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  • Return to the Skies: Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Has Officially Launched!

    Return to the Skies: Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Has Officially Launched!

    Skyfarers, adjust your flight paths and prep your crews. Tokyo-based developer and publisher Cygames has officially dropped their highly anticipated action RPG expansion, Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok.

    Led by President Koichi Watanabe, the brilliant minds at Cygames have expanded the Zegagrande Skydom with a massive drop of fresh endgame content, new bosses, and deep combat mechanics.

    The best news? It is available right now as of July 9, 2026.

    What’s New in Endless Ragnarok?

    If you thought you had mastered the skies in the base game, think again. Endless Ragnarok ups the ante with a terrifying new apocalyptic threat: the Ragnalia—powerful monsters heralding the end of times.

    Here is what you can look forward to diving into:

    • The Conflux: An all-new, unpredictable solo mode designed to test your absolute limits with shifting challenges.
    • Master Traits & Summons: Push your favourite characters past their previous level caps and utilise powerful new tactical summons to sway the tide of battle.
    • High-Tier Co-Op Quests: Grab your friends (or trust your AI companions) to take on brutal new endgame boss tiers.

    Where to Play: Next-Gen Portability Meets Full Crossplay

    Cygames is making sure no one gets left behind on the dock. Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok has launched across an impressive array of hardware:

    • Nintendo Switch™ 2 (Featuring exclusive local wireless communication for on-the-go party grinds!)
    • PlayStation®5 & PlayStation®4
    • PC via Steam®

    TechMash Verdict: Thanks to robust crossplay support right out of the gate, you can team up with up to four players online regardless of whether they are playing on PC, PlayStation, or Nintendo’s shiny new hardware.

    Whether you are a seasoned captain or a fresh recruit looking to pick up the Ultimate/Special editions, the skies have never looked more dangerous—or more inviting.

    Have you jumped into Endless Ragnarok yet? Which platform are you playing on? Let us know in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #GranblueFantasy #RelinkEndlessRagnarok #Cygames #GamingNews #NintendoSwitch2 #PS5 #PS4 #Steam #JRPG #TechMash

  • Lock and Load: Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Gets Major QoL Boost with Update 1.2

    Lock and Load: Raiden Fighters Remix Collection Gets Major QoL Boost with Update 1.2

    Arcade shoot-’em-up purists, it’s time to fire up your engines. If you’ve been tackling the frantic, bullet-hell chaos of Raiden Fighters Remix Collection on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, or PlayStation 5, your gameplay experience is about to get a whole lot smoother.

    Developer MOSS and publisher H2 Interactive have officially rolled out Update Ver. 1.2, a patch completely dedicated to cleaning up the community’s biggest pain points, sharpening the visuals, and delivering that authentic coin-op flow we crave.

    Whether you’re looking to shave milliseconds off your reaction times or just want the game to look exactly like it did in the 90s, here is everything packing a punch in the latest update.

    What’s New in Update Ver. 1.2?

    This isn’t just a minor stability patch; it’s a robust suite of highly requested quality-of-life updates engineered for precision gameplay.

    • The Authentic Arcade Flow (Attract Demo): No more jarring jumps straight into menus. The game’s startup sequence has been reworked to begin with the classic Attract Demo sequence, perfectly recreating the look and feel of walking up to a physical arcade cabinet.
    • The “Smoothing” Filter Option: Purists rejoiced when the collection launched with CRT filters and TATE mode, but the new Smoothing Display Option gives you even finer control over how those pixels render on modern displays.
    • Quick Restart Function: Dying right at the end of a perfect scoring run? No need to navigate clumsy menus anymore. You can now pull off a Quick Restart instantly by pressing and holding the L2 (ZL) and R2 (ZR) buttons for 1 second while playing in the “Custom” play style.
    • Automatic Key Configurations: Your custom button layouts are now safe. Key configurations will automatically save, ensuring you don’t have to re-map your rapid-fire settings every time you boot up the console.

    Platform-Specific & Bug Fixes

    For PlayStation 5 players, the patch brings a massive win for hardware enthusiasts: expanded arcade controller compatibility. The update adds official support for compatible PlayStation 4 arcade sticks, ensuring you can play with your premium fight sticks without a hitch.

    The developers have also squashed some prominent bugs that were bugging the community:

    • Fixing Save Deletions: Resolved a glaring issue where attempting to delete local ranking data on the international version would accidentally wipe out the ranking data for the Japanese version instead.
    • No More Forced Co-Op: Fixed a glitch where using the restart feature would inadvertently force the subsequent game session to launch in 2-player mode.

    The Verdict

    When the Raiden Fighters Remix Collection dropped earlier this year, bringing Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2, and Raiden Fighters Jet together with a blistering 30-track remixed soundtrack, it was met with high praise for its content but a few groans regarding its technical implementation.

