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Next-Gen is Upon Us. Are You ready?

We are merely 8 days away from the highly anticipated launch of the Xbox Series X|S and just 10 for the titular Playstation 5. New consoles also mean new games and there is a mountain’s worth of new content coming to sink your teeth into. Let’s start breaking down some of the standout games (-and even electronics!) coming in November: 

Nov 6th.

Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia :Nintendo Switch

Dirt 5: XBOX(Smart Delivery Upgrade on Nov. 10th for Series X|S), PS4(Upgrade available for PS5 at launch)

Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Remastered: XBOX, PS4, Steam (Nov. 13th for Nintendo Switch)

 

Nov 10th. 

(XBOX Series X|S Launch Day)

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: XBOX, PS4, Epic Game Store ( Series X and PS5 receive free upgrades. Gold & Ultimate Editions also available) 

The Falconeer: XBOX Series X|S, Steam

Bright Memory: XBOX Series X|S (Digital Only)

Gears Tactics: XBOX Series X|S

Yakuza – Like a Dragon: XBOX, Series X|S, PS4

Tetris Effect – Connected: XBOX Series X|S  (Digital Only)

Observer – System Redux: XBOX Series X|S, Win 10 (Also coming to PS5 on the 12th.) 

Destiny 2 – Beyond Light: XBOX Series X|S, Steam, PS4 (Xbox One & PS4 owners receive performance upgrade when moving to Series X|S or PS5)

XIII Remake: XBOX Series X|S, PS4, Nintendo Switch (Limited Edition also available.)

Sakuna of Rice and Ruin: Nintendo Switch, PS4, Steam 

Fuser: XBOX, PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch

 

Nov. 12th 

(PS5 Launch Day)

Marvel’s SpiderMan – Miles Morales: PS4, PS5, Ultimate Edition (PS5 Only)

Demon’s Souls Remastered: PS5

Sackboy – A Big Adventure: PS5, PS4, Special Edition (PS4 Only)

The Pathless: PS4, PS5 (Comes with PS4 Version), Epic Games Store, Apple Arcade

BugSnax: PS4, PS5, Epic Games Store (15% off)

Godfall: PS5, Ascended Edition (PS5), Epic Games Store

 

Nov. 13th

Call of Duty Black Ops – Cold War: XBOX1, Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC

Game & Watch Super Mario Bros. Handheld

Apple iPhone 12

 

Nov. 17th

Mortal Kombat 11 – Ultimate: Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5

 

Nov. 19th

Monster Truck Championship: XBOX, PS4, Nintendo Switch 

 

Nov. 20th

Katamari Damacy Reroll: XBOX, PS4, Nintendo Switch

Hyrule Warriors – Age of Calamity: Nintendo Switch 

 

Nov. 24th

Just Dance 2021: XBOX, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch

Pokemon Sword & Shield – The Crown Tundra DLC: Nintendo Switch 

There are even MORE games than this coming, but these are the standouts and what are sure to be the big hitters. How about you? Anything you’re super excited for that isn’t on the list? Let me know in the comments! 

 

 

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Adventure Awaits

First announced back in 2019, studio miHoYo’s Genshin Impact has finally arrived for iOS, Android, PC, and the PS4. While a Switch version has been confirmed, a specific date is yet to be set. The game features vibrant, detailed visuals, an open world to explore, fast and stylish combat, and a wealth of quests to complete along side what is to be a grand and engrossing narrative. Oh, and it’s also Free-to-Play. If your first impression is “Hey…This reminds of Breath of the Wild…” trust me, you’re not alone. The aesthetic is strikingly similar, but that’s where the similarities end.

Genshin Impact is a much faster and over the top experience with flourishes, big special attacks, a wide variety of enemy designs, and multiple unique characters to take into combat. I’d be hard pressed to believe that many people won’t actually enjoy this more than BOTW (myself unabashedly included). Either way, it’s F2P and is absolutely worth trying out.

Available on: iOS, Android, PC, and PS4

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The Analogue-Pocket is the ‘Do it All’ Portable you didn’t know you wanted

Analogue have been making quite the name for themselves by specializing in the development of quality, retro inspired devices that allow you to use the original cartridges for your favorite platforms of yesteryear. Not only this, but each device from the Mega SG to the NT mini sports a slew of enhancements such as 1080p resolution, zero latency input, onboard quality control applications, and support for each system’s original RGB and/or composite formats. Just to name a few. Now, they’re about to release their newest creation: The Analogue Pocket. Let’s take a look, shall we? Continue reading “The Analogue-Pocket is the ‘Do it All’ Portable you didn’t know you wanted”

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Ninjala Might be Nintendo’s next Big Multiplayer Hit

There’s an irony behind how popular multiplayer games are on Nintendo’s platforms despite the highly questionable quality of their online networking solutions. I just chalk it up to the ol’ Nintendo charm. Ninjala is another multiplayer focused offering coming from GungHo Online Entertainment that seems poised to carry on this tradition. You may know some of their works such as TEPPEN, Let it Die, Puzzle & Dragons, and Ragnarok Odyssey.  Continue reading “Ninjala Might be Nintendo’s next Big Multiplayer Hit”

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Achievements have influenced my enjoyment of Games

There is a long history of developers putting unlockables and secrets in their games to reward the most dedicated and duteous players for their efforts. Everything from finding the Minus World in Super Mario Bros., unearthing the Konami Code, to snagging the best piece of gear in your favorite RPG. Being rewarded for our skills and determination have long been an exemplary way to keep us engaged in the gameplay loop and asking for more. When Microsoft kicked off the 7th Generation of consoles with the Xbox 360, they also introduced us to an innocuous feature called achievements. Little did they know just how influential this system of micro-rewards would become. Continue reading “Achievements have influenced my enjoyment of Games”