Some gamers will have you believe there’s a new release dry spell currently. If you dislike games developed by renowned Japanese studios, detest anything quirky or different, or outright hate indie games – including luxurious looking retro revamps – then yes, there are no games out currently. Hit the ‘back’ button on your browser – …
There was something pleasing about 16-bit platformers with boomerang power-ups, especially those challenging players to catch them on return. Why we don’t see more games solely based around this simple throwing/catching mechanic is a mystery. ‘lo and behold – Bamerang is a local multiplayer battler based around throwing boomerangs in various single-screen arenas, using skill and …
Barely a week goes by currently without Square-Enix dropping a new release. This week it’s the turn of SaGa Frontier Remastered – an update of a 1998 PSone cult classic JRPG that eluded Europe. In addition to enhanced visuals, it reintroduces Fuse – an 8th playable character cut from the original. Siliconera and COG Connected both …
When I was younger, I desperately wanted an Adidas tracksuit. Don’t judge me – it was the ‘90s. I remember asking for ages one Christmas. Sure enough, on Christmas day there was a present. I unwrapped it. A brand spanking new tracksuit. With two stripes. Anyway, Gallic Wars: Battle Simulator on Switch. Gallic Wars feels …
Say No! More has an excellent trailer. The unique say-no mechanic, with superbly overblown results; the ’90s tech aesthetic; the over-the-top Hogan-esque instructor – what’s not to like? There’s nothing not to like. But there’s also not a lot left for the game, and sadly what works in the two-minute trailer isn’t sufficiently developed to …
In what was a quiet week for both new releases and physical UK game sales, Animal Crossing: New Horizons was able to claim yet another no.1. There were no new arrivals in the top 40 whatsoever, and just two re-entries (DOOM Eternal and NFS: Hot Pursuit Remastered) at the lower end of the chart. FIFA …
After appearing exclusively on every PlayStation format from PS2 onwards, MLB The Show steps onto the Xbox’s green grass this week, all in the name of reaching a new audience. Included as part of Game Pass, it’s likely to ‘do the numbers’ for publisher Sony. A faster yet deeper experience is promised, with hundreds of …
It’s always interesting to play something created by just a couple of people – there’s something almost intimate, getting a glimpse into what’s going on in their head. And with Isolomus, what’s going on in their head is grotesque. It’s a follow-up of sorts to Wurroom, Michael Rfdshir’s short plasticine-crafted point-and-click curio which we reviewed …
European Switch owners woke to find Pac-Man 99 – the latest online battle royale – had stealth launched overnight, revealed by Nintendo of America during the small hours. ‘Pac-Man Jammers’ can be sent to other players to disrupt their game, while munching ‘Ghost Trains’ can help stage a comeback. Themes based on Xevious, GALAGA, and …
Around a decade ago I strolled into my local GAME with the intent of picking up a new release. I hadn’t decided on which – I was merely looking for something that took my fancy. I walked out with what was going to become one of my most longstanding gaming loves. Purely by accident, I …
Due to a price drop to around £20, FIFA 21 is the UK’s no.1 once again, rising from #8. This prevents Monster Hunter Rise from bagging a second week on top. Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury both climb one position to take #2 and #3. Then at #4 …
Thanks to being far removed from your typical testosterone-filled action hero, Oddworld’s Abe allegedly has a strong following amongst female gamers. The series’ indirect approach to combat likely plays a key part in this too, we’d wager. The green hued dude is back this week in the PlayStation exclusive Oddworld: Soulstorm – both a …
The winning combination of a chocolate egg and a small toy has made the Kinder Surprise a confectionary staple. In the years that followed since its conception in the mid-’70s, the sweet treat even managed to amass a following amongst toy collectors, with the most prized toys of all being the small hand-painted figurines Italian …
A long Easter weekend is almost upon us. If you’re able to tear yourself away from Monster Hunter Rise, you’ll find a few bits and pieces of note on the eShop this week. That said, it’s one of those odd weeks where there’s no easily distinguishable big hitter. We’ve gone for TY the Tasmanian Tiger …
Future Publishing is best known nowadays for shuttering long-running magazines. In the ’80s and ’90s it was the opposite story – the publishing giant was fond of keeping magazines alive for as long as possible, keeping long-time readers engaged with demo discs and even full games taped to their covers. Join us as we look …
