In 1991, developer TAITO released Parasol Stars, the 3rd entry in the highly successful Bubble Bobble franchise. While it was ported over to multiple platforms in the 90s, the PC Engine originally reined as the supreme version. Over three decades later, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is heading to modern consoles later this summer!
Have you ever thought to yourself, “Man, I really wish X game could have a remaster or remake?” Throughout the last decade, gaming companies have capitalized on gamers/fans chasing nostalgia and wanting to reconnect with their favorite franchises. Sometimes a remake/remaster can be exactly what the fans are looking for EX: Resident Evil 2 to 4, Destroy All Humans, and Diablo 2; some re...[Read More]
At PAX West 2023, I had the opportunity to check out Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising. From that hands-on experience, the game looked like a ton of fun and seemed like we could put countless hours into it. With less than a month to the game’s scheduled release, Cygames and Arc System Work. CO. announced that the game would be delayed; the game was set to be released on November 30, 2023. Now ...[Read More]
Last year, Squanch Games released their 4th, and most ambitious, title High on Life. Critical reception seemed mixed and ultimately boils down to the player’s sense of humor. The game’s humor very much borrowed inspiration from Justin Roiland’s Cartoon Network show Rick & Morty. Nearly 10 months after launch, Squanch Games released High on Knife, a standalone DLC pack that continues the ...[Read More]
When Assassin’s Creed Mirage was first announced, many wondered what Ubisoft had planned for their next title following Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. Planned originally as an expansion for Valhalla as a celebration of Assassin’s Creed‘s 15 Year Anniversary, Valhalla’s essence can be seen in Assassin’s Creed Mirage; however, despite being able to see Valhalla‘...[Read More]
Since 2015, Nintendo has been unchallenged when it comes to some of its top titles. Everyone wants to be the next Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, or Mario but few rarely reach that status. In 2015, Nintendo unleashed a new title that would be the start of a new franchise, Splatoon. Over the last eight years, Splatoon has taken the world by storm with its quirky characters, competitive shooting,...[Read More]
Over the last year, it has been interesting to follow Armored Core VI Fires OF Rubicon; now with less than 24 hours until the game’s launch, we look at the ACVI: Fires of Rubicon launch trailer. In addition to the launch trailer, we will also be looking at the review scores other places have given the game. Before we dive into the trailer, let’s look at the game’s official press ...[Read More]
Konami’s immensely popular bomber person has gone on to star in a multitude of titles, dating back to 80s personal computers. Bomberman’s most recent release was Super Bomberman Online, a Free-To-Play spinoff of 2017’s Super Bomberman R. The newest entry in the Bomberman series, Super Bomberman R 2, was announced in June of 2022. Today Konami officially confirmed a release date o...[Read More]
WWE 2K23 is scheduled to be released in less than a week, at least for those who have preordered the deluxe edition. With less than a week til launch, WWE Games has continued to share new information with wrestling fans leading up to the release. Throughout the week, 2K Games will be sharing information about matches, game modes, and even creation options. Yesterday, 2K Games in collaboration with...[Read More]
Back in April of last year, developer Allods Team Arcade in partnership with publisher MY.GAMES released their personality-filled retro-inspired platformer Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread to the world. Blast Brigade has found success, resulting in boasting many positive reviews from gamers and critics alike, as well as winning a few Dev Gamm awards. Having previously been a digital-...[Read More]
When gamers talk about exciting releases coming in March 2023, one game is at the top of most gamers’ lists. In March, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Resident Evil 4, MLB: The Show 23, System Shock (2023), and WWE 2K23 occupy at least one spot in the top 5; out of those five titles, I am personally most excited for Resident Evil 4 and WWE 2K23. With that in mind, today during Sony’s State of...[Read More]
Back in 2018, developer Redblack Spade released Catmaze exclusively onto Steam. This fairytale take on the Metroidvania genre was incredibly well received and has received many updates since its launch. In partnership with Ratalaika Games, Redblack Spade has released Catmaze onto contemporary consoles.