Matt Gander 
Out of all the Xbox Game Studios developed titles to come to PS5 so far, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II makes the most sense considering the original debuted on PS4 and was a key exclusive for around a year. This sequel is due to hit PS5 on Tuesday for £49.99, featuring haptic feedback, developer commentary, 60fps …
It’s a case of Need for Speed: Underground meets F-Zero X in this debut release from upstart publisher Current Games. Favouring arcade sensibilities, it features custom body kit equipped sports cars, exotics and modern muscle cars tearing around futuristic racetracks peppered with boost pads and repair strips – hence the F-Zero comparison. The often-forgotten racer …
QuakeCon 2025 is underway, and as is tradition, a new retro re-release has stealth launched on the digital services. This year it’s Heretic + Hexen receiving a revamp, courtesy of Nightdive. These fantasy themed spellcasters were originally released in 1994 and 1995 (respectively) and developed Raven Software – who are still around, currently toiling in …
Barely a week goes by without a new Metroidvania appearing on the digital storefronts. If you haven’t had your fill yet, The Good Old Days looks like one to watch. Aksys certainly thinks so, as they’ve snapped up publishing rights. ‘80s pop culture references help this childhood adventure stand out, with the trailer suggesting …
Solo developer Volcano Bytes hopes to capture the spirit of 1984 with their arcade style platformer Trasmoz Legends. It not only features pixel art limited to just 16 colours but has an authentic chiptune soundtrack powered by the Yamaha YM2203 sound chip. FM-driven basslines ahoy. The game itself appears to be a fusion of Donkey Kong and …
Curiously timed, the Switch gains two retro light-gun revivals this week. If that wasn’t enough, a couple of very eccentric sounding Japanese horror games are also due. Forever are behind SEGA’s zombie slaying sequel THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake, priced £22.49 and featuring modern visuals, a choice of classic or remastered music, a …
When Westone Entertainment put the Wonder Boy franchise to rest in the late ‘90s, it’s doubtful they believed its impact and legacy would continue to this day. I’m not just talking about the vast amount of Wonder Boy re-releases and HD remakes we’ve seen over the past decade or so, but brazenly inspired modern games …
One disappointing thing about the Game Boy Color (and to an extent the Game Boy Advance) was that most western publishers chose to release games based on either licensed properties or existing IP. It’s a shame, as had they been bolder and braver, the handheld’s catalogue would have ended up richer and more diverse, with …
It’s Rare’s 40th anniversary and plans to celebrate have been revealed. This is certainly welcome news considering the gloom surrounding the UK studio of late. Today saw a blue heritage plaque unveiled at the site of Ultimate’s first studio in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Xbox owners can also download new gamerpics and a dynamic background – featuring an …
Much like the recent RoboCop: Unfinished Business, 2K’s Mafia: The Old Country is launching at a low price point – albeit of around £40 rather than £50-£60. IGN reports of a 10–12-hour playtime for the main campaign, which is set in the 1900s, with scope for additional exploration. The campaign is said to be more …
Remember the Xbox 360’s peculiar assortment of RPGs? I’m not talking about the likes of Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey, financed by Microsoft to help change the console’s destiny in Japan, but rather European-developed RPGs such as Two Worlds, Risen, Divinity II, Venetica, and Arcania: Gothic 4. They’re connected not just by genre, more often …
Retro Games’ full size modern Amiga console is currently caught up in a legal battle. In the meantime, PLAION and Retro Games are set to revisit the THEC64 Mini. THEC64 mini – Black Edition is a tribute to the underground C64 scene, featuring 25 modern retro games, many of which have been highly praised by …
It’s Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary, so it makes perfect sense that PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC has been announced for later this year. There isn’t long to wait either, with a 26th September release date confirmed. Developed by Now Production Co, the aim here is to bring back the 2002 original with quality-of-life improvements, expanded stages, and …
Coming as a pleasant surprise, Bandai Namco has announced a new entry in the much-loved Katamari series. This marks the first brand new title in fourteen years. Like before, Once Upon A Katamari sees the prince rolling up all manner of objects to recreate stars missing from the cosmos. This time however there’s a time …
A Nintendo Direct is due tomorrow and it seems reasonable to suggest that at least one new Switch 2 title will ‘shadow drop’ during the show. Call of Duty: Warzone, Hi-Fi Rush or a native version of LEGO Harry Potter Collection are our best guesses. The Switch 2 is in for a bit of action …