    With Update 1.2, MOSS has proven they are listening to the shmup community. The injection of quick restart mechanics, automatic saves, and visual filters makes chasing those global leaderboards an incredibly fluid experience.

    The update is live right now across all platforms. Fire up your console, download the patch, and get back to dodging those hyper-velocity bullets!

    Have you tested out the new Quick Restart or the Smoothing filters yet? Let us know your thoughts on the patch in the comments below!

    Find out more here

    #RaidenFighters #Shmup #RetroGaming #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #PS4 #ArcadeGames #TechMash #GamingNews #BulletHell

  • Nostalgia Reimagined: Why You Should Dive into Nikoderiko: The Magical World

    Nostalgia Reimagined: Why You Should Dive into Nikoderiko: The Magical World

    If you grew up glued to your console playing the golden age of 90s platformers, then get ready for a serious dose of dejà vu—in the best way possible! Nikoderiko: The Magical World, developed by VEA Games, is a vibrant, exciting love letter to the classics that defined the genre, proving that sometimes, borrowing from the best results in something truly special.

    A Familiar, Yet Fresh Adventure

    At its core, Nikoderiko casts you as Niko (and his partner Luna in co-op), two intrepid mongooses on a quest to save a magical island from the villainous Baron Grimbald and his Cobring army. But let’s talk about the gameplay, because this is where the nostalgia hits hardest:

    • A Beautiful Blend of Influences: The game skillfully merges the tight, collectable-focused level design of Donkey Kong Country with the sudden shifts into 3D chase and running sections reminiscent of Crash Bandicoot. You’ll be running, jumping, gliding, and ground-pounding through gorgeous 2.5D worlds that seamlessly transition between side-scrolling and running into the screen.
    • Rideable Animal Friends: Much like the animal buddies of a certain Rare platformer, you can collect and summon unique creatures. Need to smash through obstacles? Mount Boaris the Boar. Need to reach a high-up area? Hop on Todd the Toad. These mounts provide both utility and a delightful gameplay variety.
    • Boss Battles and Minecarts: Get ready for classic, challenging-but-fair boss encounters at the end of each world, as well as the obligatory, but always exhilarating, minecart levels.

    The Sound of Nostalgia

    Perhaps the biggest draw for longtime platformer fans is the game’s score. The soundtrack for Nikoderiko: The Magical World is composed by none other than David Wise, the legendary musician behind the iconic tunes of the original Donkey Kong Country series. His distinctive, atmospheric, and catchy melodies immediately elevate the game, making the already vibrant worlds feel truly magical.

    Couch Co-Op for the Family

    One of the best features is the full, local couch co-op mode. You and a friend can tackle the entire adventure together, with the second player able to drop in and out whenever they like. This makes it a fantastic choice for families or friends looking for a shared, lighthearted gaming experience. The co-op is well-executed and adds a fun, collaborative layer to the platforming challenge.

    Is It for You?

    Nikoderiko: The Magical World might not invent a new wheel, but it polishes and perfects the design elements of its inspirations to create a genuinely fun and rewarding experience.

    ProCon
    Vibrant, well-designed levelsLacks truly original ideas
    Excellent Soundtrack by David WiseSome difficulty spikes/precision platforming
    Full Local Couch Co-opCan feel a bit short (around 7-10 hours)
    Lots of collectables & replay valueSwitch version had initial performance concerns (often fixed in updates)

    The game is a must-play for fans who’ve been craving a modern platformer with the heart and soul of the ’90s classics. It’s available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, often with a Director’s Cut update that adds even more content and polish.

    If you’re looking to scratch that itch for a beautifully crafted, challenging, and endlessly charming platformer, Nikoderiko: The Magical World is waiting to transport you to its colourful world.

    Have you played Nikoderiko? What was your favourite classic platformer that reminded you of? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

    Nikoderiko: The Magical World – https://nikoderiko-game.com/

    #NikoderikoTheMagicalWorld #Nikoderiko #TheMagicalWorld #NintendoSwitch #PS5 #PS4 #Xbox #Steam #EGS #GOG #KnightsPeak #VEAGames #SymbioteStudios #gaming #gamers #videogames

  • Revenge of the Savage Planet coming to PC and consoles in May

    Revenge of the Savage Planet coming to PC and consoles in May

    Can you handle the Revenge of the Savage Planet? This is a game that will push everything to the limit, but players will be able to strut around in beautiful gold lame space suit, which is enough to put anyone off their guard, players can also take on the role of a human crash test dummy how do you think that is going to work out for you? This is one challenge to beat all challenges, try it out on early access on Steam on the 5th of May, while the game launches on PC and consoles on the 8th of May.

