Permanently poised on the brink of another comeback, there’s Prince of Persia (opens in new tab): a series in a state of constant reimagining that’s avoided any long-term inactivity since 1989. It’s offered a solid leg-up to those who worked on it, from creator Jordan Mechner (with his screenwriting gig …
Read More »Were all talking about Zelda: Breath of the Wild: Developers explain how its shaping the future of games
It’s a massive cliche to call anything “the next Dark Souls” because that usually just means “another popular, super-hard game”. So suppress your eye-rolling reflex when I say The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (opens in new tab) might have already proven itself as the next Dark Souls. …
Read More »The story behind Halo: Combat Evolveds massive success on Xbox
How would Microsoft have fared in a Bungie-free world? A world where its masterful space opera hadn’t greased the Xbox slip road with high-grade Warthog engine oil? The system’s first and biggest star has flared brighter still since its appearance, two console generations ago, but on launch day it was …
Read More »Prey review: “A playground for creativity where you control the variables”
I never thought a building could be arrogant until I arrived in Talos-1. Wood-panelled walls stretch high above me, golden metal struts outlining each edge. A smug voice lulls through the PA system reminding employees to congratulate one of the scientists on winning a prize. Yet bodies are strewn across …
Read More »Destiny Golden Chests Location Guide
One of the better-kept secrets in Destiny (opens in new tab) is the existence of five Golden Chests on each planet, as other than a small notification on your map screen when you start collecting them there’s very little to make these containers stand out as important. However, each one …
Read More »Getting Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the online multiplayer? Dont forget itll cost extra later this year
If playing online is one of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (opens in new tab)’s biggest draws for you, release day is a good time to remind you that you’ll have to pay extra for the privilege later this year. Nintendo Switch Online Service (opens in new tab) is free right …
Read More »One football fan is about to win $20K for being good at PES 2017. Were definitely not jealous
An away win at Anfield is considered one of the biggest scalps in football – and this weekend one fan will achieve that accolade and a cool $20,000 (£15,580), simply for being good at PES 2017 (opens in new tab). Okay, ‘simply’ may be something of an understatement. The overall …
Read More »Splatoon 2s teasing a rift between the Squid Sisters… and ITS ALL OUR FAULT
Wonder why the trailer for Splatoon 2 (opens in new tab) shows a morose-looking Marie with Callie nowhere to be found? The Squid Sisters were inseparable in the first game, despite throwing occassional disses at each other when things got heated in their TV host segments. The explanation, it turns …
Read More »MLB The Show 17 tips: ranking the top five players at every position
PlayStation’s greatest baseball game is back, and set for another season of monster home runs and blink-and-you’ll-miss-‘em strikeouts. GamesRadar+’s review will be live early next week once I’ve had chance to digest all of MLB The Show 17’s major modes. In the meantime, here’s some critical information for anyone looking …
Read More »Battle Chef Brigade for Switch aint your mamas cooking game
I didn’t think Battle Chef Brigade would be fun. A game about cooking? Meh. But I was wrong. I was so very wrong. Battle Chef Brigade is an upcoming PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch game that blends side-scrolling beat-em-up combat with Legend of Korra-inspired visuals and a match-three puzzle …
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