And now I’m a little torn I’m still somewhaton the fenceabout the twoPokémon: Let’s Gogames for Nintendo Switch, but something tells me that I’ll end up impulse buying one of ’em in November once they’re out and people begin flooding my Twitter feed with nostalgic clips. That’s usually how these things go for me. Of the two, I’d much rather have Eevee as my starter than the attention-hogging Pikachu. Easy enough decision, right?...
Sup Holmes every Sunday at 2:30pm EST! [Sup Holmes is a weekly talk show for people that make great video games. It airs live every Sunday afternoon onYouTube, and can be found in podcast form onLibsynandiTunes. Header art byDel.] Today on Sup Holmes we’re happy to welcome James and Joar, creators of the Slugcat survival action-horror platformer to the program! Feel free to jump into the YouTube chat and ask us some questions....
Feeling horny Capcom’sIceborneexpansion for their uber-popularMonster Hunter: Worldmay have onlyjust recently released, but already a string of giant terrors are already waiting in line to give you and your buddies a claw-assisted head-ectomy. Take, for example, the awe-inspiring Rajang, who will be joining the Iceborne menagerie on October 10. Originally debuting in 2006’sMonster Hunter 2, the Rajang is arguably one of the franchise’s most frightening creatures, resembling something of a cross between a baboon and a bull....
Every Thursday, Anthony Burch discusses some aspect of game design he finds interesting or frustrating, except it’s just him talking to a camera so it’s not really a discussion. Image byJetrockite. This week’s Rev Rant is about modern games’ attempts to wed the visual coolness of cut scenes with actual player control, and how these attempts suck more often than they do not. Once again, I’m not in front of a green screen thanks to the fact that you have to pay attention to the game footage in order for the rant to make any conceptual sense....
PC, Wii U, and 3DS superhero title may make E3 appearance The nextScribblenauts, tentatively titledScribblenauts Unmasked,will take place in the universe of DC Comics, including characters like Batman and locations like the Batcave,IGNreports. The title is for PC, Wii U, and 3DS. Unmaskedoriginally centered on longtimeScribblenautsprotagonist Max, but now may be shifting focus. Early level examples include one that takes place in the sewers beneath Wayne Manor, where Batman villain Killer Croc resides....
Going Down… permanently Here’s an absolutelywonderful little surprisefor retro gaming fans — two gemstones from Taito’s Sega Saturn catalog,Elevator Action ReturnsandCleopatra Fortune,are to be rereleased on PC and console platforms this month. The games will return as part of the “S-Tribute” range of Saturn classics. Originally released in arcades in 1995, before making the leap to Sega Saturn 1997,Elevator Action Returnsis a sequel to Taito’s modest 1983 hit, fully designed as an explosive, bullet-pumping, action epic....
New range of ranged goods sporting The Blue Blur Sega has collaborated withSakar Internationalto produce a line of kids’ wheeled goods featuring the super cool characters of theSonic the Hedgehogfranchise. Launching this fall, the collection will include Sonic skateboards, “hoverboards,” and manual and electric scooters, alongside a matching range of safety gear — should the little tykes feel the need to go spin-dashing off-course. “Sakar International is looking forward to helping SEGA celebrate Sonic’s 30th anniversary with products that allow young fans to be active and expand their imaginations,” said Sakar COO Ralph Sasson....
Oh, look. It’s been a picosecond since the last Steam sales event. No doubt many of you took advantage of the last one – theEndless Replayability Fest. Well, don’t put your money away just yet, as we’re already onto the next one. Beginning yesterday, the Steam Open World Survival Crafting Fest (and breathe) offers discounts on a series of well-known and slightly less well-known games from, well, Open World Survival Crafting games....
During today’sIndie Live Expo 2024,Hotel Barcelona, a game in development with the renowned creators Swery and Suda51 studios, received a brand new trailer and a gameplay demo that details exactly what you can expect when the game launches later this year for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Hotel Barcelonagot itsfirst trailer late last year, dividing fans with its intriguing concept that’s juxtaposed by harsh visuals that would look more at home on the Nintendo Wii....
Chinese conglomerate continues expansion Tencent Holdings Ltd —undaunted by China’s increasingly anti-video game stance— has announced that it is establishing a brand new publishing arm. “Level Infinite” is an in-house initiative that will be dedicated to global game distribution, development and technical assistance, and esports integration. “Level Infinite’s launch represents the next stage in Tencent Games’ evolution as a global publisher and trusted brand,” said Michelle Liu, Global CEO of Tencent Games Global, in a statement to the press....
Just make sure you have good internet We’re less than two years into the Nintendo Switch lifecycle and its operating system is already at Version 6.0.0. Launching yesterday in coordination with the debut of Nintendo Switch Online, Version 6.0.0 is bringing cloud save capability to the system for the first time,as we’ve thoroughly covered already, as well as some slightly unexpected new features. We’re now able to share four screenshots on social media at the same time, there are new Captain Toad icons for us to use (if you can stand the sight of the little guy afteryesterday), and we can now play our downloaded games on a second Switch....
You might want to wait on a fix [Update:A patch has been deployedthat aims to fix some of these issues.] An inquisitive player has stumbled across some frame-rate weirdness in the just-released PC version ofVanquish, and if the game doesn’t feel quite the way you remember it, this issue could be the culprit. NeoGAF user.:Wesker:.brought comparison gifs that better demonstrate the problem but, in short, you’ll take more damage when runningVanquishat higher frame rates....
‘Demand has been very, very considerable’ As you are all perfectly aware, it has been extremely difficult to secure a PlayStation 5 pre-order. We’ve detailed theretailer pre-order snafuin the past, but here’s the takeaway: Only the very fortunate have managed to pre-buy the PS5. Everyone else is left to hope they can get one around launch; more realistically, they’ll be able to find one in 2021. According to aReutersreport, there’s a good reason why PS5 pre-orders flew off the proverbial shelves....
