The 8-bit Adventures Podcast

The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news.

Magic: the Gathering. Wizards of the Coast has announced a Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair drop.

Resident Evil Requiem. IGN reports that the upcoming title will return to Raccoon City and the Umbrella Corporation.

Super Mario Strikers. Game Informer reports that the Gamecube soccer title is coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on July 3rd.

World of Warcraft. Blizzard announced that pre-Cataclysm rare mounts will have their drop rates increased tenfold for the month of July.

Daggerheart. My initial thoughts on Darrington Press’s TTRPG, after picking up a copy.

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Darrington Press. The tabletop publisher announced that Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford have joined the team.

Donkey Kong Bonanza. Nintendo showcased a Direct for the upcoming Donkey Kong title.

GamePass. Xbox Wire reports that among other titles, Warcraft I & II: Remastered and Warcraft III: Reforged are coming to GamePass on June 26th.

Gex Trilogy. IGN reports that Limited Run Games has asked Nintendo to pull the trilogy from the Switch 2 eShop while a backwards compatibility patch is awaiting approval for public release.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. IGN reports that an official ad for the game at London’s Oxford Circus tube station incorrectly displays an “Out Now!” message.

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Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast released another Unearthed Arcana playtest, this time for the Psion class.

Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles. Game Informer reports that a remaster of the beloved tactical strategy game is coming to all platforms September 30th. The remaster includes an enhanced version of the original game with full VO, new UI, QoL features, and a graphics update, as well as a classic version featuring the War of the Lions translation and QoL features.

Switch 2. My experience with the console so far.

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Bungie. Game Informer reports that Bungie has confirmed that “unauthorized use” of artist Antireal’s work ended up spread throughout Marathon’s recent alpha test. The company claims it is investigating how stolen art made it into the game.

Crooked Moon. Polygon reports that Legend of Avantris’s folk horror-themed campaign setting and player options book are coming to D&D Beyond. The Crooked Moon earned more than $4M on Kickstarter, making it the most successful D&D5E project on the platform.

Electronic Arts. IGN reports that EA will permanently end remote work and implement a full return to office. The company will require hybrid employees to work at least three days a week in their local office.

Giant Bomb. Giant Bomb announced that it has gone independent from its former parent company, Fandom. The gaming news site is now employee-owned and seeks to lean on subscriptions for revenue.

Nintendo. NintendoLife reports that the Switch 2 will only support VRR (variable refresh rate) in handheld mode, contrary to what was previously published on the official site.

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Dungeons & Dragons. D&D Beyond released a new Unearthed Arcana, this time featuring subclasses based on horror. The playtest is now live and features revisions for the College of Spirits Bard, Grave Domain Cleric, Phantom Rogue, Shadow Sorcerer, Hexblade Warlock, and Undead Warlock, while also showcasing the Reanimator Artificer and Hollow Warden Ranger.

Gex Trilogy. Nintendo Life reports that Gex is returning to consoles with several bundles available from Limited Run Games. The trilogy will be available as a Standard edition for $40 starting June 16th, with a Collector’s Box ($75) and Tail Time Edition ($200) also available.

Overwatch 2. Kotaku reports that Team 4 (the Overwatch 2 team) at Blizzard has fully unionized. The union is part of the Communication Workers of America union. Last year’s layoffs across Microsoft were cited as one of the major reasons for the unionization push.

Palworld. IGN reports that PocketPair has patched out several gameplay functions that were named in the ongoing lawsuit filed by Nintendo. Players no longer throw Pal Spheres to summon Pals and will need a glider to glide around.

World Video Game Hall of Fame. Polygon reports that Defender, GoldenEye 007, Quake, and Tamagotchi have been inducted. Nominees are judged on four metrics: icon status, longevity, geographical reach, and influence.

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Grand Theft Auto VI. GameInformer reports that Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May 26, 2026. The game was previously slated for a 2025 release.

Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast released SRD 5.2.1, fixing some minor text errors and adding 15 magic items that weren’t previously included (largely items inspired by the D&D animated TV series).

Microsoft. GameInformer reports that Xbox console, game, and accessory prices are increasing. Some first-party titles will now cost $80, consoles are going up by $80-130, and accessories range from $65 (core wireless controller/stereo headset) to $200 (elite wireless controller series 2, full).

PlayStation. Sony announced that Ark: Survival Ascended, Balatro, and Warhammer 40k: Boltgun will be available to PlayStation Plus members starting May 6th.

