Japan is an island both literally and figuratively. The country is famous for creating some of the most impressive pieces of gaming history, but is at the same time notoriously hard to break into. The Japanese market is so different to Western ones that the phrase Big In Japan was coined for Western musicians that […]
We Shouldn’t Be Celebrating Deepfake Luke Skywalker
If Obi-Wan Kenobi wasn’t reimagined, we would’ve never got Ewan McGregor. He’s made the character his own across the prequels, becoming a fan favourite as he’s set to headline his own Disney+ show, all things achieved away from the legacy of Alec Guinness. Despite this success, we still can’t move on from Mark Hamill as […]
Does Big Buizel exist? An investigation
I have spent a significant amount of time looking for a large Buizel over the 20 or so hours I’ve played in Pokémon Legends: Arceus so far. You may have done that too, looking for a Buizel at least 2 feet, 8 inches tall for a guy named Dorian — he’s got an early request, […]
Bayonetta Developer PlatinumGames Shifting Focus To Live Service Titles
Bayonetta developer PlatinumGames will focus less on "one-off, well-designed" games like Bayonetta and focus more on tiles that "can be enjoyed and loved for a longer period of time" according to new president and CEO Atsushi Inaba. Inaba was recently promoted to president at PlatinumGames after former CEO Kenichi Sato resigned last month. At the […]
Rune Factory 5 Preview: Live Your Comfy Gay Farming Fantasy
What I wouldn’t give to leave behind the tory hellscape I call home to settle down on a relaxing farm somewhere. The harsh reality is that it would also be filled with bigots and weirdos unwilling to accommodate my lesbian cottagecore lifestyle, but a girl can dream. Stardew Valley was long a place where I […]
The Shenmue Anime Is A Faithful Adaptation Of A Dreamcast Classic
Shenmue is a strange choice for an anime. Yu Suzuki's Dreamcast classic tells a great story, but at such an intentionally glacial pace, it doesn't seem like it would translate well to an episodic TV series. Most of the game is spent wandering the streets of Yokosuka asking people questions, with an occasional, usually brief, […]
Sloclap Made A Live-Action Sifu Short Movie
Sifu arrives tomorrow on PlayStation and PC via the Epic Games Store, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to get your kung fu fix. Developer Sloclap released a short live-action movie to get you primed for Sifu by showcasing a few excellent fight scenes and some of the game’s mechanics. "At The Cost […]
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu No Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Is Coming To Switch In June
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles, the fighting game adaptation of the hit anime and manga but with far too many syllables, is coming to the Nintendo Switch on June 10. You can already get Demon Slayer on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam. The game seems to be far more popular on […]
How to Watch the 2022 Winter Olympics in VR – Road to VR
The Entire VR Industry in One Little Email The Daily Roundup is our comprehensive coverage of the VR industry wrapped up into one daily email, delivered directly to your inbox. The 2022 Winter Olympics kicked off last Friday in Beijing, but did you know you can catch all of the action from the comfort of […]
VR Co-Op Shooter Gambit Resurfaces, Coming To Quest 2, PC
Zero Caliber developer XREAL has re-revealed its co-op VR shooter, Gambit, and it should be coming soon. Gambit was first announced back in 2020 but has since been missing in action as XREAL concentrated on bringing Zero Caliber to Quest. It’s being developed by the studio’s secondary team named 2nd Gig. This month the developer […]