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The $2.9 million crowdfunding campaign for Shenmue 3 isn’t the only thing driving the project to reality. The long-awaited third entry in the epic Dreamcast franchise was a big surprise at Sony’s E3 press conference earlier this week, where the platform holder revealed the launch of a Kickstarter for the …
Read More »All run and no gun: Mirror’s Edge Catalyst dropping firearms for good
The free-running hero of Mirror’s Edge Catalyst will taking a completely hands-on approach to combat, it seems. Faith was able to utilise various firearms in the original game in the series, 2008’s Mirror’s Edge – despite players being encouraged to punch and kick their way out of encounters. The gunplay’s …
Read More »No Man’s Sky launching on PC and PS4 simultaneously
It might’ve been a staple of Sony’s E3 conferences for the past two years, but expansive sci-fi title No Man’s Sky has now been confirmed for PC. Taking the stage at the PC Gaming Show at E3, Hello Games founder Sean Murray to answer a long-running question over whether the …
Read More »Paranormal Activity VR game coming to Valve Vive, Oculus Rift and Project Morpheus next year
One of the most popular horror movie franchises of all time is getting its own virtual reality spin-off video game. Paranormal Activity VR is currently in development by VRWerx, a division of Beast Media Group set up to focus solely on virtual reality experiences. Details on the game are currently …
Read More »SQUARE ENIX: Project Setsuna is a brand new RPG from a brand new studio
The creator of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts has announced a completely new RPG franchise. "We are devoted to keep creating incredible new RPG titles," said Square Enix Holdings presidentYosuke Matsuda, introducing Project Setsuna. The game is said specifically to be a ‘console RPG’. "It’s not a spin-off or a …
Read More »SQUARE ENIX: There’s a new Star Ocean game on the way for PS4 in 2016
The fifth Star Ocean title, Integrity and Faithlessness, is coming to PS4 next year. Originally unveiled in April, Square Enix took time during its E3 press conference to show off some of the title’s gameplay – although it was noted that many elements of the title are still temporary. This …
Read More »SQUARE ENIX: There’s a new Nier on the way, developed by Platinum Games
Square Enix’s cult action adventure game Nier is getting a sequel. Teased with a cinematic trailer during Square Enix’s E3 press conference, the upcoming game was said to be in the very early stages of production. Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance studio Platinum games will be helming the project, …
Read More »NINTENDO: Super Mario Maker will allow you to make your own platforming levels in September
Nintendo’s upcoming DIY Mario title finally has a street date. Originally titled Mario Maker, the game has since been super bumped up to a new name – Super Mario Maker In it, players will be able to position environments, enemies and characters from throughout Mario’s history to create brand new …
Read More »NINTENDO: Two new Animal Crossing games headed to 3DS and Wii U
Tom Nook and his zoological buddies will be setting up home on 3DS and Wii U once again. Previously released in Japan, Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer is due out on Nintendo’s handheld platform in late September in the UK and Europe. The decorating game will also feature support for …
Read More »NINTENDO: Metroid Prime Federation Force is a new multiplayer sci-fi shooter for 3DS
Metroid Prime is back – but it might not be in the way you expect. Metroid Prime Federation Force is a new first-person shooter exclusively for 3DS. There appears to be a large focus on multiplayer, with three-on-three game modes demonstrated during a fast-paced teaser trailer. It also looks like …
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