The Jeff Minter Story Releases March thirteenth, New Verified Video games, & Extra – TouchArcade

Welcome to this week’s barely shorter version of the Steam Deck Weekly. I used to be a bit unwell this week so no opinions on this version, however there may be a variety of information and new Steam Deck Verified and Playable video games to atone for. I’ve one thing particular deliberate for subsequent week so hopefully that works out. Till then, I’ve been having fun with a variety of Balatro, Sokobond Specific, and some different video games I can’t speak about but on Steam Deck. Sure, I’m nonetheless taking part in Balatro. Let’s get into the information earlier than I get again for an additional run.

Information

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, which I adored late final yr, has added its latest DLC character with NieR: Automata’s 2B. 2B is offered as a standalone buy or included with the Character Move 1 or the Deluxe Character Move 1. Alongside 2B, a Princess Join! Re:Dive Premium Avatar Set can also be obtainable for buy. Take a look at the 2B trailer for Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising beneath:

Introduced in the course of the latest Nintendo Direct, Atlus is bringing an up to date, enhanced, and expanded model of Shin Megami Tensei V to Steam and consoles within the type of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. I cherished Shin Megami Tensei V on Swap and performed it a number of instances. I’ll positively be replaying it and trying out the brand new story route with Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. I hope this launch addresses the missing character growth and narrative in Shin Megami Tensei V as a result of it was just about wonderful in each different manner. I’m additionally wanting ahead to new music and to see the way it runs on Steam Deck and PS5 when it releases on June twenty first. Watch the trailer for it beneath:

Capcom is bringing the superb first Monster Hunter Tales to PC, Swap, and PlayStation this summer season with all title updates included, together with those we didn’t get within the West on cell or 3DS. I cherished my time with this on 3DS and iOS so can be checking it out on Steam Deck and Swap. Watch the trailer for it beneath:

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story from Digital Eclipse launches on Steam and consoles on March thirteenth worldwide. That is the second quantity of Digital Eclipse’s Gold Grasp sequence following the superlative The Making of Karateka. Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story consists of Jeff Minter classics like Llamatron, a remastered model of Gridrunner from Digital Eclipse, gentle synthesizers, and extra. Each Shaun and myself can be protecting this so keep tuned for that.

Bandai Namco Leisure introduced Gundam Breaker 4 for Steam, Swap, PS5, and PS4, and this one is definitely launching worldwide later this yr. Prior to now, I’ve imported Gundam Breaker video games on PS Vita and PS4 from Asia to play as a result of they have been by no means launched within the West. I’m glad to see Gundam Breaker 4 not solely promise to be the most important entry, but in addition arrive on PC day one. Watch the Gundam Breaker 4 trailer beneath:

Bandai Namco additionally revealed new Sand Land gameplay, and it appears surprisingly good. Lots higher than I anticipated for certain. I’m not too accustomed to the supply materials, however the gameplay right here has me .

Mortal Kombat 1 acquired a brand new trailer showcasing Peacemaker who arrives on February twenty eighth, however the true spotlight is that Krossplay can be coming the identical day. Krossplay will permit PS5, Xbox Sequence X, Steam, and Epic Video games Retailer gamers to play on-line along with matchmaking, non-public matches, and think about leaderboard stats. Krossplay is not going to be obtainable on Swap as anticipated. Mortal Kombat 1 may even be free to strive from March seventh till tenth on PS5, Xbox Sequence X, and Steam. Particulars for the trial are right here. Watch the brand new Peacemaker trailer beneath:

Uncooked Fury introduced that Snufkin: Melody of Moominvally will launch on March seventh for Steam and Swap with a cell launch coming later. The comfortable musical journey goals to convey Tove Jansson’s Moomin world to life. I would maintain off to play this on iOS, but it surely does look good. Watch the brand new trailer for it beneath:

Singularity 6 is bringing Palia to Steam on March twenty fifth with a particular reward for many who wishlist it and login throughout the first 30 days. The free to play cozy simulation MMO options cross platform play on Swap and PC and is about to get extra content material continuously via updates. Take a look at the trailer for it beneath:

Warhammer 40k: Rogue Dealer from the wonderful crew at Owlcat Video games acquired an enormous replace a number of days in the past with a great deal of fixes, stability updates for fight, new voiced dialogue, and extra. Take a look at the total patch notes right here. I’ve been taking part in and having fun with this on Steam Deck for some time now. I’m hoping to be achieved with my assessment within the close to future. Watch the brand new trailer celebrating the sport’s 500k gross sales and extra accolades beneath:

Racing journey recreation What the Automobile? is racing to Steam from Apple Arcade. It’s set to launch later this yr, and I think about it would additionally see a Swap launch, however solely Steam has been introduced proper now. I loved this on Apple Arcade and can replay it on Steam Deck. Watch the trailer beneath:

The ultimate bit of reports is Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC lastly getting gameplay, a worth, and a launch date. It releases the identical day Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance releases, and is priced at $40 for the DLC or $50 for the Premium Bundle together with the soundtrack and digital artbook. It appears unimaginable as anticipated. Watch the trailer for it beneath:

New Steam Deck Verified & Playable video games for the week

Balatro – Verified
Captain Firehawk and the Laser Love State of affairs – Verified
Cricket By the Ages – Verified
Dicefolk – Verified
Dungeon Vacationers: To Coronary heart 2 in One other World – Verified
EVE On-line – Playable
Go Mecha Ball – Verified
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Conflict – Playable
Jurassic Park Basic Video games Assortment – Verified

Penny’s Large Breakaway – Verified
RIDE 5 – Playable
Sokobond Specific – Verified
STAR WARS: Battlefront Basic Assortment – Verified
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League – Playable
Summoners Struggle – Verified
Tortuga – A Pirate’s Story – Playable
Turbo Golf Racing – Verified
Yakuza 4 Remastered – Playable (Through TouchArcade reader Mor)
Yakuza 5 Remastered – Verified (Through TouchArcade reader Mor)

Steam Deck Recreation Gross sales & Reductions

The Earth Protection Power franchise has its personal sale on proper now, and when you haven’t tried the sequence earlier than, these low costs make it value checking it now extra normally. Xseed Video games has the Story of Seasons, Rune Manufacturing facility, Daemon X Machina, and extra video games discounted in its personal sale till Monday. The ultimate notable sale is 2K with its 2024 writer sale on proper now, and I’d advocate getting Marvel’s Midnight Suns and WWE 2K23.

That’s all for this week’s barely quick version of the Steam Deck Weekly. There’s hopefully much more Steam Deck protection occurring subsequent week. As common, you possibly can learn all our previous and future Steam Deck protection right here. In case you have any suggestions for this function or what else you’d wish to see us do across the Steam Deck, tell us within the feedback beneath. I hope you all have an amazing day, and thanks for studying.