Friday, September 29, 2017

News:: These Cuphead figures are a pleasant surprise from Funko

Between the SNES Classic and Cuphead both launching today, I'm in gaming heaven. Chris joked that it was like Christmas morning for me. It really is! Now here's even more stuff I gotta get my hands on.

Funko is producing a series of Cuphead vinyl figures, and this is the first time the company's wares have ever seriously tempted me. There's 4" Cuphead and Mugman figures (sold separately), a 6" Devil, and a New York Comic-Con two-pack of Cuphead and Mugman that are black-and-white variants.

Of course it's the NYCC exclusive set that I want more than anything else. Just my luck! The other three figures will ship this November and they're priced at $10 a pop, with the Devil coming in at $15.

Coming Soon: Cuphead Vinyl Figures & NYCC Exclusive! [Funko]

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News:: HP clears out Omen gaming laptops with 25% off coupon

In with the new, out with the old this weekend at HP.com as the computer manufacturer looks to clear out some of its older HP Omen gaming laptops. Both the 15-inch and 17-inch models are on sale, and select models are at their cheapest ever price which makes for a strong argument for those looking for a new gaming laptop.

HP Omen Gaming Laptop Deals (Mid-2017)

For those not keeping up with gaming laptops, in particular HP's Omen lineup, the current three deals listed above are mid-2016 models. HP recently introduced new late-2017 models with a more striking design (compared to the previous model which is more tempered in nature), though as far as we can tell the hardware options aren't all that different: you'll have the same GeForce GTX 1060, GTX 1050, and Intel Core i7 Kaby Lake options.

Above, you'll find one 15-inch model in the HP Omen 15t and two HP Omen 17t. All of them are equipped with the latest generation Intel Core i7-770HQ 2.8Ghz processor and paired with a minimum of a GeForce GTX 1050, so you'll be able to play all modern games without much issue.

The prices on all three models are significantly better than what they were just two months ago in our last roundup of Omen computer deals. For those who recall or are tracking gaming laptop prices, each of the deals above are at least $150 more in pricing.

The top-end model with a discount comes in the form of the HP Omen 17t and is priced at $1,124.99 after using the 25% off coupon code listed above. This gets you a mid-range GeForce GTX 1060 instead of the 1050 and you'll also receive more RAM, storage, and a combo SSD setup. Overall all the 2017 Omen laptops were well-reviewed at their list price, so when you factor in the 20% to 25% off discount, you're looking at a decent pricing strategy as HP clears out old inventory for new models.

The coupon codes will run through tomorrow, September 30. If you're not in a rush, we think HP will very likely discount these machines one final time as we run up to the holiday season.

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News:: The original Fallout is free right now on Steam

Just in time for Fallout's 20th anniversary, the game is free to own on Steam.

It's not necessarily the easiest game to get into if you're coming in completely fresh, but it's without a doubt worth having in your library. You never know! One day you might have the urge to wander the wastes like it's 1997. You'll be glad you have this classic RPG in your library if that day ever comes.

Besides, that Water Chip isn't going to fetch itself, Vault Dweller.

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game [Steam]

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News:: All new Tenta Brella brings serious shield offence to Splatoon 2

It's the weekend, which means Nintendo have a new weapon for all use crazy squid-kids to utilise in multi-coloured arena shooter Splatoon 2.

This week, as opposed to the usual "classic" weapon, players can get their mitts on an all-new device. The Tenta-Brella, first revealed during the Nintendo Direct earlier this month, is a mammoth-sized shield capable of protecting multiple team-members from barrages of ink-attacks.

If that isn't enough, it still comes with the shotgun-like power of the typical Brella, making it an excellent front-line weapon for your team assaults. The Tenta Brella is equipped with a Squid Beakon sub and a Bubble Blower special.

The Tenta Brella will be made available for Splatoon 2 September 30, that's tomorrow!

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News:: I like where Star Wars Battlefront II's story is headed

Now this is what I was missing from DICE's Star Wars Battlefront.

