We’ll cover the latest games and notable developments in the gaming world, including:
- Easy Delivery: A PS1 kei truck, jungle beats, and an eerie vibe unite to create an immersive experience
- A unique tower defense game featuring bloodthirsty gnomes in little red hats
- Switch 2 pre-orders have been a mess
Easy Delivery Co. Merges PS1 Aesthetics, Jungle Beats, and a Mysterious Atmosphere in a Unique Kei Truck Game
Source: Rock Paper Shotgun – April 26, 2025
According to Rock Paper Shotgun, there aren’t many game elements that can instantly attract them, but one that always works without fail is the ability to drive around in a kei truck. Regrettably, there are only a handful of games offering this feature, with Promise Mascot Agency being the most recent one. There’s also the upcoming game Honcho, developed by the team behind Landlord’s Super and Jalopy, which Rock Paper Shotgun is eagerly anticipating. Now, Easy Delivery Co. has joined the list, presenting a kei truck game that may not be exactly as it seems.
Read the full article at Rock Paper Shotgun →
A Tower Defense Game Featuring Bloodthirsty Gnomes in Red Hats
Source: PC Gamer – April 27, 2025
Gnomes: Tower Defense, Roguelike | Official Launch Trailer – YouTube
PC Gamer brings their attention to an inventive tower defense game released earlier this month – Gnomes: Tower Defense. The game revolves around managing a group of fierce gnomes, recognizable by their red hats, who are tasked with defending their picturesque garden from a goblin invasion. The gnomes display surprising ferocity throughout the game. Each new wave of enemies expands the playing field and alters the enemy spawn points. This requires strategic placement of money-generating crops, alongside houses and trees, to direct goblins into deadly ambushes.
Read the full article at PC Gamer →
Switch 2 Preorders Descend Into Chaos
Source: Kotaku – April 26, 2025
The gaming world witnessed some significant developments this week. Primarily, Nintendo has finally initiated retail pre-orders for the Switch 2 in the U.S. This move follows a delay as the company assessed the potential fallout from President Trump’s implementation of tariffs. The launch, but, was marred with chaos. Customers attempting to secure their orders on platforms like Walmart and Target faced numerous issues, including system errors, confusion, and unexpected order cancellations.
For more details, read the full article on Kotaku →
2025 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
Source: GameSpot – April 27, 2025
2025 signals an exciting time for the gaming industry, according to GameSpot. With PlayStation and Xbox systems now well-established and the anticipated release of Nintendo’s successor to the Switch – the Switch 2 – the gaming scene promises something for everyone. Not to mention, the exclusive titles that are expected to arrive on PC and mobile platforms. However, staying updated on all the release dates of these eagerly-awaited games can be challenging without assistance. To address this, GameSpot has compiled a comprehensive list of all games slated for release in 2025. This list encompasses games with confirmed release dates and those with a 2025 release window.
Read the full article at GameSpot →
Today’s Top Deals: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Star Wars Outlaws, and More
Source: IGN – April 26, 2025
With the weekend upon them, IGN has gathered the top deals currently available. Below are the choice selections for April 26: The Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for $49.99 Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now available for $49.99 at Woot, down from its original price of $59.99 – a 17% discount. This definitive edition brings the highly-demanded Wii U game to the Nintendo Switch, complete with numerous enhancements and added features. An additional epilogue story chapter introduces a fresh ending to the game, which is anticipated to segue directly into the future installments of the series. Crafted with a rousing soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano and an expansive world for players to explore, Xenoblade Chronicles X offers a gaming experience that could easily span hundreds of hours.
For further information, visit the full article on IGN →
Preorders Open for Seven Nintendo Amiibo Characters Launched With Switch 2
Source: GameSpot – April 27, 2025
The forthcoming collection of Amiibo figures for The Legend of Zelda and Street Fighter 6 by Nintendo is now up for pre-order at leading retailers. These seven new characters will be launched in tandem with the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. These figures are designed to interact with their corresponding launch games, including Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Breath of the Wild, and Street Fighter 6: Years 1-2 Fighters Edition.
Following a pricing reevaluation of its first-party accessories due to tariffs, Nintendo has increased the prices for all seven Amiibo figures by $10. The Champions Amiibo from Tears of the Kingdom are now priced at $30 each.
For complete details, read the full article on GameSpot →
Walkthrough and Choice Outcomes for ‘Paranoia’ in Oblivion Remastered
Source: Polygon – April 26, 2025
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered features a side quest titled “Paranoia”, centering on a Wood Elf who is fraught with paranoia over potential stalkers. This quest unfolds in several ways, each culminating in a varying amount of gold as the reward.
