Nintendo is having a lot of indie releases coming to it’s upcoming Switch platform in the coming months and they recently released a press release detailing some key indie support coming to the console. This follows a major Nintendo Direct detailing key releases like Runner 3 and Yooka-Laylee getting Switch releases. More than 60 quality indie games are confirmed for Nintendo Switch this year alone, and many games take advantage of unique Nintendo Switch features, including multiple play modes (TV mode, handheld mode, tabletop … Read More
SteamWorld Dig 2 Announced – Nintendo Switch Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u0xHuDyEgo The digging adventures of steambots continues with Image & Form’s upcoming release just announced today. Continuing the story from SteamWorld Dig, we have a central character from that title exploring the various mines and underground to find a lost friend. With larger locations to dig through, what seems to be more platforming challenges, and impressive animation; this looks to be a great looking successor. I personally greatly enjoyed Image & Form’s past work which includes the original SteamWorld Dig and … Read More
Yooka-Laylee – Nintendo Switch Version Announced!
Nintendo recently had a special Indie-focused direct that details some of the many indie titles coming out on the Nintendo Switch. One of the biggest games confirmed for the console is Playtonic Games Yooka-Laylee. Honoring the 3D platformer from the N64 days, it is a love letter to fans of the classic Banjo-Kazooie. Many were wondering how the game runs on Switch, considering how it’s Wii U port was scrapped due to issues with that version’s development. Thankfully it seems that the … Read More
Xbox Wire: Introducing Xbox Game Pass | $9.99/month – All Xbox One & BC 360 Titles
After the success of EA’s own EA Access subscription that was exclusive to Xbox One for a while until the launch of Origin Access, with the rise of service-based gaming subscriptions, it was not totally surprising that Microsoft would take the plunge and introduce on what they call “Xbox Game Pass”, a monthly all-access subscription that gives access to all Xbox One games that are downloadable alongside Backwards-compatible Xbox 360 titles with exclusive discount offers and other goodies available to … Read More
(RUMOR) – PlayStation Plus Games for March 2017 Leaked; Tearaway Unfolded & Disc Jam
PlayStation Plus is getting updated in the coming month but if rumors are true, we are in for a major month for the service. Flyers leaked out for PlayStation Plus and they indicate two major releases coming to the platform. One being the indie game Disc Jam that has a big following on Steam but the other is a first party Sony title; Tearaway Unfolded. Iota/Aota folded their way into gamers hearts on the PS Vita back in 2013 and … Read More
Rediscovering Mystery – Noclip Documentary Trailer
Remember those schoolyard rumors about a secret Mario level? Or that time your cousin told you they knew how to unlock Goro in MK1? Remember what it was like to play a game you didn’t know everything about before it was released? In this multi-game documentary we talk to Jonathan Blow, Derek Yu and Jim Crawford about the challenge of retaining mystery & player discovery in the age of the internet. Plus we announce full Noclip documentaries for The Witness, … Read More
The Jimquisition – When Jim Sterling Was Sued for $10 Million by Digital Homicide
The long battle between Jim Sterling and Digital Homicide concluded and Jim is finally able to talk about the case he was going through. He teased last week this episode would be going live but now, Jim gives us one of the longest Jimquisition Episodes in the entire series clocking at over 38 Minutes. It’s a great video that details the long saga of Jim’s encounters with Digital Homicide. Learning more about the case, Jim’s more muted tone compared to … Read More
Animated Reviews: Danny Phantom Season Two & Three
After a successful first season, Danny Phantom got two more to round out it’s run on Nick. By establishing the core foundation with the first season, we get to go on more adventures with Danny. Exploring more emotional themes, deeper emotional connections starting to form, and inventive encounters with brand new ghosts; these final two seasons do a lot to mix things up. Lets join Danny on more adventures by reviewing the second and third seasons of Danny Phantom!
SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter Galaxy Patrol (Arcade – 1993) Showcase – SonicWindBlue
The Blue Blur is famous for his Genesis adventures but you might be unaware of his spins across arcades. These includes special games built various machines. One such machine includes a little space ship and it released only in Japan. SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter (or SegaSonic Cosmo Fighter Galaxy Patrol) is a 1993 kiddy ride up that features Sonic the Hedgehog as he fights enemies in space which appear on the monitor inside the ride. The goal is to try to … Read More
Highlander: The Methuselah Stone (2005) – PtoPOnline
PtoPOnline released a video showing off a pitch based (PS2 Build) based off the Highlander franchise. Climax Studios made this pitch and had plans for release on the PS3/Xbox 360 and PC as well. Highly recommend you give this video a watch if you want to learn about a lost part of gaming history.