Gaming can be murder. If you’re not overly familiar with the case of the Zodiac Killer, then chances are you’ve at least heard of it. The titular killer’s identity was never uncovered, and as such has been the focal point of many books, TV shows, and movies ever since. This is the Zodiac Speaking joins […]
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The Man Behind Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Is Working On A Follow-Up, But There’s A Catch
“The market has hit a point where these kinds of games actually make sense”. Sam Barlow’s stock has risen sharply in recent years thanks to the award-winning FMV titles Her Story and Telling Lies, but back in 2009, he was employed at Climax UK as the lead writer and designer on the Wii exclusive Silent […]
Feature: Moon Studios On Ori And The Will Of The Wisps’ Journey From Xbox To Switch
“A lot of us questioned if this wasn’t just a foolish dream”. The previously unannounced appearance of the remarkable Ori and the Will of the Wisps on Switch eShop last month was a huge and very pleasant surprise to many. Of course, the really big surprise happened last year when Microsoft permitted developer Moon Studios […]
Alwa’s Legacy Is Another Switch Success Story, Blowing Steam Sales Out Of The Water
The Switch eShop’s the place to be. The success stories of indie games landing on the Switch eShop continue to roll in, with Alwa’s Legacy being the latest to perform significantly better on Nintendo’s platform than elsewhere. Mikael Forslind, Co-founder and Game Designer at developer Elden Pixels, has revealed that Alwa’s Legacy has sold more […]
Review: Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix – A Massive Improvement On The Terrible Original
Happy Happy Joy-Con Joy-Con. We’re afraid we’ve got some bad news for you. If you opened this review expecting a typically sarcastic put-down of the latest half-hearted karting game with a cartoon licence cynically slapped onto it, you’re going to be deeply disappointed. Turns out this one’s actually quite good. To be fair, you’d be […]
Ninjala Season 3 Detailed And Dated, And Another Collab Is On The Way
It all kicks off later this month. GungHo Online Entertainment has released another Dev Diary video for Ninjala, sharing the first details of the game’s upcoming third season. Season 3 arrives on 28th October, running right through until 7th January. It’ll add new weapons, a new stage, and plenty more besides, all of which is […]
Two Parsecs From Earth Brings Metroidvania-Style Planet Exploration To Switch Next Week
With 8 different endings to discover. Ratalaika Games and ABX Games Studios have announced that Two Parsecs From Earth will be exploring a Switch eShop near you next week. It’s described as a Metroidvania-style exploration game in which players must choose a total of three abilities, guiding you on your very own adventure which can […]
Does Nintendo Have A Handheld Future Beyond The Switch? Yes, Say The Experts
“There is a market for millions who love a standalone games portable system”. The Switch is a transformative product in Nintendo’s history. The hybrid console straddles the divide between domestic and portable gaming, giving players the best of both worlds – but it also marks a significant change from tradition; prior to its release, Nintendo […]
Random: Bowser Shares His Top Three Favourite Horror Games (Doug Bowser, That Is)
Bowser’s creepy classics. It’s that time of year when spooky versions of usernames start popping up on social media and everyone’s getting in the Halloween mood by watching their favourite scary movies and playing their favourite frightening games. Nintendo of America’s president Doug Bowser has been getting in the spirit, too, and recently tweeted out […]
The Survivalists, A Follow-Up To Team17’s The Escapists, Launches On Switch Today
With support for up to four players. Today sees the launch of The Survivalists on Switch, the latest game from Team17 and a follow-up to the much-loved The Escapists. While not a direct sequel as such, The Survivalists is described as being a “part of The Escapists’ universe”. It has players heading out to their […]