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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pokémon Winds & Pokémon Waves]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1912</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:36:01 -0800</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Here’s your first look at Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, which officially introduce the tenth generation of Pokémon! Learn more about the main characters and special Pikachu in this announcement trailer!<br />
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			<title><![CDATA[Cat Quest (Series)]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1891</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:51:32 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=6">Dragon Lord</a>]]></dc:creator>
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Developer: The Gentlebros<br />
Publisher: PQube <br />
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC<br />
Trailers: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asDUOd5IZH0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4NnLocNMI" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest II</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoIGmxVr0P8" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest III</a><br />
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<br />
The Cat Quest series consists of three action RPGs: Cat Quest (released in 2017 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS), Cat Quest II (released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS) and Cat Quest III (released in 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS). The games follow a cat adventurer in a magical fantasy land of cats and dogs. With each entry in the series comes enhancements to the combat and game play, with Cat Quest III introducing sailing the open seas. The games are action oriented with a top-down view. They feature fairly large world maps with lots of caves and dungeons to explore and find loot to upgrade your weapons and armor. While the games remain on the relatively easy side, offering up a comfortable gaming experience, the post-game "Mew Game Plus" does offer up the ability to put multiple restrictions on the player for a more challenging second play through. Modifiers include things such as Level 1, No Changing Equipment, 1 Life, Enhanced Enemies and more.<br />
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Each game is pretty short, allowing for a fun casual experience while not being a major time sink. I was able to complete the 100% for Cat Quest in 14 hours, while Cat Quest II only took me 10 hours to 100%. This is with the Steam version of Cat Quest being harder to 100% than the console versions, because it requires playing through the game an additional three times with Mew Game Plus modifiers on to get the equipment reward from them (you need to play once with one modifier, a second time with two modifiers and then finally a third time with three modifiers active at one time). Which I guess you could say makes the Steam version of the first Cat Quest game the hardest to complete if you want all achievements.<br />
<br />
If you like fun games that offer a cute aesthetic, lots of cats and of course we can't forget about the endless stream of furry cat puns the game throws at you, then you will find the Cat Quest games to be a grand time. They can often be found in Steam sales for around &#36;5-&#36;10, which, in my opinion, is well worth the price for what you get out of the games.<br />
<br />
As a side note, unfortunately for people who like to collect physical copies like me, getting Cat Quest II on PS4 is a bit more expensive now. It only came in a "Pawsome Pack" with Cat Quest and Cat Quest II, but it is sold out every where and now the only way to get a copy is from a reseller on eBay. I ended up paying around &#36;60 for a sealed copy of it because I really wanted it for my collection after playing the two games on Steam, and while that was about a &#36;20 markup from the retail price, it was worth it to me for my collection. Switch copies can still be had for the retail price of &#36;39.99 though. PS5 copies of Cat Quest III can be found on Amazon going for a sale price pretty often (they're actually on sale right now for &#36;17, which I'll probably cop one for myself for that price).<br />
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Anyways, enough of me rambling and trying to be a salesman for the games. These are really fun games an for the price you can often find them, I really don't think you can go wrong with them. Especially if you have someone to play Cat Quest 2 and 3 co-op with. These games are really fun as single-player, I imagine they are even more enjoyable with someone to play them with. Just keep in mind that the co-op for these games is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">local co-op</span> and not online.]]></description>
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Developer: The Gentlebros<br />
Publisher: PQube <br />
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PC<br />
Trailers: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asDUOd5IZH0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4NnLocNMI" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest II</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoIGmxVr0P8" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Cat Quest III</a><br />
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<br />
The Cat Quest series consists of three action RPGs: Cat Quest (released in 2017 for PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS), Cat Quest II (released in 2019 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS) and Cat Quest III (released in 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, XSX, Nintendo Switch, PC and Android/iOS). The games follow a cat adventurer in a magical fantasy land of cats and dogs. With each entry in the series comes enhancements to the combat and game play, with Cat Quest III introducing sailing the open seas. The games are action oriented with a top-down view. They feature fairly large world maps with lots of caves and dungeons to explore and find loot to upgrade your weapons and armor. While the games remain on the relatively easy side, offering up a comfortable gaming experience, the post-game "Mew Game Plus" does offer up the ability to put multiple restrictions on the player for a more challenging second play through. Modifiers include things such as Level 1, No Changing Equipment, 1 Life, Enhanced Enemies and more.<br />
<br />
