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- The History Of The Word “Metroidvania” And How It Spread – A Critical Hit (2025)
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See how Final Fantasy X HD compares to the PS2 original
Square Enix has released a nifty new trailer comparing the graphical fidelity of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster with the standard definition PS2 original.
The publisher has also announced that eager consumers can now pre-order the PS3 compilation. Every pre-order will be upgraded to a special Limited Edition that includes an artbook and custom packaging. While Square Enix is happy to take your money now, they have yet to announce a release date for the collection.
The high definition remake will also be available on the Vita as two separate games: Final Fantasy X HD Remaster and Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster.
Posted in News, PS3, Vita
Tagged Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
An Introduction to the World of Grand Theft Auto V: First gameplay video released
As promised, Rockstar has released the first gameplay video for Grand Theft Auto V this morning. Everyone already knows all about the three playable characters and Southern California-inspired environments of Los Santos, so you should have no trouble diving right in to “An Introduction to the World of Grand Theft Auto V.” And stay tuned for a first look at the game’s multiplayer component, Grand Theft Auto Online. Rockstar has revealed that we’ll get a closer look at that soon/
Grand Theft Auto V will be released exclusively for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on September 17.
Posted in News, PS3, Xbox 360
Tagged Grand Theft Auto V
Square Enix wants to add Star Wars-themed world to Kingdom Hearts III
Tetsuya Nomura has the world’s biggest toychest at his disposal. As the Director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Nomura is able to mix and match Disney’s biggest properties in the most expansive crossover ever. But I have a good feeling about his plans for Kingdom Hearts III…
Nomura wants to add Star Wars characters to the mix.
Speaking to Finaland, Nomura confirmed that he wants to include a galaxy far, far away in the next Kingdom Hearts game, but that the decision ultimately lies with Disney:
“[W]e’ve been talking about Star Wars itself since it became Disney’s content recently. When I [heard] the news I was like ‘Wow ! Wow !’ Yeah obviously it’s gonna be great if we could add it, but like I said there are a lot of restrictions and rules by Disney so we don’t know what’s gonna happen but yeah, we’ll see.”
I hope Disney goes for it. Who doesn’t want to see a Keyblade/Lightsaber battle between Sora and Darth Vader?
Posted in News, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Kingdom Hearts III
App Store’s 5th Anniversary offers five games for free
This Wednesday marks the five-year anniversary of the iOS App Store, and to celebrate Apple is giving away five of their best games for free for a limited time: Badland, Infinity Blade II, Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP, Tiny Wings, and Where’s My Water? The games are regularly priced at over $20, so grab your iOS device and install them while you can to enjoy the savings.
Five non-gaming apps are also currently available for free including Barefoot World Atlas, Day One (Journal/Diary), How to Cook Everything, Over, and Traktor DJ. More details are available at the iTunes App Store.
Summer of Arcade 2013 titles priced and dated
Microsoft has announced the release schedule and prices for this year’s slate of Summer of Arcade titles.
First announced at E3, this year’s Summer of Arcade will kick off on August 7 with Starbreeze’s Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (1200 Microsoft Points/$15). The second week of the promotion, August 14, will see the release of Ska Studios’ Charlie Murder (800 Microsoft Points/$10). Third out of the gate, on August 21, is the HD remake of Flashback (800 Microsoft Points/$10). Capping everything off, on August 28, is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (1200 Microsoft Points/$15). Here’s the schedule in list format, because, why not…
- August 7: Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons (1200 Microsoft Points/$15)
- August 14: Charlie Murder (800 Microsoft Points/$10)
- August 21: Flashback (800 Microsoft Points/$10)
- August 28: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (1200 Microsoft Points/$15)
As in years past, buying more than one Summer of Arcade title will trigger a special bonus gift. This year, purchasing two or more games during the promotion will net you a “Souls Pack” for the upcoming Ascend: Hand of Kul.
The narrator of Beatbuddy’s first gameplay trailer is awesome
Threaks has released the first gameplay trailer for their puzzle platformer, Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians. Pay close attention to the narrator as he describes all the “beautiful hand-painted levels, clever puzzles, head-bobbing music, and engrossing gameplay” that you see on the screen. He’s a hoot.
Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians will be available to download from Steam (for the PC, Mac, and Linux) on August 6.
Posted in News, PC
Tagged Beatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
Latest Google Doodle asks players to help the Roswell alien escape Earth
66 years ago, an alien spacecraft crashed in Roswell, New Mexico and gave extraterrestrials everywhere the biggest boost since a radioman named Orson Welles filed a live report we still haven’t forgotten. During a check of his fields, rancher Mac Brazel found the remains of a “flying saucer” and quickly contacted the government. After the initial hysteria died down, the public came to realize that there were no captured aliens and the “flying saucer” was actually a weather balloon used to spy on the Soviets.
But what if a UFO really did crash in the desert on that warm New Mexico night? That’s what Google wants us to believe with their latest Doodle (which is now on the Google homepage and will be available on the 2013 Doodles page soon). The grey alien just wants to phone home, but to do that, he needs your help. Guiding the alien like in the point-and-click adventure games of old, players will reassemble his spaceship through and discover that the truth (and a can of alien mutagen) is out there.
A hearty “Live long and prosper” to the Googler responsible, this is definitely a close encounter of the awesome kind. When you’re done, be sure and do a Google Search on the “Roswell UFO incident.” The vintage pictures and newspaper clippings are great.
Cooking Mama 5 is in development for 3DS
Cooking Mama 5 is set to be revealed this month at Shogakukan’s Ciao Summer Festival, according to a report by Siliconera. In development by Cooking Mama Limited, the game will be the second in the series to land on the 3DS. It is expected to launch in Japan this winter, with a Western release likely to follow.
Expect to learn more at Shogakukan’s Ciao Summer Festival, which takes place on July 28.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged Cooking Mama 5