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Dungeon Fighter Online x Inuyasha Collaboration Announced

Neople sent out the following The classic 2D beat-em-up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) returns with a captivating new crossover update. The highly anticipated 'Inuyasha Package' update unites iconic characters from the Japanese manga…
Dungeon Fighter Online x Inuyasha Collaboration Announced
Neople sent out the following The classic 2D beat-em-up MMORPG Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) returns with a captivating new crossover update. The highly anticipated 'Inuyasha Package' update unites iconic characters from the Japanese manga series Inuyasha with Dungeon Fighter Online. Step into the world of DFO and encounter the iconic heroes of the Inuyasha universe through special limited-time events and exclusive packages, allowing players to cherish the memories that transcend time.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is Out Now

THQ Nordic sent out the following THQ Nordic and Purple Lamp proudly announce the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, the next big splash in one of the beloved franchises among gaming and animation. Available today for Nintendo…
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is Out Now
THQ Nordic sent out the following THQ Nordic and Purple Lamp proudly announce the launch of SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide, the next big splash in one of the beloved franchises among gaming and animation. Available today for Nintendo Switch 2™, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, the single-player 3D platformer arrives at an SRP of $39.99 / €39.99.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New DLC Class, Hive Scrum, Announced For Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Fatshark sent out the following  Fight dirty and become the worst of the worst with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's next class Hive Scum releasing December 2, 2025. The Hive Scum comes screaming from the depths of the hive, leaving…
New DLC Class, Hive Scrum, Announced For Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Fatshark sent out the following  Fight dirty and become the worst of the worst with Warhammer 40,000: Darktide's next class Hive Scum releasing December 2, 2025. The Hive Scum comes screaming from the depths of the hive, leaving destruction and mayhem in their wake. These dangerous cartel fixers represent the criminal powers that some say truly run Tertium.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Out Now For Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch

Aspyr has announced Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and the game is out now on both platforms. The cinematic action-adventure that forced Lara Croft to grow from an inexperienced young woman…
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Out Now For Nintendo Switch 2 & Switch
Aspyr has announced Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, and the game is out now on both platforms. The cinematic action-adventure that forced Lara Croft to grow from an inexperienced young woman into a hardened survivor has been re-built for next-gen consoles, featuring an obsessively detailed Lara and a stunningly lifelike world. Lara must endure high-octane combat, customize her weapons and gear, and overcome grueling environments to survive her first adventure and uncover the island’s deadly secret. See the trailer below
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November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Evolution of Run N Gun – Neon Inferno Review

I need to be fully transparent here when I say that Retroware might just be my favourite indie publisher right now. The company has worked with indie devs to release greats like Iron Meat, Prison City, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, and will be…
The Evolution of Run N Gun – Neon Inferno Review
I need to be fully transparent here when I say that Retroware might just be my favourite indie publisher right now. The company has worked with indie devs to release greats like Iron Meat, Prison City, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit, and will be releasing the upcoming Toxic Crusaders beat em up title and The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Effulgence RPG hits Steam Early Access Dec 2

Effulgence RPG - a sci-fi turn-based RPG made entirely out of text characters is  about to launch into Early Access on Steam on December 2. Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG where enemies are more than obstacles - they're raw material. Break them down…
Effulgence RPG hits Steam Early Access Dec 2
Effulgence RPG - a sci-fi turn-based RPG made entirely out of text characters is  about to launch into Early Access on Steam on December 2. Effulgence RPG is a party-based RPG where enemies are more than obstacles - they're raw material. Break them down into particles and forge weapons and gear using a matter printer. The entire world is built from text symbols arranged in 3D space, creating a uniquely striking visual style.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Mojito Woody’s Rescue Announced For Consoles, PC and Steam Deck