Each game is pretty short, allowing for a fun casual experience while not being a major time sink. I was able to complete the 100% for Cat Quest in 14 hours, while Cat Quest II only took me 10 hours to 100%. This is with the Steam version of Cat Quest being harder to 100% than the console versions, because it requires playing through the game an additional three times with Mew Game Plus modifiers on to get the equipment reward from them (you need to play once with one modifier, a second time with two modifiers and then finally a third time with three modifiers active at one time). Which I guess you could say makes the Steam version of the first Cat Quest game the hardest to complete if you want all achievements.<br />
<br />
If you like fun games that offer a cute aesthetic, lots of cats and of course we can't forget about the endless stream of furry cat puns the game throws at you, then you will find the Cat Quest games to be a grand time. They can often be found in Steam sales for around &#36;5-&#36;10, which, in my opinion, is well worth the price for what you get out of the games.<br />
<br />
As a side note, unfortunately for people who like to collect physical copies like me, getting Cat Quest II on PS4 is a bit more expensive now. It only came in a "Pawsome Pack" with Cat Quest and Cat Quest II, but it is sold out every where and now the only way to get a copy is from a reseller on eBay. I ended up paying around &#36;60 for a sealed copy of it because I really wanted it for my collection after playing the two games on Steam, and while that was about a &#36;20 markup from the retail price, it was worth it to me for my collection. Switch copies can still be had for the retail price of &#36;39.99 though. PS5 copies of Cat Quest III can be found on Amazon going for a sale price pretty often (they're actually on sale right now for &#36;17, which I'll probably cop one for myself for that price).<br />
<br />
Anyways, enough of me rambling and trying to be a salesman for the games. These are really fun games an for the price you can often find them, I really don't think you can go wrong with them. Especially if you have someone to play Cat Quest 2 and 3 co-op with. These games are really fun as single-player, I imagine they are even more enjoyable with someone to play them with. Just keep in mind that the co-op for these games is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">local co-op</span> and not online.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1880</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:25:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=335">Dead2009</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[EA/2K NCAA Basketball Video Game Series]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1879</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:00:42 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=335">Dead2009</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-sports-reportedly-planning-college-hoops-standalone-game-not-tied-to-nba-2k/1100-6533301/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.gamespot.com/articles/2k-spo...0-6533301/</a><br />
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It's looking more likely that EA won't be the only company bringing back college basketball to video games. A new report states that 2K Sports is reaching out to universities about being included in the game--which will be a standalone release not tied to the popular NBA 2K franchise.<br />
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2K Sports has reportedly contacted power programs Michigan St., Houston, and UCLA about their involvement in the College Hoops 2K revival, per Sports Business Journal. The game is apparently aiming to feature 100 programs, with women's teams represented as well. A previous report pointed to 2K proposing college basketball DLC for the NBA 2K series. Then, the company could evaluate a possible standalone release afterward, according to the obtained document.<br />
<br />
At the start of this month, the official NBA 2K account on X teased that a college basketball game was in the works. This came quickly after EA officially announced a new college basketball game, although no release window has been revealed quite yet.<br />
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It's been 16 years since there was any sort of college basketball video game. College Hoops 2K8 was the last entry in that series, arriving in 2007; meanwhile, NCAA Basketball 10 was the last installment from EA in 2009.]]></description>
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<br />
It's looking more likely that EA won't be the only company bringing back college basketball to video games. A new report states that 2K Sports is reaching out to universities about being included in the game--which will be a standalone release not tied to the popular NBA 2K franchise.<br />
<br />
2K Sports has reportedly contacted power programs Michigan St., Houston, and UCLA about their involvement in the College Hoops 2K revival, per Sports Business Journal. The game is apparently aiming to feature 100 programs, with women's teams represented as well. A previous report pointed to 2K proposing college basketball DLC for the NBA 2K series. Then, the company could evaluate a possible standalone release afterward, according to the obtained document.<br />
<br />
At the start of this month, the official NBA 2K account on X teased that a college basketball game was in the works. This came quickly after EA officially announced a new college basketball game, although no release window has been revealed quite yet.<br />
<br />
It's been 16 years since there was any sort of college basketball video game. College Hoops 2K8 was the last entry in that series, arriving in 2007; meanwhile, NCAA Basketball 10 was the last installment from EA in 2009.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1866</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:09:08 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=2">Mr EliteL</a>]]></dc:creator>
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<iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3_xAuG3JfIg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
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Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed being the only Sonic racer I've played in the past, I wasn't interested in the following game that made it purely Sonic characters, and this one looked to do the same. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the Sonic universe and it's characters, the other Sonic racers were the Rider games and I wasn't interested in them either. However I did adore Transformed, being basically close to or being on par with my favourite Racer games, Mario Kart Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii, and on par with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled that I would get after Transformed.<br />
<br />
I was mildly interested from the reveal trailer some months ago (1st video), then Summer Game Fest trailer came out, and admittedly I wasn't into the game straight away. However with Miku, Ichiban and Joker were going to be added in, it opened up the cross over/Sega All-Star aspect again. What's more is a Minecraft pack as DLC too, and that there will be more packs to be revealed as well. Not only that, it was recently revealed 10 more characters are also set alongside Miku, Ichiban and Joker so these may be the Sega characters, with the Season Pass packs being more third party oriented.<br />
