Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice wasn’t the only new From Software title to be revealed yesterday. Devolver Digital is also giving the 2004 Xbox-exclusive Metal Wolf Chaos a fresh coat of paint. Fans have long hankered for a new iteration, apparently. A collaboration between From Software and General Arcade, the outlandish mech shooter – which sees …
The announcement of a new Battletoads didn’t come as much of a surprise. It was only last month Rare stated they’re open to sharing IP and characters with outside developers, and so it was only a matter of time before somebody took on the ‘toads. That somebody is the Essex-based Dlala, who also lent a …
Dontnod’s Vampyr has given long-running publisher Focus Interactive their first ever UK no.1. It’s also the third new IP to take the UK chart top spot, following Detroit: Become Human and Sea of Thieves. Speaking of new IP, it’s bad news for Codemasters – Onrush has debuted at a lowly #34, despite positive reviews. It’s …
We were expecting to see at least one new game launch during E3 – those hallowed words “It’s available now†always prompt a cheer. You may even have that phrase on your E3 bingo card. During EA’s conference, the publisher revealed Unravel Two is launching today. This indie sequel has a focus on co-op, starring …
Nintendo’s plate matching battle puzzler Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido (£39.99 Switch/£34.99 3DS) was conceived as a 3DS exclusive but made the jump to Switch mid-development. A few gaming sites – such as Eurogamer – claim that the 3DS version is the way to go, as apparently the “blown-up†visuals look a little rough …
While it’s questionable as to whether this week sees something new to please all and sundry, there’s still plenty to get your teeth into. After a few false starts, Vampyr – from the creators of This is Strange – is now with us. This full-price RPG has gained reviews varying between 6/10 and 8/10, with …
Retro compilations tend to fall into one of two camps. Some are genuine labours of love, filled to the brim with celebrated classics and a bounty of bonus features; a rare chance for long-running publishers to revel in self-indulgence and share their biggest past hits with gamers new and old. Others, meanwhile, are little more …
Proving that retro gaming is more popular than ever, both SEGA Mega Drive Classics and Street Fighter 30th Anniversary managed to elbow their way into the UK top ten. SEGA’s collection made #5, while Capcom’s slightly better received compilation entered at #6. It’s FIFA 18 that dominates the top 40 this week, however, thanks to …
Please pay attention to the following public service announcement: Ikaruga is out now for the Nintendo Switch and you should definitely buy it. Ikaruga is, quite simply, brilliant. In case you’re new to Treasure’s celebrated classic, it takes the form of a vertical ‘bullet hell’ shoot-em-up, where you fly a spaceship around trying to dodge bullets and enemies …
Most gamers who grew up in the early ‘90s will doubtlessly remember encountering Street Fighter II for the first time. A one-on-one beat’em up like no other, it was an instant classic thanks to its memorable characters, instantly compelling gameplay, satisfying to perform special moves, and catchy background music. Guile’s theme goes with everything, lest …
Like a nationalised railway service, the gaming industry was seemingly distributed by the bank holiday. Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, SEGA Mega Drive Classics, Agony, and Yoku’s Island Express all launched at midnight on Tuesday, or thereabouts, but due to the long weekend reviews didn’t go live until later that morning. In the case of …
Often edging on the side of experimental, STAY is a tricky game to explain. After being forcibly abducted from his home during the early hours of the morning, the mild-mannered Quinn finds himself trapped inside a dark and filthy room. An old computer is the only thing nearby that still works, and so Quinn – …
In a three-way battle between Detroit: Become Human, State of Decay 2, and Dark Souls Remastered, it was Quantic Dream’s PS4-exclusive that came out on top. GamesIndusty.biz reports physical sales were almost on par with 2013’s Beyond Two Souls, but it fell well short of beating Heavy Rain’s launch week figures. The anticipated State of …
Don’t feel too blue if you’re being forced to work over the long weekend, as you’ll almost certainly need some extra disposable income for this week’s colossal eShop line-up. A new 3DS game gets the ball rolling this week. Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers (£34.99) sees the often-forgotten Nintendo hero in his first full-price release. It’s a …
Prior to playing it for ourselves, we were in two minds as to whether State of Decay 2 was being built on a sturdy foundation. The original showed great promise and potential but was let down slightly by the constraints of the XBLA platform. It was also notoriously glitchy, with zombies emerging through solid walls …
