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Horizon Chase Turbo PAX Hands-On Preview
Being only the tender age of 19, I am too young to feel adequate nostalgia for the 80s and 90s racing games. I can, however, recognize a beautiful game when I see one. Which is exactly what Horizon Chase Turbo by Aquiris Game Studios is. Drawing from games like Out Run, Lotus Turbo Challenge, Top Gear (SNES), and Rush, Horizon Chase Turbo seeks to resurrect and reinvent that classic era of racing....[Read More]
YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG Impressions from PAX East
Y2K. For a time in 1999, these three characters could strike dread into the hearts of millions, possibly billions of people. Banking computers would forget their data. Air traffic control would go dark. Electric grids would fail! It was a doomsday scenario that everyone was going to live through, because the one that can never, ever be stopped is the inexorable march of time. Now Ysbryd Games is b...[Read More]
Spiritsphere DX PAX East Preview
Fabraz, the developer behind Slime-San, was at PAX East with Spiritsphere DX. Fabraz has worked with the developer Eendhoorn Games to bring an enhanced version of Spiritsphere to the Nintendo Switch. Take traditional air hockey or tennis, throw in some retro graphics, and add some magical beat downs. That’s the formula at play here. It creates a game that is easy to pick up with minimal learning c...[Read More]
We Previewed Last Encounter at PAX East, Now The Game is Available on Steam
Available today for everyone on Steam, Last Encounter is a top-down, twin-stick shooter with heavy weapon customization and a few roguelike influences. I got a chance to go hands-on with the game this year at PAX East, and garner a few impressions ahead of today’s PC launch.
World to the West (Switch) Review
Unsurprisingly, the Nintendo Switch continues to be a vibrant platform for indie games. There have been several stand out hits on the system like Stardew Valley, Celeste, and Overcooked, but there are quite a few games that can easily slip under the radar. This makes coming through the many releases on the console a ton of fun as it feels like there could be a true gem, just waiting to be found. W...[Read More]
New Detective Pikachu Trailer and Information
Here it comes. That curiously deep-voiced Detective Pikachu to save the day. A new trailer is out for the upcoming 3DS family title. An expanded look at the game is available with a month to go until release. Get ready to partner up with your unique Pikachu by your side. Be prepared to hunt for clues, solve puzzles, interact with your favorite Pokémon and uncover the secrets of the rampaging Poké...[Read More]
The Final Station Releases for Nintendo Switch
Get ready to board, The Final Station is here. The 8-bit survival horror adventure is available to buy right now on the Nintendo Switch marketplace everywhere in North America and is making it’s way to the European store on February 27th. This Switch version of the game will feature the full game and include “The Only Traitor” DLC.
Bridge Constructor Portal Announced For Consoles
Huge Success! In a triumph for test scenarios everywhere, Bridge Constructor Portal has been announced for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch! The Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions will launch on February 28th, while the PS4 version will follow a week later on March 4th.
New Battle Trailer and Pre-Order Details Revealed for Attack On Titan 2
It’s getting closer. Attack On Tital 2, the sequel to the game adaptation of one of anime’s biggest hits has a new battle trailer, and some much needed details for what dedicated fans can expect to receive as pre-order bonuses for their platforms of choice.
The Long Reach Gets a Release Date
Psychological horror story and adventure game The Long Reach has an official date for when it can begin tormenting our nightmares, publisher Merge Games announced today. The debut game from Ukrainian mini-dev studio Painted Black Games is set for cross-platform release this upcoming March.
Nintendo 2018, Solid Ports and More
While waking up this morning, I didn’t get much time to see what was going on via my social media feeds, but boy was I glad to find out that Nintendo decided to do a Mini-Direct to announce a few titles and some other content as well. The full list of announcements and details have been provided below thanks to the team at Nintendo sending over what all is going on for 2018. If that wasnR...[Read More]
Dimension Drive (Switch) Review
Bullet hell. Arcade shooters. Shoot-em-ups. All these mean one thing, lots of bullets and usually a high level of difficulty. I’ve always had a fondness for this genre, one with roots in the arcades, but I never was as skilled as some of my friends. Shoot-em-ups in particular I find endearing with their adorable style and crushing challenges. All these years of shmups though and there hasn’t been ...[Read More]