Retro Games Ltd and PLAION have finally provided Amiga fans with an update for the upcoming THE A1200. This Amiga 1200 re-release was originally due out around a year ago, only to be hit with legal issues. To recap, the THE A1200 is a full-size Amiga 1200 with a working keyboard, HDMI output, save states and …
Conceptually, Acre Crisis sounds really promising. It’s a PS1-era style first-person shooter with a similar plot to the original Resident Evil, only taking place on a dinosaur filled island (a la Dino Crisis) instead of inside an eerie mansion. It promises a brief 2-3 hour playtime, which pairs well with its arcade sensibilities such as …
The Switch 2 gains four new releases this week. EA’s Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is however available on the original Switch too, which makes sense considering it’s merely a HD remaster of the 2D tactical garden-based battler. Did it need remastering? Probably not, considering the cartoony visuals haven’t aged much. It seems this is just …
Allow me to introduce you to Schrödinger’s cart. Unlike the previous two AVGN games, which favoured 16-bit style visuals, this new endeavour transports us back to the past and into the 8-bit era. The reason behind this, aside from nostalgia, is that it’s due a physical NES release in the future. It exists as a …
As one of the first commercially available microcomputers, arriving in 1982, for many ‘80s youths the ZX Spectrum was a gateway to a whole new dimension – especially those who spent their dinner money playing the latest arcade games. The humble computer was soon superseded by its rivals yet captured the minds of a generation, …
The UK retail chart sees three new arrivals this week, one of which comes as a surprise. Of course, it’s no surprise at all to see the anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A topping both the all formats and Switch charts. This means EA’s Battlefield 6 is no longer no.1, ending its run after a single week. …
Nintendo and Sony have both recently launched a big winter release – Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Ghost of Yōtei, respectively – and now it’s Microsoft’s turn, ignoring that Double Fine’s smaller scale Keeper illuminated Xbox consoles last week. There is a twist to this tale though; one you may already be aware of. Ninja Gaiden …
Atari has revealed plans to release the Intellivision Sprint – a new and improved version of the console that rivalled Atari’s own VCS system. It seems they’re going great lengths to launch it in time for Christmas, with a 23rd Dec release date across Europe. That doesn’t provide much leeway for a delayed or failed …
Japanese publisher Edia Co. are bringing back four Nihon Telenet/Wolf Team developed shooters to Steam on 10th November. This isn’t so much a new collection but rather a new launcher, with each game available for a reasonable $4.99 along with an optional soundtrack download for $1.99. As per the press release, the four included in …
This surreal and aptly named shooter commences in a war zone, revealing a soldier faced with enemy troops advancing on their position. As they draw closer, they find themselves too terrified to even pull the rifle’s trigger. Upon being captured the screen fades to black just as their inner monologue brands themselves a failure. What …
Who dares take on a new mainline Pokémon game? Not many publishers, that’s for sure, as it’s a noticeably quieter week than usual for the Switch eShop. Reviews of the Lumiose City set Pokémon Legends: Z-A dropped on Tuesday afternoon, and while it hasn’t gained universal praise, the 81% Metacritic score isn’t something to sniff …
Publisher Kalypso has spent decades nurturing the Port Royale series, recently re-thinking and modernising the franchise entirely with Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale. Every title has been an improvement over the last, with later entries even finding their way to consoles. It has taken a long time for the franchise to get where it is now…only …
Beloved beagle Snoopy was a gaming mainstay in the ‘80s, with even Nintendo acquiring the Peanuts license for a range of Game & Watch handhelds. The ‘90s however ushered in a new wave of gaming, fuelled by fast paced and often violent action titles. In fact, it took a CGI movie for the Peanuts gang …
Despite being an online focused title, EA’s positively reviewed Battlefield 6 has catapulted to the top of the UK retail chart, preventing Ghost of Yotei from securing a second week at no.1. With EA Sports FC 26 holding onto #2, EA controls the top two positions this week. The publishing giant very nearly had three …
Ever since the end of the 3DS era there has been the belief that GameFreak’s modern Pokémon games should be better than they actually are. They’re amongst Nintendo best sellers yet fall short of that delivering that ‘AAA’ lustre, as if GameFreak was forced into the three-dimensional era ill-prepared. Three years have passed since the …
