Originally released in 2011, Shadows of the Damned made a name for itself as a personality-heavy, action-packed adventure set against the backdrop of a hellish underworld. With a unique mix of crude humor, creative gameplay mechanics, and contributions from renowned developers like Goichi Suda and Shinji Mikami, the game quickly became a cult favorite. Now, Netease is bringing it back in Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered – a chance for both newcomers and those who can played the original to experience its wild ride all over again, with plenty of polish for modern audiences. We took a closer look during Gamescom. Continue reading “Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered preview”
Category: Classic
Evercade VS-R (and the new Tomb Raider/Thalamus carts) review
We’re always on the lookout for interesting and engaging new products ahead of the holiday season, and the recently released Evercade VS-R console certainly fits into that category with an attractive price point and compatibility with a large and growing library of titles. We checked it out, and went hands on with the brand new Tomb Raider Collection and Thamalus Collection carts in the process – here are our thoughts. Continue reading “Evercade VS-R (and the new Tomb Raider/Thalamus carts) review”
Developer interview: David Wise & Takaya Imamura
When we visit trade shows, one of the best things for us are the opportunities to meet with some of the developers who have helped shape our industry. It’s incredibly rare to get two legends in a room together, but that’s what happened this year at Gamescom, where we talked to Takaya Imamura and David Wise. Imamura-san is current working on OMEGA 6 The Triangle Stars, whereas David Wise did the music on the recently released Gimmick! 2. To video game fans, they’re of course known for their legendary work on series like Donkey Kong Country, Star Fox and F-Zero. Here’s what we learned about their thoughts on game development, creativity, and how their experience is shaping the work they do today. Continue reading “Developer interview: David Wise & Takaya Imamura”
Port roundup: Fracked, Antstream Arcade & Thermonuclear
With the Quest version of Fracked, the PlayStation release of Antstream Arcade and the port of indie title Thermonuclear, we’re covering three very different titles in today’s port roundup. Here are the reviews. Continue reading “Port roundup: Fracked, Antstream Arcade & Thermonuclear”
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review (PS5)
The Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brings together two spin-offs of the mainline Ace Attorney series, focusing on the sharp-witted prosecutor Miles Edgeworth. Originally released on the Nintendo DS, these games ditch the courtroom drama in favor of crime scene investigations, and this remastered collection for the PlayStation 5 offers a fresh chance to experience the detective side of the Ace Attorney world. With updated visuals, new quality-of-life features, and all the charm that fans of the series expect, this collection delivers a solid, if not revolutionary, package. Continue reading “Ace Attorney Investigations Collection review (PS5)”
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