blends classic mechanics and new additions to create something fun for both new and old fans of the long-running franchise. From Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio — the same developer behind the series — and SEGA, the upcoming platformer is the first completely original mainline entry in several years following multiple remaster releases. recently got an hour of hands-on time with the title that gave a glimpse into its handling, storyline, and biggest changes.
Ever since making its mark as one of the most beloved Nintendo console launch titles in 2001, the franchise garnered a passionate fan following that has only grown over the years. After a drought of original series content, players will finally have 200 chaotic new courses to roll around in this summer. Though the preview only covered the first handful of these, it still managed to showcase the game's fine-tuned physics, creative design, and powerful Spin Dash move well.
The preview consisted of the first two worlds of: the lush, greenery-filled Banana Farm and the fantasy-inspired Rose Garden. The first world is fairly simple, serving as a sort of introductory set of courses to ease players into the series that slowly incorporates things like ramps and twistier routes. The second begins to add in more tricky elements aligned with the theme, like a hedge maze and drawbridges. The game will have 10 worlds total, though only five of them — the aforementioned pair, Floating City, Golden Temple, and Stone Valley — have been revealed so far.
Though these courses can be completed normally, many are also designed to have shortcuts for players to figure out that allow for portions to be skipped — the hedge maze, for example, can be almost entirely flown over with a strong enough Spin Dash. While there are features like this designed for speedrunning fans, there are plenty of options geared towards making things easier and more accessible too. This includes things like the ability to rewind specific parts of a stage instead of having to redo the entire thing, a checkpoint system, and guiding elements to show how to complete levels.
The handling in feels clean and intuitive, giving the ability to stop on a dime and meticulously navigate tricky portions while freely controlling the camera.The Spin Dash is a standout addition, particularly for the character I chose, Doctor, whose stat for the skill is at the maximum. He was able to fly across huge portions of some courses, though it was also just as easy to push things too far and careen off the map; both scenarios were equally fun in their own way, and are a great encapsulation of the chaos the series is known for.
The game has seven characters to choose from, most of which like Aiai and MeeMee will be familiar
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is an upcoming looter-shooter that offers a twist to the typical wartime game, making players unallied civilians trying to survive amidst powerful war machines. It's the debut from Fun Dog Studios, a developer founded by industry veterans that have worked on titles like and. It's a title that can never truly be won — enemies will always have the upperhand, but players can do a bit better every journey.
will soon be the definitive way to experience the story of the Nahobino, expanding the world and narrative while still keeping the core of what made the original great. The upcoming Atlus title adds a brand-new storyline and character, as well as additional demons, fresh areas, and overhauled graphics. recently got a few hours of hands-on time with the game to see the biggest changes it has to offer.
The long-running series is finally delving into more adult themes, announcing their first M-rated project at today's IGN Xbox Showcase. Called the, the new game will explore much less family-friendly humor than typical entries in the franchise. This will mark the first real deviation from the typical formula, save for last year's, which was a compilation of existing fan-favorite minigames.
is a futuristic factory building sandbox that offers players nearly endless opportunities for efficiency. It's the debut title from Channel 3 Entertainment, which was founded by developers that have worked on titles like and , and published by Paradox Interactive, known for franchises like and. It's about to enter early access next month, and even for an unfinalized version of the game, shows an immense amount of potential.
Internet users are likely to remember an iconic debate over whether a now infamous dress was blue and black or white and gold, and now an Animal Crossing: New Horizons player has utilized in-game creation tools to reignite the controversy once more. Fan-made Animal Crossing designs are frequently shared in online spaces, and the merging of a beloved game with an amusing meme has sparked hilarious banter.
As the series enjoys renewed interest and popularity across all its games, largely thanks to the breakout success of the TV series, it could be the perfect time for the series to return to its classic style of gameplay. Having made the shift from the series' classic style in the transition from to, modern games have largely found success — but the popularity of certain other games on the market could show demand for the old way as well.
From the moment you begin your adventure in Fallout: New Vegas, you’ve already cheated death. Your first playthrough of the game should be done as the developers intended, though maybe with a couple of mods to make the experience a little smoother, but nothing that breaks the game. That said, it’s been over a decade since the game came out, so odds are you’ve already played through the intended way at least once. This is when you can have some fun tinkering with the game and play using console commands and cheats if you’re on the PC version of the game. There are a ton of commands you can input to manipulate your character, the world, objects, and more. Here’s a full rundown of all the cheats there are and how to activate them.
is an engaging visual horror novel experience that interweaves supernatural romance and existential crisis. Developed by Akabaka and published by DreadXP, it's the sequel to 2022's, and it certainly expands and improves upon the ideas of the first. While the actual dating simulation mechanics and the main character's personality are sometimes found wanting, the game's Lovecraftian love interest and cleverly crafted environments make it easy to be sucked in regardless.
I couldn’t tell you what the last Super Monkey Ball game I played was, but I can still talk your ear off about the series. That’s thanks to the speedrunning community that has formed around the franchise, making it into the most exciting game to watch when it’s played at a high level. After spending close to a decade watching old games turned inside and out, I’m ready to finally dig into a new entry for myself.
SEGA has released a new trailer, information, and screenshots for Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble introducing the game’s new multiplayer battle modes, through which players can race and roll with two players locally or up to 16 players online.
A gamer recreated Searchlight, a town found in Obsidian Entertainment's critically acclaimed Fallout: New Vegas, using the Far Cry 5 engine. The 2010 RPG and its sibling, Bethesda Game Studios' Fallout 4, have seen their respective player bases rise following the recent release of the Amazon Prime Video television adaptation.