GTZAStudio has announced that it’s upcoming project Mojito Woody’s Rescue is targeting  PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox and Steam Deck in 2026. Mojito Woody’s Rescue is a 3D platformer inspired by titles like Super Mario 64, Mario…
Mojito Woody’s Rescue Announced For Consoles, PC and Steam Deck
GTZAStudio has announced that it’s upcoming project Mojito Woody’s Rescue is targeting  PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox and Steam Deck in 2026. Mojito Woody’s Rescue is a 3D platformer inspired by titles like Super Mario 64, Mario Odyssey  and Banjo-Kazooie cited as specific inspirations and features a cube-shaped cat named that teams up with Lana, a little yarn ball to rescue his best dog friend from an evil cucumber.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
This Tribute Does Things Right – Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists Review

Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists is a sequel to TuanisApps' previous game, Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge ( a game we covered here). While the previous game leaned more towards a Classicvania style of gameplay,…
This Tribute Does Things Right – Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists Review
Toziuha Night: Order of the Alchemists is a sequel to TuanisApps' previous game, Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge ( a game we covered here). While the previous game leaned more towards a Classicvania style of gameplay, Order of the Alchemists goes for the Metroidvania approach and takes influence specifically from the DS Castlevania games. The story here revolves around Xandria, an Iron Alchemist who must set out on a massive and emotional journey and along the way uncovers some amazing things.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO ARRIVES ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND NINTENDO SWITCH 2

Bandai Namco sent out the following Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced that the hit game DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™2.  Developed by Spike…
DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO ARRIVES ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND NINTENDO SWITCH 2
Bandai Namco sent out the following Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced that the hit game DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™2.  Developed by Spike Chunsoft, Inc., the studio behind the original DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI, the game brings back the legendary anime brawler series and features more than 180 characters and faithful recreations of epic battles from the anime.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition delayed to early 2026 – Will Have Exclusive Mode

Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be delayed from the planned November 2025 release window to early 2026. This is to enable both a…
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition delayed to early 2026 – Will Have Exclusive Mode
Dragami Games has announced that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will be delayed from the planned November 2025 release window to early 2026. This is to enable both a simultaneous release of a physical edition, as well as the implementation of a Switch 2-exclusive “Gun Shooting Mode.” Notice and Apology for the Delay Initially, the game was planned for release as a digital-only title.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Gets 7 Minute Overview Trailer

Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, specifically the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The trailer is approximately seven minutes long. After an unexpected accident, Samus finds…
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Gets 7 Minute Overview Trailer
Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, specifically the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The trailer is approximately seven minutes long. After an unexpected accident, Samus finds herself transported to the mysterious planet Viewros. Scan your surroundings for clues, make the most of your equipment and weapons, and use Samus’s newfound psychic abilities – and her technologically advanced bike, the Vi-O-La – to traverse and explore the environment. You’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive and escape Viewros.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Going Back To The Past For Real – Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Review

The Angry Video Game Nerd has been around for over twenty years and has starred in two games and a remake/enhanced version of the two games which did well, so it was only a matter of time before the AVGN got adapted one more…
Going Back To The Past For Real – Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit Review
The Angry Video Game Nerd has been around for over twenty years and has starred in two games and a remake/enhanced version of the two games which did well, so it was only a matter of time before the AVGN got adapted one more time. Unlike the previous AVGN games, which favoured 16-bit style visuals, Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit does what its name says and takes us back to the past and specifically into the 8-bit era.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Wizard of Legend 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch November 25th

Dead Mage and Humble Games are happy to announce that Wizard of Legend 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 25, 2025, bringing the game's trademark elemental combat, roguelite progression, and cooperative play to the hybrid…
Wizard of Legend 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch November 25th
Dead Mage and Humble Games are happy to announce that Wizard of Legend 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 25, 2025, bringing the game's trademark elemental combat, roguelite progression, and cooperative play to the hybrid console-handheld system. Following its 1.0 release earlier this year on Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, the Switch version delivers all content from the console/PC edition, refined controls for Joy-Con and Pro Controllers, and optimized performance across both handheld and docked play.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Funko Fusion Deluxe Edition – Is it really worth paying for the upgrade?

