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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 Gets New Trailer

The game will be available on September 4th for PS4, Xbox One and PC through the Epic platform. Drop back in with the most iconic skateboarding games ever made. Play Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater & Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 in one epic collection, rebuilt from the ground up in incredible HD. All the pro skaters, levels, and tricks are back and fully-remastered, plus more. Publishers: Activision Platforms: Epic Games Store, PlayStation 4, Xbox One

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Launches

Adult Swim Games, in partnership with Samurai Jack creator Genndy Tartakovsky and developer Soleil Games, has released the new video game Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time worldwide today. This original 3D action platformer is available for $39.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam. The game is also available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac through Apple Arcade, Apple’s game subscription service on the App Store, with a 30-day free trial of the service and $4.99/month thereafter. Apple Arcade subscribers get the full version of the … Continue reading Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time Launches

Super Lucky’s Tale Comes to Consoles and PC

Playful Studios is thrilled to announce that New Super Lucky’s Tale is available now on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It is also available today on Xbox Game Pass, and on Windows PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. Debuting last fall on Nintendo Switch, New Super Lucky’s Tale is a delightful 3D platformer featuring the adventures of Lucky the fox and his quest to rescue the Book of Ages from the mysterious Jinx and the Kitty Litter. It’s a modern spin on classic platformers that Screen Rant called “a joy to play” and Cultured Vultures … Continue reading Super Lucky’s Tale Comes to Consoles and PC

Why You Should Believe in Mobile Gaming

For old-school gamers, the mobile platform was long derided as unnecessary and incapable. While time has proven this early attitude mistaken, there are still doubts from some gamers about the maximum potential which mobiles hold. Taking precedents from historical and contemporary entertainment, we want to explain why we believe that mobile gaming is poised for a new golden age, and why it’s worthy of your attention. The Advantages of Diminishing Returns Depending on your view of cost versus performance, what we’ve seen for the upcoming Xbox and PlayStation consoles could be incredibly disappointing. Despite a seven-year wait since the launch … Continue reading Why You Should Believe in Mobile Gaming

COVID-19 Pushes Stronghold Warlords into Next Year

Firefly Studios has announced the release date for their upcoming RTS ‘castle sim’, Stronghold: Warlords, has been moved from September 29 to January 26, 2021. Citing the impact of COVID-19 on team members, Firefly says this new date will result in the best possible Stronghold experience for fans of the long-running series. “We hadn’t intended for the recent global situation to impact our development, and when we announced September 29th as our release date we fully believed we would succeed in meeting it,” the company said in an official statement. “That said, the effect COVID-19 has had on us as … Continue reading COVID-19 Pushes Stronghold Warlords into Next Year

35 years on, Bomberman is as popular as ever

In every sector of the entertainment industry, there are some names that never seem to lose their appeal. In the music world, Aerosmith recently celebrated 50 years, while over in the books section, Stephen King continues to release best-sellers 46 years after Carrie hit the shelves.  The same can be said when it comes to gaming. The new Mario and Sonic title has dominated the headlines in much the same way as a Jagger / McCartney tour, while Pikachu continues to be one of the most recognizable pop culture icons of the past 20 years. But there’s another character who … Continue reading 35 years on, Bomberman is as popular as ever

Baldur’s Gate 3 to get September Early Access Play on Steam and Stadia

Today Larian Studios revealed the eagerly awaited early access release date for the upcoming RPG Baldur’s Gate 3. During the “Panel From Hell” livestream, the studio announced they’re aiming for Sept. 30, 2020, as the date Steam PC and Stadia players will be able to jump into the first act of the game’s early access content. The panel also went in-depth about Baldur’s Gate 3’s early access content, as well as the journey Larian is soon embarking on with players. The final part of the game’s now roughly six-minute CGI introduction revealed that players begin their journey in Avernus, the … Continue reading Baldur’s Gate 3 to get September Early Access Play on Steam and Stadia

Helheim Hassle Comes to Consoles and PC

Norway-based developer Perfectly Paranormal is pleased to announce that their new body desecration puzzle-platformer Helheim Hassle is out today on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC (Steam); with the PlayStation 4 version coming a little later this year. Helheim Hassle is a comedic yet macabre narrative adventure game, from the same universe as previous hit Manual Samuel, that is as much about friendship as it is about body parts. You play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking who hates the idea of dying and going to Valhalla (who then ends up dying and getting taken to Valhalla) as he seeks to … Continue reading Helheim Hassle Comes to Consoles and PC

Torchlight III Burns Bright for Nintendo Switch This Fall

The light-hearted and fast-paced dungeon crawler will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch release will include an exclusive Red Fairy pet Perfect World Entertainment and Echtra Games are excited to announce that Torchlight III, the light-hearted and fast-paced dungeon crawler for casual and core ARPG fans, will officially launch this fall on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Those who purchase the Nintendo Switch version, will also be granted an exclusive Red Fairy pet. The full release of Torchlight III will feature all of Torchlight’s signature gameplay mechanics, including satisfying … Continue reading Torchlight III Burns Bright for Nintendo Switch This Fall