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Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection – Now On The Switch

25Feb

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Ghosts ‘N Goblins Resurrection – Now On The Switch

And here we are, finally a decent game to be given the ol' "reboot" treatment. Ghosts 'N Goblins Resurrection is the latest in the series to be released by Capcom. It has released on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop. You can read the official press release here: Prepare to armor up and brave the Demon Realm in Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, available now for digital download from Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch™. Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection is a modern reboot of the iconic Capcom series Ghosts ‘n Goblins, complete with charming storybook-like graphics and challenging action platforming gameplay. The newest entry in the legendary franchise finds the fearless knight Arthur in a haunting new adventure inspired by the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins and its sequel, Ghouls ‘n Ghosts...

25Feb

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BioWare Confirms Anthem Work Has Halted

Today is a sad day for all 4 Anthem players. News has come in from BioWare that they're halting development work on Anthem. That game had so much potential but unfortunately, it just didn't hit that spot for 95% of its player base. The Anthem service will continue to run "as it exists today" but there won't be any more development for it. Read the below from the official BioWare blog post from Christian Dailey: Friends, In the spirit of transparency and closure we wanted to share that we’ve made the difficult decision to stop our new development work on Anthem (aka Anthem NEXT). We will, however, continue to keep the Anthem live service running as it exists today. Since Anthem’s launch, the team has been working hard to continually improve the game, releasing multiple updates ...

25Feb

By Martin HoskingNo Comments

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Old School RuneScape Now On Steam

It's official, Old School RuneScape is now available on Steam. You can download the game for free but it does have monthly subscriptions. So for anyone who has been holding out on playing this because of it not being on Steam, now's your chance! Read the official press release below: Wednesday 24th February 2021, Cambridge, UK – Old School RuneScape debuted on the Steam Store today, extending the nostalgic MMORPG’s cross-platform play by enabling players to link their existing RuneScape account to Steam and carry on playing with progress saved across Steam, the PC and Mac desktop client as well as iOS and Android mobile editions. The game’s arrival on Steam comes in the week that it marked its eighth year as a living game since launch on 22nd February 2013. The game’s anniversary is b...

NieR Replicant – Upgraded Opening Cinematic!

25Feb

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NieR Replicant – Upgraded Opening Cinematic!

Square Enix has revealed an upgraded opening cinematic "Attract Movie" for NieR Replicant ver1.22474487139. If you're not aware, NieR Replicant ver1.22474487139 is an updated version of NieR Replicant which was previously only released in Japan. It's coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on April 23rd 2021. In the press release we're told: LOS ANGELES (Feb. 24, 2021) – Today SQUARE ENIX® revealed the opening cinematic, “Attract Movie,” for NieR Replicant™ ver.1.22474487139… showcasing the title’s upgraded visuals, voiceover and soundtrack for the beloved title. The cinematic also introduces an unlikely cast of characters in a dark, apocalyptic world, as they join together with the protagonist on his captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease - a quest which will in...

POSTAL Redux Heading To PlayStation March 5th!

24Feb

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News & Updates, Retrogaming Corner

POSTAL Redux Heading To PlayStation March 5th!

Running With Scissors have announced that POSTAL Redux is officially coming to the American PS Store on March 5th. The crazy and outrageous twin-stick shooter is making its debut on PlayStation, which is playable on PlayStation 4 and also PlayStation 5 (via PS4 backwards compatibility) in the form of an HD remaster, with new features coming alongside it. I personally used to love playing POSTAL 2 with a friend, we had such laughs playing that crazy game. Running with Scissors released the following via a press release: TUCSON, Arizona – Feb 23, 2021 – POSTAL Redux, an HD remaster of the classic 24-year-old twin-stick shooter, will arrive on American PS Store on March 5, 2021! More than just a remaster, POSTAL Redux (ported by the Polish porting house, MD Games) will include ne...

PUBG Update 10.3 Now Live On All Platforms!

23Feb

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PUBG Update 10.3 Now Live On All Platforms!

At the start of Season 10 (wow that's a high number now!), PUBG brought us a new map called Haven. Now that v10.3 is live on all platforms, the season is expanding with an assortment of performance upgrades and new features including a new weapon sound selection system, some lighting improvements for Karakin and team emotes. You can watch the patch report video now. Karakin Map Improvements: Karakin has received a lighting pass, which improves overall lighting and giving each area it's own unique feel. Additionally, there has been general bug fixes across the map which will improve player experience. Weapon Sound Select System: Players can now select between original and remastered versions of select weapon sounds. This includes the M249, M416, Kar98k and the SKS. All player...

23Feb

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Rogue Heroes: Ruins Of Tasos Out Now!

Rogue Heroes: Ruins Of Tasos is the latest game to be published by Team17. Heliocentric Studios developed this game and have opened the gates to their rogue-lite adventure. It's available now on PC and Nintendo Switch. In the press release we're told the below: Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 – Team17 and Heliocentric Studios have opened the gates to roguelite adventure Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos on PC and Nintendo Switch, allowing players from far and wide to venture forth either solo or with up to three friends in local and online co-operative gameplay, and work together to save the land of Tasos from the sinister Titans. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos takes players on a journey across the land of Tasos and into the depths of challenging, procedurally assembled dungeons located throug...

Square Enix Action Sale – Now Live At Humble!

22Feb

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Square Enix Action Sale – Now Live At Humble!

Yep, that's right, there's yet another sale live. This time we're being treated to some Square Enix action games on sale from Humble Bundle. Humble is currently offering up to 90% off in their latest game sale at the Humble Store. The sale consists of games from series such as Just Cause and Deus Ex. Some great games on offer there at the moment. Marvel's Avengers is currently down to £24.99 if that takes your fancy. There are many games for less than £5 on there so there's definitely something for everyone. Check out the sale at our partner enabled link here. YouTube | FaceBook | Twitter | Instagram| Twitch | Discord | Podcast

Diablo IV – Rogue Player Class Announced

20Feb

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Diablo IV – Rogue Player Class Announced

Today we bring you a small update with regards to Diablo IV. Blizzard has announced the Rogue player class that will be joining the campfire in the latest Diablo game. The Rogue is a deadly, swift, mobile class with unparalleled versatility. Players who use the Rogue can choose from a variety of ways to attack their foes. Not only can you attack but you can trap the enemies as well as enhancing performance in combat through poisons, shadow magic and specialised techniques. The graphics in Diablo IV are looking amazing from what we've seen so far. Let's hope we don't get that curse of what it looks like in development versus release. You can see more about Diablo IV on the official website here. The rogue looks awesome in my opinion. Could be a go-to class for players. Let u...

DIABLO® II: Resurrected™ Coming to PC & Consoles!

20Feb

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News & Updates, Retrogaming Corner

DIABLO® II: Resurrected™ Coming to PC & Consoles!

Here we are again, the dawn of a new day after Blizz Conline 2021. Some great news came out of the event yesterday, one that I am probably most excited about is Diablo® II. Blizzard confirmed the faithful remaster of this game will be coming in 2021 to PC and all current consoles. Those consoles are PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. The remaster will include both the main game and the award-winning expansion. Both will have "hauntingly" detailed high-res 3D visuals and Dolby 7.1 surround sound. All whilst preserving its timeless gameplay. There will also be a "legacy" toggle which will allow you to switch between the classic 2D look of Diablo II or keep the 3D remastered look. In the official press release, Blizzard says: IRVINE, Calif.—...