<br />
<img src="https://yt3.ggpht.com/_im1kcKnYJWJ_jDSx7d6qKUmxKpqbH8nNynCs2QC-07nSSgY_0o2VZdNugcjQGpIr44AOmPqm3Jkwg=s1600-rw-nd-v1" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: _im1kcKnYJWJ_jDSx7d6qKUmxKpqbH8nNynCs2QC...0-rw-nd-v1]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
<br />
As far as I am aware, these three are new to the Sonic (Sega All-Stars) line up, or at least racing wise, so will there be any others from their series, other new all-stars from Sega or could there be some of the old All-Stars to re-join the race? I'd imagine Super Monkey Ball will get a rep, hoping Golden Axe gets a character rep or track since Adder's Lair was my favourite track from Transformed, along with Race of Ages. NiGHTS is another possibility.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately there have been some leaks I got myself exposed to, though I didn't check the full details if they are or are not DLC packs, only the title of series/franchise, but I assume they are DLC packs, which leaves one I'm not sure of that wasn't mentioned. Darn it, also darn me looking about on YouTube posts/comments.  <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/doh.png" alt="Doh" title="Doh" class="smilie smilie_47" /><br />
<div class="spoiler_wrap"><div class="spoiler_header"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:if(parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display=='block'){parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display='none';this.innerHTML='&lt;img title=&quot;[+]&quot; alt=&quot;[+]&quot; src=&quot;images/collapse_collapsed.png&quot; class=&quot;expand&quot; /&gt;Spoiler';}else {parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display='block';this.innerHTML='&lt;img title=&quot;[-]&quot; alt=&quot;[-]&quot; src=&quot;images/collapse.png&quot; class=&quot;expand&quot; /&gt;Spoiler';}"><img title="[+]" alt="[+]" src="images/collapse_collapsed.png" style="float: right; margin-top: 2px; cursor: pointer;" />Spoiler</a></div><div class="spoiler_body" style="display: none;"><span id="demo">Spongebob, TMNT, Avatar, Fortnite *groan*<br />
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I can accept Spongebob and Avatar, as long as it's the bending series kind and not blue alien kind.<br />
<br />
TMNT I'm happily all for, and expect up to 4 characters for them as each turtle should be a priority but if not and it's three, then a mix of two of them along with Splinter, April and Shredder each having a shot at being a playable racer. If it's more than 4 though, my mouth will drop, though my initial guess is being 3 characters per DLC pack like Minecraft is.<br />
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Fortnite I don't give a flip about.</span></div></div>]]></description>
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<iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3_xAuG3JfIg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<br />
Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed being the only Sonic racer I've played in the past, I wasn't interested in the following game that made it purely Sonic characters, and this one looked to do the same. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind the Sonic universe and it's characters, the other Sonic racers were the Rider games and I wasn't interested in them either. However I did adore Transformed, being basically close to or being on par with my favourite Racer games, Mario Kart Double Dash and Mario Kart Wii, and on par with Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled that I would get after Transformed.<br />
<br />
I was mildly interested from the reveal trailer some months ago (1st video), then Summer Game Fest trailer came out, and admittedly I wasn't into the game straight away. However with Miku, Ichiban and Joker were going to be added in, it opened up the cross over/Sega All-Star aspect again. What's more is a Minecraft pack as DLC too, and that there will be more packs to be revealed as well. Not only that, it was recently revealed 10 more characters are also set alongside Miku, Ichiban and Joker so these may be the Sega characters, with the Season Pass packs being more third party oriented.<br />
<br />
<img src="https://yt3.ggpht.com/_im1kcKnYJWJ_jDSx7d6qKUmxKpqbH8nNynCs2QC-07nSSgY_0o2VZdNugcjQGpIr44AOmPqm3Jkwg=s1600-rw-nd-v1" loading="lazy"  alt="[Image: _im1kcKnYJWJ_jDSx7d6qKUmxKpqbH8nNynCs2QC...0-rw-nd-v1]" class="mycode_img" /><br />
<br />
As far as I am aware, these three are new to the Sonic (Sega All-Stars) line up, or at least racing wise, so will there be any others from their series, other new all-stars from Sega or could there be some of the old All-Stars to re-join the race? I'd imagine Super Monkey Ball will get a rep, hoping Golden Axe gets a character rep or track since Adder's Lair was my favourite track from Transformed, along with Race of Ages. NiGHTS is another possibility.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately there have been some leaks I got myself exposed to, though I didn't check the full details if they are or are not DLC packs, only the title of series/franchise, but I assume they are DLC packs, which leaves one I'm not sure of that wasn't mentioned. Darn it, also darn me looking about on YouTube posts/comments.  <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/doh.png" alt="Doh" title="Doh" class="smilie smilie_47" /><br />
<div class="spoiler_wrap"><div class="spoiler_header"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="javascript:if(parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display=='block'){parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display='none';this.innerHTML='&lt;img title=&quot;[+]&quot; alt=&quot;[+]&quot; src=&quot;images/collapse_collapsed.png&quot; class=&quot;expand&quot; /&gt;Spoiler';}else {parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].style.display='block';this.innerHTML='&lt;img title=&quot;[-]&quot; alt=&quot;[-]&quot; src=&quot;images/collapse.png&quot; class=&quot;expand&quot; /&gt;Spoiler';}"><img title="[+]" alt="[+]" src="images/collapse_collapsed.png" style="float: right; margin-top: 2px; cursor: pointer;" />Spoiler</a></div><div class="spoiler_body" style="display: none;"><span id="demo">Spongebob, TMNT, Avatar, Fortnite *groan*<br />
<br />
I can accept Spongebob and Avatar, as long as it's the bending series kind and not blue alien kind.<br />
<br />
TMNT I'm happily all for, and expect up to 4 characters for them as each turtle should be a priority but if not and it's three, then a mix of two of them along with Splinter, April and Shredder each having a shot at being a playable racer. If it's more than 4 though, my mouth will drop, though my initial guess is being 3 characters per DLC pack like Minecraft is.<br />
