March Monster Hunter Digital Event Reveals New Info for Upcoming Games

During today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event, members of the development team for Monster Hunter Rise and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin shared new information, trailers and gameplay looks for these upcoming Nintendo Switch titles. Monster Hunter Series Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto and Monster Hunter Rise Director Yasunori Ichinose provided an in-depth look at the game’s new Rampage quest type, game feature details, and confirmation of a second demo releasing on March 11th ahead of the game’s March 26th release. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin teased cooperative multiplayer quests coming in the game, revealed the deluxe edition contents and preorder bonus, and confirmed its July 9th release date. It will be available as a physical and digital release on Nintendo Switch, and digital-only version on Steam.

Nintendo Celebrates MAR10 Day with Sales and In-Game Events

Every year on March 10th, Mario fans mark the occasion of MAR10 Day, recognizing the mustached hero. This year, Nintendo is commemorating MAR10 day with a number of offerings and in-game events:

• Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Sales – From now until March 13th, in continuation of the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary, select games and merchandise are on sale.
  • Games for the Nintendo Switch featuring Mario and friends are currently available for 35% off their retail price at select retailers and in Nintendo eShop, including Super Mario Maker 2, Mario Tennis Aces, Super Mario Party, and Luigi’s Mansion 3.
  • Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary-themed merchandise is now available for purchase at a 35% discount from the Nintendo NY store and store.nintendo.com.
• Super Mario Bros. Items in Animal Crossing: New Horizons – For fans enjoying island living on Nintendo Switch, Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary themed items have arrived in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The iconic Super Mushroom, ? Block and other Mario-themed items can be ordered in-game. You can even place two Warp Pipes and then use them to travel between locations on your island.
• Nintendo Switch – Mario Red & Blue Edition – This special edition hardware, featuring some of Mario’s signature colors, is now available again in limited quantities through select retailers at a SRP of $299.99 USD. The system includes red Joy-Con controllers with blue wrist straps, a blue Joy-Con grip accessory, a red Nintendo Switch dock and a red Nintendo Switch.

PGA Tour 2K21 Season 2 Kicks Off with Free Course: Bay Hill Club & Lodge

2K and HB Studios today announced a new update for PGA Tour 2K21 featuring Season 2 of the Clubhouse Pass and a free, brand new course available to all players – The Bay Hill Club & Lodge – available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Stadia and Nintendo Switch.

Season 2 of the Clubhouse Pass, an ongoing live service featuring new clubs, new gear and new MyPlayer customizations for players to earn and unlock, runs from March 4th to June 3rd and includes the potential to unlock a variety of gear, VC and cosmetic items for MyPlayers.

Hitman 3 March Roadmap Revealed

IO Interactive today revealed its Hitman 3 March roadmap, which brings new weapons, elusive targets, escalation, contracts, and…eggs?

• March 4: Escalation – The Lesley Celebration
• March 11: Featured Contracts by Easy Allies – Chongqing
• March 19 – March 29: Elusive Target – The Stowaway
• March 25: Featured Contracts by Eurogamer – Mendoza
• March 30 – April 12: Seasonal Event – Berlin Egg Hunt & Unlockable Raver Outfit
• March 30: Deluxe Escalation – The Satu Mare Delirium & Unlockable Items

For Honor Year 5 Season 1 Asunder to Launch on March 11th

Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor Year 5 Season 1 Asunder will launch on March 11th. Kicking off Year 5, Asunder continues the narrative arc introduced in the world of For Honor in Year 4. The ongoing war continues to pit the warriors of the Chimera Alliance and the Order of Horkos against each other. However, Asunder represents a period of great abundance for the warriors as they enjoy festivities within their respective covenants.

Beginning March 11th, a limited-time in-game event called the Horkos Masquerade will let players prove themselves to the Order of Horkos through a new 4v4 game mode: Carousel of Horkos. A free event pass will be available for the duration of the event with 30 tiers to complete.

Along with this event, Year 5 Season 1 Asunder brings an update to the Warden, new armor variation and weapons throughout the season, more in-game events, a Battle Pass and Battle Bundle containing an all-new paired emote along with weapons, executions, effects and more.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Gameplay Reveal, Release Date Set for June 4th

Today, CI Games revealed the very first look at Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 gameplay. This new trailer showcases the next-generation of Sniper Ghost Warrior, as Contracts 2 elevates the series to new heights – and distances – with its 1000m+ extreme-range sniping feature. As contract sniper assassin Raven, players will utilize authentic gear and weaponry across large-scale sandbox maps as they track and eliminate targets using a variety of approaches. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 launches on June 4th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 Launches on Nintendo Switch this Summer

NIS America today announced that Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1 will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PC in Summer 2021. This two-in-one package features Phantom Brave: The Hermuda Triangle Remastered and Soul Nomad & the World Eatersis, complete with up-scaled artwork and all DLC from the original releases.

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is Coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29th

NIS America today announced that Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29th. Four characters from previous installments (Adell, Rozalin, Girl Laharl, and Asagi) and their stories will be available as bonus content in-game at launch.

4 New Characters and Spectator Mode Added to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Today, Sega released the third and final post-launch content update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. This free content will also be made available on the Steam version when it releases later this month on March 23rd. This final update bolsters the roster with four new playable characters and includes a new Spectator Mode and a new level difficulty, among other additions.

Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition is Out Now

Playstack today announced that Mortal Shell: Enhanced Edition, a fully remastered version of the action RPG, is now available digitally on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The Enhanced Edition is available as a free next-gen upgrade for existing Mortal Shell customers who have bought the game on PS4 and Xbox One. Along with upgraded textures, 4K resolution, faster loading times and DualSense support, this remastered version delivers uncompromised 60 frames-per-second gameplay on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Additionally, Playstack announced that Mortal Shell has now sold more than 500,000 units worldwide.