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June is a bit of a slow month, with one major, major exception that comes out on the 19th. Yes, you heard it here first, Burnout Paradise Remastered for the Switch comes out on June 19th.

Fallout 76 players trying to participate in the Fasnacht Parade just can't seem to get enough intestines to fill up the butcher’s icebox. I know, it sounds like we made this up, but I swear it's a real problem.

Both Fallout 76 and Anthem released a little bit of news this week, which made us wonder, at what point should a game just stop trying to save itself? The answer (as it usually is) probably comes down to money.

This week we saw the announcement of three new remakes coming out this year, including Mafia 1-3, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 and Diablo 2.

Geoff Keighley (creator of The Game Awards) is bringing you four months of summer this year in the form of Summer Game Fest, an virtual event billed as an "industry-wide celebration of video games". It will feature in-game events, playable content, demos of select titles and playable games on Steam and Xbox!

If you wanted to play a ton of remastered amazing video games on your Switch, May is going to be a great month for you!

The Last of Us 2 was leaked to YouTube (allegedly by a pissed off Naughty Dog employee.) The result? The Last of Us 2 is now coming out in June and the internet is mad. Again.What You're PlayingColby: SWORD ART ONLINE HOLLOW REALIZATIONCliff: Final Fantasy 15, Kingdom Hearts 3Dylan: Animal CrossingNewsThere is Actually News About Good StadiaPhil Spencer Is Excited About Some Xbox Series X Tech That You Might Not ExpectGOG Galaxy Will Now Track Game Pass Games for You NowThis New Fallout 76 Robot is Going to Turn You Into a CommieCheap/Free GamesPlaystation PlusDying LightDark Souls RemasteredGames with GoldV-Rally 4 ($59.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 31 on Xbox OneWarhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr ($39.99 ERP): Available May 16 to June 15 on Xbox OneSensible World of Soccer ($9.99 ERP): Available May 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Overlord II ($9.99 ERP): Available May 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360Game PassMoving Out: April 28Red Dead Redemption 2: May 7Twitch PrimeTurokEtherbornLightmatterEarthlockKathy RainYono & The Celestial ElephantEpic Games Storehttps://www.polygon.com/2020/4/28/21240024/epic-games-store-two-factor-authentication-2fa-free-gamesAmnesia: Dark DescentCrashlands

The final update to Super Mario Maker 2 comes out today and you finally can create Super Mario World style maps with an overworld that connects your different levels. Also, the frog suit is now available.Other Video Game NewsApparently Gamestop is Still Trying to Be Essential The Doom Eternal Soundtrack Has Some Mixing Problems and Mick Gordan Isn’t Happy About It The Best Party of Star Wars: Episode 1 is Coming to PS4 and Switch You Might Want to Set Up 2FA on Your Switch If You Haven’t Already Gamecon Has Been Cancelled But PAX West is Still On (For Now) Death Stranding’s PC Release Has Been Delayed It Doesn’t Just Feel Like A Lot of People Are Playing Animal Crossing What We're PlayingColby: Legend of Zelda 1, 2, & 3, 88 Heroes, Sword Art Online: Hollow RealizationCliff: Final Fantasy 15, BloodrootsDylan: Animal Crossing, Sea of ThievesQuestionsVinny: Microsoft Flight Simulator is going to be 150gb install size and Call of Duty Modern Warfare with all modes is a 200gb install size. If these are current gen games taking up this much space...what is next-gen going to look like? What're your thoughts on this in general?Princess_Megan: What, if anything, do you miss the most about the pre-COVID world? I miss being able to eat at restaurants and have in-person game nights with my friendsPrincess_Megan: What skills have you learned from video games have you been able to transfer into your everyday lives?CliffHunter: Who do you guys think can pull off a predator game that would make you want to come back just for the hunt? Ubisoft? Rocksteady? I would love for the game to take place right before the predator movie stars.TheDonz: Do yall have any paintings or random pieces of furniture that you now hate since you have been stuck inside with it?Keith Bolender: What games have you had for a long time that you only just now got around to playing because of quarantine?Benjamin Cee: How many episodes of FF7 remake is it gonna take to finish the story?Kim Cruz: If you're the next smash bro fighter what would ur moves be and what would your ultimate smash move beCheap/Free GamesShogun 2https://www.pcgamer.com/total-war-shogun-2-is-going-to-be-free-to-keep-on-steam-for-a-limited-time/ Epic Games StoreFor The King is a challenging blend of strategy, turn-based combat, and roguelike elements. Each playthrough is unique with procedural maps, quests, and events. Explore Fahrul in either single player, local, or online co-op.Humble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/square-enix-collective-2020