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Fortnite I don't give a flip about.</span></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dominion of Darkness - free RPG/strategy simulator of the Dark Lord]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1862</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:32:48 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=331">Adeptus</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I swear, I am not a bot. And the game is completely free, I'm not making any money from it in any way, not even from advertising or patronage. I'm simply a budding creator looking for feedback.<br />
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"Dominion of Darkness” is a free RPG/strategy text game in which the player takes on the role of a Sauron-style Lord of Darkness with the goal of conquering the world. He will carry out his plans by making various decisions. He will build his army and send it into battles, weave intrigues and deceptions, create secret spy networks and sectarian cults, recruit agents and commanders, corrupt representatives of Free Peoples and sow discord among them, collect magical artifacts and perform sinister plots. Note – one game takes about 1 hour, but the premise is that the game can be approached several times, each time making different decisions, getting different results and discovering something new. Feedback is very much welcome. Very, very much.<br />
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Here is the game: <a href="https://adeptus7.itch.io/dominion" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://adeptus7.itch.io/dominion</a><br />
If you are hesitant to play the game, I invite you to watch/listen to the reviews:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Indie Game Sampler (video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6f4UCEgWU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6f4UCEgWU</a><br />
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<li>[BOKC] BlancoKix (video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNpSKToOSg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNpSKToOSg</a><br />
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<li>Choice Beat (zine, page 30): <a href="https://www.flipsnack.com/choicebeat/choicebeat-issue-13/full-view.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.flipsnack.com/choicebeat/cho...-view.html</a> <br />
</li>
<li>Dads Game Review (podcast): <a href="https://www.dadsgamereview.com/dgr-78-dominion-of-darkness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.dadsgamereview.com/dgr-78-do...-darkness/</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I swear, I am not a bot. And the game is completely free, I'm not making any money from it in any way, not even from advertising or patronage. I'm simply a budding creator looking for feedback.<br />
<br />
"Dominion of Darkness” is a free RPG/strategy text game in which the player takes on the role of a Sauron-style Lord of Darkness with the goal of conquering the world. He will carry out his plans by making various decisions. He will build his army and send it into battles, weave intrigues and deceptions, create secret spy networks and sectarian cults, recruit agents and commanders, corrupt representatives of Free Peoples and sow discord among them, collect magical artifacts and perform sinister plots. Note – one game takes about 1 hour, but the premise is that the game can be approached several times, each time making different decisions, getting different results and discovering something new. Feedback is very much welcome. Very, very much.<br />
<br />
Here is the game: <a href="https://adeptus7.itch.io/dominion" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://adeptus7.itch.io/dominion</a><br />
If you are hesitant to play the game, I invite you to watch/listen to the reviews:<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Indie Game Sampler (video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6f4UCEgWU" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LM6f4UCEgWU</a><br />
</li>
<li>[BOKC] BlancoKix (video): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNpSKToOSg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgNpSKToOSg</a><br />
</li>
<li>Choice Beat (zine, page 30): <a href="https://www.flipsnack.com/choicebeat/choicebeat-issue-13/full-view.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.flipsnack.com/choicebeat/cho...-view.html</a> <br />
</li>
<li>Dads Game Review (podcast): <a href="https://www.dadsgamereview.com/dgr-78-dominion-of-darkness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">https://www.dadsgamereview.com/dgr-78-do...-darkness/</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
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			<title><![CDATA[Donkey Kong Bananza | DLC Revealed]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1856</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:00:46 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
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<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> July 17, 2025<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platform:</span> Nintendo Switch 2<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Official Website:</span> <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/donkey-kong-bananza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Link</a></div>
<br />
The big guy is back! Donkey Kong swings onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system with a brand-new action adventure.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">DEEPER UNDERGROUND!</span></span><br />
Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds! Break on through this truly destructive adventure; there's no shortage of things DK can pulverize with his powerful punches.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">BEHOLD THE GOLDEN BANANAS!</span></span><br />
The whole island was buzzing about the discovery of this tasty new treasure. But then, disaster struck! During the chaos, VoidCo stole every breathtaking bunch of bananas. Now Donkey Kong must venture deep underground to get them back!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">OTHER MEDIA</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOvkfpenFtg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Opening Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2u334HfFc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Lagoon Layer Exploration Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6faq_QW_U8" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Alternate Lagoon Layer Exploration Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
