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News 9 months ago
Microsoft/Activision Merger Takes Giant Leap Forward
After a hasty court case, the Microsoft/Activision merger has taken a giant leap towards being closed. The FTC wanted the merger to be halted, but today Judge Jacqueline Corley allowed the deal to go ahead. The FTC, she said, had failed to show that competition would be lowered because of the merger. In fact, the opposite is true. She said: “This Court’s responsibility in this case is narrow. It is to decide if, notwithstanding these current circumstances, the merger should…
News 9 months ago
Nearly 90% of Old Games are Unavailable
A new study from the Video Game History Foundation has revealed that nearly 90 percent of games made before 2010 are “out of print”. Only 13 percent of games from before 2010 are still available to purchase today, with that number dropping to a pitiful three percent when looking before 1985. This isn’t good enough. Doesn’t it just perfectly frame the constant battles with the likes of Nintendo over old games? The community protects and preserves thousands of titles that…
Articles 9 months ago
Black Panther Third Person Single Player Game Announced
A third person single player Black Panther game was announced today. We have what details are available below. Marvel announced a new third person single player Black Panther game today. The game will be developed by the EA studio Cliffhanger which developed Middle-Earth Shadow of Mordor. Not much is known about the game yet other than it’ll be a story-driven game that’ll let you explore Wakanda! That should be really cool. No system or launch date have been announced so…
Articles 10 months ago
Cross Tails, a Strategy RPG, is Available for Pre-Order Now
Cross Tails, an upcoming strategy rpg from KEMCO, is available now for pre-order. Check out the trailer for the game below along with our thoughts on it. Cross Tails is a strategy rpg that will be out soon for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, and PC. The game is available now for pre-order and on sale 10% on the Switch (26.99). And this game looks absolutely stunning! The cel-shaded characters and 3D backgrounds give Cross Tails a…
News 10 months ago
Gimmick! Special Edition Is Available on Consoles and PC Now!
Bitwave Games, a modern retro game studio and part of Embracer Freemode, is delighted to announce the long-awaited NES™ platformer Gimmick! Special Edition is available for digital download today. A legendary title from SUNSOFT, masters of the NES™ platformer, Gimmick! has achieved near mythical status thanks to its impressive visuals, incredibly addictive physics-based gameplay and limited release status. Originally arriving in 1992, late in the lifecycle of the NES™, Gimmick! was only available across Japan and Scandinavia, securing its position…
News 10 months ago
Red Dead Redemption Might Return
It’s been rumoured for almost as long as the infuriating Silent Hill stuff, but it might actually be happening: Red Dead Redemption might be making its return. Red Dead Redemption has been rated in Korea. In 2023. And that doesn’t make much sense unless it is being re-released in some way or another. Now that doesn’t mean it’s the remake that we’ve all been waiting for and, yes, expecting for the last few years. The rumours were pretty certain –…
News 10 months ago
There is Too Much Assassin’s Creed On the Way
Assassin’s Creed is the only game Ubisoft seem to be making, with 11 new titles in the works. That’s according to a leak that’s also promising a Black Flag remake. That’s four single-player games, three multiplayer games, two VR games (an unreleased game and a sequel to the unreleased game), a mobile game and, yes, a Black Flag remake. Why? Who the hell knows? That’s a lot of Assassin’s Creed. It might be too much Assassin’s Creed. Think about it.…
10 months ago
Mario Vs Sonic: New 2D Chaos
Nineties warriors unite: it’s time for the battle of Sonic and Mario to rage again. For the first time in forever, new major 2D entries in both franchises will be coming to fans. And to celebrate I propose we do away with the corporate worship of modern gaming fandoms, and beat the shit out of each other in the schoolyard instead. Because look at how awesome our heroes look in the picture above. Look at the edge, the sheer cool…
10 months ago
The Metal Gear Collection is a Treasure Trove
There was a time when I was certain the newly announced Metal Gear Solid Collection would be a cash grab. I hoped I’d be wrong. Taking the original HD Collection off the shelf and just smashing it on PS5 would have been very, very easy. Even the addition of the original Metal Gear Solid felt a bit like we were getting additional value. But as part of the Nintendo Direct, Konami confirmed exactly what we would be getting. They also…
Articles 10 months ago
New Game Boy Game Released, and I’m Lovin’ It
I sometimes complain about the lack of surprising news in the gaming industry. Well, here’s what I’m talking about. A new Game Boy Colour game has been released… and it’s been put out by McDonalds. No, this isn’t a madlib. You heard it right. The game, Grimace’s Birthday, can be played in your browser or on your phone. It even sits on a suitably retro website. Or, because this is the internet and people take seconds to do this sort…