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The Darwin’s Paradox demo is filled with references to the Metal Gear series. You’ll find humorous Codec conversations, graffiti mentioning Snake, a shadow resembling Raging Raven from Metal Gear Solid 4 (similar to the Vulcan Raven in Metal Gear Solid 2), a few Metal Gear machines themselves, and, naturally, a cardboard box for tactical maneuvers. Considering it’s only a thirty-minute demo, it includes a surprising number of these nods and delivers on the playful tone set by the pre-release trailer.

Sickhead Games and Rock It Games have announced two new game collections for Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store. Each collection costs $7.99. One collection, Jaleco Sports: Goal! 2, features the NES games Goal!, Goal! 2, and Goal: Two, plus the SNES game Super Goal! 2. The other collection, Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded II, includes the NES games Bases Loaded II: Second Season and Moero!! Pro Yakyuu ’88 Kettei Ban, along with the SNES games Super Bases Loaded II, Super 3D Baseball, and Hanguk Pro Yagu.

So, I’ve been checking around online for PS5 deals, and it looks like GAME and Argos are the first stores I’ve seen actually raising their prices on the console. It’s a bit annoying, but at least I know where not to look right now!

Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact is available now for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam.

According to KeplerL2, the initial target for the new console was 2028, but issues with RAM and NAND storage could push that date back. Because the console doesn’t have a custom-designed processor like the PlayStation 6 or Xbox, a delay might actually allow for improved hardware specifications.

The last volume of Chainsaw Man will be released on June 4th, collecting the most recent chapters. There’s a chance this volume will also include an extra, brand-new chapter, much like My Hero Academia did – they included a chapter fans consider the ‘real’ ending, and it’s being adapted into an anime special next month. Many fans are predicting Chainsaw Man will do the same, potentially including Chapter 233 as a bonus alongside the final volume.

Black Sails is a remarkably well-crafted show, featuring a cast that truly delivered exceptional performances and had fantastic chemistry. Though technically a prequel to Treasure Island, the series stars Toby Stephens, Luke Arnold, and Zack McGowan, alongside many other talented actors. The story unfolds on New Providence Island, a pirate haven brimming with danger and intrigue, and focuses on the fearsome Captain Flint. He’s fighting for his own survival and the island’s freedom, and forms an uneasy alliance with Eleanor Guthrie, the governor’s daughter, who has her own ambitions to seize control. With compelling characters like the ruthless Charles Vane, the unpredictable duo of Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, and others with hidden agendas, Black Sails is a gripping and intense series that doesn’t hold back.

Phil Lord and Chris Miller, known for their comedies, have created something different with Project Hail Mary: a large-scale space adventure. It shares similarities with films like Gravity and 2001: A Space Odyssey, but is most frequently compared to Interstellar.

Despite their best attempts, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio hasn’t solved the biggest issue with the Yakuza series. Even the most highly-rated Yakuza games can be difficult for new players to get into. If you’ve never played one, it’s not about where to begin, but if you should. Luckily, the new game, Stranger Than Heaven, developed by the same studio, aims to change that. It seems to follow the same style as previous games, but without the need to have played the ten-plus titles that came before it.

During a recent presentation to investors, the game developer listed “What Did Not Work” as a heading on a slide. “The First Descendant” was specifically mentioned in a table, highlighting issues with keeping players engaged over time.