video games
New Pac-Man World Re-PAC Trailer
Remakes and remasters have become commonplace in the industry. Recent releases such as Resident Evil 3 Remake and Kao The Kangaroo proved the demand for releases of remastered classics. Bandai Namco has followed this trend with the recently announced Pac-Man World Re-PAC; a remaster of the 20+-year-old PlayStation original. Today, the official Pac-Man YouTube channel released a video, directly com...[Read More]
Team17 Heading To Gamescon 2022
With Gamescon returning in just a few weeks, fans are excited to see who will be attending the convention. Publisher, and developer, Team17 have confirmed today that they will be attending Gamescon 2022. They have also confirmed that they will be showcasing 16 playable games, a mix of upcoming releases and Team17 classics. Of those 16 titles, one has yet to be announced.
Bayonetta 3 Dropping This October + Physical Bayonetta 1
The effects of the 2020 COVID 19 pandemic have been in full swing. Many games set to release in 2022 have unfortunately been delayed. Fans have been anticipating a release date reveal for Bayonetta 3, since 2021’s first look gameplay trailer. Yesterday, Nintendo surprised fans with an unscheduled Kirby announcement, via their official YouTube channel. Today, Nintendo released an all-new Bayo...[Read More]
80 Days & Overboard! – Physical Switch Edition
Inkle Studios have been developing narrative adventure games, since 2015. Their first release, 80 Days, saw players traveling around the globe in 80 days. The critical success of 80 Days paved the way for the studio to continue developing unique story-driven adventures. Last month, the studio celebrated the 1 year anniversary of their latest interactive fiction, Overboard! Today, in partnership wi...[Read More]
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Showcase Confirmed!
During today’s Nintendo Direct Mini, Ubisoft showed off an all-new trailer for the upcoming Mario + Rabbids sequel. While today’s trailer only showed off 2-minutes of footage, Ubisoft revealed an upcoming showcase, focusing exclusively on Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
Frank’s Five Official Nintendo ROM Hacks Video
When thinking of ROM hacks, many will associate them with being unofficial. The most common ROM hacks are those created by homebrew developers or bootleggers. A topic that doesn’t get brought up often, is officially licensed hacks. By now, most are aware that Super Mario Bros. 2 is a ROM hack of Doki Doki Panic. The visuals were re-themed to better market the game in the United States. Back...[Read More]
Free Trial for Upcoming Roguelite 3D Platformer Tower Princess
3D platformers are among my favorite genres in gaming. Since Nintendo’s 1996 release of Super Mario 64, the genre has continued to expand, resulting in many unique experiences. Last year’s Kena Bridge of Spirits combined the open-world action RPG genre with 3D platforming roots. This year, AweKteaM and HypeTrain Digital plan to expand the genre further, with their upcoming Roguelite To...[Read More]
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium Releasing This Summer
Back in 2021, Capcom released Capcom Arcade Stadium. This unique compilation gave players the option to purchase arcade classics a-la-carte and display them in a 3D-rendered arcade. Capcom just revealed Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium, which features 32 different Capcom arcade classics!
TEN – The Gauntlet Begins on June 3rd
The platforming genre has evolved quite a bit, from its initial roots. Beloved indies like Super Meat Boy introduced many to the sub-genre and would go on to revolutionize it. Ratalaika Games has made a name for themselves, both publishing and porting many games to PC, mobile, and console. In collaboration with developer The Bworg, Ratalaika Games introduced TEN – Ten Rooms, Ten Seconds; a tough-a...[Read More]
Wonder Boy Collection – Return to Monster World This Summer
The Wonder Boy series has received quite a bit of attention in recent years. 2019 saw the release of remix/remaster of the original title, Wonder Boy Returns Remix. Last year modern consoles received a full-fledged remake of IV, Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World. This year publisher ININ plans to celebrate the classic entries in the franchise, with Wonder Boy Collection.
Tabletop Inspired Ogre Available on Consoles
The greatest weapon is neither the biggest gun, nor the largest plane, but it is indeed the mind of a soldier. Auroch Digital has brought tabletop creator Steve Jackson’s classic game to life. Ogre, the legendary tabletop game, has now made its way to consoles, bringing its trademark gameplay to potentially millions of new players.
Dead Space Remake Release Date Confirmed!
Back in the Summer of 2021, Electronic Arts announced a remake of their sci-fi horror survival Dead Space. The initial teaser trailer revealed a small glimpse of what fans can expect; A remake of the 2008 original introducing modern-day visuals and gameplay mechanics. The classic will be remade, from the ground up, in the Frostbite game engine. While fans are eager to step back into the role of en...[Read More]