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These new versions of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II aren’t simple remakes; they’re fresh takes on the originals, more so than what was done with Dragon Quest III. It’s unclear whether the developers avoided a direct port – considering there are already ten different versions of the first two games after about 40 years! – or if they thought the originals were too outdated for today’s players. I personally love the first two Dragon Quest games, even more than the famous third one. Dragon Quest I is a wonderfully concise RPG that cleverly works within the hardware’s limitations. Dragon Quest II, however, aimed for greater scope than it could realistically achieve.

The game puts you in the role of college students who also happen to be demon hunters. They arrive at a strange island university where saving the world quickly becomes as important as keeping up with their studies. It strongly evokes the feel of early 2000s shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Daria, with a visual style reminiscent of classic Persona games. From the start, the professors seem suspicious, young people start turning up dead, and the sarcastic, unconventional students are clearly hiding painful pasts. It really captures the vibe of a beloved, but cancelled, early 2000s WB show – and I’m completely enjoying it.

Demonschool is now released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC (available through Steam and Epic Games Store). You can find our detailed review here, and a comparison of how the game performs on different platforms – including graphics and loading speeds – here.

Shuten Order is now available in the West on PC Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players in Japan will also receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with an optional Upgrade Pack on November 27th. This new edition will allow players to choose between 60 and 120 frames per second in both TV and handheld modes, and will also support mouse controls in certain modes. The Upgrade Pack will cost 330 Yen. Thanks to Gematsu for the information!

Steam is the leading platform for buying PC games. A recent survey shows 72% of game developers believe Steam has a dominant position in the market. While Steam has always been focused on software, the Steam Deck handheld, released in 2022, marked Valve’s entry into gaming hardware. Many PC gamers already have large game collections on Steam, making the Steam Deck an attractive option because they don’t have to rebuild their library. Some fans hope the new Steam Machine will have a similar effect, encouraging more PC gamers to experience console-like gaming without leaving the Steam ecosystem and their existing games.

If you haven’t played all the Pokémon games recently, you might have missed Zeraora. It’s a rare and powerful Electric-type Mythical Pokémon, similar to Pokémon like Mew and Celebi, which were originally only available through special events – though that’s become less strict over time. The Pokémon Company recently shared details about Mega Zeraora on the Legends: Z-A website, confirming that it stays a pure Electric-type, without gaining a secondary type like Dark or Fighting.

I remember when Chained Together first dropped on Steam – it was June 19th, 2024. Seriously, it blew up almost instantly! Within just a few days, I saw it peaking at over 94,000 people playing at the same time on PC. It was crazy how quickly everyone jumped on board.

YouTube is testing a feature that lets users share and discuss video clips directly within the app, according to a recent update to their help center.

As a big McDonald’s fan, I always look forward to their holiday stuff! It’s become a tradition for them to do something special each year, like partnering with toy brands or releasing limited-edition packaging. This new launch is just the latest example of that, and I’m excited to see what they’ve come up with this time!

Starting on October 14th, a series of videos have gone viral on platforms like TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube, creating both confusion and excitement. This buzz is growing as Banks prepares for a creator boxing event in Buenos Aires this December.