Funko Fusion is a game that we previously covered here at The Otaku Authority. So with Funko Fusion Deluxe Edition, we will focus this review specifically on the DLC side of this version of the game. So this will in effect be…
Funko Fusion Deluxe Edition – Is it really worth paying for the upgrade?
Funko Fusion is a game that we previously covered here at The Otaku Authority. So with Funko Fusion Deluxe Edition, we will focus this review specifically on the DLC side of this version of the game. So this will in effect be a mini review. The Deluxe Edition of the game comes with The Office Cameo Pack as well as additional characters you can play as from the start of the game.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Red Dead Redemption announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, iOS, and Android

Rockstar Games has announced that Red Dead Redemption will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, as well as iOS and Android via Netflix on December 2. In addition, those who own the game on PlayStation…
Red Dead Redemption announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, iOS, and Android
Rockstar Games has announced that Red Dead Redemption will be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, as well as iOS and Android via Netflix on December 2. In addition, those who own the game on PlayStation 4, Switch, or the backward compatible Xbox One digital release will be able to upgrade to the new version for free, while the PlayStation 5 version will also be available via the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on the same day.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Blood of Dawnwalker ‘Gameplay Overview Part II’ Released

Bandai Namco sent out the following Rebel Wolves have been hard at work on The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming dark fantasy RPG set in the 14th-century fictional location of Vale Sangora, a forgotten corner of the Carpthian Mountains.…
The Blood of Dawnwalker ‘Gameplay Overview Part II’ Released
Bandai Namco sent out the following Rebel Wolves have been hard at work on The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming dark fantasy RPG set in the 14th-century fictional location of Vale Sangora, a forgotten corner of the Carpthian Mountains. In it, players take on the role of Coen, a man turned into a Dawnwalker: human by day, vampire by night, and will have to use this power to rescue his family, captured by the vampiric feudal lords who have taken over Vale Sangora.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Free Collaboration DLC for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, & New STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Update Out Now

Marvelous USA sent out the following Marvelous USA today announced the release of a pair of free updates for their recently launched entries in the popular Rune Factory and STORY OF…
Free Collaboration DLC for Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, & New STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar Update Out Now
Marvelous USA sent out the following Marvelous USA today announced the release of a pair of free updates for their recently launched entries in the popular Rune Factory and STORY OF SEASONS series, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and STORY OF SEASONS: Grand Bazaar, and the beginning of a celebratory digital sale on PC via Steam and the Nintendo eShop.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Pokemon Pokopia Gets ‘Extended’ Trailer And New Details

The Pokemon Company, Game Freak and Koei Tecmo have released a 10-minute trailer, and new information and screenshots for Pokemon Pokopia. A New Life from the Ground Up In Pokemon Pokopia, players play as a Ditto that has awoken from a long…
Pokemon Pokopia Gets ‘Extended’ Trailer And New Details
The Pokemon Company, Game Freak and Koei Tecmo have released a 10-minute trailer, and new information and screenshots for Pokemon Pokopia. A New Life from the Ground Up In Pokemon Pokopia, players play as a Ditto that has awoken from a long slumber and transformed to look like a human. Ditto meets the peculiar Professor Tangrowth, who has been living all alone in a place where humans and Pokemon once lived—and appears to be wearing human tools.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Zelda’s Time Travel Journey Leads To His Imprisonment- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the third game in the Zelda Universe to occupy Koei Tecmo's time. However, Age of Imprisonment however is different from its predecessors, as Hyrule Warriors…
Zelda’s Time Travel Journey Leads To His Imprisonment- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the third game in the Zelda Universe to occupy Koei Tecmo's time. However, Age of Imprisonment however is different from its predecessors, as Hyrule Warriors and Age of Calamity were both non-canon to the timeline, while Age of Imprisonment is a fully canonical part of the story. This distinction is important as it makes clear, Age of Imprisonment is a key part of the story of the recent games.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Sacred 2 Remaster Is Out Now

