King of Swing (and of the charts). We’ve got an updated look at the Japanese software charts courtesy of Famitsu and, given the arrival of a new Nintendo joint, there was never any doubt about who was going to be in first place. Yes, much like in the UK, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has…
Dishonored 2—one of the best immersive sims ever made—did not sell as well as a game of its pedigree or impressiveness really deserved. And if it wasn’t for the reputation of the series, which offered it a “seal-of-quality protection”, and Arkane’s history of arguably making Bethesda’s “most refined games”, the studio might not be around…
Jedi Power Battles! Guilty Gear Strive! Symphonia! The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop –…
But the cartridge version “will take a bit more time”. Yuzo Koshiro’s promising shmup Earthion looks set to hit Steam in the not-too-distant future, according to the legendary composer and developer. Koshiro has shared a screenshot of the game’s Steam page, along with a selection of emojis which would suggest that “lift-off” isn’t too far…
Category: Games January 23, 2025 Free Play Days – For Honor, A Little to the Left, Train Sim World 5 and Way of the Hunter Kyle Ocean, Marketing Manager, Xbox Prepare for thrilling battles, delightful puzzles, immersive train journeys and wild hunting expeditions this weekend with Free Play Days! Train Sim World 5 and Way…
As part of D4Enterprise’s ongoing EGGCONSOLE series. The original MSX version of Compile’s classic shoot ’em up Zanac is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop, it’s been announced. The rerelease is the work of D4 Enterprise and is part of the company’s ongoing series of retro reissues based on games that were originally released on…
We’re inclined to agree. Just days after Moon Studios’ lead Thomas Mahler expressed his desire to see the Banjo-Kazooie franchise in the hands of a “really talented developer”, original composer Grant Kirkhope has taken to social media to say that he has “zero hope” in a potential new entry (thanks, Eurogamer). He then went on…
Twenty years ago, the original Monster Hunter first introduced players to its ever-expanding arsenal of weapons and memorable monsters. Since then, the series has grown in popularity around the world, and been refined into one of the finest multiplayer experiences gaming has to offer. There’s still a special satisfaction that comes from taking down an…
Capcom has pulled off a hell of a feat with Street Fighter 6. First, it made an incredible fighting game that’s both proudly trying new things and reverently faithful to its history. And now it’s taken two fighting game legends from its ’90s rival SNK and integrated them so lovingly, I’m tempted to say they’re…
Leap into hell. PlayStation early adopters may well have a soft spot for Jumping Flash. One of the first true 3D platformers, it placed you in the oversized shoes of a robotic rabbit capable of shooting enemies and leaping onto their heads, Super Mario-style. While it could hardly be described as the deepest game ever…