Cooking Mama's problems started out when Twitter accused it of mining cryptocurrency while people played the game. This ended up not being true, but the game was in the news again this week when the games license holder accused the game's publisher of releasing it on the Switch without their permission. In other video game news: Surprise, New XCOM! Chex Quest is Coming! Chex Quest is Coming! I Can Finally Setup My Nintendo Controller Like My Xbox Controller E3 is Now Officially CancelledWant to Play Valorant? Just Watch a Streamer! The ESRB is Adding Loot Box Warnings to Video Games Have A Fancy Video Card? Show It Off By Playing...Minecraft? What We're PlayingColby: Tales of VesperiaCliff: Final Fantasy 15, Destiny 2Dylan: Animal Crossing QuestionsVinny: I'm hijacking this one from a question asked to me: How has video games changed your life for the better?Islandbear: With Mario getting his own lego set. What other game do you guys want in a lego set? GTA? Crash Bandicoot? Leisure Suit Larry ?Mister Polite: I kind of miss the days when a company would make a video game like the Burger King Xbox games or any of the NES games. If you could pick any modern company to create a game who would you pick and what kind of game would it be? For example, what about an Amazon delivery game in the style of paperboy.Princess_Megan: If extra lives were a thing in the real world, how would you earn them?PolyNerdic: Something I have found myself pondering a lot during the last couple of weeks: what is a talent you wish you had? I'm split between wishing I had any sort of musical talent or wishing I could draw/paint worth a darn.Mansocks: What is your favorite Pandemic treat during the quarantine?Cheap/Free GamesStadiaStadia is offering a free 2 month trial for everyoneHumble Bundlehttps://www.humblebundle.com/games/2ks-game-togetherEpic Games StoreJust Cause 4 sees rogue agent Rico Rodriguez land in Solis to hunt down the truth about his past, at any cost. Jump into an action-packed open-world sandbox experience and cause chaos with a wide selection of weaponry, vehicles and gear!Wheels of Aurelia: Embark on an immersive road trip through the gritty western coast of Italy during the roaring 1970’s. Playing as Lella, a bold, spunky woman, experience the sights and sounds of a tumultuous time in Italy’s history while uncovering events from Lella’s past.Xbox Game Pass for Console:The Long Dark - April 16Gato Roboto - April 21Deliver Us The Moon - April 23HyperDot - April 30Levelhead - April 30Xbox Game Pass for PC:Gato Roboto - April 21Deliver Us The Moon - April 23Gears Tactics - April 28HyperDot - April 30Levelhead - April 30The Long Dark - Coming soonMachinarium - Coming soonPlaystation Play at Homehttps://www.polygon.com/2020/4/14/21220819/uncharted-journey-free-ps4-sony-coronavirus-stay-at-home-initiativeUplayhttps://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-are-planning-to-give-assassins-creed-2-away-for-free/

The PlayStation 5 controller is out and it looks like a clone trooper and sounds like it was named after some form of adult toy! But it does have haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and a built in microphone for some reason.More video game news:The Last of Us 2 Has Been Delayed IndefinitelyBunches of Xbox Series X Info Straight from Phil Spencer Sea of Thieves is Coming to Steam, Surprise! Get a Free Copy of Fallout 76 on Steam if You Own it On Bethesda.net Amazon Has Some Gaming News Mixer is Handing Out $100 Bills to Streamers Saints Row 3 is Getting a Remaster Colby: Yakuza 0, Donut County, Animal Crossing, Maybe other stuff… who knows?Cliff: Final Fantasy 15, Totally Accurate Delivery ServiceDylan: Animal CrossingQuestionsVinny: What games did you really want to like, and ended up not liking at all?Mister Polite: Some random would you rather q's. Would you rather have horrible long term memory or horrible short term? Would you rather never use a touch screen or never use a keyboard and mouse? Would you rather live on the beach or live in a cabin? Making a Murderer or Tiger King?IslandCookie: What Board game could you and your quarantine crew be actually sucked into and play to finish? Imagine something along the lines of Jumanji.Princess_Megan: What is your favorite food?Cheap/Free GamesEpic GamesSherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments: Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases.Game Pass XboxAlvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – April 9Set out on an adventure in a retro-styled world in this RPG with over 100 companions! Two siblings Alan and Elmia start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths as they fight to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world and restore peace to Alvastia. Engage in heated turn-based battles with up to 13 party members. Weapon upgrades, a battle arena, and quests are only the beginning of what this Kemoc RPG has to offer!Journey to the Savage Planet – April 9Welcome to the Pioneer Program! In this upbeat and colorful first-person adventure game you play as the newest recruit to Kindred Aerospace, which proudly touts its rating as the 4th Best Interstellar Exploration Company. Dropped onto an uncharted planet with little equipment and no real plan, you must explore, catalog alien flora and fauna and determine if this planet is fit for human habitation. Onward to adventure! Good luck – and mind the goo!Game Pass PCOvercooked! 2 (ID@Xbox) – Available NowOvercooked returns with a brand-new helping of chaotic cooking action! Journey back to the Onion Kingdom and assemble your team of chefs in classic couch co-op or online play for up to four players. Hold onto your aprons … it’s time to save the world (again!)Football Manager 2020 – Coming SoonEvery decision counts. With new features and polished game mechanics which reward long-term planning and progression like never before, empower managers to develop both your club’s culture and your youth team’s prospects, as well as your own unique managerial identity.Alvastia Chronicles (ID@Xbox) – Coming SoonEngage in heated turn-based battles, upgrade your weapons, fight in a battle arena, and embark on epic quests in this retro-styled JRPG. Guide siblings Alan and Elmia as they start their journey to avenge their parents’ deaths, fighting to stem the tide of monsters flooding into the world, and restore peace to Alvastia.Mistover (ID@Xbox) – Coming SoonA ”Mist-ical’ RPG with expeditions...