Producer Yoshio Sakamoto doesn’t want you to think of Metroid Dread as a horror game, but rather that it embodies the sense of titular dread. For me, watching the new E.M.M.I. robots chase and hunt Samus around each of their patrol zones, that sense of dread – but also terror …
Read More »Call of Duty Warzone season 4 trailer: 5 things you may have missed
Call of Duty Warzone: Season 4 debuted its reveal trailer as part of the Summer Game Fest today, which itself kicks off the E3 2021 schedule with a full week of announcements, updates, and reveals. The new gameplay trailer was short, but tantalising, offering some blink-and-you’ll-miss-it looks at the latest …
Read More »From Shogo to Middle-earth: Shadow of War: Charting the chaotic, creative history of Monolith Productions
When you try to imagine how the developers behind Blood, one of the most gloriously gory games of the nineties, first came together, the last thing that springs to mind is a games studio known for titles like Millie’s Math House. Perhaps the placid nature of educational games development caused …
Read More »“The PS5 expanded the possibilities of game development”: Leading developers assess the first six months of PS5
Have you got a PS5 yet? It’s the gaming question on most people’s lips in 2021. The launch of Sony’s latest console has been an emotional roller coaster. From the highs of anticipation in November to the lows of scalpers snagging consoles ahead of genuine enthusiasts, it’s been a wild …
Read More »Al Ewing opens up about Marvels New Age of Space and its ties to Guardians of the Galaxy, SWORD, X-Men, Immortal Hulk, more
Marvel has been heralding a new era for their space-based books with the phrase ‘The New Age of Space.’ Launched last month with the now-superhero-y Guardians of the Galaxy #13, this new age has a dark turn ahead with the impending event ‘The Last Annihilation‘. But what exactly is ‘The …
Read More »Marvels Champions find a way to punch an evil mobile app by punching the company behind it
Writer Danny Lore and artist Luciano Vecchio take over Marvel’s Champions ongoing comic book series this month, and they’ve inherited the teen team at a time where teen heroes have been deemed illegal by the federal government… and now, private corporations are looking to make it worse. (Image credit: Toni …
Read More »Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk a “gripping setup for what will happen next” for Marvels Chris Powell
It’s been 30 years since Darkhawk debuted, and for the occasion, Marvel is bringing back creators from his past for more stories – and planning for his future. (Image credit: Inhyuk Lee (Marvel Comics)) (opens in new tab) In April 14’s Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk #1 (opens in new …
Read More »Goodbye, Batman: Damian Wayne forges his own path with new Robin ongoing
In the past year, Damian Wayne has been through a lot – witnessing Alfred Pennyworth’s death, leaving the Teen Titans, and even quitting his role as Robin. (Image credit: Gleb Melnikov (DC)) (opens in new tab) But now in the new Robin series, written by Joshua Williamson and illustrated by …
Read More »Spawn’s Universe artists revealed with Todd McFarlane
Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is going from big to bigger this year, as the long-running pillar of Image Comics is expanding into a line of Spawn titles. The ‘Spawn’s Universe (opens in new tab)‘ line will see four ongoing Spawn-related titles to begin this fall, precipitated by a special one-shot to …
Read More »How Sifu is mixing authenticity, style, and the supernatural to deliver the ultimate Kung Fu power fantasy
It’s no small feat to become the highlight of a State of Play livestream, but one look at Sifu tells you exactly why everyone was talking about Sloclap’s upcoming PS5 game following February’s PlayStation showcase. A stylistically breathtaking ode to martial arts movies and Chinese culture, Sifu promises a breakneck …
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