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Steam’s 2K Publisher sale offers games up to 90 percent off

Steam’s ‘2K Publisher Sale’ is offering digital 2K games for up to 90 percent off.

These games are available until February 24th.

Below are some of the top deals:

You can check out more deals on Steam’s website.

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Source: Steam Via: RedFlagDeals

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Nintendo Canada shows off chocolate Joy-Cons for Valentine’s Day

Have you ever gazed at your Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers and thought to yourself, “this looks delicious?”

No? Neither have I, but that hasn’t stopped Nintendo from turning its iconic gamepads into chocolate.

Unfortunately, these chocolate Joy-Cons aren’t real, which is good because if you tried playing Super Smash Bros with these controllers, they’d melt.

That said, they’re pretty cool and look like they’d make a great snack.

Source: Nintendo Canada 

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Cyberpunk 2077’s anticipated current-gen console update could arrive soon

Despite Cyberpunk 2077 being a near-absolute mess when it was first released back in 2022, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has continued to support the beleaguered open-world title with several patches.

However, the game’s anticipated current-gen Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 update hasn’t yet appeared, though it seems that might change soon.

Back in October CDPR delayed all fixes and free DLC for Cyperpunk 2077, stating that a “major update” would arrive in 2022 alongside its current-gen/next-gen “enhanced” update. Fast-forward to now and the developer revealed in a tweet that it’s set to make an announcement on Tuesday, February 15th at 10am ET/7am PT.

Adding to this rumour, Cyberpunk 2077 now shows up as “optimized” on the Xbox Series X/S, and a PS5 edition of the title appeared on Sony’s PlayStation Network back in January. The enhanced update also seems to already be hitting some players’ consoles.

The enhanced update will be free to anyone that already owns the Xbox One/PlayStation 4 version of the title. CDPR is also expected to release an upgraded version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for the Xbox Series X/PlaySation 5, though it likely won’t release until Q2 2022.

Source: @Cyberpunkgame 

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Pre-registration opens for Square Enix Montreal’s Hitman Sniper: The Shadows

Ahead of its March 3rd release, Square Enix Montreal’s Hitman Sniper: The Shadows is now available for pre-registration on Android and iOS.

The upcoming mobile title — which was first revealed last year in early March — draws inspiration from 2015’s Hitman: Sniper, but is an entirely new title set in the Hitman universe. Pre-registration unlocked yet-to-be-revealed exclusive rewards, likely in-game currency and other items.

Alongside Lara Croft Go and Deus Ex Go, Hitman Go is widely regarded as one of the best premium mobile titles ever. Back in 2018, Square Enix confirmed that it was shifting focus to free-to-play mobile titles like the upcoming Hitman Sniper: The Shadows.

Though it remains unclear, hopefully, The Shadows manages to still be a great title despite its focus on free-to-play mechanics.

For more on Hitman Sniper: The Shadows, check out Brad Shankar’s interview with Patrick Naud, the head of mobile at Square Enix Montreal.

Pre-registration is currently only available on Android through this link.

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Pre-registration opens for Square Enix Montreal’s Hitman Sniper: The Shadows

Ahead of its March 3rd release, Square Enix Montreal’s Hitman Sniper: The Shadows is now available for pre-registration on Android and iOS.

The upcoming mobile title — which was first revealed last year in early March — draws inspiration from 2015’s Hitman: Sniper, but is an entirely new title set in the Hitman universe. Pre-registration unlocked yet-to-be-revealed exclusive rewards, likely in-game currency and other items.

Alongside Lara Croft Go and Deus Ex Go, Hitman Go is widely regarded as one of the best premium mobile titles ever. Back in 2018, Square Enix confirmed that it was shifting focus to free-to-play mobile titles like the upcoming Hitman Sniper: The Shadows.

Though it remains unclear, hopefully, The Shadows manages to still be a great title despite its focus on free-to-play mechanics.

For more on Hitman Sniper: The Shadows, check out Brad Shankar’s interview with Patrick Naud, the head of mobile at Square Enix Montreal.

Pre-registration is currently only available on Android through this link.

Image credit: Square Enix 

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If you bought Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, you should receive your free movie voucher soon

PlayStation Canada revealed back in January that users who purchase or upgrade to the new Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection for PlayStation 5 will be eligible to claim a free ticket to the upcoming Uncharted movie.

The promotion — which lasted until February 3rd — required you to either purchase Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection for $64.99 from the PlayStation Store or pay $14.99 to digitally upgrade via the storefront if you own Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy or Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End & Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Digital Bundle. 

