Dead Island 2has a lot of things going for it. The gore is impeccably gross and omnipresent. The incredibly bright light sells the feeling that you’re trying to get by in a post-apocalyptic version of the West Coast’s most sun-drenched city. you may zap zombies with a jug of water and some electrically charged Wolverine claws. But the thing that’s bringing me the most consistent, visceral satisfaction is the game’s jump kick....
WhenThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildcame out back in 2017, I didn’t have the money to buy a new console, so I playedNintendo’sbig launch game on my agingWii U. Now, asTears of the Kingdomapproaches, I feel like the same thing is about to happen again. This time around, I’m not a generation behind but I don’t have the best tech possible for Nintendo’s big new exclusive, and I’m starting to get worried....
Like A Dragon: Ishinis filled with several mechanics from throughout the Yakuza series. Some old favorites, like the fast travel system, return to help professional Ishin players get around the map with ease. Other, newer innovations like the game’s crafting system put power back in your hand as you aim to become the strongest in the land. RELATED:The Best Like A Dragon: Ishin Characters And Their Yakuza Series Counterpart While you may have slashed your way through every challenge in Japan, several aspects of Ishin are essential to remember if you plan to play optimally....
Metroid Prime Remasteredwas announced during last night’s Nintendo Direct, and not only that, itarrived on Switch that very same night. Fans have had a chance to dive into a visually remade Tallon IV and most are impressed with what Nintendo has been able to do with the Switch’s limited hardware. But not everyone. Zoid Kirsch, one of the original developers on Metroid Prime, had some harsh criticism for whoever worked on the remaster’s doors (with thanks toEurogamerfor the spot)....
Way back in 2018,Minecraftreceived its Update Aquatic, a massive update that totally revamped the underwater biomes with new blocks, new mobs, and new structures. Today, Mojang has just teased what could be another revamp for Minecraft’s undersea world. There’snot much to the teaser. It’s mostly just Alex on a stone block staring out into the deep blue ocean. “There’s more out there to discover coming soon…” reads the caption, without discussing what those discoveries could be....
Over the years, triple-A development cycles have gotten painfully long.Rockstarlaunched three generation-definingGrand Theft Autogames in three years on thePlayStation 2, but ifGTA 6arrives in 2024, it will have been 11 years since the series' last game. Similarly, Naughty Dog’sJak & Daxtertrilogy all hit the PS2 over the span of three years, whileThe Last of Us Part 2was seven years in the making. Of the developers that were around at that time and still operating today,Insomniacis one of the few that can still pump games out at a steady rate....
Bandai Namcoand Toei Animation recently surprisedDragon Ball Zfans everywhere by announcing a brand new game in the Budokai Tenkaichi series. The game has not yet been officially named, but is presumably going to be known as Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 4. The announcement was made in the form of a trailer. While the teaser doesn’t provide much in the way of details, a TV playing footage from Dragon Ball Z can be seen before transitioning to an image of Goku turning Super Saiyan Blue....
Nintendo came flying right out of the gate during its latest Nintendo Direct, witha shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered, arelease date for Pikmin 4, andan in-depth trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It’s an impressive lineup of games coming in the first half of 2023, quite possibly the strongest first half of a year Nintendo has ever had, but the company’s holiday offerings for later in 2023 seem pretty lackluster at the moment....
Unrecord was announced around a year ago now, but recently revealed footage has finally gotten everyone talking about it. The game, shot from the angle of a bodycam, where you play as a cop hunting down criminals, has been praised for its visuals, leading to heavy discussion over whether the clip is made up of impressive graphics or is simply FMV footage with a HUD over the top of it. I can understand why people are drawn to that question, but it isn’t the one we should be asking....
We’re back for yet another week of our two most deeply disturbed editors evaluating the smashability of eachPokemon. Editor-in-Chief Stacey Henley and Tabletop Editor Joe Parlock have taken on all kinds of Pokemon so far, and next up is Kalos. Both are aiming for at least 25 percent smashes in each region, as well as competing to be the very best Pokemon smasher, like no one ever was. Because no one else ever wanted to be....
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish is extraordinary. Not only thanks to its stellar animation and surprisingly nuanced take on mature themes, but also in how it manages to justify a reason to exist in the first place. It’s a sequel to a spin-off that already came around several years after Shrek had reached its apex, capitalising on a supporting character who many believed didn’t have the depth to support his own adventures....
The outfits and costumes available for characters inResident Evilgames to change out are as much fun in the series as the gory and challenging zombie action. The originalResident Evil 4saw its fair share of them, and they return here in theremakewith a substantial abundance to make your gameplay a lot funnier. RELATED:Resident Evil 2 Remake: All Costumes Ranked And How To Get Them Whether unlocking them with your Challenge Points or purchasing them through DLC, you can give Leon and Ashley a variety of personas....
If you have been to seeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, and its box office numbers suggest most of you have, then you’ll know it includes a lot of deep cuts. One of those cuts is the inclusion of Spike, a character first introduced to theMariogames almost 40 years ago but has been used sparingly for decades. Spike has a different, somewhat problematic name in Japan though, andNintendohas finally confirmed it will be changed in time for the movie’s release there next week....
