Matt Gander 
Atari has revealed plans to release the Intellivision Sprint – a new and improved version of the console that rivalled Atari’s own VCS system. It seems they’re going great lengths to launch it in time for Christmas, with a 23rd Dec release date across Europe. That doesn’t provide much leeway for a delayed or failed …
Japanese publisher Edia Co. are bringing back four Nihon Telenet/Wolf Team developed shooters to Steam on 10th November. This isn’t so much a new collection but rather a new launcher, with each game available for a reasonable $4.99 along with an optional soundtrack download for $1.99. As per the press release, the four included in …
This surreal and aptly named shooter commences in a war zone, revealing a soldier faced with enemy troops advancing on their position. As they draw closer, they find themselves too terrified to even pull the rifle’s trigger. Upon being captured the screen fades to black just as their inner monologue brands themselves a failure. What …
Who dares take on a new mainline Pokémon game? Not many publishers, that’s for sure, as it’s a noticeably quieter week than usual for the Switch eShop. Reviews of the Lumiose City set Pokémon Legends: Z-A dropped on Tuesday afternoon, and while it hasn’t gained universal praise, the 81% Metacritic score isn’t something to sniff …
Publisher Kalypso has spent decades nurturing the Port Royale series, recently re-thinking and modernising the franchise entirely with Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale. Every title has been an improvement over the last, with later entries even finding their way to consoles. It has taken a long time for the franchise to get where it is now…only …
Beloved beagle Snoopy was a gaming mainstay in the ‘80s, with even Nintendo acquiring the Peanuts license for a range of Game & Watch handhelds. The ‘90s however ushered in a new wave of gaming, fuelled by fast paced and often violent action titles. In fact, it took a CGI movie for the Peanuts gang …
Despite being an online focused title, EA’s positively reviewed Battlefield 6 has catapulted to the top of the UK retail chart, preventing Ghost of Yotei from securing a second week at no.1. With EA Sports FC 26 holding onto #2, EA controls the top two positions this week. The publishing giant very nearly had three …
Ever since the end of the 3DS era there has been the belief that GameFreak’s modern Pokémon games should be better than they actually are. They’re amongst Nintendo best sellers yet fall short of that delivering that ‘AAA’ lustre, as if GameFreak was forced into the three-dimensional era ill-prepared. Three years have passed since the …
Researching this vertical shooter franchise led me to discover that the notorious Phoenix Games handled Sonic Wings Special on PS1 in Europe, releasing it as late as 2004. That’s the same publisher behind such low effort guff as Snow White and the Seven Clever Boys and Winky the Little Bear. It was a time when …
There’s nothing like being brazen. Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad namedrops LucasArts’ cult top down shooter Zombies Ate My Neighbors as its inspiration, making it clear what we’re in for. As the name suggests, Ghetto Zombies has an additional graffiti element, with a group of artists looking to reclaim their turf while battling pesky zombies. Power-ups and a …
It’s 1994 and Super Mario Kart has earned its place in video game history as an all-time great, continuing to be a strong seller. Success leads to competition, and one of the earliest contenders to Mario Kart’s throne was Vivid’s Street Racer, published by a then fledging Ubisoft. Featuring a cast of eccentric characters – …
The Switch 2 gains three new releases this week, all of which are reviewing well. Those sticking with the original Switch are well catered for too, making for a week where nobody is left out. Yooka-Replaylee sees the 2017 Banjo-Kazooie inspired 3D platformer retold, featuring more content, new challenges, an extended soundtrack and a bunch …
It’s reasonable to expect a hack ‘n slasher with the word ‘blood’ in its name to be excessively violent. While there is indeed the occasional spurt of ketchup when slashing enemies, its use here appears to align more with the fact that our merciless protagonist seeks revenge. A tyrant king is responsible for taking everything …
Considering the grin-inducing name, it isn’t much of a surprise to discover that SOPA (Spanish for ‘soup’) weaves a humorous tale. Set in South America, we’re introduced to Miho – a polite and mild-mannered child with a fondness for his nana’s cooking. After being asked to grab a potato from the pantry, Miho catches a …
All signs point to a very successful launch for Sony’s Ghost of Yōtei. This follow-up to 2020’s Ghost of Tsushima not only managed to outsell the new Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundle at retail last week, but also the multiformat EA Sports FC 26. EA Sports FC 26 consequently dipped to …