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Spin-off game of a Chinese moba franchise. Looks way better than it has any right to considering.

I don’t think it’s foolhardy to think that Microsoft could pull ahead of Sony because of these acquisitions and Games Pass together. They’re only playing catch up until they’re winning.

It’s not the only path Sony could take to compete. They could attempt to make their own competitor, just as Sega did during the Dreamcast era when EA gave them the boot. That’s always an option, if not always a good one. (Especially if Microsoft stays good on their promises) I’d still say not having CoD hurt the Wii U on some level. Nintendo can be subject to lower lows when 3rd parties don’t have their backs. CoD would have inspired some confidence. We don’t really have an example of 3rd Parties leaving Sony in the same way in the console space. Just Sega, Nintendo, and some other lesser known flops. Of those, only Nintendo managed to hold. Even having Bethesda games torn away is something unprecedented for Sony, I think. But it’s not as rough as Sega had it back in the day, or Nintendo in a bad cycle. Having CoD stripped away would make them look a bit more like historical Sega, IMO. But if Microsoft leverages it only with Games Pass, or timed exclusive DLC … it’s harder to say.

Nintendo's not really a great example. 3rd parties abandon them altogether if their consoles (are poised to) underperform. If they weren't so stubborn / didn't have a hybrid machine in the cards, the Wii U could have been their Dreamcast.

Timed exclusivity? That’s weak. Take it off PlayStation completely. Like when Square left Nintendo.

DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition - PlayStation 4 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM Embark on an epic journey as you awaken your power and protect the land in Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age Definitive Edition. As the Luminary, you are the hunted hero who vows to protect the land from destruction. With a ragtag band of adventurers, you'll engage in well-balanced, turn-based battles and embark on quests across the kingdom of Erdrea. Forge gear, develop party members' skills, and alter... $10

Yeah, Stray sold a ton on Steam, and was the indie push for PS Extra, the combo of which is probably why they put it there. But I think it's also a case of it being a 'banger' among many indie 'bangers' this year. It's awfully subjective which should make the cut. I'm more questioning Plague's Tale 2. It's probably great. But reviews really called it out on being by the numbers stealth in the series' second go around. Perhaps another indie should have taken its spot instead.

Lost Judgment - PlayStation 4 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM Seize the truth in the latest installment of the thriller series, Lost Judgement. Akihiro Ehara is accused of groping a woman on a crowded train. Once a bystander’s video footage goes viral, there was a public outcry to demand a maximum sentence. His defense lawyer, Saori Shirosaki, has no doubt that crucial details of the situation have been overlooked, as Ehara was not even tried for the murder. She contacts detective... $15 (free PS5 upgrade, all Xbox versions are $15 as well) INSIDE for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site WWW.NINTENDO.COM Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack a… $2 digital. Runs well on Switch supposedly.

In what way? I'm just happy Xenoblade 3 got in after 2 didn't even get a RPG category nomination years back.

Halo Infinite - Xbox Series X WWW.GAMESTOP.COM GameStop is excited to bring you Halo Infinite on Xbox One and Xbox Series X! Master Chief is back in his most epic adventure to date. Experience the ultimate gameplay and explore a stunning sci-fi world in this riveting, first person shooter video game. Halo Infinite release date Holiday 2021. $20 (if you need to own the campaign and not sub for it) Watch Dogs: Legion - PlayStation 5 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM Join the resistance in Watch Dogs: Legion on PS5. London's facing its downfall courtesy of state surveillance, private military, and organized crime. Recruit a well-rounded resistance to overthrow the opportunists ruining this once-great city. This is your chance to fight for the future. The fate of London lies with you. $10 bomba RDR2 on PC for under $18... if you're okay with it being an EGS key. https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/red-dead-redemption-2-pc/

Plenty of other sites do wrap ups. Let's just post some highlight deals when you come across them. I'll start: The Last of Us Part II - PlayStation 4 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM In Last of Us Part II follow Ellie and Joel while they settle down in Jackson, Wyoming. Five years after their dangerous journey across post-pandemic America, they live amongst a community of survivors. In this community they have found peace and stability, but still remember the constant threat of the infected and not so friendly survivors. $10 Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales - PlayStation 4 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM Take on the mean streets of Manhattan as a new Spider-Man. Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales introduces you to the rise of a new hero. In the latest adventure in the Spider-verse, teenager Miles Morales is adjusting to his new home while following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Parker. But when a fierce power struggle threatens to destroy his new home, the aspiring hero realizes that with great power, there must... $20 (will upgrade free to PS5 version) NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... - PlayStation 4 WWW.GAMESTOP.COM In the distant future humanity is on the brink of extinction in NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139. A black scrawl disease and strange beasts threaten the world. Discover this one-of-a-kind prequel of the critically-acclaimed NieR:Automata. Now with a modern upgrade, masterfully revived visuals, a fascinating storyline and more. A young kindhearted boy makes a promise to his little sister. A thousand-year lie that... $12.50

Alba is up https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/alba-a-wildlife-adventure-93736a Next week is Evil Dead and an indie FE-like:

I can’t believe they never fixed or improved the controller design internally. Imagine how much money they’ve lost on shipping replacements. I’m getting ready to send in my first pair.

That was the highlight for me as well.

It's definitely beautiful, no doubt. Had to scale the resolution down to ~1800p on my aging PC, but I've got HDR on and its glorious.

More Ori Will of the Wisps. It feels like Hollow Knight came out, stole the first game's thunder a bit, and the devs straight up thought they should retool their game closer to Hollow Knight. Sword combat? Check. Equipable badges that change your combat abilities? Check. Restore health through stored energy mechanic? Check. NPC you find find who draws in your map? Check. As good as it feels and as great as it looks, it's really on the nose. That's really unfortunate considering what the first game was.

Here's another one I'm looking forward to eventually: Playtonic's Original Yooka-Laylee Game Is Getting A Follow-Up Title WWW.NINTENDOLIFE.COM A new adventure is on the way - In a bit of a shock announcement earlier this week, Playtonic - the UK developer comprised... There's a ton of Microsoft projects that could also apply. Perfect Dark, Fable, Indiana Jones, Avowed, Everwild, etc. I'd also like to know what Pragmata is from Capcom. See what IO does with 007.

What ones have you played in the past decade?

yep, my bad

Metroid Prime 3 is all I can think of at the moment.

Silksong started development as a kickstarter backer perk, if I'm not mistaken. But the base game got 4 free DLC updates, two of them being quite substantial. Silksong is a whole different game.