Da-da da da-da-Da. You probably just read that to the tune of the Mario theme. And, apparently, there’s quite a specific reason why, according to music theorist Andrew Schartmann. And he knows about this sort of thing, having written a book on it (opens in new tab). His theory is …
Read More »UPDATE: That Halo 3: ODST remaster listing wasnt correct
UPDATE: ONI’s been spreading misinformation again. The official Halo Twitter account has issued an apology for the ODST remaster listing, saying that it was an erroneous placeholder that was put out too soon. Unless the add-on comes within a few days, it looks as though 343’s hopes for a May …
Read More »PTs not dead yet: How Allison Road is keeping the nightmare alive
PT (opens in new tab) gets forcibly disappeared, Silent Hills gets cancelled – Allison Road is either a deeply lucky or unlucky game, depending on how you look at it. A photo-realistic, first-person horror experience (currently planned for release on PC in 2016, with console versions “almost certain”), it was …
Read More »Bryan Singer confirms Caliban for X-Men: Apocalypse
Another behind-the-scenes image posted to Bryan Singer’s Instagram has confirmed the appearance of a fan-favorite mutant set to appear in X-Men: Apocalypse. This murky shot depicts the lair of Caliban – one of the underground mutants known as Morlocks. While it doesn’t feature the character in question, it’s still an …
Read More »The Witness is all about puzzles, says Blow. Next game will be traditional
When it comes to game design, indie developer Jonathan Blow believes there’s a natural learning process that’s vital to a player understanding and overcoming a puzzle – and it’s an ethos that’s been central to the design of his latest project, The Witness. In the latest issue of Official PlayStation …
Read More »Why Star Wars Battlefront is a reboot, and not a continuation, for the series
When it comes to creating the first game in the new and rejuvenated Star Wars canon – and the latest in the Battlefront series – DICE has a lot of expectations to live up to. So will Star Wars Battlefront, the multiplayer shooter that brings the battle between the Empire …
Read More »Louder Than Bombs reaction: Cannes 2015
Jesse Eisenberg and Isabelle Huppert star in Louder Than Bombs, a story about the death of a war photographer, and the affect her passing has on her family. Here’s Jordan Farley’s reaction… If there’s a common theme to draw from the films in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, …
Read More »HD remasters are key to Capcoms business
Going forward, Capcom’s gonna keep on looking backward. HD remasters will become an even more significant part of Capcom’s business from here on out, according to a recent Q&A with the company’s investors. Resident Evil HD Remaster (opens in new tab) launched in January, DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition …
Read More »First official Warcraft image showcases Orgrim Doomhammer
While the film itself won’t hit screens until next summer, Duncan Jones’ long-anticipated Warcraft adaptation has debuted its first official image. Featuring the iconic orc leader Orgrim Doomhammer, who will at one point wield his namesake weapon, the pic is a reminder that even though the flick got pushed back …
Read More »DICE explains Star Wars Battlefronts lack of space battles
Thanks to a number of overly-dedicated Bothans we now know Star Wars: Battlefront will be arriving this November, but with the power of a new generation of consoles bringing the struggle between the Empire and the Rebellion to life, why did developer DICE choose to leave out those iconic space …
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