The sequel will have an honest-to-goodness campaign that falls between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, hence that double-take-inducing image. Here's an early scene:

"Messengers are foreboding droids," explains a PlayStation Blog post. "They bear the visage of the dead Palpatine, and some are equipped to enforce his will not just with words, but with violent action."

"Early in Star Wars Battlefront II, a Messenger tasks Iden and her father, Garrick Versio, with terrifying instructions. We don't want to reveal much more about this critical sequence, but it's pretty clear that Iden's 'unusual' mission will place her on a collision course with the last wishes of the fallen Emperor."

DICE has previously described Iden and Inferno Squad's journey as "a story of revenge, betrayal, and redemption that spans 30 years." I'm sufficiently curious. Now, if we could just see more gameplay...

What the Messenger Tells Us About Star Wars Battlefront II [PlayStation Blog]

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News:: Review: Pylon: Rogue

Roguelikes are becoming a hot commodity in gaming. What was once a unique way to experience an old genre is now a common indie crutch to pad out an otherwise thin experience. We’ve seen absolute classics utilize elements from roguelikes (Spelunky, The Binding of Isaac), but there has been an odd trend of developers barely developing their titles and simply relying on procedural generation to do the grunt work.

When you buy into a roguelike, you’re prepping yourself for an uphill battle with elements like permadeath, random generation, and extreme difficulty. These aren’t experiences that you can quickly blast through and call it a day.

Pylon: Rogue has most of those elements down pat, but it seems to have forgotten about creating a balanced and enjoyable experience.

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News:: BlizzCon won't have any Diablo announcements

Blizzard is setting expectations for this year's BlizzCon and if you're a Diablo fan, here's the rub: "while Diablo will be on the show floor, we won't be making any new Diablo announcements. There will be a time for that at some point in the future," according to the company, "but that time is not now."

The Diablo team added that "Patch 2.6.1 is on the horizon. Looking beyond that, we're hard at work on the future of Diablo and exploring what's next for the franchise. Please be patient."

Admittedly, I'm a little surprised by this heads-up. I figured there'd at least be something small to talk about at BlizzCon in lieu of a major update or expansion. That said, I never got around to Rise of the Necromancer, and I don't know that I realistically ever will play it. I'm ready for the next game.

On that note, Blizzard is currently hiring for Diablo. Wonder what sort of wait we're looking at here.

Diablo and BlizzCon 2017 [Blizzard]

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News:: My janky EGX-perience with Assassin's Creed Origins

Despite queuing for entrance on each of the days I attended EGX, and even standing in line for Super Mario Odyssey on its UK debut, the queue for Assassin's Creed Origins was easily the longest line in terms of duration (though it still seemed slight compared to the three-hour-plus queues for Shadow of War and Call of Duty, both of which I declined to join.)

Despite drowning in sequels, it seems people still clamor for the Assassin's Creed games. They feature exotic, large open-worlds, stealthy kills, frantic combat, adrenaline-filled rooftop-running, and enough tinfoil-hat conspiracies to power a lizard-person's wet dream.

I really enjoyed Assassin's Creed II, but I wasn't compelled to complete any of its sequels, despite starting three of them. Still, I have no aversion to the series. AC II  was fantastic, and I was looking forward to setting foot into mystical Egypt for this latest jaunt through the Animus.

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News:: Nintendo Creators Program no longer allows YouTubers to live stream

If you're a YouTuber then you probably don't exactly feel the warm and fuzzies in regards to Nintendo. They don't have the best standing relationship, but a change to the Nintendo Creators Program might be making things worse.

The Nintendo Creators Program allows YouTubers to receive some of the advertising proceeds from videos containing Nintendo-copyrighted content. Before the program's introduction in 2015, any ad revenue for videos with copyrighted Nintendo content went directly to Nintendo. While a lot of people were hesitant to comply with the company's weird requirements, it was the only way to make money as a YouTuber who made content using Nintendo games.

