We always envisioned Hamster launching Arcade Archives 2 Tekken to celebrate a milestone. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s out tomorrow – meaning it’s about to go head-to-head with Dead or Alive 6 Last Round on the digital services. Curious timing indeed, although we can’t grumble too much considering Tekken is much requested. This is the arcade version …
Decades ago, almost every publisher going took a stab at establishing a football franchise, licensing individual clubs and players to lend brand recognition. By the time the Xbox 360/PS3 generation rolled around, EA and Konami had the genre under tight control with FIFA and PES, eventually becoming untouchable to competition. This still rings true today …
Sometimes there’s no need to question how a game came to be. Back when Cool Spot launched on the Mega Drive in 1993, gamers never questioned how or why a platformer starring the 7-UP mascot was suddenly the hottest game around. We just accepted it and enjoyed it. The same goes for Mousebusters — a …
The UK is currently in the midst of football fever. With this in mind, you may be surprised to hear that EA Sports FC 26 is no longer the UK’s no.1, dethroned by 007 First Light. EA Sports FC 26 – which returned to the top spot last week after a brief hiatus – falls …
Admittedly, we have mixed feelings about Nintendo remaking Star Fox 64 again. On one hand, it received a full remaster on 3DS. On the other, that remake was on a handheld platform and was released fifteen years ago. If Nintendo chooses to remake the SNES’ Star Fox 2 next instead of an all-new game, maybe …
After being delegated to party games and kart racers, Garfield is about to star in a new 3D platformer; one that sounds rather similar to the recent Bubsy 4D, if only due to the ability to roll into a ball. Well, that and having a feline star. Garfield – Escape from Monday is in development at …
Nowadays, new towns are established by local councils through what can only be described as a drawn-out process. Plans are drawn up, and the surrounding population instantly objects, citing pollution and traffic concerns. Plans are then revised to create a self-contained eco town instead. The surrounding areas object for a second time, yet the plan …
Square Enix are about to liven up a somewhat muted month with their latest HD-2D RPG. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales sees the titular hero set out to finish a 1,000-year-old quest after the world becomes overrun with beasts. Reviews are positive, including 9/10 from The Sixth Axis and an 8/10 from Nintendo …
I used to love Formula One, especially back in what you might argue was the sport’s heyday, when the likes of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna went toe to toe regularly, including the 1989 season, when they both ended up on the same team at McLaren and infamously crashed into each other at Suzuka in …
The Amiga doesn’t gain as much credit as it deserves, especially when it comes to franchises that began life on Commodore’s humble computer line. Then again, when the likes of Zool, Cannon Fodder and Worms gain re-releases, it’s often the console versions that are brought back due to their more refined controls and lack of …
Fuelled by World Cup fever and a free The World’s Game update, EA Sports FC 26 has managed to reclaim No. 1 in this week’s UK physical all-formats top 40 chart. The single-format charts tell a different story, as the sports sim only manages to take No. 1 in the PS4 chart. It has, however, …
Three years have passed since EA’s last UFC game, and it seems the longer-than-usual development cycle has benefited this week’s UFC 6, as the first reviews are glowing. At the time of typing, the Metacritic score sits at a respectable 84%. “UFC 6 is still the best game this franchise has delivered in a long …
A new publisher has entered the fray. TRAILMARK Games is so new that it seems the company hasn’t even established a website yet, meaning we have no clue where they’re based. They’re out to make a name for themselves with The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival – a pixel art scrolling brawler based on the …
When it comes to arcade-style shoot ’em ups, there are around a dozen I can distinctly remember playing for the first time, all of which left a lasting impression with their lavish visuals and rich mechanics. Truxton, Radiant Silvergun, Gradius V, Ikaruga, and Deathsmiles all fall into this camp. Psyvariar also makes this list, released …
We finally have a release date for the Amiga horizontal shooter revival Apidya’ Special, and there isn’t long to wait: it’s out on 25 August on all formats. Pre-orders are live, and plans have been made for two physical releases. Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, the insect-themed Apidya’ Special isn’t an …