    To find out more about the Revenge of the Savage Planet game go to the official game website here https://shorturl.at/ER0GH or go to the games page on Steam here https://shorturl.at/pddRt

    #RevengeoftheSavagePlanet #Xbox #XboxGames #PCGamer #FGS #FutureGamesShowcase #CosmicHoarder #JourneytotheSavagePlanet #RaccoonLogic #Playstation #Playstationgames #PlaystationPlus #PS5 #PS4 #PS5Games #Steam #EPIC #unreal

  • Earth Defense Force 6 out on PlayStation and PC

    Earth Defense Force 6 out on PlayStation and PC

    The next adventure in the Earth Defense Force games series is here, it’s the sixth part of the long-running sage and starts up right after the events in Earth Defense Force 5, the aliens have been beaten, but they have left behind two competing species both want the Earth for themselves, in the middle, are human survivors whose only hope is that the Earth Defense Force can put an end to this threat once and for all. This is a great game that you can play solo, or a two player coop with the split screen feature or go large with a four player squad to show the aliens that they are not welcome here. Are you ready to join the Earth Defense Force?

    Find out more about the next chapter of the Earth Defense Force game here on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/2291060/EARTH_DEFENSE_FORCE_6/ or on the D3Publisher website here https://www.d3p.co.jp/edf6/en/

    #ps5 #ps5games #ps4 #ps4games #steam #edf6 #earthdefenseforce6 #EarthDefenseForce #SciFi #PC #D3Publisher #Aliens #Invaders #Survivors #AlienSpecies #Gamers #Gmaing #Gamers

  • Busway Islands Arrives on Consoles soon

    Busway Islands Arrives on Consoles soon

    Running a mass transit system is not as easy as it might sound, there are all sorts of issues that can pop up and as you are in charge it is your job to make sure that everything is a running smoothly, do you think that you can handle it? This is the Busway Island game where the system is one big puzzle that needs to be solved in order for the transport system to work, this is not your average puzzle game as so many obstacles can get in the way, this is going to be a right headache, get ready for Busway Islands when it comes out on the 11th.

    Find out more about the Busway Island game here on the Rising Moon Games website; https://www.risingmoongames.com/

    #BuswayIsland #Puzzle #NintendoSwitch #PS4 #PS5 #XboxOne #Xbox #Gameplay #PuzzleGames #Games #Gamers #Gaming #Controllers #PCGames #Building #SIM #Planning #Transport

  • Lifeless Moon is coming to consoles

    Lifeless Moon is coming to consoles

    This is Lifeless Moon the long-awaited follow-up to the Lifeless Planet game from around ten years ago. This is a classic game set in the late sixties when the Apollo missions where taking men to the moon and back. In this game you must solve puzzles and riddles to find the answers to a mystery that is totally dumbfounding, this is your chance to make a difference, this game will be coming out in early July, but you can get a sneak look at it in the video below.

    Find out more about the Lifeless Moon game here; https://www.lifelessmoon.com/

    #LifelessMoon #Consoles #Games #Gaming #Gamers #SciFi #PS4 #PS5 #Xbox #EpicGamesStore #LifelessPlanet #ClassicGames #CultGames #SerenityForge #LifelessWorldsStudio

  • Square Enix launches Future Funk for Foamstars

    Square Enix launches Future Funk for Foamstars

    If you are looking for something to brighten up your gaming experiences, well look no further because here is something from Square Enix that will do just that and a bit more too. It’s the Future Funk for the Foamstars game and it adds some interesting maps, challenges and other offerings for players that just want that little more extra from their gaming and who wouldn’t want that? This is available for the PlayStation as a game purchase or as a game pass and it is out now, are you ready to party on?

    Find out more about the Future Funk for the Foamstars game here; https://foamstarsgame.com

    #ps5 #ps5games #ps4 #ps4games #FOAMSTARS #SquareEnix #FutureFunk #FoamstarsFutureFunk #Games #ExtremeParty #Music #Fashion #Games #Gaming #Gamers

  • Earth Defense Force 6 launching in July

    Earth Defense Force 6 launching in July

    The invasion of Earth has begun, somehow we always knew that this would happen and yet as with most things we just decided to see this as nothing to worry about after all, aliens do not exist do they? This is your opportunity to defend the planet against a horde of creatures, in some cases it is a bit like Starship Troopers and in other parts like a classic science fiction movie, either way this is a great game and you will have so much fun killing the aliens, but remember these guys bite!

    Find out more about the Earth Defense Force 6 game here; https://www.d3p.co.jp/edf6/en/

    #ps5 #ps5games #ps4 #ps4games #Steam #edf6 #earthdefenseforce6 #aliens #ufo #invaders #PC #PlayStation #creatures #spaceinvaders #invasionearth

  • Tales of Symphonia Remastered


    Go on a quest to save your land and friends from evil, this is the remastered version of the adventure game the Tales of Symphonia, gather your resources and practice your swordsmanship on the way to saving the world. Find out more here; https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/tales-of/tales-of-symphonia-remastered #TalesOfSymphonia #Remastered #PS4 #XboxOne #NintendoSwitch #BandaiNamcoEntertainment #Quest #Gaming #Gamers

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  • PlayStation ready for Before We Leave

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