nintendo has revealed and shown new looks at several upcoming third-party ports coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 via a Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel. Some of the releases include Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, Observer: System Redux, Final Fantasy XIV, Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, and more. 

The sizzle reel shows off the following games:

Check out the Nintendo Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel below:

Lastly, the Nintendo eShop describes Rise of the Tomb Raider as follows:

No turning back… Discover the secrets of Kitezh and survive the forces of Trinity on Lara’s first tomb raiding expedition!

Our fierce explorer is back to encounter the unknown. Embark on Lara’s most treacherous journey through Siberia to the lost city of Kitezh and unlock the mysteries of the past.

An Exhilarating Story — Outwit the insidious secret society, Trinity, and their paramilitary operatives as you race to uncover the Divine Source, said to harness the power of immortality, hidden deep in the Siberian wilderness.

Challenging Puzzle Tombs — Follow in the footsteps of those before you—the legendary Prophet, the ancient Remnant civilization, and Trinity—to outwit environmental puzzles and ancient traps guarding the relics within.

Dynamic Combat — Prove you’re worthy of the Croft legacy as you outmaneuver enemies using scavenged supplies and Lara’s versatile arsenal. Engage in combat or utilize stealth to silently eliminate Trinity soldiers.

Survival Upgrades & Customization — Gather resources to craft essential gear and upgrade Lara’s skills. Discover weapon parts and ancient texts that will help you create the specialized ammunition Lara needs to survive against the relentless forces of nature and of Trinity.

The expedition continues! All DLC and exclusive content are included in this complete edition:

    • All Season Pass Content & DLCs: Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Cold Darkness Awakened, Blood Ties, Lara’s Nightmare, Endurance Mode, and Co-op Endurance
    • All Exclusives: 8 DLC Outfits and 7 DLC Weapons
    • All Extras: 35 Expansion Cards, Extreme Survivor Difficulty, 5 Classic Lara Skins, and TR III Reimagined “Antarctica” Outfit

Xenoblade Chronicles Series is Getting New Nintendo Switch 2 Editions

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Soul Kiwami
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Nintendo and Monolith Soft have announced Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The digital version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches today in the Nintendo eShop with an upgrade pack, bringing locked 60 FPS support for docked mode at 4K and handheld mode at 1080p. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also includes new racing modes, new rewards, new equipment designs, and new voice-overs for Heart-to-Heart scenes. 

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions on July 30 and December 3, respectively. Pre-orders for the upgrade packs are available now, and each Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will also bring new content for the respective games. Physical editions for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on July 30, October 1 and December 3, respectively.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is already available now. Final Weapon reviewed the Nintendo Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and gave it a 4.5/5, noting that it’s “bigger and better than ever on Nintendo Switch. The numerous quality-of-life upgrades and additions make the experience even more satisfying, and there simply is nothing like roaming the world of Mira inside your Skell. Jump in, get in that robot, pump up that music, and have a heck of a time doing it.”

Fans can also look forward to Xenoblade Genesis, the next game in the long-running Xenoblade series. Described as “a new beginning for the Xenoblade series,” Xenoblade Genesis will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2. 

Xenoblade Genesis Announced as ‘New Beginning’ for the Series

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Soul Kiwami
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Nintendo and Monolith Soft have announced Xenoblade Genesis, the next game in the long-running Xenoblade series. Described as “a new beginning for the Xenoblade series,” Xenoblade Genesis will launch in 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2.

The staff of Xenoblade Genesis includes (via translations of Monolith Soft’s X post by Final Weapon translator Ryuji): 

  • Director: Tetsuya Takahashi
  • Main Composer: Yasunori Mitsuda
  • Composers: Kiyota Manami, Mariam Abounnasr
  • Character Designers: Mai Yoneyama, PALOW

What’s more, fans can look forward to Nintendo Switch 2 Editions of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The digital version of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches today with an upgrade pack, bringing locked 60 FPS support for docked mode at 4K and handheld mode at 1080p. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition also includes new racing modes, new rewards, new equipment designs, and new voice-overs for Heart-to-Heart scenes. 

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 will receive Nintendo Switch 2 Editions on July 30 and December 3, respectively. Pre-orders for the upgrade packs are available now, and each Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will also bring new content for the respective games. Physical editions for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will release on July 30, October 1 and December 3, respectively.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is already available now. Final Weapon reviewed the Nintendo Switch version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition and gave it a 4.5/5, noting that it’s “bigger and better than ever on Nintendo Switch. The numerous quality-of-life upgrades and additions make the experience even more satisfying, and there simply is nothing like roaming the world of Mira inside your Skell. Jump in, get in that robot, pump up that music, and have a heck of a time doing it.”

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