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News:: That sure looks like Darkest Dungeon running on a Nintendo Switch

The last time Red Hook Studios spoke about the prospect of bringing Darkest Dungeon to other platforms like Nintendo Switch, the developer coyly suggested that there was "Always a chance."

It's happening, fam!

This is going to draw in a lot of new players, I'm sure, but I have a feeling we'll see quite a few double (or maybe even triple?) dips for the Switch version as well. It's just so fitting.

Now I only need to know when it will launch, and if there'll be a physical edition.

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News:: ‘Mario Bros.’ is The Switch's first classic game

Nintendo has added the first classic game you can buy on the Switch Eshop: The original Mario Bros (the arcade game, not the NES platformer). The title was announced during Nintendo Direct earlier this month as the first of several quarter crunchers headed to the Switch. It's not be the Virtual Console that Nintendo fans have wanted on the company's flagship system, but it's something.

Via: GameSpot

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News:: Review: Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Billie Lurk is tired. By the time she takes Dishonored: Death of the Outsider's lead role, the street urchin-turned-assassin has fought harder and lost more than most. Lurk's actions have shaken the world's foundation; with the single flick of a blade, she's altered the balance of power in places that seemed incapable of change. She has come so far from the broken child she once was and done more than many people will ever know. Billie Lurk should be tired.

But there is no rest for the wicked. People like Lurk -- those without a pot to piss in or a family name to keep them afloat -- rarely have a chance for respite. And it's with that realization that Death of the Outsider begins, as Billie Lurk takes up the blade once more. This time around, her target isn't a crooked politician or a wealthy snob. She intends to kill a god.

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News:: Composer Go Shiina departs from Bandai Namco after 20 years

News:: Nintendo will close its Wii Shop Channel in 2019

A month after Nintendo launched the Wii in November 2006, the company introduced the Wii Shop Channel, a marketplace for downloading apps to the system. Over a decade and two console generations later, Nintendo is shutting it down...eventually. Today, the company gave notice that users won't be able to add points to their Wii Shop accounts after March 26th, 2018, and won't be able to purchase on the channel beyond January 31st, 2019.

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News:: The best stand up on Netflix right now

At the tender age of 10, I was plopped down in my father's car on the way home from dinner. My brother's leg jutted into my right knee, and we pushed against each other as the car swerved around corners, and cradled us over bumps in the asphalt. We were eagerly awaiting our return home; after all, the evenings were dedicated towards Comedy Central, consuming shows like Mind of Mencia, The Chappelle Show, and more. I could see the ears on my dad perk up as we discussed who our favorite comedians were, and he prepared himself to shatter our expectation. Dad explained that sure, Mencia’s kind of funny, and Chappelle is the best comedian around today, but nothing he’d seen had come close to George Carlin’s stand up. The man was a virtuoso comedian, according to dad, and when we were older, he’d show us some of Carlin’s records he had lying around. Then we rounded another corner, my brother forced an elbow into my ribs, and I punched him in the face.

Cut to present day, and much has changed. We now know that Mencia was a hack, that Dave Chappelle is one of the most legendary comedians of all time, and that yes indeed, George Carlin is a strong contender for ‘Best Comedian of all Time.’ The way we consume media has changed too. As a kid, I listened to comedy albums either on record, or saw stand-up on TV, but nowadays you can access any good comedy worth listening to through the World Wide Web. The problem is deciding what’s good, and what’s shit; lord knows there are scads of stand-up specials out there, and most of them pedestrian at best. Lucky for you, I’ve been watching stand-up for years. I’ve seen nearly every stand-up special on Netflix, and I’d like to extend to you a list of the best stand-up specials on Netflix today.

To trim up this list, I’m only allowing one special per comedian. Otherwise we’d have a bunch of specials from -REDACTED- and no room left for the other talented comedians on Netflix. Cool? Cool.

