The console version of SEGA’s Two Point Hospital leaves the waiting room this week, featuring two DLC packs and modest £34.99 price tag. This spiritual successor to the much-loved Bullfrog classic Theme Hospital hasn’t lost anything in translation from PC, with the Switch version suiting the system perfectly. In fact, the Switch release is currently …
Half-term has given the UK chart a slight shuffle, most notably ushering Team Sonic Racing – which has seen promotional activity thanks to the Sonic movie – back into the chart at #7. SEGA’s Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle was also the best selling new release of last week, debuting at #10. Crytek’s well-received …
Horror games usually become more twisted and depraved as the story progresses, often pushing the lead character to breaking point as they do whatever it takes to survive. This Switch exclusive takes a different approach. As the story unfolds it becomes increasingly ludicrous, to the point where it becomes impossible to take it seriously. Well, …
The age-old saying “Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue†springs to mind when browsing this week’s Switch eShop selection. There’s the Japanese shooter collection Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo (something old), Wayforward’s innovative Switch exclusive Vitamin Connection (something new), a conversion of the esteemed PlayStation 2 hack ‘n slash Devil May Cry 3 (something borrowed), and …
This follow up to Dual Brain Vol. 1: Calculation made me think of Radiohead, in the way that both make me think everything is pointless. Vol. 2: Reflex is a brain training game that makes absolutely no effort to justify its existence. Dr Kawashima would sell you some snake oil pseudoscience about making sure you’re …
SEGA fans rejoice! Last week’s Yakuza Remastered Collection was just the beginning – the prolific publisher has a slew of other new releases rolling out over the next fortnight. The Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle leads the way this week, available in a steelbook double pack at retail or to download individually digitally. SEGA …
SEGA’s Yakuza Remastered Collection was the best-selling new release of last week, sailing into the UK chart at a highly respectable #3. Dreams and Darksiders Genesis weren’t far behind – the Sony-published creation suite made #8, while THQ’s hack ‘n slash spin-off entered at #11. It’s worth bearing in mind that Dreams has been available …
With the Sonic the Hedgehog movie currently showing in cinemas, you won’t have to look far to find new Sonic merchandise. Coincidentally, twenty-five years ago (to this very month, no less) McDonald’s released the first range of Sonic the Hedgehog ‘Happy Meal’ toys in the UK. Available from 27th January through to 24th February, the …
If Valentine’s Day has you in the mood for romancing, you’re in luck – Speed Dating for Ghosts is amongst this week’s eShop releases, giving the chance to meet ghouls ‘n ghosts from various time periods and find more about the lives they led. If you’re up for something silly, you should probably give it …
Developers gleefully boasting about what they’ve managed to achieve with the humble Switch pleases us greatly – it’s the adulthood equivalent of running out the school gates while proudly clutching a piece of paper smothered with dry pasta and glue. Pineapple Works are one such developer, pleased as punch with their Switch conversion of Rise …
If you can dream it, you can make it in Dreams. That’s (probably) the tagline for Media Molecule’s latest creation suite, which has the tools and tutorials to create any game, artwork, or animation your mind can muster. Early Access players have had a blast so far, sharing some impressive works of art online. To top …
Rebellion’s Zombie Army 4: Dead War shuffled in at #8 in this week’s chart. Coincidentally, this is the same position Zombie Army Trilogy entered in 2015. GI.biz reports physical sales of Zombie Army 4 were down over its predecessor, but this was to be expected – the five past years have ushered us into a …
The Sonic movie is just days away, and so tie-in merchandise is rolling around (out) in a timely fashion. Right on schedule, the PUMA x SONIC range launched today, available online and at selected retailers. The RS-X³ SONIC sneakers are the main attraction, coming in both adult and kids’ sizes, and featuring bright colours and gold …
Netflix’s The Dark Crystal TV series was a fun and imaginative ride. The curiously belated tie-in? Not so much. Word has it The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is sorely lacking originality and anything resembling pizzazz, ultimately resulting in a lukewarm 61% Metacritic. Even the sound effects and music are lacking excitement, critics claim. …
Football games can be compared to clubs. FIFA is obviously Manchester United. A commercial juggernaut off the pitch, but a bit aimless on it. PES is Arsenal. Once great, underinvestment has turned it into a postcard of managed decline. Football Manager is Borussia Dortmund. It shouldn’t have the resources to compete in the big leagues, …
