Aidan in Danger, The Last Shot and Mining Mechs all first saw the light of day on PC, but have now been released on consoles. Here’s a closer look at all three. Continue reading “Port roundup: Aidan in Danger, The Last Shot & Mining Mechs”
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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”
Wild Bastards review (PS5)
Wild Bastards, developed by Blue Manchu and published by Maximum Entertainment as their follow-up to Void Bastards, takes players on a sci-fi adventure filled with intense shootouts and tactical combat. With its blend of FPS mechanics and strategic elements, the game throws players into a chaotic galaxy where assembling and managing a gang of outlaws is just as important as gunning down enemies. We checked it out on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Wild Bastards review (PS5)”
Yars Rising review (PS5)
Yars Rising is a bold attempt to revive one of Atari’s most iconic franchises, but with a distinct modern twist thanks to the development team at WayForward. The game successfully merges the retro roots of Yars’ Revenge with modern 2D action-adventure gameplay, creating a layered experience that tries to balance nostalgia with new mechanics. At the heart of the story is Emi Kimura, a young hacker tasked with infiltrating the mysterious QoTech corporation. The narrative sets itself up as a sci-fi thriller with shades of corporate espionage, unraveling a complex secret as Emi gains new abilities throughout her adventure. It’s quite different from the original game, so we were looking forward to checking it out – which we did on a PlayStation 5. Continue reading “Yars Rising review (PS5)”
Warhammer 40,000 – Space Marine 2 review
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 thrusts players back into the now-familiar darkness of the 41st millennium and its wars, where humanity’s survival rests on the shoulders of its marines. In this sequel, which we were already very impressed with during a hands-on session a year ago, players once again take on the role of the Space Marine Titus, who is now a seasoned captain facing off against the overwhelming forces of the Tyranids. The game delivers on its promise of brutal, fast-paced third-person action while expanding on the original’s core strengths in exciting ways. Here’s our take on the full game. Continue reading “Warhammer 40,000 – Space Marine 2 review”
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