Tag Archives: Wii U

Citizens of Earth aims to revive SNES RPG glory

When any game is likened to the cult classic Earthbound gamer’s ears will surely perk up. Announced at the Media Indie Exchange (the MIX) last week Canadian developers Eden Industries’ upcoming game, Citizens of Earth, is said to draw heavily from Nintendo’s quirky SNES RPG.

Citizens of Earth is a top-down RPG in which you take control of the Vice President of the World, … [ Read More... ]

Capcom announced Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara at PAX East

Capcom Dungeons & Dragons Chronicles of Mystara PAX East 4

As many should know, Capcom has an epic history with side scrolling beat’em ups (brawlers). Although their most well known beat’em up is Final Fight they also made a pair of Dungeons & Dragons games which included all the frills you could want plus RPG elements. Originally arcade games, they were only ported for home play in a collection released in Japan on the Sega Saturn and on PC in … [ Read More... ]

Capcom Announces NES Classic Ducktales Remastered

DuckTales Remastered announced

In a surprising PAX East announcement, Capcom is remastering and rereleasing their 1989 NES classic, DuckTales. It’s got the official Disney seal on it and will even be supported with all new voice acting from Disney. Additionally, all the character art has been redrawn in HD with high def 3D backgrounds. DuckTales Remastered looks great in motion. The original game is considered one of the best Disney games … [ Read More... ]

Shovel Knight pumps up 8-Bit retro gameplay

If you’re like me, then you love classic side scrollers like Mega Man, Contra and CastlevaniaYacht Club Games is making a love letter to the days of 8-bit side scrollers with their game, Shovel Knight. Retro looking side scrollers are indeed a dime a dozen these days, but what I like about this one is how it looks like it’s sticking true to the 8-bit graphical … [ Read More... ]