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From high-definition remakes of Abyss Odyssey, Legend of Kay Anniversary, and N++ to PC ports of Funk of Titans and Way of the Samurai 4, this week’s schedule of new game releases offers an abundance ...

What is the concept? Following in the contrails of last year’s simulation, a title set against the lush tropical backdrop of Honolulu international Airport, I am an Air Traffic Controller Airport Hero Narita tasks players ...

In Hollywood it’s not uncommon for a director to shift from low-budget film to high-profile epic. But as Carl Rinsch’s 47 Ronin, Gareth Edwards’s recent Godzilla reboot, or Marc Webb’s attempted revitalization of The Amazing ...

Adult Swim Games made a name for itself through a series of unique, quality titles which often paid homage to industry classics. These include several retro-themed releases whose gameplay and graphical output rivalled those of ...

There’s no doubt that board games can be a catalyst for wonderfully congenial experiences. Some of my fondest memories revolve around spirited table-top gatherings that have endured into the morning hours. But rounding up a ...

EA Sports’ games generally follow a cumulative approach, with each annual iteration retaining the main engine while adding new features, gameplay modes, and roster updates. The exception to this practice happens amidst the transition to ...

Summoning the Dark Prince is often a dour endeavor, involving messy sacrifices, tongue-twisting incantations, and the strong possibility of unintended side-effects. When Deception IV: Blood Ties was released for the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita, ...

From Onechanbara Z2: Chaos’ squad of bikini-clad, katana wielding ‘big sisters’ to Game Freak’s digression from all things Pokémon for Tembo the Badass Elephant, this week’s new game releases promises a variety of thrills. In ...

Across the last decade and a half, the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue fighting franchises have cultivated legions of fans, thanks to well-polished play mechanics, distinctive rosters, and competitive matches that rank among the best in ...

If the success of an anime can be measured by its emotional impact, then the Mari Okada-penned Anohana: The Flower We Say That Day easily ranks among the medium’s best works. Alternating between life-affirming beauty ...