I was mildly interested in this, but just started watching the opening gameplay video out of boredom and now I'm actually really excited for this game. I love games that reward exploration and seeing you can just bust through a wall and potentially stumble onto stuff is right up my alley! <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/happy.png" alt="Grin" title="Grin" class="smilie smilie_28" />]]></description>
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<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> July 17, 2025<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platform:</span> Nintendo Switch 2<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Official Website:</span> <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/donkey-kong-bananza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Link</a></div>
<br />
The big guy is back! Donkey Kong swings onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system with a brand-new action adventure.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">DEEPER UNDERGROUND!</span></span><br />
Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds! Break on through this truly destructive adventure; there's no shortage of things DK can pulverize with his powerful punches.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">BEHOLD THE GOLDEN BANANAS!</span></span><br />
The whole island was buzzing about the discovery of this tasty new treasure. But then, disaster struck! During the chaos, VoidCo stole every breathtaking bunch of bananas. Now Donkey Kong must venture deep underground to get them back!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">OTHER MEDIA</span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOvkfpenFtg" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Opening Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2u334HfFc" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Lagoon Layer Exploration Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6faq_QW_U8" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Alternate Lagoon Layer Exploration Gameplay | Nintendo Treehouse: Live</a><br />
</li>
</ul>
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
I was mildly interested in this, but just started watching the opening gameplay video out of boredom and now I'm actually really excited for this game. I love games that reward exploration and seeing you can just bust through a wall and potentially stumble onto stuff is right up my alley! <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/happy.png" alt="Grin" title="Grin" class="smilie smilie_28" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mario Kart World]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1853</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:55:17 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1853</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3pE23YTYEZM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> June 5, 2025</div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Launch Price:</span> &#36;79.99 USD</div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platform:</span> Nintendo Switch 2<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Official Website:</span> <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Link</a></div>
<br />
Start your engines and race across a sprawling world where you can go off the racetrack and drive virtually everywhere!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">OPEN WORLD</span></span></span><br />
Race seamlessly across connected roads and racetracks that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more—plus everything in between.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">MODES</span></span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Grand Prix Mode<br />
</span></span>Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses and try to claim the top spot among 24 racers! The areas between courses are part of the race, too!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Knockout Tour<br />
</span></span>Barrel through back-to-back courses, with no pit stops along the way. If you don't place high enough by the time you reach each of the five checkpoints... you're OUT. Drive hard to survive and aim for first place!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Free Roam<br />
</span></span>Where to? That's up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some in-game pics at scenic spots.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">CONFIRMED CHARACTERS</span></span></span><br />
This is every character confirmed to be in the game based on the newest trailer:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Baby Daisy<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Luigi<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Mario<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Peach<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Rosalina<br />
</li>
<li>Biddybud<br />
</li>
<li>Birdo<br />
</li>
<li>Bowser<br />
</li>
<li>Bowser Jr.<br />
</li>
<li>Charging Chuck<br />
</li>
<li>Daisy<br />
</li>
<li>Dolphin<br />
</li>
<li>Donkey Kong<br />
</li>
<li>Goomba<br />
</li>
<li>Hammer Bro<br />
</li>
<li>King Boo<br />
</li>
<li>Koopa Troopa<br />
</li>
<li>Lakitu<br />
</li>
<li>Luigi<br />
</li>
<li>Mario<br />
</li>
<li>Moo Moo<br />
</li>
<li>Nabbit<br />
</li>
<li>Paulina<br />
</li>
<li>Peach<br />
</li>
<li>Penguin<br />
</li>
<li>Pianta<br />
</li>
<li>Rosalina<br />
</li>
<li>Sidestepper<br />
</li>
<li>Shy Guy<br />
</li>
<li>Spike<br />
</li>
<li>Stingby<br />
</li>
<li>Toad<br />
</li>
<li>Toadette<br />
</li>
<li>Waluigi<br />
</li>
<li>Wario<br />
</li>
<li>Yoshi<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">JOY-CON 2 WHEEL</span></span></span><br />
Insert a Joy-Con 2 controller for a wheely fun time with motion controls. Joy-Con 2 attach and detach easily thanks to their magnetic connections.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">NINTENDO SWITCH 2 + MARIO KART WORLD BUNDLE</span></span></span><br />
Mario Kart World will be available as a standalone title, as well as in a bundle with the Nintendo Switch 2 as a digital title for &#36;499.99 USD.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">MARIO KART WORLD DIRECT</span></span></span><br />
A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Mario Kart World will air on <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">April 17 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 12pm GMT</span>.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/3pE23YTYEZM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> June 5, 2025</div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Launch Price:</span> &#36;79.99 USD</div>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platform:</span> Nintendo Switch 2<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Official Website:</span> <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/mario-kart-world/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">Link</a></div>
<br />
Start your engines and race across a sprawling world where you can go off the racetrack and drive virtually everywhere!<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">OPEN WORLD</span></span></span><br />
