


Yars Rising - Story Trailer Watch this video on YouTube Atari has released a brand new story trailer for Yars Rising leading up to the game’s release on September 10, 2024. This trailer delves further into the game’s narrative and how Yars Rising ties into the greater Yarsiverse.
by Jack Zustiak
Nothing changed how I create more than the “so what?” test. I learned it from a highschool writing class, but realistically it applies to just about everything we put out into the world. What matters to us as individuals won’t inherently connect with someone else. Whether it’s writing
by Jack Zustiak
If the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle arcade beat-em-ups of old aimed to (allegedly) munch your quarters, Splintered Fate (undoubtedly) aims to munch your time. No judgment, at least yet, but we need to face that fact. Splintered Fate doesn’t test a player’s skill so much as their persistence.
by Jack Zustiak
The world of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess revolves around defense. You’ve got a goddess and you need to ensure she safely traverses her path. To accommodate this idea, Kunitsu-Gami models itself broadly around “tower defense” principles, which gives it the feel of a slower, more strategic experience. However,
by Jack Zustiak
Year 2 of Street Fighter 6 kicks off with the return of another classic Street Fighter II character: M. Bison…or maybe he’s Vega…you can probably at least call him Dictator? This time around, even he doesn’t know for sure. Bison’s bout of amnesia following the
by Jack Zustiak
As the saying goes, you can’t teach an old monkey new tricks. Not because it’s physically impossible, but because it risks upsetting the carefully balanced appeal of trapping the monkey in a ball and rolling it around. The Super Monkey Ball series has historically struggled with how to
by Jack Zustiak
Atari has announced that they will be holding a “Yars Rising Remix Competition” in collaboration with the ICON Collective Music Production School. This contest challenges aspiring musicians to remix the soundtrack of Yars Rising in order to win various prizes, including having their remix featured in the final game. Full
by Jack Zustiak
The release date of WayForward’s upcoming installment in the world of Yars has been revealed. The game will be flying onto your platform of choice on September 10, 2024. The full press release can be found below: WayForward and Atari’s Sci-fi Metroidvania Yars Rising Gets September Release Date
by Jack Zustiak