Weekend Gaming Guide: Big Walk, Pokopia DLC, and Marvel Tōkon Lead the Slate

As the weekend arrives, players have a diverse slate of new releases, expansions, and fighting games to dive into. Alongside major industry shifts—such as Electronic Arts going private and Nintendo sharing massive hardware milestones—several notable titles are making waves. Here is a breakdown of the top games and expansions to check out this weekend, based on recent recommendations and reviews.

Big Walk

If you are looking for a cooperative adventure to tackle with friends, Big Walk is generating significant buzz. The game emphasizes proximity chat, requiring players to collaborate and communicate as they explore an island, solve puzzles, and engage in lighthearted antics. Rather than relying on incredibly difficult puzzles, Big Walk focuses on interactive, physical challenges that encourage creative thinking. The game's spectacular foley and sound design make it an excellent choice for groups of friends looking for a distinct cooperative experience.

Pokémon Pokopia: Bubbly Basin DLC

Fans of Pokémon Pokopia have a major reason to return to the game with the launch of its first expansion, Bubbly Basin. Serving as the first of three planned DLC parts, Bubbly Basin introduces a massive new underwater biome. Players can utilize a newly added Dive ability to explore deep-sea caves, befriend new Pokémon, and complete tasks. The expansion also features several Easter eggs connecting the biome to an iconic location in the franchise's classic Kanto region. Accompanying the paid DLC is a free update for all players, which introduces the basic underwater diving mechanic and various quality-of-life enhancements.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls

Arc System Works has officially launched its new 4v4 fighting game, Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The game features tag-team mechanics, assist options, and complex mix-up systems that players are currently working to master. While the launch has generated excitement among fighting game enthusiasts, it has also run into some early friction. Steam user reviews have trended somewhat negative, with players citing issues related to Linux compatibility and the game's anti-cheat software. Despite these technical hurdles, the core action remains a compelling draw for those wanting to jump into a fresh competitive fighting community.

Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?!

For players seeking something more chaotic and comedic, the newly released Truck-kun Is Supporting Me From Another World?! offers a parody of the popular "isekai" anime genre. In a typical isekai story, a protagonist is transported to a fantasy realm—often after being struck by a delivery truck. In this game, players assume the role of the truck driver. After accidentally sending a young woman to another world right before she was due for a major raise, she demands that you run over as many pedestrians as possible to send her reinforcements and help her get back home.

The gameplay draws heavy inspiration from arcade classics like Crazy Taxi. Players drive around a small city, delivering packages and hitting pedestrians within a strict time limit. The game is currently available on Xbox and Steam Machine, though some performance issues have been noted on Valve's platform.

This Week's Major News Headlines

Beyond individual game releases, several massive industry developments unfolded recently:

• Electronic Arts Goes Private: In a massive shift for the industry, Electronic Arts has been fully acquired by a trio of investor groups and is now a private company.
• Nintendo Hardware and Sales Update: Nintendo revealed that its digital sales have spiked by 90% compared to last year. Additionally, the company announced that Switch 2 units have topped 23 million.
• GTA VI Netflix Preview: Netflix is scheduled to host an "extended look" at the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27.
• Onimusha Details: Capcom is shedding light on its upcoming title Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Details revealed how the team reinvented the classic combat, utilized the likeness of the late Japanese actor Toshirō Mifune for the character Musashi, and confirmed that the Phantom Realm will return, though traditional minigames will be absent.