Thinking about the week that just zoomed by—man, it was like being stuck in a weird limbo of "too chill" yet "why is August acting like this already?" Yeah, I know, it doesn’t make sense. But here we are. Gradius Origins popped back up, like that one show you forgot was in your watchlist. You need those lasers to beat the NES Pro Wrestling boss. I didn’t see that coming.
Oh, and speaking of surprises—The House of the Dead 2 got a remake. You know, dicey developer warnings included. Meanwhile, if you’re in the mood for something completely off-the-wall, anime lovers have some fresh Demon Slayer content, plus the latest in the Fate series. It’s like picking between apples and oranges, but with swords and spells.
Smaller delights? Allegoria struck me as a weird Pokémon homage—really, HD but still almost infringing… or not? Who keeps track, right? Then there’s Ritual of Raven. Team17 strikes again.
Last week was a blur, wasn’t it? Partner Showcase brought us “Chilling By The Fire,” but we’re still in a drought of Saga reveals. Seriously, Square Enix, why the tease? Oh, and those 3DS Harvest Moons just crawled back on the Switch. Nostalgia alert.
Ah, almost forgot—EggConsole games. Playable without Japanese, apparently. As long as you don’t mind an action RPG adding a little mystery if you can’t follow the dialogue. Fun times ahead.
US Lineup
- Demon Slayer 2: $59.99—pricey thrill for a Tuesday.
- Gradius Origins: $39.99, not too harsh.
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And more? Fate/Hollow, House of the Dead, Fitness Adventure… Oh, shiny price tags everywhere. Athletic budget, anyone?
- Smaller bites: Slopecrashers, Drakkar Crew, or even Ants Empire Colony. Got cheaper than a burger options like Sneaky Claws. Quite the jungle out there.
Sales, too—Roki snagged my attention with a 90% cut until mid-August. Think about it.
Europe Rumble
- Slightly different figures on the board but similar game faces. Demon Slayer leading at €59.99. Or jump into Fitness for €24.99.
- Rituals, Crayons, and Dungeons all under €10. Must say, variety’s the spice, eh?
Japan’s Flavor
- Big names like Yuukyuu no Tierblade float around ¥7700. Gradius at ¥6380.
- Quirky titles like "I Was Dumped By You" at ¥420—strangely poetic pricing, isn’t it?
Rounded up to a lot of gaming chaos wrapped in neat shiny covers. Whether you grab one or just muse over them like I did is a whole other game. Until the next whirlwind week…
