Mintrocket “didn’t apply” for controversial Best Independent Game nom. Dave The Diver is undoubtedly one of the best games of 2023, but it found itself caught in a bit of a storm during awards season as at The Game Awards of that year, the fantastic diving game and restaurant management sim was nominated for Best…
“Bump to the bump to the Bumble”. Argonaut Games may be basking in the aftermath of the return of Croc, but the British-based developer isn’t done revisiting its back-catalogue just yet. The newly-revived studio, who returned last year after being dissolved in 2007, are particularly keen to revisit an N64 cult classic: Buck Bumble. Speaking…
“Unleash your inner Kong”. If a day of previews and impressions aren’t enough Donkey Kong Bananza for you, how about a commercial? It’s time to unleash your inner Kong. Nintendo has dropped a brand new ad for the upcoming 3D platformer, incorporating the games central premises of music and smashing things up. You won’t be…
Wanzer more unto the breach. Every time I pick up the Front Mission series, I am rooting for it. Mechs (wanzers, in this case) are always cool and I always love a good tactical RPG. However, Front Mission 3: Remake doesn’t just manage to put me off with its deeply frustrating combat mechanics; it feels…
Boom, waka-waka! Bandai Namco has revealed a new pre-order trailer for Shadow Labyrinth on the Switch 2, confirming that the game will run at 4K/60fps when docked. Not only that, but if you wish to purchase the game on the Switch 1 for the time being, you can rest easy knowing that a free upgrade…
Launching this October. If you’re into games that go hard on frenetic fun and stylish visuals, then you might want to keep an eye on Full Metal Schoolgirl, a new title headed for the Switch 2 from Yuke’s, the developers behind EARTH DEFENSE FORCE: World Brothers 2. Launching on 23rd October 2025, Full Metal Schoolgirl…
But he’s concerned about the console business. Sega’s president and COO, Shuji Utsumi, has stated his wish for the company’s revival to be the “greatest achievement” in his career. During an interview with The Game Business, Utsumi, who produced the business plan for Sony’s first PlayStation before overseeing first-party development for the Dreamcast, brushed off…
But it’s far from its best. Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft has recently reported an impressive 19% profit increase for the financial year ending March 2025. As covered by Game Biz (thanks, Nintendo Everything), the company recorded profits of 487 million yen during the last financial year, which is up from 409 million yen the…
So he’s finally here. With the Switch 2 entering its second month, following his Switch 2 debut in the Mario Kart World roster, DK is back in his own game – and it’s looking bananas. Seriously, though, Donkey Kong Bananza is looking brilliant and we’re very excited to finally get our hands on the latest…
Both companies deny the claims. If you found yourself trying to pick up a Switch 2 across the pond in recent months, then it will be old news to you that the console, and many first-party games prior to it, was not available directly through Amazon US. It felt like a baffling omission, but a…