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Predicting the Future of Nintendo’s Indie World Direct As the gaming world eagerly awaits the latest Nintendo Direct, many fans are speculating about what might be unveiled. The event, known as the Indie World Direct, is a special showcase dedicated to independent developers and their upcoming titles. With so much anticipation, it’s no wonder that […]

The Switch 2 and the Future of Gaming The latest letters page from GameCentral highlights some interesting discussions around the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. One reader is curious about when the next mainline Zelda game will be released, which has sparked a conversation about the future of the franchise. If you’re interested in joining these […]

Third-Party Predictions for Nintendo Anticipation for Nintendo Direct presentations is always high, but one gamer expressed a measured outlook, suggesting that the absence of major first-party releases this year would temper expectations. The theory is that Nintendo wouldn’t want to overshadow existing titles with announcements of games further down the line. While some hoped for […]

Diving into Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound During the 2024 Game Awards, one announcement that particularly piqued my interest was Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. This side-scrolling action platformer seemed to be a loving homage to the classic Ninja Gaiden titles. The gorgeously rendered, bloody pixel-art animations, the intimidating bosses, and the fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay all looked incredibly appealing, […]

Bungie, renowned for their work on Destiny and Halo, are revisiting their earlier science fiction first-person shooter series, Marathon, after more than two decades spent exploring new universes. The original Marathon trilogy concluded in 1996, making the announcement of a new Marathon game nearly two years ago a significant surprise. This news has undoubtedly excited […]