Race seamlessly across connected roads and racetracks that deliver Mario Kart racing like never before. Race along grassy plains, bustling cities, wide-open waters, big ol' volcanos, and more—plus everything in between.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">MODES</span></span></span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Grand Prix Mode<br />
</span></span>Compete to earn the most points across four connected courses and try to claim the top spot among 24 racers! The areas between courses are part of the race, too!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Knockout Tour<br />
</span></span>Barrel through back-to-back courses, with no pit stops along the way. If you don't place high enough by the time you reach each of the five checkpoints... you're OUT. Drive hard to survive and aim for first place!<br />
<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Free Roam<br />
</span></span>Where to? That's up to you! Take off in any direction in this new mode. Explore areas that pique your interest, and maybe even snap some in-game pics at scenic spots.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">CONFIRMED CHARACTERS</span></span></span><br />
This is every character confirmed to be in the game based on the newest trailer:<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Baby Daisy<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Luigi<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Mario<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Peach<br />
</li>
<li>Baby Rosalina<br />
</li>
<li>Biddybud<br />
</li>
<li>Birdo<br />
</li>
<li>Bowser<br />
</li>
<li>Bowser Jr.<br />
</li>
<li>Charging Chuck<br />
</li>
<li>Daisy<br />
</li>
<li>Dolphin<br />
</li>
<li>Donkey Kong<br />
</li>
<li>Goomba<br />
</li>
<li>Hammer Bro<br />
</li>
<li>King Boo<br />
</li>
<li>Koopa Troopa<br />
</li>
<li>Lakitu<br />
</li>
<li>Luigi<br />
</li>
<li>Mario<br />
</li>
<li>Moo Moo<br />
</li>
<li>Nabbit<br />
</li>
<li>Paulina<br />
</li>
<li>Peach<br />
</li>
<li>Penguin<br />
</li>
<li>Pianta<br />
</li>
<li>Rosalina<br />
</li>
<li>Sidestepper<br />
</li>
<li>Shy Guy<br />
</li>
<li>Spike<br />
</li>
<li>Stingby<br />
</li>
<li>Toad<br />
</li>
<li>Toadette<br />
</li>
<li>Waluigi<br />
</li>
<li>Wario<br />
</li>
<li>Yoshi<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">JOY-CON 2 WHEEL</span></span></span><br />
Insert a Joy-Con 2 controller for a wheely fun time with motion controls. Joy-Con 2 attach and detach easily thanks to their magnetic connections.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">NINTENDO SWITCH 2 + MARIO KART WORLD BUNDLE</span></span></span><br />
Mario Kart World will be available as a standalone title, as well as in a bundle with the Nintendo Switch 2 as a digital title for &#36;499.99 USD.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">MARIO KART WORLD DIRECT</span></span></span><br />
A Nintendo Direct dedicated to Mario Kart World will air on <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">April 17 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 12pm GMT</span>.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Slay the Spire (Series)]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1833</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:20:50 -0800</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1833</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9SZUtyYSOjQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<br />
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Features</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Dynamic Deck Building:</span> Choose your cards wisely! Discover hundreds of cards to add to your deck with each attempt at climbing the Spire. Select cards that work together to efficiently dispatch foes and reach the top.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">An Ever-changing Spire: </span>Whenever you embark on a journey up the Spire, the layout differs each time. Choose a risky or safe path, face different enemies, choose different cards, discover different relics, and even fight different bosses!<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Powerful Relics to Discover: </span>Powerful items known as relics can be found throughout the Spire. The effects of these relics can greatly enhance your deck through powerful interactions. But beware, obtaining a relic may cost you more than just gold...<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Slay the Spire left Early Access and comes with:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Four characters that each have their own unique set of cards.<br />
</li>
<li>350+ fully implemented cards.<br />
</li>
<li>200+ different items to be found.<br />
</li>
<li>50+ unique combat encounters.<br />
</li>
<li>50+ mysterious events that can help or harm you.<br />
</li>
<li>Daily Climbs allow you to compare yourself with every other player in the world.<br />
</li>
<li>Custom mode that allows mixing and matching various crazy run modifiers.<br />
</li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><iframe src="https://store.steampowered.com/widget/646570/" frameborder="0" width="646" height="190"></iframe> <iframe src="https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2868840/" frameborder="0" width="646" height="190"></iframe></div>
<br />
<hr class="mycode_hr" />
<br />
Man, I have become heavily addicted to this game since trying it out for the first time a few days ago, and although I have yet to win a run (not counting daily runs because they have custom rules) despite having probably done like 20+ of them so far this game never makes it feel discouraging somehow. Anyone else here interested in this game? <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/happy.png" alt="Grin" title="Grin" class="smilie smilie_28" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: center;" class="mycode_align"><iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/9SZUtyYSOjQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<br />
We fused card games and roguelikes together to make the best single player deckbuilder we could. Craft a unique deck, encounter bizarre creatures, discover relics of immense power, and Slay the Spire!<br />
<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Features</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Dynamic Deck Building:</span> Choose your cards wisely! Discover hundreds of cards to add to your deck with each attempt at climbing the Spire. Select cards that work together to efficiently dispatch foes and reach the top.<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">An Ever-changing Spire: </span>Whenever you embark on a journey up the Spire, the layout differs each time. Choose a risky or safe path, face different enemies, choose different cards, discover different relics, and even fight different bosses!<br />
