In a deal perhaps too good to turn down, Atari are turning their attention to their retro collection Atari 50 once more with the upcoming The Namco Legendary Pack DLC. Namco and Atari had a powerful relationship during the reign of the Atari 2600 (and later to some extent Atari 7800) and this new DLC …
Atari and PLAION aren’t quite ready to retire the Atari 2600+ console just yet, with a Pac-Man themed refresh planned for the festive season. This also ties in nicely with Pac-Man’s 45th anniversary. The Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition launches 31st October for £129.99, featuring a yellow makeover and a new bezel starring Pac-Man and his rogues’ …
Despite having a small userbase, the Switch 2 has dominated the UK retail chart throughout this summer, with Mario Kart World claiming five (non-consecutive) no.1s. The console’s reign continues this week, with new release Donkey Kong Bananza topping the all formats top 40. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise considering Switch games are …
So far this summer we’ve been spoilt for new releases. Like a party host with a fresh tray of Ferrero Rocher, we’re continued to be spoilt, with this week offering up another bunch of delectable treats. The Switch 2 is about to see its busiest week since launch. Heading to retail are the sweaty grappler …
Contrary to popular belief, the humble SEGA Game Gear had more to offer than just Master System spillover, significantly scaled down Mega Drive conversions, and a bunch of licensed games of varying quality. Turn to the Japanese software library, and you’ll find an assortment of oddities that includes several exclusives from SEGA, a handful of …
Reviews of Donkey Kong Bananza have come out swinging. This lavish looking Switch 2 exclusive has arrived to universal acclaim, even gaining top marks (10/10) from IGN and a few other outlets. Some critics did however note that it plays it a little safe, resulting in a handful of 8/10 and 4/5 review scores knocking …
Clear River Games are bringing Taito’s retro collection Operation Night Strikers to Switch and Steam at the start of August. The Steam page is live while the Switch eShop page is typically tardy. Featuring four games, the focus here is on Taito’s arcade shooters. Included are the light gun games Operation Wolf and Operation Thunderbolt, the …
Being a lighthouse keeper must be an arduous task; one with a heavy burden. Not only is there the need to keep everything functional, but also to regularly look out to sea and monitor passing vessels and sudden changes in weather. Now factor in additionally having to run a traveller camp, including assigning roles, cooking …
With a name like that, this couldn’t possibly end well. This short visual novel introduces us to four characters, all of which are led to an untimely demise due to the precarious situations they find themselves in. That, and the decisions made by yourself along the way. Featuring an 18+ age rating, the colourful cast …
This week’s UK retail (physical) chart has a few fresh faces, along with surprise resurgences. The highest charting new arrival is Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, debuting at #2 in the all formats top 40. It was able to claim no.1 on PS5, but had to settle for #3 in both the Xbox …
It’s the middle of summer, yet this week’s assortment of new releases closer resembles a typical week during October or November. If only we had the temperatures to match, helping us to feel less guilty about playing video games inside on a hot and sunny day. RoboCop: Rogue City was one of the biggest hits …
Inflation isn’t just rampant on the UK high street – it’s rife on the otherwise calm Minami Lane too. The docile citizens are eager to spend cash in the noodle bars and convenience stores peppering the street, but the prices must be set perfectly. This means not just making goods cheap enough for the cash-strapped …
If you’re thinking of taking the Switch on holiday or are perhaps looking to beat the heat by sitting in the shade, then this week’s eShop line-up has you covered. By which we mean there are plenty of new releases to get stuck into. It’s particularly pleasing to see Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + …
Not much is going on within the latest UK retail chart, with no new arrivals to speak of. That’s no surprise considering not even the Switch saw a single new physical release last week. Mario Kart World has however returned to the top of the chart after being temporarily dethroned by Death Stranding 2: On …
Even prior to playing Music Drive it was clear that it offered an arcade-like experience, with it featuring low poly 32-bit era style visuals and a focus on reckless vehicular combat. It’s the kind of game where you only need to look at a screenshot or two to see what you’re in for. However, I …
