Rare’s Donkey Kong games hold a permanent place in gamers’ hearts for many reasons, but the soundtracks might be the most memorable thing they gave us. Yes, there’s the meme in music form known as the “DK Rap,” but even before that Rare was giving us absolute bangers. And the hypest of these has to be Donkey Kong Country’s “Funky’s Fugue.” Even without clicking on that video, you can probably hear the “HI-YAH!...
Our quick take Alternatives to consider… Garmin Forerunner 735XT - 4.5 / 5 Best GPS running watch: The best sports watches to buy today Best Garmin watch: Fenix, Forerunner and Vivo compared The best fitness trackers 2018: Top activity bands to buy today Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: Design Conventional round design No touch support 5ATM waterproofing 44.5 x 44.5 x 11.9mm; 44g Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: Features and performance GPS and GLOSNASS Compass & accelerometer Wrist-based heart-rate sensor Garmin Forerunner 735XT review: Smart functions and app Garmin Connect Mobile compatible Connect IQ supported Supports smartphone notifications To recap A full feature set for multisport athletes in an easy to wear design....
As developer and publisher Gearbox Software ends off the year with praise over the recently released and free next-gen upgrade for Borderlands 3, 2020 has seen the studio locked in legal battles. The cause for the tension is Duke Nukem, a franchise that has faced a litany of problems over licensing rights. As more issues seem to constantly arise with the classic first person shooter, at least two major legal disputes have been put to rest....
Genshin Impact recently treated its fans to a Special Program livestreamed on Youtube, and hosted by none other than Paimon herself. The stream took players on a detailed tour of the upcoming Dragonspine area, while also covering several new features, like the upcoming event dubbed “The Chalk Prince and the Dragon.” Travelers will be able to explore a variety of new content with Version 1.2 and the mountainous Dragonspine region it brings, but it seems that one Genshin Impact character in particular will be getting some extra special attention....
In mobile sales alone, Mihoyo’s gacha hit, Genshin Impact, has surpassed the $1 billion in revenue milestone in just six months Mobile platforms. The news comes from global app research company, Sensor Tower. Mihoyo launched Genshin Impact back in September of 2021 and was an immediate hit, accruing $6 million a day during its first two months on the market. The adventure through Teyvat quickly became one of the world’s top-grossing mobile games in just a few short months, as reports reflected its profitable trend continued just into last month with over $874 million in revenue....
Ghost of Tsushima is highly anticipated and the teasers of the game only increased fan excitement. The latest gameplay trailer for Ghost of Tsushima gave players an idea of what to expect and the director of the game, Nate Fox, has added clarity to the display in a recent interview. It seems that the game has even more to offer players than what was shown in the compelling gameplay footage....
2018’s God of War is a very sophisticated video game. Although it is a franchise with a protagonist that a vast majority knows and loves, this soft reboot title offered a fresh perspective to the world of God of War. Both newcomers and old fans of the franchise were able to fully appreciate this game for what it brought to the table. The biggest difference between this God of War title and the older ones is that it is now set in Norse mythology....
There are few props from God of War that players are dying to get their hands on more than the Leviathan Axe, aside from, of course, the many versions of the Blades of Chaos from the original trilogy. As a result, special effects expert Adam Savage, who most know from MythBusters, recently took the challenge to bring Kratos’ new Leviathan Axe to life in a new prop build. According to Savage, this build has been inspired by a request from his nephew, who asked for the Leviathan Axe from God of War as a Christmas present....
FIFA 22 could finally be the first game in the franchise to include a fully online career mode, according to the wording of a new job listing. First discovered by TechRadar, EA is apparently looking for an online software engineer that will help build a “networked play development team.” EA also lists a number of FIFA’s online services which includes a mysterious nod to an “online career mode.” Career Mode in both past and present FIFA titles is an offline experience, hinting that FIFA 22’s Career Mode may be implementing some kind of online functionality....
Throughout the years, there is no name in Final Fantasy that recurs more than Cid. He’s a series trademark, seen in just about every game; even the spin-offs. There’s even an official Cid in most of the various other Final Fantasy media, like film and anime. According to Hironobu Sakaguchi, hailed as the creator of the series, there wasn’t any deep meaning to it, but he has a soft spot for this kind of character....
