A while ago whisperings of a Felix the Cat retro compilation emerged, containing two 8-bit games originally published by Hudson – now under Konami’s wing. Today, the collection has been made official…and there’s a twist in the tale. This collection is being created in association with Limited Run Games, powered by their Carbon Engine. Konami …
Next week is looking promising for the Switch, being the busiest line-up we’ve seen for a good month or so. This week isn’t bad at all either, especially if you’re of the retro persuasion. Shinorubi is a modern take on the shoot’em up genre, presented in widescreen and featuring chunky visuals. The colour palette is …
The first retail chart of 2024 has been published, and somewhat predictably, it’s rather stagnant. There is a belated new arrival, though – expansion pack The Sims 4: For Rent enters at #16. It appears to have launched last month, but for whatever reason, has only just charted. Mafia Trilogy, Ring Fit Adventure, and It …
Around ten years ago, arcade management sim ArcadeCraft arrived on the Xbox 360’s unregulated XBLIG store. A shining beacon in a sea of trash, it was more than worthy of a full release on XBLA. Arcade Tycoon falls into the same genre, favouring tidy pixel art over ArcadeCraft’s 3D visuals, and just like ArcadeCraft it …
It’s funny how certain colour palettes recall individual formats. The unmistakable combo of pink and cyan for CGA, for instance. As the name suggests, 8-Colors Star Guardians + opts for a limited colour palette, recalling the humble ZX Spectrum. Whereas the Speccy was known for its hard as concrete platformers and mixed bag of arcade conversions, …
Next week is surprisingly busy for new games, especially given the time of year. This week has a few bits and pieces of note too, and the Switch eShop is busier still, with both The Monty Mole Collection and 8-Colors Star Guardians + due. After a few delays, Nacon’s War Hospital comes to PC, Xbox, …
I love board games. There’s nothing better than getting friends together, rolling dice, and dealing cards. In the last decade, there’s been an influx of interesting board games, powered by interesting decisions and video game inspired mechanics. Now board games are feeding back into video games in interesting ways, influencing people like Gamma Minus – …
Sonic is no stranger to a McDonald’s promotion, with several appearing over the years. This month the hedgehog’s face is plastering Happy Meal boxes in the UK once again, joined by Tails, Knuckles, and Amy. Sorry, Eggman fans. Twelve toys are available from January 4th until February 6th, taking the form of cardboard-style push-out construction …
Well, the Switch has certainly seen busier weeks. Quieter too, but not by much. A few new bundles are on the agenda. Tools Up! Ultimate Edition brings together the original co-op calamitous renovation party game, which garnered a lukewarm 62% Metacritic, with all 45 levels of the Garden Party DLC and a new PvP Mode. …
As the UK retail charts are a week behind, this week’s top 40 reveals what was purchased between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There’s always a slight shake-up within the final chart of the year, with people gaining new consoles for Christmas mostly being the reason. Hogwarts Legacy managed to return to no.1, accompanied by …
If you’re currently scratching your head and wondering who Monty Mole is, it’s likely you didn’t grow up in the UK during the ‘80s. Monty was an 8-bit platformer mascot, usually found adorning the pages of ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 magazines alongside Dizzy and Jet Set Willy. This new collection for Switch brings together …
Sniff around the internet for a while, and you’ll find Dungeons of Sundaria described as “World of Warcraft without the world.” It’s an apt description as this hack ‘n slash role-player doesn’t have an overworld to connect its dungeon-like locations. Instead of rolling fields and such to freely explore, the game’s frontend comprises of dull, …
Last year was one for the ages for quality titles, with many gamers still debating what should be classed as the GOTY. This energy carries into 2024, with the end of January featuring a double whammy of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Tekken 8, both highly anticipated. Before that, there’s The Last of Us …
A few days later than usual, the UK retail charts have finally emerged from their Christmas slumber. It was EA Sports FC 24 that took the coveted no.1 spot. Peculiarly though, the FIFA replacement couldn’t top any of the individual format charts. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was the Switch’s no.1, Hogwarts Legacy topped the PS4 …
This top-down, twin-stick, Roguelike shooter stars a small robot with swappable body parts. It’s an idea that ties into the upgrade system perfectly, with each body part giving new abilities and having its own stats. Not only this, but they vary radically in size and colour too. Something is endearing about seeing the initially cute, boxy …
