The Switch 2 plays catch-up this week, gaining a handful of belated native conversions with performance boosts and other extras. There’s plenty of fresh stuff for both the Switch 2 and original Switch too, although more so the former. Foremost, the sixty player zombie shooter sandbox DayZ is about to shuffle onto Switch 2 via …
System 3 has peeled back the lid on James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough – a new retro collection based on the ‘90s platforming mascot, with a physical release planned for Switch 2. In fact, it appears that this collection is currently only destined for Nintendo’s latest. James Pond Legacy is due out in …
When modern-day Acclaim showed off its inaugural sizzle reel around a year ago, a few games stood out more than others, showcasing elements from the typical output Acclaim of yore was associated with. HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate appears to be a fusion of SSX and Trickstyle, while survivors-like Ground Zero Hero features Matt Groening-esque character designs. …
The ‘Commander’s Edition’ subtitle makes it clear that this WWII tank shooter is an expanded version of an older game, similar to how complete editions often re-release on newer formats with obligatory upgrades. While playing Panzer Knights’ tutorial, I found myself trying to guess its original release year and platform. The flat, occasionally smudgy textures, …
The new Switch 2 version of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has shot straight to no.1 in the latest UK retail (physical) chart. The fact that it isn’t yet another Game-Key Card release has presumably helped it achieve a no.1 placing. It has reviewed well too, despite a few apparent performance issues. The PS5/Xbox …
Sequels were once the backbone of the gaming industry; if something became a hit, a sequel would release 1-2 years later, promising to improve on its predecessor and maybe introduce a fresh spin. Nowadays, they’re fewer and further between – games can be constantly refreshed with updates and DLC, publishers are quicker to capitalise on …
It says something when you find yourself bringing a game’s protagonist to a standstill just to pan the camera around and gawp at the visuals. Open platformer Duskfade is a fine example of this, with many of its fantasy locations leaving an impression. Spanish developer Weird Beluga has managed to employ every Unreal Engine 5-powered …
It’s the Switch 2 receiving the bulk of big name releases this week. The original Switch isn’t entirely forgotten, though, gaining a surprise release of THQ Nordic’s Sacred 2 Remaster – which has a modern UI, refined combat, and every expansion. While this may sound promising, critics didn’t think much of last year’s PS5/Xbox Series …
Are you terrible at retro sports games, or even sports games in general? Pro Jank Footy is here to make you look like the gaming equivalent of Bobby Charlton. Its main gimmick is a collection of randomised perks and power-ups designed to level the playing field, quite literally, as one of these can reset the …
It looks like Lord of the Rings games are back on the menu. Aspyr has today launched The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition, an improved version of Snowblind’s 2011 original, while casually mentioning that more older games based on The Lord of the Rings are set for a re-release through Warner …
The latest UK retail (physical) charts have arrived, revealing the return of Resident Evil Requiem at no.1 in the all formats top 40. As it doesn’t show up in the PS5 top ten, and is only at #5 on Xbox Series, we’re inclined to believe the Switch 2 version is to thank for its return. …
Back when Activision experimented with Call of Duty, rather than solely creating endless sequels to the franchise’s biggest sellers, we always hoped they’d tackle Vietnam in the way as WWII. That never happened, and given the current trajectory, it probably never will. Heck, even a sequel to Ghosts seems unlikely given the lengthy passage of …
From New Zealand-based husband-and-wife outfit Eat Pant Games comes Teeto, a fun, brightly coloured 3D platformer that at first glance recalls Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie. A shout-out goes to the misquoted Simpsons reference. The titular Teeto is an amorphous blue lab experiment, technically called T33-T0, while the Kazooie equivalent is Nory – though rather than a smart-talking …
Just like the recent Psyvariar 3 and Truxton Extreme, MOSS’ 2013 shoot’em up Caladrius is about to gain a long time coming sequel. Caladrius 2/Dark Element is set in a dark gothic world – with a focus on elegance and madness – and sees new illustrators bring the cast of unique characters to life. The ‘Shame Break’ …
Usually we’re against early reveals, but Blaze’s decision to tease Evercade DOOM way back in February made a lot of sense. Not only did it generate a buzz, along with healthy speculation, but it also confirmed that Blaze are actively seeking big name IPs. It always helps ease fan’s minds knowing that there’s something big …
