Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Pondering Future Consoles
Video Game Tuesday is a column by Michael Blaker covering various topics in the industry. This week he’s pondering future consoles.
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Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Revives a Beloved Classic Series
The newly released Ace Attorney Investigations Collection brings all of what players enjoy from the classic Ace Attorney series, but it puts a nice twist on the gameplay and localizes the second title in the series for the first time.
Cosmic-horror Metroidvania Voidwrought Releases
Publisher Kwalee and developer PowerSnake announced the release date for the upcoming 2D action-platformer Voidwrought. Set in a hand-drawn world of cosmic horrors, Voidwrought is releasing on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch on October 24, 2024. A playable demo is available for download on Steam and will be coming soon to Nintendo eShop. Voidwrought lets players delve into the thawing ruins of the First Civilization to strike down the primaeval gods that dwell there. Voidwrought features dramatically-realized hand-drawn locations, from the star-scorched Surface to the biomechanical Abandoned Expedition, inhabited by over 70 enemies and 10 … Continue reading Cosmic-horror Metroidvania Voidwrought Releases
Copycat Offers a Surprisingly Dark and Compelling Narrative Adventure
Although it has a cute premise, a unique cat’s eye view of the world and some cheery moments of genuine levity, Copycat is a surprisingly dark tale that touches on some serious topics that are avoided by most titles.
Grabbing Quaffles and Snitches in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
If you have ever watched the Harry Potter movies, read the books or played Hogwarts Legacy and really wanted to play Quidditch competitively, then the action-packed Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions will help you score that goal.
Vampire The Masquerade Trilogy Finishes With Reckoning of New York
Following up on the excellent Coteries of New York and Shadows of New York graphic novels, Vampire: The Masquerade Reckoning of New York gives players one last chance to have a little fun with a familiar group of vampiric characters.
Playing the Right Cards With Uno Ultimate Edition
Pretty much the quintessential family card game, Uno has been popular for generations with people of all ages. Now, Ubisoft brings the Ultimate Edition of Uno so that anyone can enjoy it on just about every platform.
Constructing a Solid Foundation on the Switch With Builder Simulator
Builder Simulator constructed a strong foundation of players on Steam and the PC. Now, this hardcore sim moves to the Nintendo Switch, where this level of simulation complexity is as rare as dream homes.
Australian Adventure RPG Broken Roads Debuts on Nintendo Switch
Editor’s Note: Check out the full GiN Review of Broken Roads! Drop Bear Bytes announced their isometric RPG Broken Roads is out now on Nintendo Switch for $34.99 with an additional limited 20% off launch discount. Broken Roads is developed by a passionate indie team of CRPG fans led by Colin McComb, who previously worked on Planescape: Torment and Fallout 2. The game released earlier this year on PC and other consoles and received multiple updates that expanded and improved the experience. Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an … Continue reading Australian Adventure RPG Broken Roads Debuts on Nintendo Switch
Railway Empire 2 Announces Release of High Voltage DLC
Editor’s Note: Check out the full GiN Review of Railway Empire 2! Publisher Kalypso Media has announced the release of Railway Empire 2’s new DLC High Voltage. Railway Empire 2 – High Voltage is ready to charge into the age of railway electrification. With 10 brand new electric locomotives, tycoons become well-equipped to conquer the steep mountains and impressive gorges of the Swiss Alps – but you will need more than electricity alone to convince the railway administration of the advantages of these new engines. Once you’re able to break down the traditionalist’s resistance, prepare to electrify the whole country … Continue reading Railway Empire 2 Announces Release of High Voltage DLC