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Video Game News 4/16/2024

#Steam
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Smite 2 shoots to the top of Steam's top sellers entirely through pre-order founder packs
Get RollerCoaster Tycoon classic on Steam for just $5
95% positive-rated wacky shooter gets a Steam sequel, out right now
Prepare your PC for Manor Lords by downloading this new Nvidia driver
Half-Life remake gets massive update and 80% off Steam sale
The maker of 2023’s most underrated shooter has a new game out now
The Witcher 3 mod tools are finally on Steam for anyone to craft with
The Witcher 3's official mod editor is now available for testing on Steam
New FFVII Rebirth LINE Stickers Pack Appears
Abyss is open now for playtesting ahead of its early access launch, delayed to May 7
Steam FPS Fest 2024 is live with tons of great discounts
PC Gaming Show Returns This Summer
Tennis Manager 2024 Hits Center Court May 23rd on PC & Mac
Planet Crafter Zeolite Guide
Hades II Technical Test Signups
BioGun Early Access
On Sale
FREE STARS: Children of Infinity Kickstarter
Kill It With Fire 2 Early Access
Project Warlock II: Reworked Playtest
Abyss Online Will Head into Early Access May 7th, With Steam Live Playtest Opening This Week

#NintendoSwitch
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17 Hidden Secrets To Get More Out Of Your Nintendo Switch
Are we finally going to see Hollow Knight: Silksong at tomorrow’s Indie World Nintendo Direct?
Get A 1TB Xbox Storage Expansion Card For Only $105 Before It Sells Out
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for Tomorrow, With 20 Minutes of Indie Games Heading to Switch
The Next Nintendo Indie World Showcase Is Set For Tomorrow
Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced
Here’s What Mr. S Does in SaGa Emerald Beyond
Suika Game iOS Grossed Almost $2 Million in Its First 3 Months
Nintendo Indie World Showcase scheduled for April 17th
One Piece Odyssey launches July 26th on Nintendo Switch
New Princess Peach and Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch Cases
Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced For Tomorrow, April 17th 2024
New Crypt Of The NecroDancer DLC Update Adds Hatsune Miku
Indie World Showcase happening tomorrow
Evening Consolidation

#DLC
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Publishers Pivoting To Live-Service Games Have Most Devs Worried
Mortal Kombat 1 DLC Character Ermac Has a New Brutality Ripped Straight From Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3
D&D makers also want a Baldur’s Gate 4, but say they won't rush to a sequel (it shouldn't take 25 years, mind)
Every Villain In Insomniac's Spider-Man Universe
Grand strategy legend embraces the changing face of history in new DLC
FFXVI Rising Tide DLC Characters Introduced
Minecraft gets Kung Fu Panda collaboration DLC
Mortal Kombat 1 April 2024 update out now, patch notes
Remnant 2: The Forgotten Kingdom DLC Launches April 23rd

#RPG
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Star Wars Outlaws Is Getting Every Scoundrel’s Favorite Card Game
I don't like the Fallout games, but the show might have made me a convert
Looking for the next RPG to sink your teeth into? The Metaphor: ReFantazio development stream is a must-watch!
Try Out New Tabletop RPG Adventures With This Massive Pathfinder Humble Bundle Deal
Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade PC Version Is Available Now
Order Daybreak lets you engage in real-time combat with 2.5D visuals, now open for pre-registration
Huge Darkest Dungeon 2 Update to Add New Campaign and More Later This Year
Tower of Fantasy debuts a teaser trailer for its April 30 Celestial Destiny update
Hades II technical test sign ups are live
Mon Protocol Expands its Horizons Through Partnership with Pixelverse
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review - Meeting This Epic Adventure Halfway
Athenian Rhapsody Next Month

#April
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That Silly Crab Soulslike Hits Xbox Game Pass This Month
New On Hulu In May 2024: Jujutsu Kaisen 0, Ferrari, And More
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes And More Assemble On Xbox Game Pass This Month
Xbox Game Pass announces late April additions
Fresh PS5 Pro Report Reiterates Sony Demands for Upgraded Games
Prepare Yourself for Incoming Metaphor: ReFantazio Livestreams
Initial Sanrio 2024 Character Ranking Puts Pochacco in First
Rovio drops Moomins: Puzzle & Design game
Xbox Game Pass Adds Another Crab’s Treasure, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and More
Play Assassin's Creed Mirage for Free
Subscriptions, Clouds, & Streams

#PS5
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Which games will get Sony's PS5 Pro "Enhanced" label?
PS5, PS4 Ports of Xbox Survival Game Grounded Out Now
Stellar Blade Is a Better Game Than NieR: Automata, Yoko Taro Reckons
Huge PS Plus Clearout Confirmed for May, 25 Games Leaving
14 More Games Land on PS Plus Extra, Premium Today
Aventurine Honkai: Star Rail Aventurine Trailer Flaunts His Style
Honkai: Star Rail Sprinkles Cupcakes Inspired by March 7th
Sony Expects PS5 Pro Compatible Games for Certification Starting August – Report
Assassin’s Creed Mirage free trial now live, play the first two hours
TopSpin 2K25 soundtrack unveiled, listen on Apple Music
Harold Halibut is now available on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and PC

