It’s reassuring to see that even in these times of financial uncertainty, publishers still hold back releases to coincide with monthly paydays. For reasons unknown, save perhaps for gamescom causing a backlog, there’s a bumper bounty of new releases to tie-in with the end of August. Ubisoft has a new open-world adventure to explore. Star …
The franchises Konami are known for often vary from one individual to the next depending on which era they grew up in. Today they’re commonly referred to as the publisher behind Metal Gear Solid, Contra and Castlevania. Two generations ago, they were on a winning streak with Pro Evolution Soccer, which yearly went up against …
Last week two bird-filled sandbox adventures were on the agenda. This week, it’s witches. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain entails delivering packages to townspeople on a small island, with scope for exploration as you whizz around on a broom. Visually, it appears to take inspiration from Zelda: The Wind Waker. Tales from Toyotoki: Arrival of the …
Any decent video game, especially one story driven, should make you feel something while playing. Anguish, sorrow, joy – any emotion, really. Modern adventure games are pretty good at this, with most having professional script writers and hired voice actors. We’ve come a long way from being told aliens are attacking and to defend the …
We have a soft spot for the Atari 7800. It’s something of a peculiarity, featuring hardware that was advanced for the time – even able to outperform the NES in places – but held back by quirks such as using the same sound chip as the Atari 2600, while featuring a library mostly consisting of …
It feels a little odd to compare this DOOM inspired first-person shooter to an arcade game, especially considering the genre was barely represented in the world of coin-ops, but I also couldn’t shake the fact that it would be right at home nestled between the likes of Mortal Kombat 4 and Mace: The Dark Age …
The UK retail chart sees just one new arrival this week. Madden NFL 25 managed to enter at #20 in the all formats chart, and at #5 in both the PS5 and Xbox Series charts. Chances are it won’t stick around for long – Madden games usually sell reasonably well at launch before quickly exiting …
It’s a promising week for new releases, especially for those with a PS5 under their TV. Next week is looking even busier still, with around a half a dozen anticipated new releases due. It’s a cliché to say it, but we’re unsure how anyone could possibly find the time to play them all. On the …
It’s always neat when a demo of an upcoming game has more to offer than just a level or two. I’m not referring to things like ten-hour trials, as beneficial as they are, but rather when a developer turns a demo into a standalone product, such as a prologue. That’s the case with KIBORG: Arena, …
Kain you believe it? Tomb Raider Collection isn’t the only deal Blaze has signed with Crystal Dynamics. The rumoured Legacy of Kain Collection has turned out to be real, too. This two game pack includes 1996’s Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, a top down gothic RPG adventure that became a cult classic, and its technically …
The currently popular faux PS1 aesthetic works incredibly well for horror games. PS1 visuals were often distorted by default, and the texture warping synonymous with the system arguably amplifies the fear of the unknown. Silent Hill and similar titles were rife with mysterious shadowy creatures formed of twisted polygons, forcing the mind to take a …
Bird is the word on the Switch eShop this week. From the creators of Rain On Your Parade comes Just Crow Things – a similar sandbox offering playful tomfoolery, only this time you’re in control of a pesky crow. It’s up against The Godfeather: A Mafia Pigeon Saga, a roguelike in which a lowly pigeon must …
During today’s Antstream Arcade Connect presentation, it was confirmed that the retro streaming service – which features over 1,300 titles from a large variety of formats – is coming to PS4 and PS5. Although a release date is yet to be announced, pricing has been revealed as £39.99/$39.99/€39.99 for an annual pass, or £99.99/$99.99/€99.99 for a …
Visit the upgrade screen in this pixel-powered vertical shooter and you may be surprised by what’s available. Alongside the usual assortment of weapon upgrades, you’ll also find a score multiplier extension and the ability to unlock new backdrops; with the action taking place on a sole infinitely scrolling playfield before purchasing a wider range. Working …
Discounts at online retailers are seemingly behind this week’s UK retail chart irregularities. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the UK’s no.1 for a second week running, with EA Sports FC 24 holding onto #2. Then at #3 it’s the return of Mortal Kombat 1, up from #14. The bloody brawler also claims no.1 in both …
