Matt Gander 
In recent years, Namco’s seminal Dig Dug has found itself branded as being far easier than other games of the era. I can see how this line of thought came about. Unlike Pac-Man and similar maze games, Dig Dug’s hero isn’t restricted to pre-set paths, instead free to tunnel anywhere. The burstable enemies are more …
In the mid-’90s, the time came to transport Psygnosis’ loveable Lemmings into the world of 3D. Like a lot of mascots stepping into the third dimension, this foray was slightly misguided, resulting in a game soon forgotten. While it wasn’t the end of the Lemmings franchise, it did signal the start of the decline, with …
Back in 2021, students at the Sumo Digital Academy were given the chance to remaster and modernise the 1992 platformer Zool, which was then published on PC by Sumo’s Secret Mode division. It’s easy to imagine it being a valuable learning tool for the team, being far beyond a straightforward re-release. Two years on a …
There’s an odd trend to this week’s assortment of new releases, with many having a doppelganger. We can expect two arcade-style stunt-filled racers in the form of LEGO 2K Drive, and Ubisoft’s free-to-play remaster of Trackmania. Two retro platformers also receive re-releases – the PS4 version of Zool Redmimensioned, which adds new local party games, …
You must (ultra)hand it to Nintendo – Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has become the fastest-selling entry in the series in UK chart history, with sales 2.7 times higher than the equally acclaimed Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It has also become the fastest-selling retail release of the year so far, beating WB’s Hogwarts Legacy. It …
Let’s face it, a game called ‘Garden Simulator’ was never going to feature a complex plot or premise. That’s unless we’re talking about the kind of plots where plants grow. The text-based introduction explains that our silent protagonist is a stressed-out IT worker based in a bustling city. When the pressure becomes too much, they …
You’d think that publishers would shy away from releasing games the same week as the highly anticipated Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. On the contrary – a few other full-price games are imminent on the eShop, although the majority of these are also due on Zelda-less systems this week too. Dokapon Kingdom Connect is the …
This fantasy hack ‘n slasher introduces us to Farren West, a gallant adventurer whose bravery and determination hold no bounds. It’s easy to imagine him holed up in a tavern, capturing an audience with tales of his conquests. He speaks with a gruff British accent, describing himself as a man of the world. That’s our …
Since being announced last August, we haven’t heard much about Bitwave Games’ re-release of the cult NES platformer Gimmick! That was until today, when the publisher confirmed a July 6th release date for PC, PS4, and Switch – with a physical release available at “leading retailers” later in the year. An Xbox release is also …
Even though close to thirty Zelda games have been released since 1986, the arrival of a new entry in the series always feels like a special occasion. This is partly thanks to Nintendo spacing them a few years apart – Breath of the Wild, lest we forget, is now over five years old. Nintendo is …
Last week saw a media blitz surrounding Star Wars Day, but this wasn’t enough to help Star Wars Jedi: Survivor secure a second week at no.1 in the UK retail chart. Instead, WB’s Hogwarts Legacy takes the top spot – fuelled by the arrival of the Xbox One and PS4 versions. See, it can pay …
Well, here’s a long overdue follow-up. Blowfish Studios and DMG Entertainment have announced the multiformat Shadowman: Darque Legacy, based on Valiant’s flagship comic book series. Jack Boniface is, of course, no stranger to the world of gaming. Acclaim found success with the license in 1999 on PC, PS1, Dreamcast, and N64. The 2002 PS2 sequel, …
It’s the calm before next week’s storm. A storm generated by a single game, no less – the anticipated follow-up to the almighty Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But while Tears of the Kingdom has Switch gamer’s wallets and spare time clutched tight, there’s still a handful of promising indies imminent on the eShop. This …
Billy and Jimmy have never strayed far from the world of video games, returning at least once per generation for a new instalment. This is, in part, thanks to good old licensing – IP holders Arc System Works always seem happy to get the duo back out on the streets. This time, the license has …
Developer Cococucumber rounds off their ‘voxel trilogy’ with this Alice in Wonderland inspired sword-swinging adventure. You may be pushed hard to tell that it features voxel visuals at times, as a lot of the backdrop elements use regular, everyday, polygons. We’re not sure if this was to accelerate development or an artistic choice, but when …