#ManorLords
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Microsoft Announces Xbox Game Pass April 2024 Wave 2 Lineup
Manor Lords performs fine on Steam Deck – it’s the controls you’ll want to watch out for
Xbox Game Pass update adds Harold Halibut with Orcs Must Die! 3 and more coming soon
New NVIDIA Graphics Driver

#Ubisoft
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Ubisoft Responds to Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass Backlash, Insists Jabba the Hutt Is Part of the Experience for All Players
No, Jabba The Hutt isn't a Star Wars Outlaws season pass or special edition exclusive
XDefiant is finally getting closer: a stress test starts on Friday and will run all weekend long
Star Wars Outlaws' pricey extra Jabba the Hutt mission is "optional" and "additional", Ubisoft says
Star Wars Outlaws Will Have More Jabba Outside the Season Pass, Ubisoft Confirms
Star Wars Outlaws Criticized for Paywalling Jabba Mission, Ubisoft Responds

#StarWarsOutlaws
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Jabba Is Not Just A Pre-Order Bonus In Star Wars Outlaws, Ubisoft Confirms
Star Wars Outlaws' ESRB Description Reveals That Sabacc Will Appear for the Very First Time in a Game

#Nintendo
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Nintendo Indie World Showcase Set to Air Tomorrow, Nintendo Announces
Nintendo Switch Online April 2024 SNES Lineup Offers Cutesy Chaos
A Nintendo Indie World Showcase Will Air April 17
Feature: Keza MacDonald On Meeting Miyamoto, 'Switch 2', And Her Upcoming Nintendo Book
Talking Point: Nintendo Indie World Showcase Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
Splatoon 3 Is Getting A Fresh New Update Very Soon
Gallery: Nintendo Introduces The Cast Of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Evening Gatherings & Events

#Helldivers2
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Good news, Helldivers 2's latest patch ensures the Ground Breaker armour's no longer a victim of accidental false advertising
Helldivers 2 Patch 01.000.203 Fixes Ground Breaker Armor, Sorts Out Crashes, and More
Helldivers 2 update finally fixes that big Warbond error
UK Sales Charts: Helldivers 2 Returns to Top 10 in Quiet Week for New PS5, PS4 Releases
Transmog System 'Doesn't Make Sense' in Helldivers 2, Says CEO
Helldivers 2 Update Fixes More Crashes as Dev Warns Players Not to Get Attached to Leaks

#Switch
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Grounded Switch gameplay
NBA 2K24 is the next Switch Online Game Trial in North America
Trombone Champ update out now (version 1.27A), patch notes
1000xResist release date set for May, new trailer
Capes release date set for May, new trailer
Anime-inspired Metroidvania game Arcadia: Colony heading to Switch
Horror Visual Novel Game Horrific Xanatorium Creeps Onto PlayStation Next Week
3D platformer 'Runa & The ChaikurĂș Legacy' could see Switch release via Kickstarter (UPDATE)
Surprise! Penny's Big Breakaway Now Has A Switch eShop Demo
Guide: Best Retro Throwback Nintendo Switch Games - Modern Games With Old-School Style
Video: This Controller Has A Screen, But Don't Expect A Wii U GamePad

#April17
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Jujutsu Kaisen Named Most Popular Anime in Guinness World Records 2025
Pilgrims is a quirky, European folk-tale inspired puzzle game coming to AppStore and GooglePlay

#Hades2
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Hades 2 technical test set to begin 'shortly,' signups are open now
Hades 2's technical test set to begin "shortly" and sign-ups are now open
How to sign up for the Hades 2 Technical Test
Hades 2 Technical Test to Last “Longer Than a Week, Shorter Than a Month,” Says Supergiant Games

#HaroldHalibut
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Watch us play the first 90 minutes of Harold Halibut on Xbox Series X
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Another Crab’s Treasure Lead Game Pass’ Wave 2 Lineup for April
Harold Halibut – Chapter 1 Walkthrough

#Overwatch2
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Overwatch 2 Will Let You Buy Old Mythic Skins—For A Lot Of Money
Overwatch 2 Players Are Getting Banned For Swearing, And They’re Not Thrilled
The best FPS games on PC 2024
Overwatch 2’s Season 10 arrives with spunky archaeologist hero Venture
Issues & Activism

#KeanuReeves
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The Internet Reacts To Keanu Reeves As Shadow The Hedgehog
Sonic 3 reportedly nets the ultimate life form, Keanu Reeves, as Shadow the Hedgehog
Keanu Reeves in Sonic the Hedgehog was foreshadowed all along
Keanu Reeves is reportedly playing Shadow in Sonic 3 movie

#Fallout
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The best game where your family DITCHES you? The Best Games Ever Podcast episode 95
Remember Fallout 3's Three Dog? You might get to hear a "darker" DJ voiced by his actor in future Fallout TV series episodes
Even Fallout Shelter Is Getting a Boost From the Fallout TV Show
Fallout TV creators saved “iconic elements” for season 2 so it doesn’t feel like they just skimmed Wikipedia
Text Vault-Tec's number from the Fallout TV show to get a potential teaser for a November announcement
Fallout TV show holding "iconic" stuff back for Season 2, including deathclaws
Random: YouTuber Calculates Approximate Fallout TV Protagonist's Season 1 XP Gain
Radioactive Nostalgia