Star Wars Outlaws will be big - but not Starfield big
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ubisoft says the "handcrafted" planets in Star Wars Outlaws will be equivalent to two of the zones in Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
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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.
Wipeout | Fan remaster finally brings the terrible PC port up to scratch
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Wipeout Phantom Edition completely overhauls the lacklustre PC port to bring it in line with the PlayStation version.
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.
Segagaga: Exploring Sega’s 2001 game about its own baffling business decisions
by Steven Tucker | Jul 18, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Sega’s baffling business decisions are nothing new: in 2001, it made an entire game about them - the Japan-only RPG parody, Segagaga.
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.
Ratatan, a spiritual successor to Patapon, is unveiled at BitSummit
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani is working on a new game called Ratatan, which is being funded through Kickstarter.
Viewfinder review | Picture-perfect concept, mixed puzzles
by Jon Bailes | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Viewfinder features a mind-boggling photographic concept that its puzzle design can’t quite match. Here’s our review:
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.
What Remains of Edith Finch, and why we tell stories
by Meg Eden Kuyatt | Jul 17, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
What Remains of Edith Finch, even six years on from its original release, is still a powerful exploration of grief, and how we use storytelling to process loss.
Sega Saturn Mini | We'll have to wait a 'little longer' before we see one, says Sega executive
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sega president and COO Yukio Sugino has said the Saturn's 'high performance' makes it difficult to miniaturise.
Hello Neighbor publisher's boss says his company uses AI to monitor employees
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Alex Nichiporchik recommends that managers use ChatGPT to identify 'problematic team members' who talk about themselves too much.
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.
Live service gaming: are you sick of it yet?
by Vikki Blake | Jul 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
As Sony doubles down on its live service gaming plan, Vikki Blake wonders how long it'll be before the GaaS bubble bursts.
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.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution | Once cancelled, now coming to Game Boy Advance
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Around 20 years after it was cancelled, Shantae Advance is finally being finished and released thanks to Limited Run Games.
The co-president of Naughty Dog is retiring
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
After 25 years at Naughty Dog, makers of The Last of Us and Uncharted, co-president Evan Wells is taking a well-deserved rest.
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.
In defence of Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests
by Alan Wen | Jul 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
They may be rote in structure, but you really shouldn’t skip Final Fantasy XVI’s side quests. Alan Wen explains why.
How much will Bobby Kotick make if the Activision Blizzard deal goes through?
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bobby Kotick is set to earn somewhere in the region of £375 million if Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard gets over the line.
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:...
EA Sports FC 24| Look at all these wonky footballers on the cover
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
The cover of EA Sports FC 24 Ultimate Edition has been revealed, featuring some very odd digital portraits....
It's official - Sega of America has unionised
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Employees at Sega's offices in California have voted to unionise by a majority of 91 to 26.
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.