Polygon. Ars Technica reports that Vox Media has sold the gaming news outlet to Valnet and laid off most, if not all, of its workforce. The layoffs came with no notice.

World of Warcraft. IGN reports that in an interview between Team Liquid’s raid leader Maximum, Dratnos, and game director Ian Hazzikostas, patch 11.1.7 will introduce Rotation Assist. When turned on, the feature will highlight the next recommended ability based on your class, spec, and combat situation. Additionally, it will also feature a “one-button mode.”

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Switch 2 Preorder. I talk (rant) about my experience preordering a Switch 2 from my local GameStop.

Dungeons & Dragons. Wizards of the Coast announced on D&D Beyond the release of SRD 5.2, which was also released under Creative Commons.

Oblivion Remastered. IGN reports that Bethesda shadowdropped a full remaster of the Elder Scrolls title on PC, Xbox Series S/X, PS5, and Xbox GamePass Ultimate. It is $50 and includes the Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, Fighter’s Stronghold, Spell Tome Treasures, Vile Lair, Mehrune’s Razor, Thieves Den, Wizard’s Tower, Orrery, and Horse Pack Armor.

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Baldur’s Gate 3. GameInformer reports that Patch 8 went live on April 17th. The final patch for the game includes crossplay between consoles, Mac, and PC, photo mode, and a new subclass for every class in the game: College of Glamour, Path of Giants, Death Domain, Circle of Stars, Oath of the Crown, Arcane Archer, Drunken Master, Swarmkeeper, Swashbuckler, Shadow Magic, Hexblade, and Bladesinging.

Dreadmoor. IGN reports that Polish developer Dream Dock Games has announced a first-person fishing/apocalyptic horror game that is heavily inspired by Dredge. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam.

Greater Than Games. The makers of Sentinels of the Multiverse and Spirit Island have drastically reduced their workforce and canceled all new projects due to tariffs. More info to come regarding existing Kickstarter projects.

Legend of Zelda. GameInformer reports that the Switch 2 Edition of Breath of the Wild will not include the Expansion Pass DLC. Meanwhile, IGN reports that both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom will have a randomized daily bonus through the companion app. Bonuses include meal effects, health and stamina recovery, and equipment repairs.

PlayStation. GameInformer reports that Sony has increased the price of the PS5 in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa.

Star Wars Zero Company. GameInformer reports that Bit Reactor and Respawn Entertainment are developing a turn-based tactical Star Wars game. More details will be unveiled at Star Wars Celebration on Saturday, though it will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

Switch 2. Nintendo announced on their website that retail preorders for the Switch 2 will open in the US on April 24th. The console’s price will remain unchanged for now, though the price for accessories will go up $5-10 due to tariffs.

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Jeremy Crawford. ScreenRant reports that D&D’s Lead Rules Designer will be retiring this month.

Lorcana. Ravensburger announced that Hiram Flaversham and Fortisphere are banned from Organized Constructed Play, marking the first bans in the game since Bucky’s errata. The bans are effective immediately.

Piranha Plant Camera. NintendoLife reports that the Hori Piranha Plant Camera will only offer up to 480p resolution, while the official Switch 2 camera offers up to 1080p.

Switch 2. Nintendo of Canada announced that preorders for Switch 2 are also delayed in Canada, while The Verge reports that, according to Doug Bowser, the Switch 2’s current price tag does not factor in tariffs.

Vampire Survivors. NintendoLife reports that a new SaGa-themed expansion is out now, and it’s free!

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Chris Perkins. Wizards of the Coast reports that after 28 years with the company, Lead Creative Designer and Acquisitions Incorporated DM Chris Perkins announced his retirement.

Piranha Plant Camera. The Verge reports that Hori is launching a Piranha Plant camera for the Switch 2. Technical specs are currently unavailable, but the mouth can open and close as a privacy function.

Stardew Valley. IGN reports that Wizards of the Coast issued a DMCA takedown for the popular Baldur’s Village mod, then later apologized and claimed the takedown request was issued mistakenly. Of note, Larian CEO Swen Vincke is a fan and supporter of the mod.

Switch 2. Nintendo showcased another Nintendo Direct this week. This time, it focused on the Switch 2 and games launching on it.

Tariffs. IGN reports that due to market instability and tariffs, Nintendo has delayed preorders of the Switch 2 in the US. No date has been given yet for when it’s rescheduled, and the US may see a price hike as well.

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