(NOTE: Hi folks! Before I begin here, I'd like to mention that this particular review is for the Nintendo Switch version, not the Xbox One version. The game was released in June 2019 for the Switch & September 2020 for Xbox One respectively...) It's always refreshing (at least for me) when a classic game from way back when, makes its way into current-gen consoles. In this particular instanc... more.

Back when the Sega Genesis was a household name and 2D horizontal shooters were all the rage, Sega and Technosoft came together to release an arcade variant of their popular 16-bit home console shooter, Thunder Force III. Ported to Sega’s System C-2 hardware - and virtually identical to its Genesis counterpart - Thunder Force AC was born.  Gamers familiar with the Thunder Force series (o... more.

Known as the game that pioneered the shmup genre, Taito’s Space Invaders first made its debut in arcades back in 1978. Due to the game’s popularity with arcade patrons, Space Invaders was eventually released on the Atari 2600 in March of 1980 to much fanfare. The history of this IP is legendary, as it went on to appear in Taito Legends (i.e. Playstation 2, Xbox and PC) and on to other platform... more.

Mr. Bond, I expect you to buy EVIL GENIUS 2: WORLD DOMINATION when it launches March 30, 2021 on Steam! s revealed in today’s new “Release Date” trailer featuring brand new gameplay footage, Evil Genius 2 will take over the world with its secret weapon of excellent strategy simulation in just two months’ time Developed and published by Rebellion (Sniper Elite 4, Zombie Army 4), Evil ... more.

Sword of the Necromancer is a dungeon-crawler action-RPG with roguelike elements where you can revive your defeated enemies to make them fight alongside you. Turn your foes into allies using the forbidden powers of the Sword of the Necromancer and help the rogue Tama reach the dungeon's depths to gather enough power to bring her beloved priestess Koko back from the dead. Assemble a small army of m... more.

Turn the tides of battle with the power of the Phantom Thieves! A newly released Persona® 5 Strikers trailer shows off their unique combat abilities. Whether you play as Joker , Queen, or another Phantom Thief, harness their strength and strike back, Phantom Thief-style! Persona 5 Strikers is coming to PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam on February 23! Players who pre-order the Digital D... more.

NIS America will host an AMA with Nippon Ichi Software president and Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny producer, Sohei Niikawa, on February 1st at 5PM PT at r/Games. A Reddit account will be needed to participate in the AMA.  Participants are encouraged to check in starting from 4PM PT to submit their questions. It is advised that Mr. Niikawa may not be able to answer every question submitted... more.

Get a sneak peek into what fate has in store for Lucien and Rowena with the Fallen Legion Revenants demo; download now for PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch. Vanquish monsters and manipulate the odds to seek vengeance through steel and secrecy in a dangerous game of wits and might.  Save data can be transferred into the full game when Fallen Legion Revenants launches on February 16. Get ... more.

Indie publisher Modus Games today announced that a special, limited run Collector’s Edition of Cris Tales is now available for fans to pre-order exclusively from the new Maximum Games Store (shipping available only in the US): https://store.maximumgames.com/products/cris-tales-collectors-edition The Collector’s Edition is full of must-haves for any soon-to-be time mages, and includes: ●C... more.

Today SQUARE ENIX announced that a free demo will be released next week for BALAN WONDERWORLD – the all-new action-platformer from the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog. The demo will be available to play from January 28th, allowing players to experience two hours of BALAN WONDERWORLD gameplay ahead of its March 26th release date. The demo can be enjoyed with friends and family in local co-op mode ... more.