“Paranoia” can, in fact, be completed shortly after its initiation. However, for those intrigued by the Wood Elf’s predicament, an engaging quest line awaits. Polygon’s Oblivion Remastered guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for “Paranoia”, detailing where to begin the quest, what transpires based on your decision to accept or decline the quest giver’s proposal, and the rewards earned upon its completion.
Read the full article at Polygon →
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review – A Melancholic RPG Masterpiece
Source: Game Informer – April 27, 2025
The game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 immerses players into its somber world without much contextual explanation. While it’s undoubtedly a fantasy RPG with elements of science fiction, it commendably avoids starting with scrolling text to explain its universe. This might initially seem confusing, but it allows for a remarkable opening few hours. The game quickly establishes stakes, initiates combat, and sets up an intriguing mystery. This approach allows Clair Obscur to bypass the slow-start cliché commonly associated with the genre, diving into the action with confidence and flair. This self-assuredness is maintained throughout the entire adventure. Game Informer expressed a keen anticipation for the expedition’s conclusion, yet was hesitant for the journey to end.
Read the full article at Game Informer →
The Greatest Weakness of the ‘Until Dawn’ Movie: Its Deviation from the Game
Source: IGN – April 26, 2025
Warning: This section contains spoilers for the ‘Until Dawn’ movie. IGN has been grappling with the challenge of adapting ‘Until Dawn’. The deconstruction of horror cinema by Supermassive Games, utilizing choice-based butterfly effect mechanics, basically makes the game a 10-hour playable movie. Written by indie horror stalwarts Larry Fessenden and Graham Reznick, the game offers a compelling narrative that a film couldn’t replicate identically. However, a film that doesn’t adhere to the game’s “choose your own adventure” format also seems incongruent. Sony’s decision to release an ‘Until Dawn’ adaptation appeared misguided at its announcement, and after watching the film, IGN maintains that it remains perplexing.
Read the full article at IGN →
Influential Fantasy Authors: Shaping the Genre Beyond Literature
Source: IGN – April 26, 2025
The fantasy genre has long held a powerful sway over readers, enchanting them for centuries. George MacDonald, a Scottish author, penned “Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women” in 1858, a work often regarded as the first “modern” fantasy novel. This aptly named book has significantly influenced many authors whom readers hold in high esteem. Following MacDonald, Lord Dunsany reshaped the fantasy genre with “The King of Elfland’s Daughter”, a personal favorite of JRR Tolkien. As of 2025, readers remain captivated and eager to examine the unimagined worlds created by their beloved authors. They follow these authors down the proverbial rabbit hole to find peculiar and picturesque locales teeming with surreal characters and unprecedented creatures.
Read the full article at IGN →
The Final Secret of Blue Prince? A Cutting Political Commentary
Source: Polygon – April 27, 2025
Their latest focus is Blue Prince, a game that sets itself apart by not featuring any other visible characters or weaponry. Interaction with the game world is entirely dependent on the player’s note-taking abilities and cunning. At its core, Blue Prince is a puzzle game, and approaching it as such will certainly lead players to the end credits. Interestingly, this is merely the surface of the narrative.
Lurking behind the game’s puzzles and post-credits is a poignant political message. As players navigate the game, uncovering letters and books, they are subtly introduced to a mysterious narrative unfolding in the backdrop. Elements of this narrative include a missing popular children’s author, a disgruntled employee entangled in a blackmail plot, an audacious museum heist, and a heavily censored history book. Each of these elements contributes to the game’s underlying political commentary.
For more in-depth analysis, read the full article at Polygon →
Bionic Bay Review – A Challenge in Physics
Source: Game Informer – April 27, 2025
Bionic Bay, a novel release, effortlessly combines the best elements of precision platformers and physics-based puzzle games. This game achieves the rare feat of offering consistent and rewarding gameplay from start to finish. It includes an online mode, which is an absolute dream for speedrunners. Game Informer suggests that the game’s intentionally enigmatic world-building and overwhelming industrial theme may not appeal to all players. The expertly crafted puzzle design and smooth traversal mechanics make this game highly recommendable for those who relish a challenge. Bionic Bay commences with a dramatic lab accident, plunging an unsuspecting office worker into a perilous world filled with spinning blades, crushing boxes, freezing rays, and abrupt shifts in gravity.
Read the full article at Game Informer →
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