Ozzie Mejia

California, Long Beach, United States

@Shacknews Prodigal Son, ex-Yahoo Esports, always taking freelance inquiries. Mercurial. He/Him | pfp by @bluerosetori | Minion# assigned by @AthenaPalmer_FG

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Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate's Fortune DLC releases in May, Switch 2 version coming later

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Already have an account? Login Now A new demo taking place in Tatooine was also revealed and it's out right now.
SCUF Valor Pro Wired Xbox controller review: Getting a grip

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

SCUF has been in the business of premium third-party controllers for a long time. It takes a lot to stand out in a crowded field of high-end controllers, but the SCUF Valor Pro Wired Xbox controller does so, both for better and worse. In terms of design and sheer value proposition, the Valor Pro is one of the better controllers I've experienced. The trade-off, however, is the pesky wired connection that will have users asking how much money they're willing to save at the expense of convenience.
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage review: Staring into the abyss

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Don't Nod Montreal has been in the business of coming-of-age tales for more than a decade. With Life is Strange in the rear view mirror, the team has moved on to a new story focused around four friends who came together one magical summer and the trauma that tore them apart. It looked like the picture was becoming clearer with the end of Tape 1 (Bloom), which released back in February.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection April 16 title update will add offline play

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Included quality-of-life changes will also be extended to both the Capcom Fighting Collection and Capcom Fighting Collection 2. April 14, 2025 4:10 PMCapcom While Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics was a big hit with fans of the old-school crossover fighters, the compilation certainly wasn't perfect.
Weekend Discussion - April 12, 2025

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Already have an account? Login Now We're jumping into the weekend with some afternoon reading. Welcome to the weekend! Let's jump into the Saturday edition of Weekend Discussion.
Evening Reading - April 11, 2025 (Victory in F-Zero 99 Day)

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Already have an account? Login Now Catching up with the day's news before calling it a week. Hello, Shacknews.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 11: The Triple-I Initiative Sale

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

The Triple-I Initiative Showcase offered a fresh look at games from indie developers on the verge of gaming stardom. With the presentation in the rear-view, it's time for big discounts on some of the Triple-I Initiative's most recognizable alumni. Steam and the Humble Store have deals on many of the games featured yesterday, as well as titles shown off in past years. Be sure to check out both sales, because they do contain different titles.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Apr. 11: PlayStation Spring Sale Part 2

1 week ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Already have an account? Login Now It's time for a refresh for the PlayStation Spring Sale. PlayStation's Spring Sale is continuing for another few weeks, but it's time to rotate the titles.
Disney Villains: Cursed Cafe review: A bland concoction

2 weeks ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Nintendo had a few surprises for its last Switch-focused Direct. Among them was a new visual novel from Disney and the folks at Bloom Digital Media. With Bloom being the team behind games like Later Daters and LongStory, it offered some encouragement that this story of Disney baddies hanging out at a potion bar could be something worthwhile. While it isn't a total waste, I sadly can't say that Disney Villains: Cursed Cafe is particularly memorable either.
Disney Illusion Island goes multiplatform in May and adds new DLC

2 weeks ago | shacknews.com | Ozzie Mejia

Scrooge McDuck has a job for Mickey and friends as Disney Illusion Island's Switch exclusivity comes to an end. April 9, 2025 9:50 AMDisney Games It's been a few years since Mickey Mouse and his closest friends embarked on a journey to the Nintendo Switch.