Jack Boyles takes a look at Retimed — We are more connected now as a species than ever before. Technology has made it possible to communicate with people all across the world by the mere tapping of keys; we can video call someone like we are in some ’80s sci-fi movie and we can take…
Month: June 2019
The Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, yes, that’s the full title, is out now. Developed by Brace Yourself Games, the indie roguelike combines the rhythm-based movement and fighting mechanics with gameplay elements of earlier titles in the Zelda series. Members of the Sonic Mania art team developed the…
A remake of Panzer Dragoon was one of the more left-field announcements at Nintendo’s E3 Direct. Originally released in 1995 on the Sega Saturn, the title received critical acclaim, with one critic at the time saying: ‘It orchestrates incredible story animation with brilliant, 3D flight graphics to create what is, basically, the ultimate evolution of…
Weird and wacky news at Nintendo’s E3? How about Samuel L. Jackson calling out the retired Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime? Twitch streamer Myth and Samuel L. Jackson did just that and called out Reggie for not being available to ‘kick ass and take names’ at E3 this year. Game journalist Geoff Keighley was…
Mech action game DAEMON X MACHINA received a new trailer at Nintendo’s E3 Direct, including some screenshots and artwork. First up, you can find that trailer here: Each ‘Arsenal’ in the game can be equipped with different weapons on its arms and shoulders, as well as reserve weaponry on its back that can be swapped…
Alisa Hail takes a look at some intriguing indies showcased at E3 — Indie games are becoming a more important part of the gaming industry, certainly, as AAA titles become ever more expensive to make, and as studios have had to trim down staff, and therefore, the number of top tier titles they produce in…
A new trailer shown at Nintendo’s E3 Direct has revealed some extra characters coming to Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order on Switch. We get to see Ghost Rider, Elsa Bloodstone and Elektra who join a massive playable roster, including: Black Panther Black Widow Captain America Captain Marvel Crystal Daredevil Deadpool Doctor Strange Drax…
Rare’s Banjo and Kazooie will be joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as part of the planned DLC this year. The historic pair were shown off along with Dragon Quest’s Hero at Nintendo’s E3 Direct. Banjo and Kazooie both debuted on the N64 in 1998’s critically acclaimed Banjo and Kazooie. Rare’s partnership with Microsoft would have,…
A new story trailer was shown off in Nintendo’s E3 Direct for the upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We get to see the central premise of the game with what is set to be an epic war between former friends and classmates — ‘sweet memories, twisted by time’s cruel hand’: Three Houses has been in…