Expect a look at Switch games made by companies other than Nintendo - so, no hoping for Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 news here. A previous rumour with word of tomorrow’s showcase suggested we’d see the Persona franchise represented, as well as the possibility of Red Dead Redemption 2. “A new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is on the way!” Nintendo has revealed via its Twitter account. “Watch on-demand via our YouTube channel from 2pm (UK time) on 28th June for roughly 25 minutes of info on upcoming third-party Nintendo Switch games....

The Sims 4 Werewolves Game Pack - which releases on Steam, Origin, and Xbox on 16th June - brings “unique temperaments and abilities, be affected by the phase of the moon, and experience wolf-specific life events”. It’ll be welcomed news for Simmers who may have been disappointed that werewolves were not part of the recent update, despite EA teasing that werewolves might finally be making a return to the series for the first time since The Sims 3’s Supernatural expansion....

Deku’s Smash could really shake things up in Fortnite, given that it’s a hugely powerful attack that blasts enemies and buildings to smithereens. Here’s where to get Deku’s Smash in Fortnite, as well as some tips on how to use it. On this page: How to acquire Deku’s Smash in Fortnite There are three ways to acquire Deku’s Smash in Fortnite. The first, and easiest way, is to visit My Hero Academia Vending Machines (250 Bars) around the map....

Xbox owners can grab the demo now from the Microsoft Store. Those with a PS5, the PlayStation Store link is here. Store pages note that the demo will only be available to play for a limited time - so don’t delay. You’ll also need to be connected online to play, though you won’t need Xbox Live Gold or PS Plus. Anyone who completes the demo will be awarded a Crouching Dragon Helmet in the main game....

For the uninitiated, the aim of Wordle is to work out a daily five-letter word within six guesses. The fewer the guesses, the better - and if you fail to guess it at all, you’ll break your streak. The latter is why working out today’s Wordle answer is such a priority, as players pride themselves on keeping their streak going. So why gamble on a risky final guess when you can learn a few clues and, failing that, get the definitive answer?...

Whilst previously, the menu offered the choice of either a “male” or “female” body type, Blizzard has now removed gendered language and now simply offers the choice between “Body 1” and “Body 2”. “The new body type labels are merely text changes within the character creation screen and barber shop,” explains Wowhead (thanks, NME). “Where it previously gave players the option to select Male or Female body types, it now simply refers to them as Body 1 and Body 2 respectively....

The reveal will follow detailed updates on both Hearthstone and the main World of Warcraft over the next six weeks. World of Warcraft’s next expansion will be unveiled on 19th April. Before that, Hearthstone’s first 2022 expansion will be revealed on 15th March, with a deeper look at the game’s plans for the rest of the year “shortly after”. There’s no further detail today on what Blizzard’s World of Warcraft will look like on phones, though we know it has been a project many years in the making....

Discord server voice chat support for Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S initially launched in September, but was somewhat hampered by its convoluted mobile app requirements. Today’s Xbox update streamlines the whole process, meaning users simply need to launch a Discord server via their console’s Parties & chats > Discord option then pick a voice channel from their available Discord servers - and as long their Discord and Xbox accounts are linked, they’ll be able to join that channel directly, no additional mobile app faff required....

The standout feature for me is its multipoint wireless. The XWH comes with Microsoft’s proprietary Xbox Wireless, allowing a wireless connection without the use of a dongle, but the headset also comes with Bluetooth 4.2. The neat thing is that you can use the headset with your Xbox and your phone simultaneously, making it easy to listen to music while playing games, or chat with your mates on Discord while playing a cross-platform title....

In just over a week, the game has blown up on Steam - see our earlier story below - and become one of its most-played titles. A new patch released today added LAN Mode, allowing you to play V Rising solo or with friends on the same network without an internet connection. ORIGINAL STORY 21/5/22: Half a million people have signed up to play vampiric survival game V Rising in just three days....

Parkasaurus, for those yet to experience the game’s vibrant, dino-infused spin on the classic theme park management formula, challenges players to build and run their very own dinosaur-flavoured tourist attraction - a task requiring them to hurtle back to the past to unearth new dinosaurs then build the perfect habitats to keep them happy, ensuring their specific terrain, water, food, privacy, and scenery needs are met. And on top of all that, there are the usual park management demands to content with, ranging from landscaping and staff wrangling to ensuring all guests’ needs - be they food, entertainment, merchandise, or bowel related - are adequately catered for....

There’s no denying that the Analogue Pocket is a beautiful device - precise lines, subtly rounded corners and a beautiful Gorilla Glass screen lens impress when you first pick up the unit. It instantly feels premium in a way that exceeds anything Analogue has done in the past and this is important because, unlike, say, the Mega Sg, you’ll be holding the Pocket in your hands most of the time....

In anticipation of high demand, Nintendo is limiting orders to one pack per household. The price is £4.99 and if you’re interested, you should act fast - these probably will not last long. To be fair, one pack should be all you need. The pack’s included cards let you summon six villagers (Chai, Chelsea, Étoile, Marty, Rilla and Toby) and unlock a list of themed furniture, including a set of Hello Kitty items....

Please note there may be some spoilers for Horizon Forbidden West ahead. “We’ve just released Patch 1.08. Thanks to everyone who has used the Support Form to share their issues with us, please continue to do so for any bugs you come across in Horizon Forbidden West”, Guerrilla wrote. While patch 1.08 does include some general fixes such as improvements to NPC animations and a fix for repeating music, the one that caught my eye was the one that fixes “Aloy’s breathing sounds” during the game’s Thebes based cinematic cutscene....

Boasting fluid gunplay and a distinctive artistic style, free-to-play battle royale Apex Legends is a fan-favourite, but some players purport that the game’s HUD has become increasingly cluttered, particularly when they’re under attack in-game. Right now, the HUD features a minimap, fireteam info, kill feed, weapon stats, and rank details, all of which take up a good chunk of your character’s POV real estate. Add in damage indicators, however, and it becomes increasingly difficult for players to properly survey what’s happening, let alone find their opponent to return fire....

Apex Legends was originally announced for Nintendo’s platform last June, with a tentative release window of autumn. However, complications caused by the coronavirus pandemic saw the free-to-play shooter’s Switch launch delayed into this year. Excitement mounted last month when a 2nd February arrival date was - seemingly inadvertently - revealed on international promos for Apex Legends’ eighth season of content, but with that date now here, and still no sign of a Switch release, all eyes were on Respawn for more news....

The primary unlockable are Arms themselves; each character comes with three unique armaments, but you can upgrade and unlock those of other characters along the way, resulting in thousands of possible combinations. You’ll be playing for some time if you want to get them all. While Arms doesn’t appear to have the same number of things to uncover as a traditional fighting game, there are a couple of other elements that require skill and a bit of know-how to gain access to....

Odyssey fully embraces its desire to be a full-on RPG then, and that means more than just levelling, more elaborate questing and tons of loot. Now there are those dialogue choices and in-game decisions that shape not just the Ancient Grecian world around you but the ebb and flow of the story itself. With just so much content to make your way through, it’s very easy to get lost in the story and completely miss those important moments when they come and go....

It’s brilliant fun, but that size is also more than a little intimidating if you don’t know where to start, with Ubisoft following their usual formula of hurling hundreds upon hundreds of map icons at you from the off. Here then, you’ll find our main Assassin’s Creed Odyssey guide hub, featuring all our various, dedicated guides to everything from puzzles to romance, as well as a collection of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey tips to get you started and ensure that you don’t miss anything special....