Three years have passed since EA’s last UFC game, and it seems the longer-than-usual development cycle has benefited this week’s UFC 6, as the first reviews are glowing. At the time of typing, the Metacritic score sits at a respectable 84%. “UFC 6 is still the best game this franchise has delivered in a long …
A new publisher has entered the fray. TRAILMARK Games is so new that it seems the company hasn’t even established a website yet, meaning we have no clue where they’re based. They’re out to make a name for themselves with The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival – a pixel art scrolling brawler based on the …
When it comes to arcade-style shoot ’em ups, there are around a dozen I can distinctly remember playing for the first time, all of which left a lasting impression with their lavish visuals and rich mechanics. Truxton, Radiant Silvergun, Gradius V, Ikaruga, and Deathsmiles all fall into this camp. Psyvariar also makes this list, released …
We finally have a release date for the Amiga horizontal shooter revival Apidya’ Special, and there isn’t long to wait: it’s out on 25 August on all formats. Pre-orders are live, and plans have been made for two physical releases. Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, the insect-themed Apidya’ Special isn’t an …
We should have known a Nintendo Direct was planned for this week. A telling sign is that the Switch eShop line-up looks slimmer than usual, ready for shadow drops. It’s always the way. Consequently, available now on Switch are Rise of the Tomb Raider and SnowRunner, courtesy of Aspyr and Sabre, respectively. Rise of the …
So vast is Jaleco’s back catalogue that dozens of games contained within it are rarely mentioned nowadays, not even gaining the occasional screenshot post on social media along with the obligatory prompt asking if anyone remembers them. Heck, even covering news of this mecha shoot’em up remake required extra research, with the 1984 arcade original …
Reef Entertainment has announced a new version of the top-down flag-capturing tactical battler Return Fire. The original was a rare critical hit for the 3DO, which went on to gain a PS1 version early in the system’s life. Details on this new version are slim; we don’t even have a developer name or a single …
Around the time Enslaved: Odyssey to the West launched, I drafted a feature looking at every game inspired by the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West. Despite having a fondness for Monkey King and co, this planned piece didn’t come to fruition. We’ve seen so many recent releases based on the novel, including Black …
Considering it’s gaming conference season, this week’s slate of new releases isn’t too bad overall, and that’s despite the lack of an easily definable big-name title. NBA The Run takes the spotlight, launching on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series this Tuesday and featuring 3v3 street basketball matches with a choice of solo or squad play. …
After being teased years ago, along with a new Jet Set Radio, SEGA has finally lifted the lid on Crazy Taxi: World Tour. True to its name, this long time coming follow-up takes place all over the globe, with five cities in total to thrash around in. This ties into the storyline, which sees Axel’s …
The top two positions in the UK retail chart remain unchanged, meaning 007 First Light has secured a second consecutive week at no. 1. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is at #2. Following suit, these two also take the top two spots in both the PS5 and Xbox Series charts. At #3 it’s …
Toys for Bob has just announced Spyro: A Realm Beyond – the first brand new entry in the series in almost 20 years. Has it really been that long? Details are thin on the ground. So much so that every screenshot comes from the CGI trailer, which acts as a teaser. The story sees the …
Atari must be listening to fan feedback, as they’ve just announced a remake of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee – a cult favourite from the PS2/GameCube era. While it’s billed as a remaster (the full name is Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered) rest assured that this is a remake and not a mere HD …
Toy Story Retro Round-Up was just the beginning for Atari’s new game announcements, as the retro focused publisher has just unveiled Barbie Rewind. This comes as somewhat of a surprise. This collection is centred around a Barbie Dreamhouse that can be filled with over 65 years’ worth of accessories from the toy line. To unlock …
Nobody expected much of Marsupilami: Hoobadventure when it launched in 2021, yet in this social media age, word quickly spread of its virtues. This licensed platformer was a more than serviceable alternative to Donkey Kong Country Returns, exceeding expectations. A sequel is now on the cards, due out 3rd September. Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is …