15) Joe Rogan – Triggered

Rogan, known for his podcast, his commentary on wrestling events, and his time at Fear Factor, does a little bit of everything. He’s a curious man, and this has led him to all different kinds of places in life, including stand-up. His material started out brash and aggressive (See: Joe Rogan: Live) but has evolved to suit his multifaceted life. In Triggered, he riffs on everything from parenthood, to the Secret Service, to Caitlin Jenner. This is his strongest display of comedy yet, and it earns its place on this list.

14)  Marc Maron – Thinky Pain

Maron is an interesting comedian. He’s an old, washed up hipster loser that knows it and makes his entire act a microcosm of his life. His whiny, meandering tone is reminiscent of a friend venting to you at the end of a long week. He’s got some strange bits that are well off the beaten path for your average stand-up special, and his character is one you both laugh with and at. Thinky Pain is the best example of his work I can think of, though his show is pretty alright as well. This is the perfect special to have on in the background, until it slowly steals your interest and involves you in the weird stories of Maron’s life.

13) Jim Jefferies – Bare

Jim Jefferies. You probably saw his bit on Gun Control floating around on Facebook, YouTube, reddit, etc. and shared it around. Maybe your roommate showed it to you, doesn’t matter. That little bit of comedy comes to us courtesy of Bare, Jefferies' best, and most offensively entertaining special yet. Topics range from Gun control to Father’s Day to strip clubs. It sounds like your standard fare for a comedy special, but the path each joke follows is hidden behind raw motives and unspoken judgments. This is a great show, and I highly recommend it.

12) John Mulaney – New in Town

Similarly to Jim Jefferies, you’ve probably seen Mulaney’s bit circling around on social media. However, his approach to comedy is entirely different. Mulaney’s manner of talking is akin to a pastor telling jokes at Sunday School, and his clean shaven, spotless image betrays his seasoned comedic chops. He may look like a newbie, but his comedy is calculated to get a laugh out of anyone. New in Town was what made him big, and if you want some cleaner(er) comedy, Mulaney’s the person for it.

11) Hannibal Buress – Live from Chicago

Buress is one of my favorite comedians, and for good reason. He consistently puts out new material (just look him up on Netflix) and his conversational style of comedy leaves the audience unprepared for once he decides to close in on a punchline. Buress is also relatable; not in a Friends kind of way, but in a down-and-out manner covering everything from cocaine-fueled sexual encounters to sneaking into comedy shows. Live from Chicago includes some of his best work to be sure, but I also strongly recommend Animal Furnace.  

10) Joan Rivers – Don’t Start with Me

Rapid-fire. That’s what comes into my head when I think of the late Joan Rivers. I’m not much into titles or anything, but If I had to adorn someone with the title ‘Queen of Comedy’ it’d be her. Rivers parses no words in her set-ups. She can barely lay down the foundation of her joke before she starts hammering out jokes, one after another, as is evident in her special Don’t Start with Me. She sets them up and knocks them down at a breakneck pace, and it’s a truly brilliant thing to watch. But that’s not to say her jokes are low-effort, not at all. Each joke has multiple elements to it, and she’s amazing at improving on stage as well. She’s one of my favorite comedians as well. Check this one out.

9) Doug Stanhope – Beerhall Putsch

Okay, let me be upfront about this one. Stanhope is a dark, diseased comedian. His brand of comedy isn’t for everyone, as it will often leave you feeling depressed. However, if that kind of biting, deflating comedy interests you, you’re in for one hell of a ride. Stanhope talk extensively about his problems with drinking, his thoughts on assisted suicide, and the homoerotic nature of NFL in Beerhall Putsch, and his stories are milked for every laugh and cringe that you could possible extract. This is one of the most memorable bits of comedy on Netflix, and if you’re game, give it a watch.

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News:: If this Zelda: Breath of the Wild flooded Hyrule concept was DLC, I'd buy it

I've been noodling around with the idea of replaying Zelda: Breath of the Wild a third time, beyond my hard mode playthrough, but I just can't stop messing around with my existing save files.

