Rewinding to last week, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition – which brings together five versions of the 1995 original – and the Mega Cat Studios developed 2D action adventure God of War Sons of Sparta launched during Sony’s State of Play Event. Both seem to be going down well with fans, although Rayman more so – and …
Back when High on Life 2 was revealed, word spread across the information superhighway of Bible Adventures’ inclusion – one of the NES’ more notorious bootlegs, often torn apart by YouTubers. Squanch Games hinted at other retro games “so bad they’re good” being included in their warped sci-fi shooter sequel too, remaining curiously tight-lipped. Play …
Crystal Dynamics are bringing back more of their history with Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered. Curiously, it doesn’t appear to be another Aspyr remaster – PlayEveryWare are credited as co-developers. Originally released on PS2 and Xbox, this fan favourite entry will boast new HD graphics with a toggle option for old visuals, refined controls, alt …
Friday the 13th is unlucky for some. That’s unless you happen to be a Rayman fan, as Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is due out today (Friday 13th February) on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC for $19.99. If you were hoping for a physical release, you are out of luck there, as it won’t hit retail until …
Launching a tennis game close to Valentine’s Day is a pretty smooth move, considering a nil score is referred to as ‘love’ in said sport. That isn’t the reason behind Mario Tennis Fever’s release date, of course. In fact, and somewhat worryingly, Nintendo usually relies on the sports series to fill gaps in the roster …
While patrolling a sleepy town known only for its tomato fields, rookie officer Romeo Starglazer makes the surprise discovery of a body in the middle of the road. Things quickly take a dark and hazy turn, resulting in Romeo on the brink of death. This isn’t the end for our law-abiding hero, however – the …
Jaleco’s transforming mech arcade shoot’em up FZ: Formation Z – which managed to gain a following in the ’80s – is about to be revived for the modern era by Granzella (R-Type Final 2, Disaster Report 4) and Clear River Games has swooped in to secure digital and physical releases. Curiously, it might be out before …
One can only imagine the sights and sounds of a medieval tavern. From travelling merchants to mercenaries for hire, most folk strolling through the door likely had a story to tell, tall or otherwise. After spending close to ten hours with Tavern Manager Simulator, I can tell you about the time I clonked a thief …
The timing must have been right for a new Nioh, as Koei Tecmo’s Nioh 3 – a PS5/PC exclusive – has managed to enter the UK physical chart at #3, beating the multiformat DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined. Square-Enix’s RPG revival had to settle for #4. It also showed up at #7 in the Switch chart, …
We’ve never fully understood why lots of new releases launch close to Valentine’s Day. Potential gifts? Something for couples to play together? A pastime for singletons? Or perhaps it’s simply six weeks until the end of the financial year. It’s a real mystery. This week, we can get High On Life once again in Squanch …
This pixel art RPG is a pretty good indicator of how far the gaming industry has come in the last twenty years. Starring a young boy who’s clearly on the spectrum, it becomes apparent early on that this is a personal passion project, featuring the Texas-based developer’s own brand of warped humour and even incorporating …
Not only did Konami reveal eFootball Kick-Off! for Switch 2 during today’s Nintendo Partner Direct, but also made the surprise announcement that the Nintendo-focued Super Bomberman Collection will launch later today. Available for Switch and Switch 2, it includes twelve versions of seven different Bomberman games, two of which are localised for the first time. Here’s …
Hamster, publishers of the weekly Arcade Archives series, are branching into console retro re-release territory. The idea here is to bring older console games to modern platforms, including those that have never graced certain formats before. The press release mentions that re-releases will feature customisable control layouts, screen settings, and save states. It’s unclear, however, …
January saw a slew of RPGs on the Switch eShop, and it seems that February is going to be another RPG-centric month. It may even end up being the genre of choice throughout 2026, offering long-lasting experiences from Japanese studios that know their craft and run like well-oiled machines. If the recent Switch 2 version …
Although tonally different, there are telling signs in this ‘90s franchise revival that the developers were responsible for the futuristic racer Redout. The fluorescent blue exhaust and nitro trails are the biggest giveaways, along with the neon green smears the zombie-like streetwalkers leave behind on the tarmac. We can’t ignore the ability to defy gravity …
