‘Pikmin 3 Deluxe’ is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year

Nintendo Switch could arrive as early as the first quarter of 2021, according to a new report.According to a new report from Taiwan’s Economic Daily News that was translated and brought to light by VGC, the upcoming version of the handheld/console hybrid will apparently be the long-rumored “pro” edition.It is said to launch during the first quarter of 2021, which would place its release around the fourth anniversary of the original Switch’s release.

Fortnite is crossing over with Marvel, as Epic Games tease Thor’s arrival to the battle royale.Chapter 2–Season 4 is set to kick off on August 27, and a Twitter announcement from Fortnite has revealed the new season will incorporate Marvel hero Thor in some capacity.While details are light at present, the tease has the Fortnite logo branded with Thor’s comicbook persona.

After filing legal action against Apple for removing Fortnite from the App Store, Epic Games has announced its latest in-game event is based around the dispute.Chapter 2 – Season 4 launches on August 27 and iOS players will be unable to update the game to the latest version. As a result, Fortnite is hosting an event on August 23 known as the #FreeFortnite Cup and will run for four hours.

Prince Of Persia could be returning later this year, according to a new store listing.The game briefly appeared on a Central American site known as Max, but has since been removed.

Nintendo hosted the Indie World Showcase, where it announced a slew of new games headed to its Nintendo Switch platform.The event played host to the reveal of over 20 upcoming titles, including ports of popular games like the Subnautica series and Torchlight III, as well as a timed-console exclusive titled Bear And Breakfast from Armor Games Studios.Although a majority of the games will only be released from Fall 2020 onwards, a handful will be available starting today.

Adult Swim Games has revealed a number of skills and abilities available in Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time ahead of the game’s release this Friday (August 21).The upcoming hack-and-slash game, based on Cartoon Network’s hit 2000s animated series Samurai Jack, is driven by three RPG-style skill trees that allow players to improve Jack’s combat prowess, physical abilities and spiritual strength.

Mojang Studios has announced a new Jurassic World-themed DLC that will let players manage their very own dinosaur theme park in Minecraft.Minecraft’s latest DLC expansion, which was announced via the Minecraft Marketplace blog, will let players craft and train dinosaurs, revisit and recreate iconic moments from the Jurassic Park franchise, go on expeditions and build custom exhibits.

Firaxis has detailed the updates headed to Civilization VI in its upcoming August 27 update, including a tech tree shuffle mode and more.The most notable feature is the new Tech And Civic Shuffle Mode, which randomises the prerequisites, cost and positions of the respective tech trees. However, the same randomised tree will be applied to all players in a match as to ensure a “fair and level playing field for everyone”.The August update will also introduce the Natural Wonder Picker.

Respawn Entertainment has released the complete list of patch notes for Apex Legends season 6 ahead of its launch later today (August 18).The changes being implemented with the new season can be found via the Apex Legends blog.

Nintendo is set to host a new Indie World showcase tomorrow (August 18) and will focus on upcoming indie titles coming to the Nintendo Switch.The presentation is scheduled for 5pm BST and will be live via the company’s official YouTube.Viewers can expect to find announcements focused solely on upcoming indie titles for the Nintendo Switch console and the show is estimated to be around twenty minutes in length.You can see the company’s announcement in the tweet below:The next #IndieWorld showcase

2K Games has announced that over 60 characters will be introduced to WWE 2K Battlegrounds after it launches.The entire roster for WWE 2K Battlegrounds – both at launch and post-launch – have been revealed, courtesy of IGN, bringing the arcade brawler’s total roster tally up to over 130 playable characters from across multiple generations.While fan-favorites such as The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and John Cena will be available with the base game, fans will have to wait awhile for the full

Epic Games has announced a new DC villain-themed DLC bundle for Fortnite, titled The Last Laugh, which is set to launch this November.The Last Laugh bundle was revealed through the Fortnite website and will set players back US$30.

The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword may finally be getting a re-release, according to a listing of a Nintendo Switch port listing of the game on Amazon.The listing on Amazon UK breathes new life into the long-standing rumour that the Wii exclusive game will be ported to the Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders available for £70.

2K Games has announced new gameplay changes being introduced with NBA 2K21, and the upcoming arrival of the game’s demo.A number of gameplay changes that will appeal to a “wide range of fans” are being implemented through the current-gen versions of the upcoming basketball simulator. The changes were detailed by gameplay director Mike Wang in a post on the PlayStation Blog.One of the biggest changes being introduced has to do with the Pro Stick feature.

2K Games has unveiled all of the game modes available in next month’s WWE 2K Battlegrounds, with detailed explanations coming from WWE personality Paul Heyman.In a new trailer, the self-professed greatest WWE advocate of all-time explains some ways gamers will be able to square off in WWE’s upcoming arcade brawler and “brawl without limits”.Check out the trailer below.WWE 2K Battlegrounds’ 11 different modes are listed below.The campaign will see gamers team up with Heyman and legendary wrestler

G.I. Joe game has been announced, titled Operation Blackout, and is set to release on current-gen consoles on October 13.The third-person shooter was revealed exclusively by IGN, alongside a trailer that shows the game in all of its cartoon glory.

Apex Legends Stories From The Outlands trailer further connects the game with the Titanfall universe by confirming new legend Rampart’s involvement with Kuban Blisk – the main antagonist of Titanfall 2.In typical Apex Legends fashion, a new Stories From The Outlands trailer has been released before the launch of the upcoming season, and serves as an introduction to the game’s new characters, fleshing out the hero’s backstory.

Electronic Arts (EA) have confirmed that players will not be able to cross-play in FIFA 21 when it launches later this year.The news was confirmed in a tweet by FIFA Direct Communication when a fan asked if they purchased the game on PS5 and their friend obtained the PS4 game, would they be able to play cooperatively.In a response, the Twitter account explained “you won’t be able to play across console generations or cross-play in #FIFA21.”The response also included information about save data

Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time may be making its way onto the Nintendo Switch after all, according to a new leak.While the highly anticipated game has only been announced for PS4 and Xbox One so far, a new leak suggests that Switch players won’t be left out.

Tormented Souls, a brand new survival horror title coming to PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in 2021.Based on classic horror games such as Resident Evil and Silent Hill, Tormented Souls is a new intellectual property that draws inspiration from past genre defining titles.The game will take the fixed camera perspective found in highly beloved franchises and modernise the controls.