The fact that Pokemon Snap didn't kick off a new wave of first-person, on-rails photography games is a crime. You take pictures of Pokemon. That sounds really boring on paper, but dammit it makes a strangely engrossing game. It's not enough to just take pictures - you have to take good pictures, and that means thinking about composition, son. And when you've got Pidgey flying all over the place you need to have a hair trigger on the shutter to make sure you capture to the majestic beast right at the opportune moment. … [Read more...] about Weirdest spin-offs in video game history
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Star Wars, Indiana Jones, 007, and an incoming Golden Age for Licensed Games
Massive has a penchant for delivering open-world games infused with RPG DNA. Bring that expertise together with the ever-impressive in-house Snowdrop engine and the potential is certainly there for the type of Star Wars experience we've been waiting for somebody to deliver for two generations. Of course, the Ubisoft announcement doesn't preclude EA from continuing to collaborate with Lucasfilm Games in the future either. A sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order from Respawn Entertainment seems likely, as too does some kind of spiritual successor to Star Wars Squadrons – Podracing, please! – which proved a little too late that Star Wars games can succeed (creatively and financially) at the smaller end of the AAA spectrum. … [Read more...] about Star Wars, Indiana Jones, 007, and an incoming Golden Age for Licensed Games
The 15 most bizarre crossovers in gaming
Namco X CapcomBefore there was Street Fighter X Tekken, there was Namco X Capcom. This Japanese-only 2005 PS2 release was a tactical RPG incorporating the best from both companies the day that Captain Commando, Klonoa, Huitzil, and Ogre co-exist in the same game is a grand day indeed. But Capcom and Namco mightve went overboard on the little-known references; some of the character inclusions are just flat-out nuts, hailing from games we barely know. Who here remembers The Tower of Druaga? Resident Evil: Dead Aim? Baraduke? Forgotten Worlds? Yeah, we dont either. … [Read more...] about The 15 most bizarre crossovers in gaming
Hitman 3 on Epic Games Store won’t import Hitman Steam levels after all
For starters, you'll get the access pack to all of Hitman's levels for free if you pre-order Hitman 3, or buy it within 10 days of its arrival on January 20. If you already own Hitman on EGS - even if you picked it up during its turn as an Epic Games Store freebie back in August - you'll also be able to grab the access pack for free whenever. … [Read more...] about Hitman 3 on Epic Games Store won’t import Hitman Steam levels after all
The Fall Guys Slushie Bear costume is available now for Prime Gaming members
This is the second Fall Guys bundle Amazon Prime has given its members, following the Winter Warmer bundle from December. Better yet, Devolver Digital and Amazon say there are still four more Prime Gaming rewards on their way to Fall Guys players until May 2021. … [Read more...] about The Fall Guys Slushie Bear costume is available now for Prime Gaming members