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
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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
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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
Metal Slug Tactics takes an unusual turn for a series that typically focuses on fierce, arcade-style run and gun action. Metal Slug and other games like it stand out due to their simple appeal. The amazing graphics and easily understood gameplay draw you in, while uncovering their hidden depth keeps
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The Truth About Yars Rising!! Interview w/ Director James Montagna at WayForward Watch this video on YouTube I recently interviewed developer Wayforward about their upcoming game, Yars Rising. Specifically, I got to talk with the director of the game, James Montagna about all kinds of things, from how to pronounce
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As their title implies, mutation is vital to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ existence. Every few years the TMNT resurface and evolve into some new incarnation. When it comes to video games, however, they consistently revisit the form of the arcade beat-em-up. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the
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