</li>
<li><span style="font-style: italic;" class="mycode_i">Powerful Relics to Discover: </span>Powerful items known as relics can be found throughout the Spire. The effects of these relics can greatly enhance your deck through powerful interactions. But beware, obtaining a relic may cost you more than just gold...<br />
</li>
</ul>
<span style="text-decoration: underline;" class="mycode_u">Slay the Spire left Early Access and comes with:</span><ul class="mycode_list"><li>Four characters that each have their own unique set of cards.<br />
</li>
<li>350+ fully implemented cards.<br />
</li>
<li>200+ different items to be found.<br />
</li>
<li>50+ unique combat encounters.<br />
</li>
<li>50+ mysterious events that can help or harm you.<br />
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<li>Daily Climbs allow you to compare yourself with every other player in the world.<br />
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<li>Custom mode that allows mixing and matching various crazy run modifiers.<br />
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Man, I have become heavily addicted to this game since trying it out for the first time a few days ago, and although I have yet to win a run (not counting daily runs because they have custom rules) despite having probably done like 20+ of them so far this game never makes it feel discouraging somehow. Anyone else here interested in this game? <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/happy.png" alt="Grin" title="Grin" class="smilie smilie_28" />]]></content:encoded>
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			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1824</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:24:58 -0800</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=324">Little Matcha Girl</a>]]></dc:creator>
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Hope it's okay for me to post this! This is a discussion thread for FFXIV, or Final Fantasy 14. It's a massively-multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) that's been around since 2010.<br />
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Is anyone playing, or has played at some point? What class (or classes) is your main? Where are you in the story right now?]]></description>
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Hope it's okay for me to post this! This is a discussion thread for FFXIV, or Final Fantasy 14. It's a massively-multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) that's been around since 2010.<br />
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Is anyone playing, or has played at some point? What class (or classes) is your main? Where are you in the story right now?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TCG Card Game Simulator]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1802</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 12 Oct 2024 20:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">queenzelda</a>]]></dc:creator>
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Welcome to your first day of opening your first card shop. In this game you open your first shop and open packs in order to lvl up your store. I have been playing this since launch. There are <a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/tcgcardshopsimulator" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">nexus mods</a> for this for Pokemon cards, to make the shop look how you want (other then brown and white), YuGiOh card mods, a Genshin card mod, DBZ cards, along with a few others I found. I installed the mod to where I can change out the colors in my store. I plan to install the YuGiOh card mod since I've seen most streamers playing the Pokemon card mod.<br />
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This game is in early access as the devs have said they are currently working on the card game &amp; how it will work when they add it in. :3 Is anyone else playing this or interested in this game? I have really been enjoying it.]]></description>
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Welcome to your first day of opening your first card shop. In this game you open your first shop and open packs in order to lvl up your store. I have been playing this since launch. There are <a href="https://www.nexusmods.com/tcgcardshopsimulator" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="mycode_url">nexus mods</a> for this for Pokemon cards, to make the shop look how you want (other then brown and white), YuGiOh card mods, a Genshin card mod, DBZ cards, along with a few others I found. I installed the mod to where I can change out the colors in my store. I plan to install the YuGiOh card mod since I've seen most streamers playing the Pokemon card mod.<br />
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This game is in early access as the devs have said they are currently working on the card game &amp; how it will work when they add it in. :3 Is anyone else playing this or interested in this game? I have really been enjoying it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ghost of Yōtei | Legends Announced]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1801</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:19:03 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Developer:</span> Sucker Punch<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platforms:</span> PlayStation 5<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> 2025</div>
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In 1603, a new Ghost named Atsu sets out on a journey in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, an area filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers.<br />
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Was not expecting this to be revealed during today's State of Play, and I wondered what this game was going to actually be when the streamer I was watching the SoP through noted that the date of this games setting is hundreds of years apart from Ghost of Tsushima (that game takes place in 1274). I did always wonder what could really be done for a sequel to GoT, but it never crossed my mind to just do another game in the same universe but completely separated from GoT.<br />
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I'm excited to see more and intrigued with what this game will do with the character/story that fits the vibe of being "the Ghost" but without retreading what GoT did.]]></description>
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<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Developer:</span> Sucker Punch<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Platforms:</span> PlayStation 5<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Release Date:</span> 2025</div>
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In 1603, a new Ghost named Atsu sets out on a journey in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, an area filled with sprawling grasslands, snowy tundras, and unexpected dangers.<br />