There's still so much to be explored, so much I left untamed so that I can spend some free time in Hyrule. While the idea of an expanded story via DLC later this year does intrigue me, this concept art from a fan is a far more interesting proposition.

Here, they re-imagine the entire world of Hyrule as a flooded kingdom, bringing our most treasured Wind Waker memories to mind. But it's more than just a fleeting idea -- the actual layout looks like something I'd want to explore and craft makeshift boats for. It's like Breath of the Wild's own Cataclysm, a la World of Warcraft (and a trope Zelda games have been doing for years).

The real source image is massive (12000 x 10000), and I recommend checking it out in all of its zoomed glory.

Breath of the Wind: Flooded Hyrule Concept Map [Reddit]

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News:: Dragon's Crown looks beautiful on a PS4 Pro

Dragon's Crown would look great on an original PlayStation.

Okay so it might not have the same fidelity, but VanillaWare has been making beautiful games since the '90s (when most of the team was at Atlus creating Princess Crown), and this was no exception. It's still one of the most fun dungeon crawler beat 'em ups that I've ever played, and I'm thrilled that I'll have the chance to play it all over again on PS4.

As we already know, it'll get a little bit of extra juice on a PS4 Pro, which will showcase 4K resolution on top of the orchestral soundtrack, cross-play with legacy editions, all the DLC (voice packs) and dual audio. It's basically the perfect way to do a remaster given that it doesn't kill off the old versions.

I'm also looking forward to a lack of "controversy" this time now that it's out of everyone's system.

Dragon's Crown Pro [Gematsu]

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News:: A mini version of the Commodore 64 is coming in 2018

It's hard to deny the popularity of Nintendo's retro mini systems. After all, demand far outstripped supply for the mini version of the original console, and the same is expected to happen for today's SNES release. It's not a surprise, then, that other companies are getting in on the action. Retro Games is launching a mini version of the 1982 computer Commodore 64 called the C64 Mini. It will be available in early 2018, with a price point of $70.

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News:: SNK brawler Burning Fight now available for download

SNK's shameless Final Fight clone Burning Fight, is now available for download as the next title in the ACA classics range.

The sluggish brawler, originally released for Neo Geo hardware back in 1991, has players choose from one of three characters before setting forth to clean up the mean streets of crooks and low-lifes. You know how this works: wreck some heads, smash some barrels, pick up pipes, beat-up bosses.

Burning Fight is the latest game to join HAMSTER's hit-and-miss range of Neo Geo's retro arcade titles. Burning Fight, which features two player co-op, is available to download now on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, priced at $8.

ACA Neo Geo archives [HAMSTER official]

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News:: Did you pick up the elusive SNES Mini today?

Nintendo Friday madness is upon us. I know the feeling all too well, waking up before the break of dawn to go hunt for amiibo -- a practice I gave up shortly after the disastrous Wave 4 debacle.

Rather, today is all about the SNES Classic, a piece of hardware that holds the key to unlocking Star Fox 2, a long-lost and once canceled SNES game that's exclusive to the Classic. That makes this hunt even more dire, especially given that the pre-order situation was just as horrific as pretty much any other Nintendo product.

As for myself, one who is normally vigilant about pre-ordering with a network of friends and alerts to rely on, I didn't get a pre-order. One was eventually sent to me for review, which saved me the trouble of getting up this morning, but not everyone is going to be that lucky. Instead, folks are lining up in droves at stores like Walmart and Toys"R" Us to bag one, and success/failture stories are already coming in.

Some hunters in my network have reported that there's been upward of 50 or more SNES Classic units at Target stores, while others have stated that locations like Walmart have around 10.

But enough about predictions, how was your lucky this morning? Did you get one? If not, are you going to try for a round two, or three? Unlike the NES Classic, which was pretty much never restocked (even if Nintendo claims another round is coming eventually), this one is supposed to be more readily available. But that's what Nintendo said about the NES Classic too, so go figure!

