Upstart publisher Maximum Games are yet to break into the big leagues, with the biggest release so far – to use a term lightly – being the mediocre Mark McMorris Infinite Air. Troll and I – out this Friday on PS4 and Xbox One with a Switch release to follow – doesn’t look set to …
After the recent whirlwind of big name releases, this week is but a gentle breeze. The calm before the next storm, if you will – next Thurs sees the release of the long-awaited Mass Effect: Andromeda. It’s Styx: Shards of Darkness, FlatOut 4: Total Insanity and Danganronpa 1/2 Reload that find themselves sandwiched between, while …
Following on from Gravity Rush 2, Nioh and Horizon Zero Dawn, the PlayStation 4 receives yet another significant system exclusive – Square-Enix’s NieR: Automata. Reviews for the Platinum-developed hack and slash RPG went live ahead of Tuesday’s US release and were full of praise, resulting in a 89% Metacritic that puts it on par with …
Be still thy beating wallet. There’s a cubic tonne of stuff vying for your cash this week, especially for fans of all things Nintendo. Indeed, it’s the start of a new era – Friday’s launch of Zelda: Breath of the Wild marks the end of the Wii U and the birth of the Switch. The …
Microsoft picked Creative Assembly, of Total War fame, to create RTS sequel Halo Wars 2. Masters of the genre, they’re the right men for the job. The result is one of the best examples on consoles, and that’s even with bearing in mind that scores have been mixed – RTS aren’t for everyone, especially with …
Launching a major new release on Valentine’s Day strikes us as a shrewd move – the high streets and supermarkets we visited yesterday were far busier than usual. If you were lucky enough to receive either For Honor or Sniper Elite 4 from a loved one, then you’re in for a good time – both …
While Team Ninja’s Nioh looks very similar to Dark Souls on first glance, critics are keen to stress that there are several key differences. Not only is it samurai themed, but it also has a different stamina system – which gives the chance to attack enemies when they’re suffering from fatigue – summonable spirit animals, …
Double Dragon IV made a surprise appearance on PS4 this Monday, and so far fans are conflicted. Some claim it to be pleasingly authentic thanks to its 8-bit visuals, calling it the NES sequel we never received back in the day. Others see it as a lazy sprite rip, akin to a fan game – …
Eight new retail releases and seven new downloads – considering we’re still in January, it’s an exceedingly busy week for new releases. Two of this week’s games may even receive a shout out when December’s annual ‘GOTY Awards’ come around. Don’t quote us on that, mind – December is a long way off, after all. …
There’s a Japanese tinge to this week’s new release round-up – all four retail release due out originate from the orient. Gravity Rush 2 is the one getting the most attention, with a fair bit of promotion from Sony themselves. Reviews scores are mostly around the 8/10 mark, with the exception of Slant Magazine who …
This week finally sees the gaming industry wake from its post-Christmas slumber, bringing us a handful of new games. No retail releases just yet, though – we’ll have to wait until next week to see some fresh faces on store shelves. Rise & Shine and Dead Effect 2 are both due to hit Xbox One …
There’s a retro vibe present in this week’s new release round-up. Industry Giant 2 finally graces consoles fourteen years on from its original PC release, the Kickstarter-backed Shantae: Half-Genie Hero – a series that debuted on Game Boy Color – hits PS4, Xbox One and PS Vita, while Natsume dishes up Wild Guns Reloaded on …
This could very well be the second to last new release round-up of 2016. A handful of games are due next week, but we doubt anything will appear on the digital services between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. The gaming industry pretty much comes to a standstill over the festive period. We’re more confident in …
This week sees the final big name releases of 2016. Like last week’s Final Fantasy XV, The Last Guardian is something of a Christmas miracle – a game ten years in the making, often feared cancelled. Then there’s the festive themed Dead Rising 4, which has been mostly well-received despite a brainless nature. We’ll refrain …
There was a time when publishers refused to release games in December, believing that it was far wiser to release them in October and November alongside umpteen others. This year’s winter line-up has been far more stagnated however, with games spread further apart. Right into December, in fact – Dead Rising 4 and The Last …