Some Final Fantasy 15 players were surely thrown when Square Enix announced a multiplayer mode for the single-players RPG, while others have warmly embraced the idea. Either camp can potentially check out the multiplayer mode today, when the game will host a closed beta for the feature. Square Enix is hosting the closed beta on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 from August 3 through August 8. Players who want to engage in this new content will need to meet three basic requirements....
One would be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn’t know about Final Fantasy VII. This legendary JRPG put Squaresoft on the map and established the JRPG genre as an absolute powerhouse on the PlayStation. It’s easy to see why this is the case — after all, Final Fantasy VII was the absolute pinnacle of gaming technology at that point, featuring incredible graphics (that have, admittedly, aged poorly), a well-rounded cast of characters, and one of the greatest stories ever told in the history of video games....
The wait for the next episode continues, though it seems Square Enix isn’t entirely through with the first chapter of Final Fantasy 7 Remake just yet. Alongside the PS5 “Intergrade” release, it seems an additional Yuffie-focused episode is coming to Final Fantasy 7 Remake this summer. This is huge for a number of reasons, not only in terms of significant graphical and performance upgrades over the first game, but it also includes some additional story implications as well....
Fire Emblem: Three Houses has received a lot of praise in recent day, even being hailed as one of the best JRPG’s of the year. It appears its sales are reflecting that assertion, as it has hit number one on the sales charts in the UK, beating Youngblood by a large margin. Intelligent Systems Co., LTD has been developing games for Nintendo for the better part of thirty-two years and helped to create some earth-shattering titles including Metroid, Paper Mario, Super Smash Bros....
In the Nintendo mobile title, Fire Emblem Heroes, Eir hails from the world of Hel. This young woman becomes Book III’s major heroine who teams up with the Order of Heroes. After Queen Hel unleashes her invasion in Askr, Eir must decide where her loyalties lie. The lady of the dead has a unique, disquieting air about her. While she seems passive and quiet, her heart lurks with unending pain and sadness....
BioWare may be keeping their plans for the next generation of consoles under wraps for now, in regards to Mass Effect, Dragon Age and a still-unannounced franchise. Next up for the developer is Dragon Age: Inquisition - a brand new chapter in the series’ fiction that looks to be bigger than any which preceded it. While fans (or former fans) of the series may be anxious to see the levels of customization or RPG systems in store for Inquisition, for now, a few screenshots will have to suffice....
The Dragon Quest franchise made headlines a couple of weeks ago, as Square Enix announced a multitude of upcoming events for the series. This included a PS4 port of Dragon Quest 10, as well as the reveal of the next game in the series, Dragon Quest 11. During the conference, Dragon Quest 11, along with Dragon Quest 10, were both said to be coming to the Nintendo NX and PlayStation 4....
The last we heard from former-Epic Games director Cliff Blezinski, he was trying to coo sad-sack Fez creator Phil Fish back into the industry. Now, the chainsaw-wielding designer has turned his attentions towards mounting a comeback of his very own. Addressing his 200,000-plus Twitter followers on Thursday, the one-time Gears of War boss shared an all-new concept art image, along with a caption reading - ‘Here’s a sneak peek at something I’m working on that has been cropped....
Our quick take Ford Focus (2016) - 4.5 / 5 Ford Focus review: Special edition design Ford Focus review: Interior comforts Ford Focus review: Technology treats Ford Focus review: Behind the wheel, ahead of the curve To recap The Ford Focus remains one of the best 5-door hatch models on the road. It might not have the brand appeal of some of its rivals, and this Special Edition pushes the price a little close to higher-spec models with more options....
Paradox Interactive is a Swedish company that is both game developer and producer, with well-known games like Crusader Kings 3 and Pillars of Eternity coming from its channels. However, it has come to light that, even though the company has made enjoyable games, it seems that the employees in the Quality Assurance (QA) publishing were treated unfairly before the entire department was abruptly closed. In the past, Paradox Interactive has published games for developers such as Obsidian Entertainment, but the company has also developed its own games as well....