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News:: 8BitDo brings its wireless controllers to the SNES Classic

The SNES Classic is a cute microconsole with a hell of a selection of games. While it's a pretty accurate recreation of the original number, and its controller cords are indeed longer than the NES Classic Edition that preceded it, the modern convenience of wireless controllers is hard to beat. The good news is that if you picked up one of 8BitDo's recent wireless SNES-styled gamepads, it'll work with the miniature 16-bit console.

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News:: Win a life-size Carbonite Han Solo with Star Wars Battlefront II

To celebrate the release of upcoming sci-fi shooter Star Wars Battlefront II, Sony Interactive have announced a competition that could see one lucky Australian resident take home their very own, full-size, "Han Solo in carbonite" statue.

The replica, made by great-but-pricey manufacturers Sideshow, is instantly recognisable to fans of the legendary movie series,. The statue stands over seven feet tall and is valued at around $8,000AUD . It would surely make for an incredible, and amusingly morbid, addition to any household.

I say "competition", frankly it's more of an expensive prize-draw. To be in with a chance of winning Captain Solo, you simply have to pre-order Battlefront II on PS4 before midnight on November 16, then register on the official competition page before December 8 to gain entry to the draw. Oh, and remember, entry is for Australian residents only.

Star Wars Battlefront II launches on PS4, Xbox One and PC November 17.

Han Solo carbonite competition [Playstation Official]

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News:: How the eSports community cares for injured players

Clinton Loomis, known to many by his online alias Fear, had his first experience of arm pain in Dec. 2013.

For more than a decade, Loomis has been a professional esports athlete for Defense of the Ancients (Dota) and Dota 2. At tournaments, his reputation precedes him. He is considered one of the best players in the games' history, with multiple first-place finishes in global competitions, earning him six- and seven-figure sums.

Similar to traditional sports, the number of people who play Dota 2 is far greater than the number of people who can make a living from it. Professional gaming requires fine motor precision, encyclopedic knowledge and relentless practice.

The average gamer plays video games for five to six hours per week. Loomis estimates that at his professional height, he logged anywhere from eight to 12 hours per day playing Dota 2. A professional gamer like Loomis can average hundreds of actions per minute during those hours.



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News:: The developer of Snake Pass is changing its Switch logo back because the internet hates it

Snake Pass, the lovingly crafted but ultimately limited game, ran into a problem on Switch. Except this time it wasn't neccesarily mechanical or bug related, but rather, completely aesthetic, and not even in-game related -- people hated the new icon.

There's a plague going around on the Switch where select developers will put out an icon that doesn't display the title of the game in question. It looks particularly garish next to a bunch of other descriptive icons, and in some cases, the icon itself can just look blown up and unapppealing.

The internet collectively spoke out against Snake Pass' updated icon for those very reasons, and now, Sumo Digital is going to change it back. In their own words, a representative commented on the whole matter, stating: "The reaction to the icon change has been interesting, and as this is our first self-published title, it’s definitely a valid part of our learning experience. It’s also testament to the passion that players have for Nintendo and Switch that a detail like icons are part of the overall gaming experience and connection they have with the handheld. We’ve definitely taken the feedback on board and will be changing the icon back with the next update which is due early next year. It’ll mean the branding isn’t unified but our focus is on our players and community so we’re OK with that."

While Sumo Digital is waiting until next year, Image & Form already changed theirs for SteamWorld Dig 2. It's a silly debate in the grand scheme of things, but I'm okay with most of the suggestions from the community at large. Nothing needs to expand beyond small humble requests, but again, I do like the ability to tell what everything is at a glance -- I already have 50+ games on my Switch, and even though I can easily tell that an icon with a snake is for Snake Pass, it'll be a bit much deciphering some of the more obscure ones years down the line when my library is double or triple that.

Nintendo Switch Owners Really, Really Care About The Game Icons [Kotaku]

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