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Mexican Ninja Offers Dumb Fun and Little Else—Demo Impressions

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 1d

@amusemeforever.bsky.social played the Mexican Ninja demo and came away impressed by the game's personality and combat, but didn't find much else to enjoy. Read her preview impressions below:

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Mexican Ninja is a roguelike beat-em-up that brazenly fuses cyberpunk anime aesthetics with general Mexican machismo. If there ever was

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 1d

It's Pikachu!

Overwatch 2 Season 19 Brings a New Halloween Mode and Plenty More Treats

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 3d

Overwatch 2 Season 19 trailer dropped. The main highlight here is a brand-new Halloween mode called Haunted Masquerade, where heroes wear a mask of another hero and gain special abilities and power-ups. Looks like fun!

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The Overwatch 2 Season 19 trailer is upon us, revealing what you can expect to see added to the game

PowerWash Simulator 2 Rinses Up a Release Date Two Weeks Away

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 5d

PowerWash Simulator 2 has finally revealed its release date, and it's only two weeks away!

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PowerWash Simulator 2 has finally revealed its release date, and much like another high-profile indie game, it is only two

5 Best Roguelike Games Like Hades 2 to Play

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 9d

Searching for more of that roguelike gameplay after playing Hades 2? @adamgumby.bsky.social has a list of five games to consider playing when you are finished with Hades 2.

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Supergiant Games has fully released Hades 2 after a lengthy wait in early access. The standout title has been a

Xbox is Testing Free Cloud Gaming with Ads, Reportedly

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 9d

Microsoft is reportedly bringing free Xbox Cloud Gaming that requires players to watch two minutes of ads to stream games they own without a Game Pass subscription.

Do you see yourself watching ads to play games you own through cloud streaming?

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Microsoft is reportedly testing a new tier of free Xbox Cloud Gaming that allows people to stream select titles they

Xbox Game Pass faces MAJOR price hikes!- Community Kitchen

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 10d

Game Pass got some big changes, mostly highlighted by a substantial price increase. Is Game Pass still the best deal in gaming? @kloonair.bsky.social and @johnhansen.bsky.social discuss it.

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Everything New in Xbox Game Pass – Price, Ubisoft Games, and More

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 11d

Xbox Game Pass is getting some big changes effective immediately. Here is what you need to know.

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At the start of October, Xbox is changing the tiers and content included in an Xbox Game Pass subscription. For

Doug Bowser is Retiring from Nintendo, Devon Pritchard Takes Over Role

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 17d

Doug Bowser is retiring as Nintendo of America president after six years.

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Doug Bowser, the president and COO of Nintendo of America, has announced that he is retiring. According to a press

(Exclusive) Xbox ROG Ally And Ally X Price Tag Revealed Ahead of Pre-Order Listings

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 17d

The Xbox Rog Ally X and its base counterpart are set to start pre-orders tonight, but a source has clued us in on the price of the two handhelds in the United States before that happens.

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Since the announcement of the Xbox ROG Ally and Ally X, many people have been wondering what the price tag

Easy Delivery Co. Review (PC): Cruising With Cute Animals Has Never Felt More Eerie

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 17d

Easy Delivery Co. imitates a cozy game with a PS1 aesthetic filled with the clunkiness you might expect from that description. Check out @amusemeforever.bsky.social's first review article with us!

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It’s safe to say that early PlayStation polygons have replaced pixel art as the dominant form of nostalgia bait within

Skate Early Access First Impressions

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 17d

Skate may feel quite barebones in the beginning days of its early access, but @campos63.bsky.social has found a lot of enjoyment in the game despite its shortcomings.

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It's here (in early access)! For the first time since 2010, we have a new game in the Skate franchise.

Roadside Research Demo Preview

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 18d

John is reacting to the PlayStation State of Play and then following that up with playing the new killer in Dead by Daylight for the first time. Come join the fun!

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 18d

We streamed us playing a demo for a game called Roadside Research, which is a gas station simulator game, but you play as aliens trying to observe humans before invading. We had a good time! Check out our short thoughts on the demo preview!

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In recent years, there has definitely been a jump in games that fit into the simulator genre. Typically, I’m not

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Review (PS5): Races Built on Chaos and Adrenaline

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 21d

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a chaotic and fast racing game that supplants Mario Kart World as the top racing option in 2025. Its charm and customization only add to the variability you will feel in its races. Read @johnhansen.bsky.social's review below!

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As a Sonic the Hedgehog fan as far back as I can remember, it makes me so happy to see

Lego Pokémon and Legend of Zelda Sets Rumored to Release Next Year

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 23d

A Lego leaking YouTube page says you can expect plenty of Pokémon Lego sets next year, as well as a Ganondorf Ocarina of Time set.

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Nintendo is no stranger to the world of LEGO, with numerous franchises getting sets of buildable blocks that range in

Axis Football 2026 Review (PC): A Football Alternative that Comes Up Short

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 23d

Axis Football 2026 may be an alternative to the usual EA-made sports game, but it doesn't come near providing the quality to be a true competitor.

Read @adamgumby.bsky.social's review below:

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Football is one of the biggest attractions in sports, drawing in millions of fans from stadiums to the virtual gridiron.

Dispatch Game Preview!- Community Kitchen

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 25d

@johnhansen.bsky.social and @kloonair.bsky.social discussed John's early look at Dispatch:

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Dispatch Preview: Looking to Replicate Telltale’s Formula but Fix the Mistakes

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 25d

@johnhansen.bsky.social got an early look at Dispatch gameplay and came away rather impressed and excited for the game. Check out what you can expect when the game starts releasing next month.

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I got the chance to attend an early preview of Dispatch alongside many other gaming press members. During this time,

Dispatch Episodic Launch Begins in October, New Releases Coming Following Wednesdays

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 26d

Dispatch, the upcoming superhero workplace comedy game, will be initially released on PC and PS5 on October 22, and follow an episodic release pattern for the following Wednesdays.

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Dispatch, the upcoming superhero comedy game made by AdHoc Studio, will release on an episodic basis on PlayStation 5 and

Some Fans Are Hoping Super Mario Galaxy 3 Is Around the Corner

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · 28d

With the Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary being so filled with Galaxy mentions, some are hoping that Super Mario Galaxy 3 is coming in the future.

Do you think Mario will return to space, and if he did, what would you like the game to be like?

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Following the recent Nintendo Direct that included Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 coming to the Switch next month and a teaser

Nintendo Switch Virtual Boy Costs $100, Fans Question the Product

Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · Sep 12

If you want to play Virtual Boy games on the Nintendo Switch, you need to subscribe to NSO+ Expansion and buy a $100 replica or $25 cardboard headset. Fans are put off by those prospects.

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As part of the Nintendo Direct today, it was announced that the Virtual Boy library is making its way to

Borderlands 4 Review (PC): Mayhem, Guns, and a Major Comeback

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · Sep 11

Borderlands 4 is a great return to form for the series. It's cluttered with overbearing tasks but gives players more than they could want in tools for building their characters the way they want.

Check out @seraphteran.bsky.social's review:

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Borderlands 4 is the culmination of countless hours scouring the wastelands of Pandora in an attempt to stay relevant after

Shape of Dreams Preview (PC): Don’t Wake Me Up

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Game Sandwich @gamesandwich.bsky.social · Sep 8

Augusto previewed Shape of Dreams and came away quite impressed and intrigued with what the full roguelike will be.

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Developed by Lizard Smoothie, a newcomer Korean studio founded by college students, comes Shape of Dreams, a MOBA-style roguelike where