Go play that secret fighting game As Capcom previously revealed, the polarizingMega Man 7will arrive on the Virtual Console at some point in the near future. Japan is getting it sooner than later though, as the game is scheduled to drop on August 6. 7is a very strange game, as it doesn’t feel as tight as its predecessors, partially because the sprite sizes feel off and the sound effects feel tinny....

I’m mesmerized by this channel If you haven’t visitedMrSolidSnake745’s YouTube channelbefore, he basically recreates various iconic songs by way of floppy drives — it’s just what he does, and he does it well. Just yesterday he posted one of my personal favoriteMega Mantunes, “Spark Mandrill,” and it’s glorious. MrSolidSnake notes thatMega Man Xwas one of the first SNES games he ever had, and that he wanted to give tribute to Spark Mandrill’s theme, which is his favorite next to “Armored Armadillo” and “Storm Eagle....

Microsoft went on a banning spree this past week and up to one million users have been banned from Xbox Live for having modded consoles. Don’t feel sorry for those idiotsas you should know not to connect your Xbox 360 to Live if it’s been moddedbecause piracy is bad. IWreports (by way ofCNN) that the banning may have had to do with the release ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. The game showed up on torrent sites days before the official release and Infinity Ward may have put some pressure on getting Microsoft to go on the ban modders....

For iOS and Android devices Mobius Final Fantasywill debut on western shores on August 3, Square Enix announced this week. Although it’s a free-to-play game for smartphones,Mobius Final Fantasyaims to deliver a console-quality experience, and, if nothing else, it certainly seems to succeed in the visual arena. Square Enix is currently soliciting prospective players topre-registerfor the game in exchange forFinal Fantasy X-themed items, like Tidus’ sword “Brotherhood,” and other special items....

Dino Treasures is a four-day event inMonopoly GOthat lets you dig through a prehistoric artifact site, uncover hidden treasures, and obtain valuable prizes. As you advance through each level, the rewards get increasingly valuable, with the grand prize featuring a Wild Sticker and 3,000 dice. However, you’ll need to get your hands on hundreds of pickaxes before you can start digging through each level. How to get more Dino Treasures pickaxes in Monopoly GO Fortunately,Monopoly GOoffers several ways to get Dino Treasures pickaxes for free....

All that DLC you’ll miss out on Warner Bros. hasfinally officially canceledMortal Kombat Xfor PS3 and Xbox 360after delays and months of silence. “After months of development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has come to the regrettable conclusion that we cannot releaseMortal Kombat Xfor PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Please know our teams worked diligently to meet the quality standards set by the current-gen versions of the game. We were not able to get the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions to the quality expected of aMortal Kombatgame and are very sorry for not being able to deliver the products as originally planned....

Crossover Carnage Continues Those currently swingin’ mallets and tossing pies in the madcap world ofMultiVersuswill be given the opportunity to go for the brass ring real soon, as Player First Games has kicked off the first test period for the brawler’s long-awaited Ranked Mode. As of 09:00 PT / 12:00 ET / 18:00 BST, players will be able to jump into the temporary Alpha, which will be offering up a full week of ranked play in order for the developer to test the ins and outs of the new system....

Xenosaga. Fuk you if you don’t likeXenosaga. I feel that strongly about it. The Xeno series is, hands down, my favorite RPG series ever, withXenogearsbeing my favorite game ever. Ever. Charge me with being a series fanboy. Go ahead. I don’t give two shts if you… Well, I’m getting ahead of myself here. There’s a new countdown (yes, again) on the JapaneseNamco Bandai site. It reads “ano RPG kaettekuru” which means “that RPG returns” for those that don’t get down with the moonspeak....

E3 is next week, in case you forgot Are you ready for anotherinstallment ofFable? Lionhead Studios has decided that the week before E3 is a good time to launchnewFableforums, which I’m sure it is. But the end result is speculation that this is a sign of an impending game announcement. “Join fans from across the globe to discuss all thingsFable; from the latest news & announcements to guides, walkthroughs and fan content....

New Nintendo indies to be shown at IndieCade The list of new Nintendo independent games to be shown atIndieCadethat we received this morning? Great. Great news. But I’m more hung up on the title of the press email that Nintendo sent out: Nintendo Showcases Prolific “Nindies” and New Games at IndieCade Ha! I love it. No shame. Own that, Nintendo. Like this: “Nintendo has always supported creativity and innovation in video games,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s vice president of Licensing....

Also, Blue Fire We’re days away from a newMariogame. Well, a re-release of an oldMariogame. But it has a new title! BeforeMario 3D World + Bowser’s Furygets here, there is other stuff to peruse on the Switch eShop. Like…Blue Fire! OrHaven. OrSkyforge, a free-to-play MMOthat came out in 2015 on PC to mixed reception(and in 2017 on PS4/Xbox One), but is hitting Switch today. Please clap! Or not. It’s totally okay for a marketplace to have calms before storms....

The console is ‘coming soon’ In an out-of-nowhere tweet this morning, Nintendo announced that it’s officially bringing the Switch to Brazil. Pricing – and any other specifics – are unknown, but the move will happen “soon.” Greetings to all the Brazilian Nintendo fans out there! We’re excited to announce that#NintendoSwitchwill be coming soon to Brazil! Stay tuned to these channels for more info:Facebook:https://t.co/dQwMX6PHP3Instagram:https://t.co/Sp4HJFQA63pic.twitter.com/0Ri5a8Vj6l — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica)June 14, 2025...

The Switch 2 may soon be available for preorder in the United States and Canada after being delayed by Nintendo, and the company’s website may have spilled the beans. Nintendo’s site has a sign-up page for gamers to register interest in purchasing the new console from the My Nintendo Store. In the FAQ section at the bottom of the page, Nintendo teased that it would be close to another month before this could happen....