“Very little Bela Lugosi” is not a criticism I ever expected to level at a game. It’s not entirely unexpected considering he’s dead, but I’m still grumbling at you, Carpathian Night Starring Bela Lugosi. It is, as it appears, an unabashed homage to Castlevania, but with none of the -vania, making it much more like
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“When I think of the fanbase, I do think of those early days when we first announced Fallout 3,” ex-Bethesda artist Jonah Lobe tells me, “We got a lot of hate.” “A lot of those older players felt protective of the franchise – which I can certainly understand, as the IP is immensely unique and
Nintendo Switch Online’s Super Nintendo catalog is three games larger today thanks to the additions of Super R-Type, Wrecking Crew ‘98, and Amazing Hebereke. [embedded content] Super R-Type is a side-scrolling sci-fi shooter launched in 1991, and it’s essentially an enhanced port of the arcade game R-Type II. It includes elements from that game while
It’s time to see which PS5, PS4, PS VR2, PS VR, and free-to-play games topped last month’s download charts. March’s PS5 list saw democracy being preserved with Helldivers 2 holding the most downloads in both US and EU regions, with new releases MLB The Show 24 and Dragon’s Dogma 2 entering the chart’s top 3
At the Triple-i Initiative earlier this week, Gearbox Publishing and developer Wabisabi Games unveiled RKGK. Sporting an eye-popping art direction that blends anime and graffiti art influences, this promising-looking action platformer is coming this year. RKGK (pronounced “Rakugaki”) unfolds in a Cap City, a futuristic metropolis caught in a vice grip by the oppressive B
The road EA is taking with the next Battlefield has been slowly coming into view in the months since the company began to right the Battlefield 2042 ship. That may not necessarily be evident, if all you’ve been really following is 2042’s constantly evolving state. Behind the scenes, however, EA and series creator DICE have
Some of the folks who’ve been dedicating a good chunk of the week to watching some – or a lot – of Amazon’s Fallout TV show, just as fans like you and me have, are people who’ve actually worked on the games. In fact, one of them, original Fallout co-creator Tim Cain, might have spotted
Greetings, Travelers! Today we are excited to announce that Genshin Impact‘s version 4.6 Two Worlds Aflame, the Crimson Night Fades is arriving on April 24. With this update, we can’t wait to show you the power and the past of our frenemy, Arlecchino. After the crisis of Fontaine, the Fourth of the Fatui Harbingers is
Blizzard wrapped up the Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR (Public Test Realm) earlier this week after about a week of testing. Not only was this the first time Diablo 4 players were able to test out content well ahead of its launch, it was also necessary considering the magnitude of what was being proposed. The
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players should now have no trouble trying to obtain the game’s Platinum Trophy, as Square Enix has finally resolved the bug affecting completion. Last week, Square Enix reassured fans that it would implement a fix in its role-playing game via a scheduled update after fans reported that they couldn’t complete the
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Beta ring today. It’s important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes
Nintendo has been very active with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack retro libraries lately. Although it varies which retro library Nintendo updates, Nintendo’s schedule with new additions has reached a point where it is guaranteed to see at least one retro game added a month. Well, Nintendo has officially announced some more additions.
The 20th Annual BAFTA Games Awards have concluded, and we’ve gathered the full list of winners. Baldur’s Gate 3 leads the pack with five awards, but other games such as Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Hi-Fi Rush, and Viewfinder didn’t leave empty-handed. In case you missed it, check the complete list of nominees
One-minute review The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller with Lumectra succeeds as a very worthwhile alternative to the tried-and-tested Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Not only does it undercut Nintendo’s official Switch gamepad in terms of price, but it’s fantastic on its own merits, offering a sturdy and comfortable build with welcome extras like programmable buttons and
Let’s! Revolution! brings some Minesweeping vibes There’s nothing new about trying to topple a tyrannical king. At least not in gaming terms. But perhaps we’ve never done so whilst making the most of Minesweeper styled mechanics. That changes with the release of Let’s! Revolution!. We have to admit to already getting a little tired of
Warhorse Studios, the developer of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, has announced plans to reveal its next game. The wait won’t be long, as it’s happening next week. On Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m. CEST/11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET, the Czech studio will reveal whatever it has cooking on its YouTube and Twitch channels. This will
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up Corporation has warned players to go easy on the demo amidst fears they’ll ruin the main game experience for themselves. As demo progress carries over to the main game, players have been leveling up their skills and unlocking additional combos to get a head start when the game is released
From the very beginning, Nintendo handhelds have been a powerhouse in the puzzle genre, championing games that might have been lost in the bombastic, graphics-obsessed arena of home consoles. Switch’s bridging of the portable/home console divide means it upholds that proud puzzling tradition and gives on-the-go gamers a chance to dive deeper than ever before