Google’s cloud gaming service, Stadia, suffered from a rough launch. Things haven’t improved much since then. Beyond the basic features still missing from the service, and how few of the games on Stadia offer full cross-play across multiple platforms, the game library itself is incredibly limited, at least for now. It still barely feels like […]
The gorgeous Analogue Duo may be the coolest way to play TurboGrafx games
Analogue, the company behind high-end retro gaming systems like the Super Nt, Mega Sg, and Pocket, is turning its attention to NEC’s TurboGrafx-16. A new system, the Analogue Duo, will play TurboGrafx-16, TurboGrafx CD, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, PC Engine CD-ROM, and Super Arcade CD-ROM games, all in one FPGA-powered console when it’s released next year. […]
Fortnite: What To Expect From Galactus When He Arrives On The Island
Galactus is so close to Fortnite’s island that he can be seen in the sky above the map, but what should players expect from the supervillain when he arrives? Fortnite’s Marvel-themed season is well over halfway through, providing there are no delays, and a wealth of recognizable heroes have been added to the game’s roster. […]
Iconic DJ Carl Cox to Join Sensorium Galaxy in 2021
With few places allowing the clubbing scene to continue DJ’s have been branching out, with one area being virtual reality (VR) entertainment. During the summer legendary DJ Carl Cox was one of the myriad artists performing a Sansar’s Lost Horizon festival. Now social platform Sensorium Galaxy has announced he’ll be hosting a series of exclusive […]
RU77 to Unleash Comic Ultra-Violence Set in 90s Russia
Ukrainian virtual reality (VR) developer MiroWin already has a couple of shooters to its name, releasing Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof VR and Boiling Steel over the past couple of years. It’s putting this experience to use in its next first-person shooter (FPS) RU77, a highly stylised arcade experience. Placing players in a reimagined 90s Russia (post-Soviet period), […]
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is a gorgeous painting, within which I will stab the English
When a new Assassin’s Creed game is on the horizon, the question is never who it’s going to be about. It’s where? And when? I have a huge fondness for the band of misfits who have graced the covers of the series. This time, the setting is the North star. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is set […]
Hatsune Miku VR Is A Leek-Spinning Disappointment
The state of the Hatsune Miku franchise is in a weird place. After a stellar run of rhythm game winners, the past two or three years have been pretty rough. Project Diva X was a resounding disappointment, and this year’s MegaMix failed to offer anything compelling for series diehards. While it’s hard to top something […]
This AI was created to beat the hardest game of 2020
You may already be aware that Spelunky 2 is one of the best games of the year. You may also be aware that it is very, very difficult. One wrong step or a misplaced whip swing can easily send you back to the very beginning. Part of what makes the Spelunky games so challenging is […]
Five Favorite Moments From Six Hours With Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
November is stacked with several big-name releases that you could play for dozens upon dozens of hours. Ubisoft Montreal’s newest Assassin’s Creed is among those titles, but is it worth carving out space in your busy gaming schedule? Previously, we gave you a deep dive into the game after our extended hands-on session as well […]
How does cloud gaming work?
There’s a quote attributed to Albert Einstein* explaining how radios work: *Einstein definitely did not say this. It might be more accurate to say that there’s still a cat, but the cat is made of light. But this picture book isn’t about cats. It’s about cloud gaming. What is cloud gaming, and how does it […]