As we should all be aware by now that Capcom’s Monster Hunter series is pretty good. It’s particularly loved in Japan and now that love is extending to an online version of the game. This is where things get interesting; it’s being developed by Chinese media conglomerate Tencent using CryEngine 3.
It looks impressive to say the least, especially considering how limited the general scope of Monster Hunter is. … [ Read More... ]
The Metro franchise may not have the weight of other FPS darlings like Unreal and Doom but it has made itself a part of the scene with it’s engaging story and fun gameplay. The latest game in the series, Metro: Last Light, aims to up the ante on all of the above, including PC graphics. Already hailed by critics as one of the best looking PC games, Metro: Last … [ Read More... ]
In this morning’s Nintendo Direct conference Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime announced what is surely to be one of the 3DS most successful games to date. Almost 22 years after it’s original release, Nintendo has finally made a sequel to the smash SNES hit The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2, as it’s is being … [ Read More... ]
Miss the days of classic 8-bit video game soundtracks? Indie apps not filling chip-tune desires? World 1-2 might just hit the spot with his mix of modern dance music and classic chip tune sounds. This isn’t just any compilation either, it includes new works by luminary VGM composers including Manami Matsumae (1987 Mega Man, Shovel Knight), Keiji Yamagishi (1988 Ninja Gaiden), and Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill). … [ Read More... ]