Earlier in these pages, I discussed whether Dungeons and Dragons meets the technical definition of an old school retro video game. Tabletop RPGs, despite having a clear progression to video games, aren’t exactly video games themselves. Well, way back in 1989, the Japanese gaming magazine Marukatsu PC Engine found an intriguing way to bridge…
REPO is already getting its first update and it includes the feature we all need most: a way to stop that duck from sabotaging our team. On Friday, REPO’s dev team shared an early look at the viral horror game‘s first update since its early access release in February. While there’s no release date for…
Issue #22 – March 2025. Oh, hello there! You must be here for our monthly rummage through the Nintendo Life Mailbox. Pull up a chair! Got something you want to get off your chest? We’re ready and waiting to read about your game-related ponderings. Each month we’ll highlight a Star Letter, the writer of which…
You may remember Wyrdsong from Gamescom Opening Night Live, where it was announced three years ago as a trippy new open-world RPG from veterans of Skyrim, Fallout and The Outer Worlds. Set against the backdrop of a warped medieval Portugal, it was intended to explore the mythological origins of the Knights Templar, letting players create…
A tail of mystery. In this charming indie, an aspiring writer gets lost in a scenic coastal destination while searching for inspiration. Diana Caproni wanders Borga Marina, making friends and solving mysteries in this low-intensity detective story. Italian developer Memorable Games has crafted a gorgeous setting that serves as an ode to Ligurian communities and…
Ticking a lot of boxes. We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl and things are about to get puzzley. Before we dive into this week’s match-up, however, let’s take a look at what went down last time when we put the NES’ Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom under the…
New Mobile Suits and more. Bandai Namco is still showing support for last year’s release Gundam Breaker 4 and to get the new year underway, and to get the new year underway it’s released a “free March update”. This allows you to acquire GQuuuuuux and Gundam EX from the shop with in-game currency. In addition…
However you want to win Sunday’s Wordle, we can make it happen. Take it nice and slow with our helpful tips and our hint for today’s Wordle, tailored to give you enough direction to help, without spoiling all your puzzle solving fun. Or go grab yourself a win whenever you want with the March 16…
Pokémon also acknowledged. Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club has won the best “adventure” game award at the Famitsu Dengeki Game Awards for 2024. Apart from this, Pokémon Legends: Z-A took out the most anticipated title, the platformer Nine Sols won best indie and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth took out multiple awards including…
When having a computer at home became commonplace in the 1990s, an entire generation of kids immediately smuggled games onto them. “Look, this box can help do the taxes!” “Sure, dad, but it can also run Quest for Glory 2: Trial By Fire.” Games in genres that were perfect for a mouse-and-keyboard setup, like point-and-click…