One of the most contentious parts of Overwatch 2 may just be something that players have not so lovingly named Counterwatch. It’s the act of swapping heroes mid-fight to counter strong enemies, and it can be enough to send some players into a swirling rage. It’s pretty fundamental to Overwatch 2, but for Stadium it’s…
It never ceases to amaze me just how friendly everyone in Arc Raiders is. I’ve not yet come across someone truly evil while playing solos. Sure, I’ve been shot at, but I’ve either won the fight or talked the aggressor out of attacking me. But I primarily play against other PC players. I haven’t turned…
Category: Developer_Direct DOOM: The Dark Ages – Back to the Slayer’s Brutal Beginnings Danielle Partis Published January 23, 2025 Summary During Xbox Developer Direct, id Software unveiled gameplay and lots of new information for DOOM: The Dark Ages. Three core pillars for the game were explored: Combat, Exploration and Story. DOOM: The Dark Ages launches…
Microids has confirmed today that the classic Asterix & Obelix XXL will be getting the remaster treatment and will be amusingly titled, Asterix & Obelix XXL Romastered. It will be arriving on the Nintendo Switch platform on 22nd October in Europe. The action platformer was originally released in 2004. Here’s what to expect! “Asterix and…
Step it up. Tanita, the company behind the $460 Virtual-On Twin Stick controller for PS4, has opened pre-orders for a pedometer based on the Sega mech combat series. Designed by Yasuhiro Mori, the graphic artist of the Virtual-On franchise, the pedometer will be available to pre-order until March 11th. It’s only confirmed for Japan. Read…
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka has recently participated in a wide ranging interview with OTAQUEST. There’s a number of topics addressed by Mr. Iizuka and naturally there was a question regarding SEGA’s plans for the long-running franchise’s 30th anniversary. While Mr. Iizuka wouldn’t go into specifics, he did say that he hopes that the team…
I have, in the past few days, written the word ‘Bohemia’ more than I ever have or likely ever will again in my professional life. It’s down to the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, of course, Warhorse’s really quite good medieval RPG set in the rambling forests and plains of, well, Bohemia. I reckon…
When the moon hits your eye… At the end of this week, fans of classic turn-based RPGs, charming characters, and a hefty dose of cheesy ’90s humour will be celebrating, as the Lunar Remastered Collection launches on Switch (and other platforms). Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Could be going up against the Retroid Pocket 5. Just a short while back, we reviewed the Mangmi Air X, a sub-$100 Android-based emulation handheld which provides excellent value for money. The company is now teasing its next device, which will be called the Pocket Max (thanks, Retro Handhelds). Read the full article on timeextension.com…
Fake messages asking for cryptocurrency to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz have been sent to multiple ships and shipping companies. The Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS issued the warning, which was first reported on by Reuters, saying that unknown scammers, claiming to represent the Iranian authorities, had sent various messages demanding…