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Was not expecting this to be revealed during today's State of Play, and I wondered what this game was going to actually be when the streamer I was watching the SoP through noted that the date of this games setting is hundreds of years apart from Ghost of Tsushima (that game takes place in 1274). I did always wonder what could really be done for a sequel to GoT, but it never crossed my mind to just do another game in the same universe but completely separated from GoT.<br />
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I'm excited to see more and intrigued with what this game will do with the character/story that fits the vibe of being "the Ghost" but without retreading what GoT did.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Everafter Falls]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1770</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:21:10 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=7">queenzelda</a>]]></dc:creator>
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What if you woke up from a simulation of Earth and you find yourself in a town full of animals who you are very close to you? You don't have to gift them anything, and everyone knows you pretty well? That is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Everafter Falls</span>. I think of it as <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Stardew Valley</span> minus the dating but with cute animals and one robot you built apparently. <br />
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I have been playing this every day, and the story is pretty interesting. I won't spoil anything but those of you who like Stardew I think would enjoy this more since there is more fighting stuff in the dungeon along with bosses, which I have been enjoying. So far I have beaten the first boss, and have opened up the dungeon to a second area. Should be interesting to see what happens as I keep heading deeper in.]]></description>
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What if you woke up from a simulation of Earth and you find yourself in a town full of animals who you are very close to you? You don't have to gift them anything, and everyone knows you pretty well? That is <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Everafter Falls</span>. I think of it as <span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">Stardew Valley</span> minus the dating but with cute animals and one robot you built apparently. <br />
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I have been playing this every day, and the story is pretty interesting. I won't spoil anything but those of you who like Stardew I think would enjoy this more since there is more fighting stuff in the dungeon along with bosses, which I have been enjoying. So far I have beaten the first boss, and have opened up the dungeon to a second area. Should be interesting to see what happens as I keep heading deeper in.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | Traversing Hyrule Trailer]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1781</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:39:54 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | Announced</span><br />
Link is missing, which means it's up to Princess Zelda to take the lead and save Hyrule in this new adventure announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Using the Trirod, she can recreate items such as tables, beds, boxes and water blocks to help traverse the world. Also, create echoes of monsters with the Trirod too to have them fight for you!<br />
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<iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/94RTrH2erPE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom releases for Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="font-size: x-large;" class="mycode_size">The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | Announced</span><br />
Link is missing, which means it's up to Princess Zelda to take the lead and save Hyrule in this new adventure announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Using the Trirod, she can recreate items such as tables, beds, boxes and water blocks to help traverse the world. Also, create echoes of monsters with the Trirod too to have them fight for you!<br />
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<iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/94RTrH2erPE" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom releases for Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2024!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mario & Luigi (Series) | Brothership Overview Trailer]]></title>
			<link>https://universalgaming.net/showthread.php?tid=1760</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:09:51 -0700</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://universalgaming.net/member.php?action=profile&uid=1">Moonface</a>]]></dc:creator>
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<span style="color: #ff6e00;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">SERIES <span style="color: #4aa619;" class="mycode_color">DISCUSSION</span> THREAD</span></span></span></div>
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With today's announcement of a new Mario &amp; Luigi game, show your hype and love for this series with this new series thread! <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/^_^.png" alt="^_^" title="^_^" class="smilie smilie_29" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership | Announced</span><br />
A new entry in the Mario &amp; Luigi series was announced during today's Nintendo Direct! Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.<br />
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<iframe class="ytmobile" width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/s5I3DcapElQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]]></description>
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<span style="color: #ff6e00;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">SERIES <span style="color: #4aa619;" class="mycode_color">DISCUSSION</span> THREAD</span></span></span></div>
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With today's announcement of a new Mario &amp; Luigi game, show your hype and love for this series with this new series thread! <img src="https://universalgaming.net/images/smilies/^_^.png" alt="^_^" title="^_^" class="smilie smilie_29" /><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;" class="mycode_size">Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership | Announced</span><br />
A new entry in the Mario &amp; Luigi series was announced during today's Nintendo Direct! Mario &amp; Luigi: Brothership will launch on Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2024.<br />
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