Posts Tagged ‘side scrolling’
  • If A Certain Blue Bombin’ ‘Bot Was More Like A Heavy Metal Slug – “A.R.E.S.” Review (XBox 360)

    Posted by on October 21, 2013 under Reviews, Xbox 360
    It's not very often that I get to play a game these days that features some old school robot-blastin' fun, and when I first started playing "A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda EX" by Extend Studio and Aksys Games, right away I knew I was going to be in for a treat and a nice lil' trip down metal memory lane of sorts. A.R.E.S. is a guns-a-blazin' (yet brief) thrill ride of a sci-fi side scroller that d... more.
  • Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (Review) Playstation 3

    Posted by on October 18, 2013 under PS3, Reviews
    It would seem that classic games are making a comeback. Just recently, Capcom released a remastered version of its critically acclaimed NES platformer, Ducktales, to the elation of fans everywhere. Sega has taken things a step further by releasing a re-imagining of the Sega Genesis classic, Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse. Walt Disney's iconic mouse has appeared infrequently in video g... more.
  • Dark Matter – Now Available on Steam

    Posted by on October 17, 2013 under Euro, Mac, News, PC
    Veteran video game publisher Iceberg Interactive announced today it is tapping into gamers’ inner xenophobe by announcing that the action-packed horror survival side-scroller Dark Matter is available today on Steam as well as GOG.com, with other digital portals and English and German retail releasing the game tomorrow. Dark Matter is simultaneously launched for the PC, Mac and Linux platfo... more.
  • Dragons Crown – Now Available Across Europe

    Posted by on October 11, 2013 under Euro, News, Portables, PS3
    NIS America is proud to announce that Dragon’s Crown is now available across Europe for both the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. The PlayStation Network versions of the game will be available next week on October 16th. Developed by Vanillaware and directed by George Kamitani, Dragon’s Crown is a 2D multiplayer action beat ‘em up from the developers of Odin Sphere and GRiMgRiM... more.
  • Knock-Knock – Launching on Steam Today

    Posted by on October 4, 2013 under Euro, News, PC
    Despite our best efforts, several of you unfortunate souls have gotten a brief glimpse of the terror awaiting you when Knock Knock launches, and now that time is upon us. Today, you can find the game available for purchase on Steam. No doubt your audience is clamoring for the opportunity to horrify themselves into mindless terror, so perhaps you could be of service warning them of what they ... more.
  • Dark Matter – Coming to Steam This October

    Posted by on October 3, 2013 under Euro, Mac, News, PC
    Veteran video game publisher Iceberg Interactive revealed today that its’ love affair with all things off-planet continues apace with the action-packed 2.5D survival platformer Dark Matter, coming to PC, OS X and Linux on Steam and in Western European retail mid-October. Developed by InterWave Studios, Dark Matter is set in a derelict spaceship inundated by a sinister alien presence and in... more.
  • A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX – Now Available on Xbox Live

    Posted by on October 2, 2013 under Euro, News, Xbox 360
    Aksys Games is proud to announce that Ares, the alien cyborg sent to end Zytron’s reign of terror and save Minos Station, is now ready to save the world for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America (Canada/Mexico/US), Europe (including Australia and New Zealand) and Japan! A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling platform game... more.
  • Flashback – Now Available on PSN & Steam

    Posted by on October 2, 2013 under Euro, News, PC, PS3
    Ubisoft announced that Flashback, remake of the iconic 1992 title, is now available on Playstation Network and Digital PC for $9.99. On Playstation Network, PS plus members will benefit from a 20% discount. Flashback is also available on Xbox Live Arcade. The original Core-Team revamped their own creation, leveraging the best of today’s technology while remaining true to the classic side-s... more.
  • Flashback – Now Available on PSN & Steam

    Posted by on October 2, 2013 under Euro, News, PC, PS3
    Ubisoft announced that Flashback, remake of the iconic 1992 title, is now available on Playstation Network and Digital PC for $9.99. On Playstation Network, PS plus members will benefit from a 20% discount. Flashback is also available on Xbox Live Arcade. The original Core-Team revamped their own creation, leveraging the best of today’s technology while remaining true to the classic side-scr... more.
  • Rayman Legends (Review) Wii U

    Posted by on September 26, 2013 under Reviews, Wii U
    The heroes of the Glade are under a spell that has kept them snoring and yawning for well over a century. While the heroes sleep, the demons and terrifying nightmares that threaten the well-being of the dream Glade continue to multiply. As Rayman, your mission is to wake the legendary heroes to have them assist you in defeating the evil. Rayman is joined by a host of heroes to help aid him in h... more.