'Yakuza Kiwami' to make its long-awaited debut on the Nintendo Switch

The long wait is over! Yakuza Kiwami is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch eight years after it first came out on the PlayStation 3 and 4 in 2016. Yakuza Kiwami is a remake of the original 2005 PlayStation 2 title Yakuza. The game was developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio and published by Sega.

Set in Kamurocho, it follows the story of Kazuma Kiryu. A member of the Tojo Clan, he takes the blame for his boss' murder. After a decade in prison, he returns to find his clan in trouble. Yakuza Kiwami is the first (and so far) only Yakuza / Like a Dragon game coming to the Nintendo Switch. It'll be available starting October 24, 2024.

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'Sea of Stars' DLC "Throes of the Watchmaker" unveiled

Sabotage Studio has announced the upcoming free DLC, "Throes of the Watchmaker," for their critically acclaimed RPG, Sea of Stars. Set to launch in Spring 2025, this expansion will take the Solstice Warriors, Valere and Zale, on a whimsical adventure into the miniature clockwork world of Horloge.

In this magical realm, threatened by a cursed carnival, they will need to adapt their powers to the unfamiliar rules of Horloge. Zale will become a nimble Juggler, while Valere will transform into a dazzling Acrobat. These new classes will introduce unique attacks, damage types, skills, and combos, perfectly suited for the circus-themed world.

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'Castlevania' trilogy and more are hitting the Switch

Get ready to dive back into the gothic world of Castlevania! Nintendo has just announced the Castlevania Dominus Collection. Launching on August 27, the collection brings together three critically acclaimed titles from the Nintendo DS era: Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia. As a bonus, the arcade classic Haunted Castle is also included, offering a blast from the past.

To enhance the modern gaming experience, Konami has added features like save states and rewind, making these timeless games even more enjoyable on the Switch.

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HMD's Barbie flip phone is official

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We knew it was coming, but now it's officially here! HMD has unveiled its Barbie Phone, a hot pink flip phone for those exhausted from being constantly exposed to social media. This feature phone goes hard on the Barbie branding from the colour scheme, the Barbie logo on the back of the phone, the iconography on the keyboard, and its many accessories.

The feature phone has a pair of customizable back covers, a beaded wrist strap, and stick-on gems and stickers associated with the Barbie brand. The phone itself features a 2.8-inch screen with a Barbie-themed UI (including a Snake game that gets the Barbie treatment), a T9 keyboard, and a 0.3-megapixel camera with built-in flash.

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