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]
The 90s were a golden time, when developers had an eye for history-making games. Agent 64: Spies Never Die was revealed during the PC Gaming Show, and now has a demo available. This retro-inspired first-person shooter is very clearly inspired by a very specific game, one that changed the face of shooters and multiplayer forever: Goldeneye.
The Batman series has seen quite a bit of attention, in recent years. From the recently released The Batman movie to the upcoming Gotham PD television show, the franchise has been very active. Many Batman fans, and gamers alike, are eagerly awaiting the release of Warner Bros. Games’ Gotham Knights. Yesterday, June 9th, Warner Bros. Games and DC premiered an all-new character trailer for Nig...[Read More]
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]
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.
Earlier today, we released our PAX East Hands-On preview of Kao the Kangaroo. If you have yet to read that you bet hop to it or else you might have to dodge a furry of fiery jabs. Today, Tate Multimedia is pleased to announce additional information on the Kao the Kangaroo reboot. This new trailer also introduces players to some of the supporting cast. In the new Kao the Kangaroo trailer titled Fri...[Read More]
Over the last decade, gaming companies around the globe have slowed down the production of local co-op games. In fact, many gamers did not fully grasp this shift to online co-op play until the start of the pandemic. This change from local co-op to online co-op can easily be seen with the elimination of split-screen campaigns (Halo Infinite). So why the change? Many companies realized that it’...[Read More]
I might be biased, or based as the people on the internet say, but we need more wild and explosive games these days. Games, where you push start, and the action pretty much begins with a cool little story stringing it along. Not that there’s anything wrong with games that focus on major social and political issues or explore the dimensions and complexities of humans and class systems. Someti...[Read More]
When a genre breaks ground and plants its feet firmly on the foundation, others will follow in its footsteps. Ever since Demon Souls in 2009, the Souls genre has established a firm foothold and many have followed the path. The Surge introduced Souls-like mechanics in a specific world dominated by cybernetics and sweatsuits. Hell point put players on the fringes of the universe to fight demons, not...[Read More]
Space is filled with the darkest of terrors, but humankind, in its ambitions to explore, seems to be unfazed in pushing the limits of science. Humans could not be more naive about the dangers of science. Every step towards progress puts another step towards darkness. When a special energy resource is trapped on a derelict space station, one must brave the monstrosities of science. Dolmen from Prim...[Read More]