Although it’s easy to be cynical about Funko Fusion – with its lengthy roster of playable characters available to purchase as vinyl figures, and even sneaking in product placement for KFC buckets and Loungefly bags – the timing still feels right for a light-hearted universe-jumping collectathon adventure. We haven’t been treated to something like this …
Sony’s Astro Bot debuted at no.1 within the UK retail chart at launch, only to be knocked off the top spot a week later by Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The two titles have swapped places this week, meaning Astro Bot has secured another no.1 for Sony. The UK’s top ten comprises of five strong …
Konami’s celebrated Contra series provides the bulk of inspiration for Iron Meat. It’s a relentless run ‘n gunner starring a battle-hardened hero – one who’s able to tuck themselves neatly into a ball while jumping – and features weapon drops carried into battle by flying drones. The main difference here is the buckets of gore, with …
With digital sales leading the way, the phrase ‘setting tills ringing’ is mostly irrelevant in the world of gaming nowadays. This week though is different: The Legend of Zelda and EA Sports FC (nee FIFA) are franchises that always perform well at retail, with EA Sports FC 24 remaining in the UK’s top ten since …
Despite the popularity of The Karate Kid trilogy in the ‘80s, it didn’t gain anywhere near as many gaming adaptations as the likes of Back to the Future, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones. The first film saw a considerably rough entry on the NES, published by the notorious JLN, while the Amiga and Atari ST …
Despite Astro Bot gaining critical praise and reportedly boasting strong sales at launch, it’s no longer the UK’s no.1 in the retail chart. Focus’ Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 instead takes its place. The bold and brutal shooter also seemingly had no trouble taking no.1 in the PS5 and Xbox Series top ten charts. The …
Devolver Digital’s The Plucky Squire has been anticipated since its reveal, with its novel (ahem) premise of cartoony characters leaping from storybook pages into the real world rousing imaginations. Reviews went live earlier this week, and it seems to have been worth the wait, even gaining top marks from a handful of sites. God is …
We haven’t seen a great deal of PS Vita remasters over the years, with the reason likely being that Sony’s ill-fated handheld was pretty unique. The touchscreen, reverse touchpad, and the handheld’s graphics capabilities all played a part in the way its games were designed. Plus, many were designed for on-the-go play too. To bring …
Spending a night on a farm doesn’t sound all that bad. The animals will be locked in their barns, there’s likely little in the way of noise pollution, and doubtlessly the fridge will be filled with fresh produce. Just think of the breakfast options! Then again, farms are known for housing potentially dangerous equipment and …
Had this tower-defence/twin stick shooter hybrid existed in the ‘80s, it would also certainly be an early Apple Macintosh exclusive. The two-tone colour scheme of beige and black, along with the crispness and formal nature of the UI, recalls the sharp monochrome visuals of Apple’s early computer line, only here there are splashes of green …
Thanks to the self-explanatory name, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect going into this emergency service management sim. It soon transpires to be more involved than the name lets on, not only focusing on dispatching police, ambulance, and fire units but also a lot of additional management aspects such …
With over thirty new releases due on the Xbox Store alone, it’s another busy week for new releases. Quite a curious selection, including anticipated indies, retro inspired titles, and a couple of remasters. EA Sports FC 25 also gains its £99.99 early access edition ahead of next week’s rollout, with a few head starts for …
After notching up 2m downloads on Steam, indie publisher Chorus has released the energetic superhero game UNDEFEATED on PS5 for free. How? Why? Well, UNDEFEATED was created by three students studying at Japan’s Vantan Game Academy and serves as a teaser for the bigger and more ambitious UNDEFEATED: Genesis, set to release in 2025 and …
Although not far off from being full price, it’s doubtful many gamers will feel taken for a ride with MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection. That license renewal likely didn’t come cheap, either. This beat’em up package includes seven titles from the late ‘90s and early noughties, including the frequently requested fan favourite Marvel Vs. Capcom …
Today’s PS Plus Extra/Premium reveal for September includes a couple of unexpected PS2 re-releases, both originally published by Sony themselves in Japan. Both date to 2001, making them early releases for the console. Sky Gunner is a third-person aerial combat shooter with steampunk elements that Atlus picked up for the US market. A European release …
