GamingShogunBlack Knight Sword Review (PS3)
Black Knight Sword is an M-rated, 2D side-scrolling platformer that conjures up not only feelings of nostalgia, but also a welcome sense of refreshment. While it may be your typical hack n’ slash title that follows an age-old, linear formula, this Grasshopper/Digital Reality title is far from average. It’s… odd, to say the least. Very odd – with Goichi Suda being a main collaborator on the project. From riding a giant, egg-shooting chicken to slicing up a gas mask-wearing spider, Black Knight Sword takes a shot at the dark, macabre, and downright silly. The result: A thoroughly charming and ridiculously-entertaining experience….
SNK PlayStation Minis: Chopper I And The Next Space Reviews (PSN)
There is just something I really like about the SNK PlayStation Minis: yes they download to my PSP in less than 5 minutes and they also take up almost no space and give you a full game, but I really think it is the fact that it gives me a chance to relive the glory of the arcade days and giving a whole new generation who might have missed it a taste of gaming days gone by. They aren’t going to win any graphic contests anytime soon and some of them might remind you more of their popular “cousins” in…
PS Minis Pack In Lots Of Arcade Fun-Review (PSN/PSP)
SNK Playmore USA Corporation has been doing their best to get some old school gaming to the new generation who never owned a Nintendo or Sega Genesis or never got to spend tons of quarters in a video arcade where the controllers were a joystick and two or three buttons. They know their audience well enough to know that since these are “retro-arcade emulations” that they should be portable, affordable and since they are less graphically detailed than a lot of todays games, playable on smaller screens. So their main platforms have been smart phones and my personal favorite the…
Alien Fear Post-E3 Screenshots
Following up on a great E3, City Interactive released the first screenshots of its upcoming XBLA/PSN shooter, Alien Fear. These screenshots showcase the beauty and power of the Unreal Engine 3-powered title and reveal some intriguing hints about the arcade action coming soon to Xboxes and PlayStations everywhere. Alien Fear puts the player in the role of a highly trained elite commando on a mission of sabotage. Featuring non-stop, visceral run-and-gun action in an explosive environment with meaningful co-operative gameplay and using proven Unreal 3 technology, Alien Fear sets a new standard for digitally distributed XBLA and PSN titles. Scheduled for release Fall 2012, Alien Fear delivers…
Klei Announces Mark of the Ninja
From the creators of Shank 2 comes Mark of the Ninja, a game focusing on stealth and ninja tactics. Not much is known just yet but, after participating in the link below, I feel as though this will be one to watch. Checkout the official site (and participate in a choose-your-own-adventure-style quest) in order to unlock a taste of the gameplay!
Shoot Many Robots Dev Video
Demiurge Studios has released a new trailer for their upcoming Shoot Many Robots, showcasing the development process the dev team goes through. The game is due out “very soon” for the XBLA and PSN platforms. Trailer
RAGE Demo Now Out on the PSN
Bethesda Softworks has announced that the demo for their popular shooter, RAGE, is now available on the PlayStation Network in North America and will hit European PSN customers later today.
Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken New Release Date
Ratloop Asia has announced that their upcoming PSN title, Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken, will be released on October 18, one week later than previously-planned. The developer stated that the push back was to make sure the game was “fully cooked”. Hardboiled Chicken will retail for $11.99 and feature both single and multiplayer game modes. “Yes, Hardboiled Chicken was originally going to make his debut a week earlier, but cluck, we prefer our chicken fully cooked and our eggs completely boiled,” said Sian Yue Tan, Producer / Studio Head, Ratloop Asia. “The artistically bloody cinematics, clever-action puzzle gameplay and tastefully poultry seasoned…
Crysis for Consoles Trailer Released
Crytek and Electronic Arts have released the first trailer for their upcoming release of Crysis on console platforms. The game will be released next month for $19.99 on both the Xbox LIVE and PlayStation Network services. “We are extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish with Crysis. We set out to create a next-generation FPS and delivered a PC experience that became a benchmark for quality – and still is for many gamers even four years later,” said Cevat Yerli, CEO of Crytek. “By bringing the single-player campaign to console, we believe we are again setting a new…
Red Dead Redemption: Myths and Mavericks Bonus Pack Release Date
Rockstar Games has announced that its upcoming Myths and Mavericks bonus content pack for their wildly-successful Red Dead Redemption will be available for FREE on September 13, 2011 for the PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. The pack adds numerous single-player game characters into the multiplayer modes as well as a number of new map locations and strongholds for players to take on. Checkout the official list of features below! Maps/Modes (bolded locations are brand new to multiplayer) Cochinay – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout, Stronghold Nekoti Rock – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang Shootout El Presidio – Gold Rush, Shootout, Gang…
SkyDrift Launch Date Announced
Digital Reality has announced that its upcoming arcade racer, SkyDrift, will launch on the Xbox LIVE Arcade and PlayStation Network on September 7, 2011. “SkyDrift is more than your typical arcade style racing game,” says Péter Nyester, SkyDrift Producer, Digital Reality. “Our team worked hard to deliver realistic, cutting edge graphics that are visually stunning, which really transform the overall feel of the gameplay. Skydrift combines all the best elements of arcade-heavy games with stimulating graphics and smooth game play – creating the ultimate racing experience.” SkyDrift will retail for $14.99 or on Xbox LIVE Arcade for 1200 Microsoft Points.
Hawken Story Trailer
Adhesive Games has released the official “Story Trailer” for their upcoming mech action-sim, Hawken. Also of note is that the game dev is still running their Landmark Challenge, so check it out!
The War of the Worlds Game Website Launched
Other Ocean and Paramount Interactive have launched the official website for their upcoming XBLA/PSN title, The War of the Worlds. The game is due out this October and puts players in the shoes of a man trying to outrun the Martian invasion. Also released was a new video developer diary, which you can see below.
New Bloodrayne: Betrayal Screenshots
Majesco Entertainment has released some new screenshots from their upcoming XBLA/PSN actioner, Bloodrayne: Betrayal. Screenshots