It’s not hard to imagine that many ideas added to a project during early development end up nixed, either breaking things in some way or failing to suit the overall tone. The best example I can think of is how so few fantasy games with dragons let you harness the ability to fly, as this …
A price cut has helped EA Sports FC 26 hold onto the UK retail chart’s top spot, while also remaining no.1 in the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series and Switch charts. It’s curious to see that the Super Bowl didn’t propel Madden NFL 26 back into the top 40. EA Sports NHL 26 did however return to the …
During the development of the Virtual Boy, Nintendo believed that its then-upcoming stereoscopic 3D system was so unique and innovative that no other manufacturer would be able to replicate its features. Unbeknownst to them, Tiger Electronics had taken note of the Virtual Boy’s design and functionality, clearly expecting it to be a bigger hit than …
Today marks the day many Nintendo fans never thought they’d see – the Virtual Boy, and a chunk of its library, are finally being added to the expanded Nintendo Switch Online service. The only downside is that you’ll need either the additional replica headset or the cardboard model to play, due to the failed system’s …
Rewinding to last week, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition – which brings together five versions of the 1995 original – and the Mega Cat Studios developed 2D action adventure God of War Sons of Sparta launched during Sony’s State of Play Event. Both seem to be going down well with fans, although Rayman more so – and …
Back when High on Life 2 was revealed, word spread across the information superhighway of Bible Adventures’ inclusion – one of the NES’ more notorious bootlegs, often torn apart by YouTubers. Squanch Games hinted at other retro games “so bad they’re good” being included in their warped sci-fi shooter sequel too, remaining curiously tight-lipped. Play …
Crystal Dynamics are bringing back more of their history with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. Curiously, it doesn’t appear to be another Aspyr remaster – PlayEveryWare are credited as co-developers. Originally released on PS2 and Xbox, this fan favourite entry will boast new HD graphics with a toggle option for old visuals, refined controls, alt …
Friday the 13th is unlucky for some. That’s unless you happen to be a Rayman fan, as Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is due out today (Friday 13th February) on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC for $19.99. If you were hoping for a physical release, you are out of luck there, as it won’t hit retail until …
Launching a tennis game close to Valentine’s Day is a pretty smooth move, considering a nil score is referred to as ‘love’ in said sport. That isn’t the reason behind Mario Tennis Fever’s release date, of course. In fact, and somewhat worryingly, Nintendo usually relies on the sports series to fill gaps in the roster …
While patrolling a sleepy town known only for its tomato fields, rookie officer Romeo Starglazer makes the surprise discovery of a body in the middle of the road. Things quickly take a dark and hazy turn, resulting in Romeo on the brink of death. This isn’t the end for our law-abiding hero, however – the …
Jaleco’s transforming mech arcade shoot’em up FZ: Formation Z – which managed to gain a following in the ’80s – is about to be revived for the modern era by Granzella (R-Type Final 2, Disaster Report 4) and Clear River Games has swooped in to secure digital and physical releases. Curiously, it might be out before …
One can only imagine the sights and sounds of a medieval tavern. From travelling merchants to mercenaries for hire, most folk strolling through the door likely had a story to tell, tall or otherwise. After spending close to ten hours with Tavern Manager Simulator, I can tell you about the time I clonked a thief …
The timing must have been right for a new Nioh, as Koei Tecmo’s Nioh 3 – a PS5/PC exclusive – has managed to enter the UK physical chart at #3, beating the multiformat DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined. Square-Enix’s RPG revival had to settle for #4. It also showed up at #7 in the Switch chart, …
We’ve never fully understood why lots of new releases launch close to Valentine’s Day. Potential gifts? Something for couples to play together? A pastime for singletons? Or perhaps it’s simply six weeks until the end of the financial year. It’s a real mystery. This week, we can get High On Life once again in Squanch …
This pixel art RPG is a pretty good indicator of how far the gaming industry has come in the last twenty years. Starring a young boy who’s clearly on the spectrum, it becomes apparent early on that this is a personal passion project, featuring the Texas-based developer’s own brand of warped humour and even incorporating …
