It’s been a shock to many around the world, but hopefully that won’t put you off some of the hottest gaming news today. It seems that Yakuza: Like A Dragon protagonist Ichiban Kasuga has also been feeling the heat, as he looks a bit sweaty and has a brand new haircut in our first glimpses of Yakuza 8.
Other stories in today’s recap include Doom creator John Romero announcing he’s making a new FPS and the addition of Daisy and Shy Guy to Mario Strikers: Battle League. Just read on to learn more about these stories and more.
Famitsu shares first look at Yakuza 8
Yakuza fans are currently living on crumbs and desperately waiting for the moment when we can finally get our hands on Ichiban Kasuga’s next adventure. Info has been very light so far, but thanks to Famitsu, we finally got our first glimpses of Yakuza 8. These screenshots show a new appearance for main character Ichiban Kasuga, as well as police friend Koichi Adachi and best friend Yu Nanba. Famitsu also reveals that Yakuza 8 will introduce a new city to explore, seemingly leaving Kamurocho and Ijincho behind.
Doom Co-Creator John Romero Developing New FPS
Most gamers out there will recognize John Romero and his contribution to the gaming industry as a whole. The creator of Doom is arguably responsible for kickstarting the FPS genre we know and love today, and Romero doesn’t seem to be done with the genre yet. Romero has announced that his studio is hiring someone for a brand new FPS to be made in Unreal Engine 5. That’s all we need to do, but with Romero on board, the project already bodes well.
Mario Strikers: Battle League Finally Adds Daisy and Shy Guy
At the launch of Mario Strikers: Battle League, many fans were disappointed that Daisy was missing from the lineup, despite being a favorite character in previous Strikers games. Well, those fans don’t have to wait any longer, because the game’s first free update has brought Daisy and Shy Guy to the field. It has also brought a ton of new gear into the game, allowing players to dress up as knights, increasing their speed and strength stats.
Blizzard Albany QA Workers Announce Plan to Unite
QA employees at Blizzard Albany, formerly Vicarious Visions, have announced their intention to unite by forming the GWA Albany Twitter account. In their first tweet, employees explain that they are trying to “promote work environments where we are respected and compensated for our vital role in the development process.” Blizzard Albany is now the second QA team to form a union, the first being Raven Software whose union was officially recognized very recently.
Nintendo closes 3DS and Wii U eShops March 27, 2023
Finally, you may want to grab all the digital exclusive games on the 3DS or WiiU while you can, as Nintendo has announced the date when eShops will be shutting down on both systems. You have until March 27 next year to grab whatever you want, and it may even be worth your while to grab all the physical games you want, and prices will likely skyrocket next year. However, you can still re-download purchased games and DLC, so don’t throw away your systems just yet.
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