THQ Nordic sent out the following Heroes of Ancaria: the time has come. Sacred 2 Remaster is out now, bringing back the chaos, loot, and laughter that made the original legendary - now reborn for a new generation of adventurers. Developed by Sparkling Bit and published…
Sacred 2 Remaster Is Out Now
THQ Nordic sent out the following Heroes of Ancaria: the time has come. Sacred 2 Remaster is out now, bringing back the chaos, loot, and laughter that made the original legendary - now reborn for a new generation of adventurers. Developed by Sparkling Bit and published in cooperation with THQ Nordic, Sacred 2 Remaster delivers the definitive version of the beloved action RPG.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Snow Bros. Classic Collection coming to PS5, Switch, and PC

Limited Run Games and Headless Chicken have announced Snow Bros. Classic Collection for PlayStation 5, Switch, and Steam, which includes Snow Bros., Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom, and Snow Bros. Jr.. Multiple versions will be included, such as…
Snow Bros. Classic Collection coming to PS5, Switch, and PC
Limited Run Games and Headless Chicken have announced Snow Bros. Classic Collection for PlayStation 5, Switch, and Steam, which includes Snow Bros., Snow Bros.: Nick & Tom, and Snow Bros. Jr.. Multiple versions will be included, such as the SEGA Genesis, Game Boy, and NES versions. PlayStation 5 and Switch physical edition pre-orders will open on November 14 via…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Valve Announces New Hardware

Valve has officially announced new hardware with the Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame New Steam Hardware coming in 2026 What the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame mean for developers Today we announced three new devices joining the…
Valve Announces New Hardware
Valve has officially announced new hardware with the Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame New Steam Hardware coming in 2026 What the new Steam Machine, Steam Controller, and Steam Frame mean for developers Today we announced three new devices joining the Steam Hardware family in 2026: Steam Controller Steam Machine Steam Frame (VR headset + controllers) We're really excited to be adding these options for gamers and developers alike; and just like Steam Deck, all three are optimized for gaming on Steam.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Combat and Gameplay Deep Dive Video Released

Dotemu sent out the following Publisher Dotemu released a new look today at the hard-hitting combat of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, the highly anticipated tag-team beat 'em up channeling the golden eras of classic MARVEL storylines,…
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Combat and Gameplay Deep Dive Video Released
Dotemu sent out the following Publisher Dotemu released a new look today at the hard-hitting combat of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, the highly anticipated tag-team beat 'em up channeling the golden eras of classic MARVEL storylines, via a video hosted by developer Tribute Games. This video tour of MARVEL Cosmic Invasion's incredible 15-fighter playable roster arrives ahead of the game's impending Dec.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA ARRIVES ON SWITCH AND SWITCH 2 ON DEC 16

Ubisoft sent out the following Today, Ubisoft and Evil Empire announced that The Rogue Prince of Persia™, the critically acclaimed 2D action-platforming roguelite, will launch on Nintendo Switch™ and Switch™ 2 on December 16,…
THE ROGUE PRINCE OF PERSIA ARRIVES ON SWITCH AND SWITCH 2 ON DEC 16
Ubisoft sent out the following Today, Ubisoft and Evil Empire announced that The Rogue Prince of Persia™, the critically acclaimed 2D action-platforming roguelite, will launch on Nintendo Switch™ and Switch™ 2 on December 16, 2025. Following its successful release on Ubisoft +, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5, the game's arrival on Nintendo platforms marks the new chapter in its multi-platform rollout.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie First Trailer Released

Nintendo and Illumination have released the debut trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as  part of a special Nintendo Direct for the film. Today’s video gives us a our first look at the plot and what to expect. Two new characters are also…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie First Trailer Released
Nintendo and Illumination have released the debut trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, as  part of a special Nintendo Direct for the film. Today’s video gives us a our first look at the plot and what to expect. Two new characters are also now confirmed. Brie Larson is playing Rosalina, while Benny Safdie is taking on the role of Bowser Jr. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is coming to theaters on April 3, 2026. See the trailer
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November 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM