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The Japan-exclusive RPG series was originally released between October 2000 to October 2001. A fan translation patch is currently in development for Capcom’s epic role-playing series El Dorado Gate, according to a recent post on the Dreamcast-Talk forums (as spotted by the folks at Romhack.ing). El Dorado Gate, in case you’re unaware, was a 7-part…
The demo for ‘Twin Peaks: Into the Night’ has been removed from itch.io. Last week, the digital storefront itch.io removed for the demo for the promising Twin Peaks fangame Twin Peaks: Into the Night, following a takedown notice from a legal representative from Paramount. So, in response, BlueRoseTeam, the developer of the title, has released…
“We basically wanted it to be more complex than SimCity”. Released in 1991 across Amiga and Atari ST, Utopia: The Creation Of A Nation was one of the more novel attempts to do something new with the successful formula set out by the popular city builder SimCity, Not only did it change the setting to…
Online Slots For Real Money Vs Play Money At first glance, playing online slots may feel like entering an arcade without ever leaving home. Some may spin for real cash prizes while others enjoy simply seeing virtual coins multiply for pure entertainment purposes. Deciding between real-money versions and play-money versions may not always be straightforward….
If you spend time playing modern games — whether on consoles, phones, or websites — you’ve probably noticed something familiar. Beyond cutting-edge graphics and sprawling open worlds, many new titles rely on simple, time-tested game mechanics from decades ago. These include elements like high scores, risk-versus-reward structures, and pick-up-and-play controls. Why are these classic mechanics…
Applied for a second loan when only one is permitted. Video game composer Peter Connelly, who worked on the Tomb Raider series during his time at Core Design, has been jailed after fraudulently obtaining a second Covid Bounce Back Loan via his company, Peter Connelly Limited. Connelly was accused of exaggerating his company’s turnover to…
Check out those controllers! Atari and Plaion are relaunching the 2600+ to celebrate 45 years of one of the most iconic characters in video game history: Pac-Man. Launching on October 31st, the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition is the same as the basic model, but comes in a new case colourway and ships alongside a Pac-Man…
As you’re all probably aware, Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, the team has published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. They live and breathe their craft on a daily basis, and after many…
A fool and his money are easily parted. If you value the human spirit’s boundless creativity and resourcefulness, then the tiresome trend of Generative AI is probably getting on your nerves right now. Sure, AI has its uses – it’s already helping us gain enhanced understanding of the worlds of science and medicine, for example…
¡Ay, caramba! When the developer Vicarious Visions released its Game Boy Advance port of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 in 2001, it ended up taking a lot of video game critics by surprise. Utilizing an impressive isometric engine, with a real-time rendered 3D character, it far exceeded many people’s expectations of what a Tony Hawk…