Excelsior! With Spider-Man under Sony’s wing, the web-swinger has managed to achieve things Activision couldn’t. Not only is it the fastest selling Spider-Man game ever, but also the fastest selling Marvel game of all-time. Chart-Track also notes that it had the biggest launch – in terms of individual format sales – since the PS4 version …
Switch owners aren’t short on new potential purchases, with several big hitters either out now or due before the end of the week. The 3DS gets a look-in too with YO-KAI WATCH BLASTERS, the first spin-off in the series which adds an action-oriented twist. On Switch SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy, Hyper Light Drifter – …
We aren’t sure if Sony’s decision to launch Marvel’s Spider-Man on PS4 the same week as The Avengers: Infinity War’s home release was intentional or not, but it’s a smooth move nevertheless. Not that the gaming consuming public needed any more persuasion to buy Spider-Man – it has been one of the most anticipated releases …
This unabashed arcade-like experience invites you to indulge in the simplest of pleasures – level design that requires a sharp memory and almost-rhythmic movement, accompanied by action that demands lightning quick reflexes. We would use the phrase ‘twitch gameplay’ but today’s youth would no doubt think we’re referring to the popular streaming service. The VideoKid …
Codemasters’ F1 2018 has managed to fend off all competition, remaining at no.1 for a second week running. More than a few big hitters were up against it, including PES 2019 which made #2. However, Chart-Track reports physical sales of Konami’s soccer sim were down 42% over last year. This may not entirely be down …
The opening to this puzzle/platformer involves more than simply becoming acquainted with the lead character and learning the controls – there’s also a warped sense of puzzle solving logic to get your head around. Or to be more exact, the first hour or so is best spent trying to get inside the headspace of developer …
Despite launching in 2014, Freedom Planet (£12.99) – which began life as a Sonic fan game – stacks up against the universally praised Sonic Mania incredibly well. We awarded it an 8/10 today. But don’t just take our word for it – the Metacritic currently stands at 85%, including a 95% from GamingTrend. Monster Hunter: …
Creativity is an odd thing. Sometimes, restrictions impair creativity. You can almost sense how the weight of expectation and a desire to stick to a certain formula spoils some games. Sometimes, however, creativity feeds off restriction. Freedom Planet started life as a Sonic fan game. Designer Stephen DiDuro clearly loves Sonic. But, by scribbling in …
If there’s something strange in your neighbourhood, who you gonna call? If you happen to be trapped in the 1930’s, the correct answer is the Strange Brigade. The co-op shooter sees Rebellion taking a break from Sniper Elite to give the world a new IP with a stiff upper lip. Tally ho, and all that. …
While sales of Codemasters’ F1 2018 were down over last years instalment, it has still sold well enough to take the UK chart top spot. This means Crash Bandicoot’s reign is now at an end – last week the box breaking marsupial celebrated an 8th week at no.1. Another new face enters at #2 – …
Shenmue’s reveal was accompanied by a not-so-typical assortment of early screenshots, artwork and various assets. Amongst artwork of the vengeful Ryo Hazuki and screenshots of ramshackle Japanese streets was an image that really stood out, simply featuring renders of numerous TV aerials. An odd sight, for certain. One caption editor duly noted that its purpose …
When United States Congress rallied against violent video games, Nintendo’s senior vice president Howard Lincoln swore Night Trap would never grace a Nintendo console. Almost 20 years later, the FMV thriller finally finds its way to the land of Nintendo. Night Trap – 25th Anniversary Edition (£10.99) includes deleted scenes, improved presentation, two documentaries, and …
SEGA’s remasters of Shenmue I & II come from the studio behind the lazily compiled SEGA Mega Drive Classics collection, but don’t let that put you off – d3t has proven themselves here, giving Shenmue and its sequel a thorough buff and shine. Fortunate too, as we have a feeling d3t are SEGA’s ‘go to …
Just as the school holidays draw to a close, Activision’s Crash Bandicoot celebrates an 8th consecutive week at the top of the UK chart. They certainly picked the perfect launch date. Activision-Blizzard are also responsible for the rest of this week’s new entries – World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth at #3, and Overwatch: GOTY …
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (£13.49) is a Switch conversion more belated than most, making its debut as a PSVR launch title in 2016. On Nintendo’s platform, however, it reaches its full potential – it’s a party game like none other, tasking one player with defusing a bomb while others call out information from a …
