Master of unlocking potential. When Resident Evil Requiem was announced for the Switch 2, we must admit to being a little surprised that the game could conceivably run well on Nintendo’s new console. We weren’t the only ones either. According to a new interview with Famitsu (thanks, wccftech), director Koshi Nakanishi said that the development…
“It’s a really happy surprise”. Back in 1999, developer Sacnoth released the RPG Koudelka on PS1. Created, produced, written and directed by former Square staffer Hiroki Kikuta (who also composed the music), the game is unique in that it’s set in Wales, and its dialogue is spoken entirely in English. Kikuta—who recently reunited with Square…
With a new 16-bit makeover & a “true, SPC700 soundtrack”. A new fan-made NES-to-SNES port of Mega Man 2 is currently in development, courtesy of the homebrew developer Infidelity. Infidelity revealed the news on social media this past weekend, announcing that he is aiming to implement proper 16-bit graphics and a “true, SPC700 soundtrack” to…
From Sad Dad to Rad Dad. Capcom’s latest sci-fi adventure, Pragmata, launched to high praise last week, but as an original IP with no recognisable faces to its name, would audiences be quick to latch onto it? Yes, yes they would. The studio has today announced that Pragmata’s worldwide sales have already surpassed one million…
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Astro Burn developer HaZ Dulull, who discusses their game, Astro Burn, which is gearing up for a physical release on PC and Mac. About Astro Burn: Beyond The Pixels®, a London based transmedia media studio dedicated to bringing modern retro to today’s generation, announced today that they are partnering…
The video where YouTuber Syrobe kills Elden Ring Nightreign’s final boss solo with a bell is paused right now, but I can still hear the ringing. I just watched them fling orbs at this Night Aspect guy for eight minutes straight with one of the most annoying items I’ve ever seen. It works, but at…
Castlevania fans, take note. Kumi Souls Games’ stunning pixel art Metroidvania The Last Faith has finally got a solid release date, publisher Playstack can reveal — 15th November 2023 (via Gematsu). Those of you who love the gothic atmosphere of the Castlevania series should keep an eye on this one, which is another take on…
Ubisoft is continuing to trumpet the success of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, saying today that the game has now surpassed three million players a week after its release. The new big number comes just four days after Ubisoft said Shadows had broken the two million player mark, and points to continued growth for a game the…
The “nostalgic, lo-fi action adventure” arrives this March. We have some potentially exciting news for people who have an affinity for Oracle of Ages/Seasons-style action-adventure games. The promising Zelda-esque title Ratcheteer, which was previously exclusive to Playdate, is breaking free of its tiny yellow prison, with a brand new deluxe version said to be on…