Another week, another Wii remake. Unlike the recent Kirby’s Return to Dream Land though, Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse heads to all formats. The original reviewed well, but this was some fifteen years ago. It remains to be seen if it has stood the test of time. The overhauled visuals will help its …
There’s an air of intrigue to this week’s assortment of new releases, with several titles promising something new or a little different. From the developers of Nioh comes new IP Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty – a dark fantasy Souls-like set in 184 AD. You play as a nameless militia soldier trained in Chinese martial arts, …
It’s a ridiculously busy week for new releases. How busy? Well, we had to start compiling this piece a day earlier than usual. By our estimation 42 new titles are ready to launch alongside the PSVR2, including the system showpiece Horizon Call of the Mountain. Another 20 new releases are imminent too, including several big …
EA’s recent Dead Space revival was allegedly fuelled by the positive reception and – more importantly – the huge sales figures generated by Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes. It seems that the uber publisher has been paying attention to Capcom’s other successes, with this week’s Wild Hearts – developed by Omega Force and Koei Tecmo – clearly …
Doubtlessly fuelled by glowing previews, huge pre-order figures for Hogwarts Legacy suggest it’s going to be one of the biggest-selling games of 2023. It certainly seems that the delay paid off, with pre-release footage showing off a huge, richly detailed, world to explore and combat that appears surprisingly deep. It’s the authentic Harry Potter experience …
January’s new release energy carries into February, with a handful of notable new games due this week. Looking ahead for the rest of the month, highlights include Wild Hearts, Like a Dragon: Ishin, Atomic Heart, Wanted: Dead, Octopath Traveler II, and the PSVR2 – which launches with 32(!) titles. This week, there’s THQ Nordic’s SpongeBob …
Last week the Switch received Fire Emblem Engage. This week it’s the turn of the PS5 to receive a big-name exclusive. Forspoken comes from Square-Enix and stars reluctant hero Frey, a New Yorker who finds herself transported to a cruel but scenic world – one that’s filled with colossal monsters to defeat. Xbox owners don’t …
We fail to recall a January anywhere near as busy as this one. Dead Space and Forspoken are less than two weeks away, while this week sees Monster Hunter Rise, Fire Emblem Engage, and a whole lot more. Rumours also persist of Microsoft launching GoldenEye 007 during their upcoming conference. After a successful launch on …
While a few new releases surfaced last week, there wasn’t enough to warrant a full-blown round-up. Just to recap, the Xbox gained the promising wildlife-saving strategic RPG We Are The Caretakers, pixel art platformer Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition, and the comic book-style tower defense roguelike Space Raiders in Space. New arrivals on PSN, meanwhile, included Arcade Archives: …
A typical January sees a dozen indie releases and a new major release or two at the month’s end, with Capcom being quite fond of capitalising on the January lull. This year, the first week of January is a tad slow – with just a dozen or so Switch eShop releases on the agenda, including …
It’s Christmas week! What treats can we expect other than gift cards, selection boxes, and shower gel sets? Not much more than a few retro re-releases and a handful of belated conversions, it would seem. Square-Enix’s has one final re-release for RPG fans – the PSP’s Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth for PS4/PS5, with quick saves, a …
While we’re grateful for Obsidian’s Pentiment, it has ended up being the only first-party Xbox exclusive for the holiday season. In place of a new Halo, Gears, Forza, Fable or a Rare IP revival, High On Life steps in as a replacement. This comical first-person shooter – set in a world where weapons can talk …
Contrary to popular belief, the gaming calendar isn’t over just yet – the next two weeks are looking rather busy. The week leading us into Christmas? Not such much, although that could change. A last-minute rush to secure premium digital storefront placement period often occurs. Square-Enix is back, once again, with Dragon Quest Treasures on …
While there are a few more big-name games to come this year, including High On Life, Dragon Quest Treasures, and Core Crisis: FFVII, this may possibly be the last truly busy week of 2022 when it comes to new releases. The release lists are looking rather sporadic from the middle of December onwards. This week …
If you’re into grisly shooters, this week has you covered. Evil West – not to be confused with Weird West, Hard West, or Will Smith’s Wild Wild West – could be a surprise hit, coming from Flying Wild Hog – creators of Trek to Yomi and Shadow Warrior. It’s a vampire-slaying wild west third-person shooter, …