Retro Round-Up is a regular feature that takes a look at what’s new in the world of old games. This week: why backwards compatibility matters (despite Microsoft’s claims otherwise,) Fatal Frame 2’s removal from PSN, and the usual run-down of this week’s retro re-releases.
EA has unveiled the latest title in their long running Need for Speed franchise, entitled Need for Speed Rivals. The game is being co-developed by EA’s new Ghost studio and Criterion Games, the studio behind the Burnout series as well as the recent Need for Speed: …
So the last Nintendo Direct was kind of bland (I recommend you re-watch it if you need something to help you fall asleep at night,) but Nintendo says that their next pre-E3 livestream will be one that you’ll definitely want to stay awake for, as the …
The weekends are usually pretty light on news, but two interesting tidbits about the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins were revealed on Sunday: the game will have DLC that will feature Deathstroke as a playable character, and contrary to earlier reports, it was announced that acclaimed voice …
Nintendo will be rolling out numerous Nintendo Direct video conferences leading up to E3, in wake of their decision to opt out of a major publisher briefing like year’s past. Today marks the first in a series of pre-show events to spotlight some upcoming 3DS and …
Has it been a month already? I’m still busy playing through all the games I bought in March, and apparently a lot of you guys are too: according to the NPD sales data released today, April was a pretty slow month for the industry. Only 4 …
How many DC Universe characters can you fit into one game? Over 2000 apparently, as Scribblenauts Unmasked’s developers are bragging that their upcoming DC-themed puzzle-platformer will feature thousands of characters spanning DC’s entire history.
Pac-Man Championship Edition DX is one of the best downloadable titles of this generation — it’s fun, it’s accessible, and it’s insanely addictive. It’s what a retro revival should be: true to the original game, while at the same time making it feel fresh and new. …
It’s mid-May, and while it’s not the biggest month for blockbuster titles, “The Big 3” are doing everything they can to ensure you have plenty of games to play during the spring semi-drought. Of course, the best part is that you won’t have to pay full …
After a marketplace snafu inadvertently revealed Batgirl would be featured as an upcoming DLC character for Injustice: Gods Among Us, developer Netherrealm decided to go ahead and officially announce the bat-broad’s inclusion. Today, they’ve followed up that announcement with a first look at how Barbara handles …
Shadow of the Eternals, the upcoming crowd-funded “spiritual successor” to Eternal Darkness, features assets recycled from a cancelled Silicon Knights project, which some fans have theorized might have been the oft-rumored Eternal Darkness 2.