Those who bought the new title or upgraded to it have started receiving voucher codes to claim the free Uncharted movie ticket.

The email states that the voucher allows one person to claim a movie ticket at Cineplex theatres in Canada. If you bought the new Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection or upgraded to it, check your email and head to Cineplex.com to claim your ticket.

The Uncharted movie, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, releases in Canadian theatres on February 18th.

Image credit: Sony Pictures 

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Latest Nintendo Switch eShop sale discounts more than 500 games

The Nintendo eShop currently has over 500 games on sale, including those from Warner Bros., Square Enix, the controversy-riddled Activision Blizzard and indie developers.

See below for some of the most notable deals:

The full list of eShop sales can be found here. Note that sales have different end dates.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is getting 48 new courses by the end of 2023

In a surprise move, Nintendo didn’t reveal Mario Kart 9 during its latest Direct stream — instead, the Japanese gaming giant confirmed that 48 new courses are coming to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

The first wave of courses is set to arrive on March 18th and all 48 tracks will drop by the end of 2023 in six waves. I also use the word “new” lightly given that it seems all of these tracks are pulled from past Mario Kart titles.

The first wave of tracks includes courses like Coconut Mall from Mario Kart for the Wii, Choco Mountain from Mario Kart 64, and Tokyo Blur from Mario Kart Tour. All DLC tracks will be playable locally and online.

The ‘Booster Course Pass’ costs $25 on its own and is also included with Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass at no additional cost. Nintendo’s Switch Online Expansion pass tier costs  $63.99 for a 12-month individual membership (one account) or $99.99 for a 12-month Family Membership (up to eight accounts).

Mario Kart 8 released roughly seven and a half years ago for the Wii U, followed by the Deluxe version dropping on the Switch in 2017.

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Here’s everything that was revealed during February 2022’s Nintendo Direct

Right on schedule, Nintendo held its first early 2022 Direct to set the stage for the rest of the year.

As usual, the presentation was packed with a bunch of different announcements. See below for the full chronological list:

  • Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes — new ‘Musou’ style action game releasing June 24th, 2022
  • No Man’s Sky — port coming summer 2022
  • Mario Strikers: Battle League — new soccer game releasing June 10th, 2022
  • Splatoon 3 co-op mode, Salmon Run Next Wave trailer shown — full game releasing summer 2022
  • Front Mission 1st — remake coming TBA
  • Disney Speedstorm — free-to-play racer releasing this summer
  • Star Wars: The Force Unleashed — a port coming April 20th, 2022
  • Chrono Cross remaster called ‘The Radical Dreamers Edition — releasing April 7th, 2022
  • Kirby and the Forgotten Land — new trailer, game releases March 25th, 2022
  • MLB The Show 22 — new trailer for the Switch version featuring Shohei Ohtani, game releases April 5th, 2022
  • Klonoa Fantasy Reverie Series — ports releasing July 8th, 2022
  • Portal Companion Collection — ports coming TBA 2022
  • Live a Live — a remake coming July 22nd, 2022
  • Nintendo Switch Sports — new sports game releasing April 29th
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival — new rhythm game releasing TBA 2022
  • Triangle Strategy — new free demo, game releases March 4th, 2022
  • Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course DLC — Canadian-made game coming to Switch alongside other platforms on June 30th, 2022
  • Metroid Dread free updates — ‘Dread’ and ‘Rookie’ modes coming February 9th, 2022, ‘Boss Rush’ in April 2022
  • Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings — Nintendo Switch Online ports releasing February 9th, 2022
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC — 48 classic tracks remastered, will release by 2023, first wave coming March 18th, 2022
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — new RPG coming September 2022

That’s a quick breakdown of everything shown off, but you can view the full 40-minute Direct stream here.

Image credit: Nintendo

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Earthbound coming to Nintendo Switch Online today

Beloved JRPG Earthbound is coming to Nintendo Switch Online later today, February 9th.

Since it’s an SNES title, it will be offered as part of the base Switch Online tier — no premium ‘Expansion Pack’ membership required.

Originally released on the SNES in North America in 1995, the game follows Ness, Paula, Jeff and Poo as they collect melodies from different Sanctuaries to stop a cosmic threat. The franchise’s legacy has endured as Ness (and fellow Mother series hero Lucas) have made multiple appearances in the Super Smash Bros. series.

However, the only way to play Earthbound on a “modern” system has been through the now-discontinued SNES Classic, making the Switch Online release a much more accessible option.

A Nintendo Switch Online membership starts at $4.99 CAD/month.