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Ubisoft’s cult classic action-adventure game Beyond Good & Evil is coming to Netflix. The film’s director is Rob Letterman, who was responsible for Detective Pikachu. The Hollywood Reporter – which broke the news – reports that it is a “hybrid live-action/animated feature.” That makes sense since Letterman’s Detective Pikachu was also a hybrid production. Right … Read more
Today on Games You Probably Haven’t Played, we have Myth Makers: Super Kart GP. Developed by Data Design Interactive and published by Conspiracy Entertainment, it was released on December 7, 2007. In addition to being on the Wii, this game was also released for the PC and PS2. Two other games starring the Myth Makers … Read more
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is presenting legendary game designer Hideo Kojima with its highest honor, the Fellowship. The BAFTA Fellowship is a lifetime achievement award. It recognizes an individual’s outstanding contributions to film, games, or television. Previous recipients within the gaming industry include John Carmack, Shigeru Miyamoto, Peter Molyneux, Tim … Read more
Fifteen years after its initial release, Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition launches today on Nintendo Switch. As we mentioned last month, the Switch version of the game includes seamless style switching. The style switch option allows players to choose between the six combat styles in the game, offering more fluid combat options and creating … Read more
Last year, Sony bought the legendary game developer Insomniac. Now we know how much they paid to acquire one of the top studios in the industry. According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Sony paid $229 million US dollars for the studio behind the PS4 hit Marvel’s Spider-Man. The acquisition was “mainly paid in … Read more
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition on the Nintendo Switch will incorporate the dynamic style switching from Devil May Cry 4. In a developer post earlier this week, Capcom revealed the new feature. Fans of the title’s trademark intense, non-stop action will have the ability to seamlessly switch combat styles on the fly when the game … Read more
PlayStation Now will have three new games to play starting on January 2. They include Horizon Zero Dawn, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, and Overcooked 2. December’s lineup of PUBG, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, and F1 2019 will remain available until March 2, 2020. The PlayStation Now library now includes more than 800 PS4, PS3, and … Read more
In a rather remarkable announcement, Naughty Dog says that it will donate all money received from Limited Run Games’ sales of Jak and Daxter Collector’s Editions to charity. The Limited Run Games collector’s editions ranged in price from $74.99 for Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy to $199.99 for Jak II. They also released collector’s … Read more
Blink long enough and twenty-five years might pass. At least that’s what it feels like with the original PlayStation, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary today. Sony’s iconic disc-based gray console debuted in Japan on December 3, 1994. Throughout its 10+ year run, the PS1 sold over 100 million units worldwide and laid the foundation … Read more
The original PlayStation is a quarter-century old this week. The first PlayStation console debuted in Japan on December 3, 1994. It went on to sell over 100 million units worldwide, becoming the top-selling video game system in history at the time. Its immediate follow-up, the PlayStation 2, surpassed it in global sales. PS2 remains the … Read more
An indie developer has finally stepped up to the plate to deliver a fast-paced high-flying Quidditch-like sports game. It’s called Broomstick League, and it’s coming soon to Steam Early Access. In Broomstick League, players take to the sky to compete against other would-be wizards from around the world in a battle of the skies. Players divide … Read more
In a new interview, former Sega of America president Peter Moore reflects on the accomplishments and legacy of the Dreamcast, which turns 20 years old today. The Dreamcast launched in North America on this day twenty years ago with its “9/9/99” marketing campaign, kicking off a next-generation of gaming that would include Microsoft’s entry with … Read more
It’s usually not a good sign when you can’t find a game listed at popular game retailers when it first launches. Such was the case with Mojo on PS2 and Xbox, which launched way back in 2003. At the time, I was only able to find it on Amazon for the bargain bin price of … Read more
NIS America has confirmed that the cult classic PS2 and GameCube title Killer 7 will be released on PC with “optimized” graphics. According to the game’s Steam page, it will be released this fall. This is the first time that the game will be re-released since its original launch in 2005. The game’s designer, Goichi … Read more
The Burnout franchise debuted on GameCube, PS2, and Xbox in 2002 as a flagship title for the now-defunct publisher Acclaim. The series really hit its stride with 2004’s Burnout 3: Takedown. Burnout Revenge is the fourth installment in the action-packed, heart-pounding arcade-style racing franchise. And guess what? It’s still good over a decade later. The … Read more
God of War made its debut on the PS2 in 2005. While many are relishing the recently-released PS4 reboot, the original is still a masterpiece well worth playing. God of War tells the tale of a chosen warrior, a Spartan named Kratos, who lies on death’s door. Kratos is given a second chance by Ares, … Read more
Racing, platforming, first-person shooters, and action-adventure titles have always been at the top of my list of games to own. Burnout 3 is no exception. I must say that I’ve never been introduced to arcade-style racing like this before — unless you consider Midnight Club 2 arcade-style — but Burnout 3 is a fresh departure … Read more
Midway Games today announced the release of Area 51, a story-driven first-person shooter for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox. The game includes both alien and human weapons with online multiplayer for up to 16 players. Voice-acting talent is provided by David Duchovny and Marilyn Manson, who play as the lead character and a gray alien, … Read more
