3D Realms gets a loaded “Realms Deep” showcase prepped to round out this month Realms Deep 2023 is coming, and it’s absolutely packed. Expect Cultic, Kingpin, Wrath, Tempest Rising and loads more. Back to the future If you dig retro games, then you probably already know the name “3D Realms”. The publisher is not only a legendary one across gaming in general, but it’s also extremely active in the … The post 3D Realms gets a…

Dr. Eggman, Fang and Trip star in the new animated Sonic Superstars animation Sega has released a special prolog animation, leading into this fall’s incredible looking new side-scroller, Sonic Superstars. Here come the villains Sonic Superstars might be getting lost just a touch in the hype for a certain other mascot character’s latest adventure. If you’re a fan of Sega’s number one son though, or just like quality … The …

PC specs unveiled for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, along with a new look at the game Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to take the series back to the Middle-east this fall. If your PC can handle it, that is. Air assassinate a desktop Somewhat quietly, Assassin’s Creed Mirage remains one of the best looking titles coming up this fall. The game takes the long-running series of open-world action/adventures back to where … The post PC …

Huge Xbox console leaks spin out of Microsoft/FTC court battle While Microsoft and the FTC fight over the Activision acquisition, some very interesting (unrelated) details have emerged. Refresh (and neXtbox) incoming If you somehow don’t know, Microsoft’s acquisition of publisher Activision has been a little weird. The opposite of smooth, the deal has hit all manner of speed bumps, as government bodies the …

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition (PC) Review Apogee’s iconic, and absolutely insane first-person shooter returns in remastered form, with Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition. Let’s get ludicrous Have you ever heard the term ‘ludicrous gibs’, and wondered where it came from? Well if you did, then you’re obviously unfamiliar with Rise of the Triad. From classic PC developer Apogee, the firs…

NYCC 23: Squanch Games getting High on Life with panel, and meet-up High on Life was a pretty big hit for Squanch Games, and it’ll feature in a big way for the company at NYCC next month. SQUANCH So did you get High on Life? The shooter debuted last December, and proved to be a hilarious surprise for genre fans, bringing both some way-out humor and solid … The post NYCC 23: Squanch Games getting High on Life wit…

Take an extended look at supernatural action title Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Starring a team of ghost-hunters, one physical and one etherial, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden debuts almost 7 minutes of play. Crossing the veil From Focus Entertainment and developer DON’T NOD, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden remains one of the most interesting fall game releases. It’s a supernatural aRPG that looks to be as much … The post Take…

Greg Capullo to provide variant cover as a new Moon Knight rises in Marvel Comics There’s a new Moon Knight in town this January, and artist Greg Capullo will be on hand some variant covers to mark the occasion. Oh bye Marc We actually kinda forgot that Greg Capullo was in the Marvel Comics fold, but indeed the superstar artist is back with the publisher. Capullo came off of a … The post Greg Capullo to provide variant cover …

Hard-hitting fighter Feng revealed for Tekken 8, as Bandai Namco reveals new beta and launch date A bunch of Tekken 8 news dropped today, including a returning fighter, a new closed beta, and that January launch date. Oblivion is your fate Was Tekken 8 delayed out of 2023? Not really when you think about it, since the fighting game never actually had a launch date to begin with. Fans just kind … The post Hard-hitting fighter Feng revealed fo…

Dark Horse preps 3 new Mass Effect statues for early 2024 launch The Mass Effect trilogy returns with a line of collectible statues from Dark Horse, including Garrus, Liara, and the Sovereign. Mass Effect on your bookshelves It’s been some time since the Mass Effect trilogy of action-RPGs wrapped, and even since the release of the Andromeda spinoff. But those original titles still hold a very special … The po…

The newest look at Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged delivers a glimpse of the game’s campaign and more A “campaign” mode in a racer? Yep, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged has one, but it’s stocking a heck of a lot more too. Mini-cars, massive monsters There’s a whole mess more to do and see in Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged than what you might’ve expected. Sure, the first title in the series was … The post The newest look at Hot Wheels …

Spellforce: Conquest of Eo set to cast its magic on consoles A turn-based title set in a high-fantasy realm, Spellforce: Conquest of Eo will continue the franchise on consoles. Force of magic Coming off of the console adaption of Spellforce III and the Re-Forced remaster of that third outing, the Spellforce franchise went in a somewhat different direction for the “Conquest of Eo” spinoff. The newest … The…

One of the coolest looking Switch control-options yet, CRKD’s Nitro Deck is now shipping The Nitro Deck is a joy-con replacement for on the go Switch gaming, and one that looks to offer a full slate of bespoke features. It’s the Switch, Nitro powered If you play your Nintendo Switch in handheld mode regularly, chances are you’ve looked into an alternate option for the stock joy-cons. The little attachable … The post One of the coole…

Top 10 Games of 2022: Nintendo Editor Michael’s Picks Last year I made my Top 10 list in June. I’m all about breaking records. My top 10, in no particular order: Chained Echoes Chained Echoes is a phenomenal achievement for such a small development team (see: one person). As old-school-inspired JRPGs go, it’s at the top of the list thanks in no small part … The post Top 10 Games of 2022: Nintendo E…

Tomb Raider remasters landing on consoles and PC in February There are some games that are iconic in ways that few reach, and the original Tomb Raider series is definitely among them. Raiding again First launched in 1996, both Tomb Raider and its main character Lara Croft quickly made an impact. An immediate hit, Tomb Raider has since spawned two full series’, as well as … The post Tomb Raider remasters l…

The PC adaptation of tabletop favorite Gloomhaven is out now on consoles Fresh from its run on PC, Gloomhaven has made the jump to consoles as of today, with a pair of editions to pick from. The trifecta From tabletop sensation to PC game, Gloomhaven has made a name for itself on every platform it’s graced. Now Twin Sails Interactive and developer Saber Interactive have brought the … The post The PC adaptation of tab…

NASCAR Arcade Rush races onto consoles and PC Breaking into the world of arcade racing is the NASCAR license today, with the release of NASCAR Arcade Rush. What a rush When you consider the ‘racing’ genre, there are really two ends to it; sim and arcade-style. And though the real-life world of NASCAR racing has traditionally been lodged firmly in the former, today … The post NASCAR Arcade R…

Relive the adventure of Elden Ring with Udon’s new art book, out now Elden Ring took players on a brutal ride when it launched in 2022, and now Udon has a deeper look into its fantasy realm. The Lands Between… the pages Released in early 2022, Elden Ring was a phenomenon. Not only was the soulslike title a hit with players, but it caught fire with those who … The post Relive the adventure of Elden Ring with Udon’…

Miraculous: Rise of the Sphnix (Nintendo Switch) Review I bought Miraculous: Rise of the Sphinx when it was on sale back in April but put the game down when I couldn’t get a hang of the game mechanics. I decided to pick it up again and give it another go because after the experience I had with Dust & Neon, I needed to play … The post Miraculous: Rise of the Sphnix (Nintendo Switch) Review appeared fi…

NYCC 23: Paramount+ bringing Lower Decks, Evil and more to the show Expect to see the best and brightest from Paramount+ at NYCC next month, including a spacial “After Dark” event. It’ll be a party NYCC isn’t particularly known for a heavy Hollywood presence, but it looks like Paramount will be seeing to that this year, as the company preps a Paramount+ invasion for the Con. That’ll … The post NYCC 23: Paramount…