Diablo IV developers respond to 1.1.0 patch controversy
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
"We know that reducing player power is never a good experience," Diablo IV's makers say, responding to the game's controversial 1.1.0 patch.
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Star Wars Outlaws will let you backstab Jabba the Hutt
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Star Wars Outlaws will feature the original gangster, Jabba the Hutt, who you can run errands for - or even betray.
Atari launches new range of replica arcade circuit boards
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Atari has released a set of replica circuit boards for some of its 1980s arcade games, including Lunar Lander and Gravitar. They're about £190 each.
Borderlands | Eli Roth's movie adaptation out in August 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Eli Roth's long-in-gestation Borderlands movie, starring Cate Blanchett, finally has a release date - it's out on 9 August 2024. Also: writer Craig Mazin is back on the credits...
Unrated: the 1980s age of video games based on 18-rated films
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Throughout the 1980s, 18-rated films were commonly made into games, released unrated, and enjoyed by kids of all ages. Obviously, it couldn’t last forever.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong announced, sees King Kong punch giant crabs
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Skull Island: Rise of Kong is a third-person action adventure in which King Kong punches dinosaurs and giant crabs.
Parasol Stars, the greatest game of all time, is getting a release on modern consoles
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bubble Bobble and Rainbow Islands sequel Parasol Stars is coming to Nintendo Switch and other modern consoles this year. Rejoice!...
Faceminer is a management sim about data harvesting and AI surveillance
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
Set in 1999, Faceminer is an eerie-looking narrative-driven sim about managing your own AI-driven surveillance empire.
Bungie co-founder sets up new studio to make games within Fortnite
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 20, 2023 | Gaming, News
A group of former triple-A developers, including the co-founder of Bungie, have set up a new studio dedicated to making games for Fortnite....
Has the retro games scene hit its peak?
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 20, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Classic games reissued for new consoles, cartridges for obsolete systems... is it all a bit much? Has the retro games scene hit its peak?
Oppenheimer review: a minor miracle of a movie
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 19, 2023 | Reviews
Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy are at their most powerfully restrained in the spellbinding drama, Oppenheimer. Our review:
The Borderlands Compilation: Pandora's Box seemingly leaked by ratings board
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
South Africa's ratings board appears to have accidentally revealed the existence of The Borderlands Compilation: Pandoras Box....
UFO Robot Grandizer: The Feast of the Wolves releases in November
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Action-adventure UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves revives Go Nagai's vintage anime, lets you punch a mecha turtle, and is out this November.
Pikmin began as a top-down action concept for N64, new interview reveals
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Before Pikmin became Pikmin, it was a fascinating top-down action game concept for N64, with visuals influenced by Tim Burton.
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard reportedly working on an extension for their deal
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard's $69bn deal was supposed to conclude today, but the firms are reportedly in talks to extend the deadline.
Assassin's Creed Jade closed beta phase begins in August
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Free-to-play mobile spin-off Assassin's Creed Jade begins its closed beta test on 3 August. Registrations are open right now.
Handheld consoles will be required to have replaceable batteries by 2027
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Handheld consoles sold within the EU, most obviously Nintendo Switch, will be required to have replaceable batteries in four years' time.
Xbox Live Gold is dead, but here comes Xbox Game Pass Core
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Xbox Live Gold will become Xbox Game Pass Core, Microsoft has announced. The revised service will launch with new games on 14 September.
Marvel's Black Panther will have an "innovative open story system" job listing says
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
A job listing for a software engineer role lists an "innovative open story system" as one of the features in Marvel's Black Panther.
New deal will keep Call of Duty on PlayStation consoles for a decade
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft boss Phil Spencer has announced that a new deal will see Call of Duty appear on PlayStation consoles - assuming Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through.
Borderlands | writer Craig Mazin calls reports of pseudonym usage "false"
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Screenwriter Craig Mazin has dismissed reports that he's had his name taken off the credits of Eli Roth's Borderlands movie adaptation. "I did not use a pseudonym," the writer says.
Irem Collection Vol. 2 announced, includes hard-to-find shoot-'em-ups
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Irem Collection Vol. 2 is on the way from ININ and Strictly Limited Games, and includes shooters GunForce, GunForce II and Air Duel.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons hands-on preview: punchy, crunchy
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
We spent 90 minutes with Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, and found it to be a fast-paced, enjoyably brutal retro brawler. Our hands-on preview:
Antstream Arcade to bring over 1300 retro games to Xbox
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
You'll soon be able to play such vintage hits as Ninja Gaiden, Alien Breed and Technician Ted on your Xbox as Antstream Arcade comes to the platform this month.
Super Pocket | New handheld plays Evercade carts and old Taito and Capcom titles
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
From the creators of Evercade comes the Super Pocket, a handheld that plays cartridges and will be available in Taito and Capcom flavours....
Limited Run Games | Everything announced in its LRG3 showcase
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Castlevania Advance Collection, Clock Tower, Tomba and GEX are among the upcoming titles announced by Limited Run Games during its LRG3 showcase.
Clock Tower | Horror classic getting a remaster for PC and consoles
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Clock Tower, the survival horror classic originally released in 1995, is getting a modern remaster courtesy of WayForward and Limited Run Games.
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle announced by publisher Konami
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Super Crazy Rhythm Castle mashes up musical action and Overcooked-style co-op mayhem. It's out soon from British studio Second Impact Games and publisher Konami.
Microsoft wins in its court case against the FTC
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition now looks more likely to happen, as a US court rules against the FTC's attempted injunction.
The Making of Karateka interactive documentary out this summer
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Making of Karateka delves into the history of Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner's ground-breaking 1984 game.
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals review - a spine-tingling, sparky sequel
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Night School Studio crafts another supernatural adventure full of humanity and sassy charm. Our review of Oxenfree II: Lost Signals:...
Borderlands | Eli Roth's movie adaptation could be in trouble
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Borderlands, the film adaptation of Gearbox's popular looter shooter, has hit another roadbump, as screenwriter Craig Mazin has his name taken off the credits.
