XIII Remake is getting a major update and a Nintendo Switch version in September
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XIII Remake is getting a major update and a Nintendo Switch version in September

ByKyle

Microids said today that they are releasing a “major update” for XIII Remake along with a new Nintendo Switch version. The update comes nearly two years after the botched launch of XIII Remake, which was plagued with bugs that made the game nearly unplayable. The remake was released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The…

Year in Review 2020 Part II: PS5 and Xbox Series X, Game of the Year, and more
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Year in Review 2020 Part II: PS5 and Xbox Series X, Game of the Year, and more

ByKyle

The Game Freaks 365 crew discusses their personal picks for Game of the Year, disappointments of the year, as well as games that we’re looking forward to in 2021 and beyond. Below we have time stamps for each topic: PS5 and Xbox Series X launch reflections – 0:18 Star Wars: Squadrons – 19:30 Game of…

XIII remake publisher apologizes for ‘technical issues,’ promises fix
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XIII remake publisher apologizes for ‘technical issues,’ promises fix

ByKyle

Publisher Microids and developer PlayMagic released a joint statement apologizing to fans for the state of the recently-released XIII remake. As we made clear in our review of the game, the remake is riddled with glitches, framerate drops, and other technical issues. And while it probably won’t be enough to satisfy a lot of fans…

XIII Remake Review
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XIII Remake Review

ByKyle

XIII is one of my favorite games on the PS2. It’s certainly my favorite shooter on the system. So when I heard that they were remaking the game for modern consoles, I was pretty excited. Unfortunately, the excitement that I had abated quickly. It’s apparent right from the start that the game suffers from considerable…

XIII remake launches today on PC, PS4, and Xbox One
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XIII remake launches today on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

ByKyle

The XIII remake is out now, seventeen years after the original released on PS2, Xbox, and GameCube. The shooter is based on a comic book of the same name. It stands as one of the best shooters of its time with unique cel-shaded graphics mimicking a comic. But will the remake hold up in 2020?…

XIII trailer shows off remake’s weapons and gadgets
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XIII trailer shows off remake’s weapons and gadgets

ByKyle

Microids released a brand-new trailer for XIII today. The trailer unveils some of the game’s weapons and gadgets. Players have access to a lethal arsenal of weapons suitable for all situations and play styles: 44 Magnum, M16, Bazooka. You can also stay under the radar with stealth options: the 9mm silencer, a throwing knife, a crossbow,…

XIII remake is coming to PC and consoles this fall
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XIII remake is coming to PC and consoles this fall

ByKyle

Fifteen years after its original release, XIII is finally getting a remake. The shooter – which is known for its unique cel-shaded graphics style – is based on a comic book of the same name. It stands as one of the best shooters of the PS2/Xbox/GameCube console generation. According to François Coulon, Head of Production…