Author: arcadeloot
It’s the month of March and for Xenoblade fans it means the return of Monolith Soft’s Wii U game Xenoblade Chronicles X. Of course, this new version for Switch is the ‘definitive edition’ and that means updated visuals as well as additional content. As we noted in our hands on, this title now “looks and feels every bit as good as the most recent entries in the franchise” with these enhancements. “The muddiness in the UI and graphics is gone, the new Quick Cast ability has big consequences for how fast and fluid everything feels, and there’s lots more little wrinkles and additions…
In response to fan concerns, Activision has now confirmed that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 won’t ship with the free roam structure of the original game when it launches alongside Pro Skater 3 on PS5, PS4 this July. The fanbase first caught wind of a potential overhaul to Pro Skater 4’s design when the PS Store description mentioned the “epic two-minute format” in relation to the fourth title, and now the change is official. Communicating to Kotaku, the publisher confirms all the levels in Pro Skater 4 have been changed to fit the two-minute format of the first three games, and each will feature a list of challenges to complete.…
PS2, PSP classic LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy appears set for an imminent update that’ll add Trophy support to the PS5 and PS4 versions of the game. Exophase has pulled a fresh Trophy list for the title, which is available on PS Plus Premium, or can be bought standalone off the PS Store for £11.99 / $14.99. The patch marks another classic title that’s been returned to after the fact to spruce it up with Trophies, as has been the case with other retro efforts such as Thrillville and Echoshift. The new Trophy list comprises 30 tasks, including a Platinum Trophy for completing them all. You…
Over the weekend, Xiaomi introduced its flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 15 line. Within this range, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra stands as the top-of-the-line model, blurring the lines between a smartphone and digital camera thanks to its Leica quad camera system. We take a look at it in this review. Xiaomi’s Ultra line of devices started only a few years ago but stand out in the crowded smartphone market for doubling as an actual digital camera. Featuring Leica lenses and a dedicated photography kit, it has become my favourite line of Android smartphones for daring to be different. I was…
Competition Company and Tayon Studios have announced that their upcoming driving simulator Rennsport is no longer a PC exclusive, and will be heading to ninth-gen consoles this year. It’s been a little while since we heard much of anything from Rennsport, which has been toiling through the various stages of development. Originally set to launch on PC in 2023, the title has rolled from a closed beta early in 2024 to an open beta in the summer, before entering Early Access where it remains to this day. All the while it’s been the platform for some pretty high-profile, high-value esports events, including the…
Announced today, the story-driven folk-horror mystery game The Fading of Nicole Wilson explores themes like authenticity, sacrifice, and the cost of fitting in. It follows a small-town teenager who takes on a ghost-hunting job, but the routine paranormal investigation quickly turns sinister. The exploration-based gameplay and immersive 3D sound complement the game’s gripping narrative. The Fading of Nicole Wilson is set to launch for PC and consoles this year. Brit feels trapped in her small-town life, so she takes on a ghost-hunting job at an abandoned hotel trying to make a name for herself in the field. After her employer…
Urban Myth Dissolution Center is an interesting game. Set in modern-day Tokyo, this ADV from developer Hakababunko and publisher Shueisha Games features a series of episodes involving the titular Urban Myth Dissolution Center, an organisation that specializes in solving peculiar cases involving such anomalies. University student Azami Fukurai had a sixth sense: she could sense traces of human activity that had existed in the past. Hoping to find out more about her ability, she visits the Urban Myth Dissolution Center and not only does she find herself an answer, she also finds herself working for the Center! Working for Ayumu…
Nacon has launched a new headset officially licensed for PS5, the RIG 900 MAX HS. Highlighted features of the accessory are as follows: It appears to be a rebranded version of the 900 MAX HX which was launched a few months ago and was designed for Xbox. I spent some time with the new 900 MAX HS and found it to be very comfortable and surprisingly lightweight. I will share more detailed thoughts in my upcoming review, so keep an eye out for it! The 900 MAX HS is available on nacongaming.com and at selected retailers for the recommended price of 249.90€…
Since the launch of Disco Elysium and subsequent turmoil at studio ZA/UM, fans of the game have been yearning for a similar game. While there has been Disco-like games released and in development, a new one that is being developed might interest fans of Disco Elysium as it has received praises from the original creators of the game itself. Narrative RPG Rue Valley, from indie developer Emotion Spark Studio, received insights and praise from Disco Elysium leads Robert Kurvitz, Aleksander Rostov, and Helen Hindpere who played an early demo of the game. The isometric cRPG itself draws inspiration from titles like Outer Wilds and Disco Elysium, and packs a hand-drawn art style that combines semi-3D…
ModRetro, the company behind the excellent Chromatic handheld, is further supporting the retro games line up with re-releases of classic titles. The company has announced that it is now shipping new cartridges of Baby T-Rex, one of the rarest Game Boy games released, and space shooter Project S-11. Oh no! The evil magician Sethron has kidnapped Rexette, Rex’s girlfriend and hidden her in his spooky castle, where he intends to carry out his demonic experiments. Now the Rex master has to stop him before it’s too late! Slam through 16 wild levels of jammin-jungles, crystalised caves, dangerous dungeons and terrifying towers.…