Posts By Kevin Austin

Lost Words is an atmospheric narrative adventure that takes place in the personal diary entries belonging to a young girl named Izzy that will unfold as you explore a fantasy land where words hold immense power. Featuring an immersive story crafted by renowned games writer Rhianna Pratchett, Lost Words: Beyond the Page will mesmerize players with its unique blend of gameplay mechanics and striking watercolor aesthetic. Driven by the player’s curiosity, the ...

Something about RetroMania Wrestling clicked with me from the first time I saw footage of the game, nearly two years ago. Here was this gorgeous pixel art wrestling game, pitting the Road Warriors against each other.   I’ve followed the game closely since then, thanks to weekly video updates from developer Mike Hermann of Retrosoft Studios. The game was supposed to be out in 2020; then on Feb. 26 of this year, it was released on Steam. The console ports…

It Takes Two is an action-adventure platformer developed by Hazelight Studios and published by Electronic Arts under the EA Originals label. The game was released for Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and Series S in March 2021. Like A Way Out, Hazelight’s debut title, It Takes Two has no single-player option: it is only playable in either online or local split-screen co-op between two players. Cody and May, a married ...

So right from the start, I will say I am a huge marvel fan. Been long before the MCU and the pop culture coolness of it all. So take everything I say with a grain of salt. Marvel’s Avengers was a game initially I wasn’t that excited for, I had a hard time getting over the look of the characters and the voices as they weren’t those of the people I had grown to know over the last ten +…

I knew my trip through RBI Baseball 21 was going to be rough from the second the tutorial started. Despite downloading the most “up-to-date” rosters, after choosing the Cleveland Indians as my favorite team, Francisco Lindor stepped up to the plate in his Tribe uniform. On the video screen, his trademark smile was sitting under his New York Mets hat. Then things went downhill. When sitting still, RBI Baseball 21 presents a pretty picture. I like the ballpark ...

Following the recent reveal of our next-generation virtual reality system for PS5, I’m excited to unveil more details about the new controller that will play a critical role in providing gamers with the VR experience we’re working to deliver. Our new VR controller speaks to our mission of achieving a much deeper sense of presence and stronger feeling of immersion in VR experiences. It will build upon the innovation we introduced with the DualSense wireless ...

Asmodee, one of the world leaders in board game publishing and distribution, announces the acquisition of Plan B Games Group, an important player in the board gaming industry. Founded in 2016 by Sophie Gravel, with 18 employees based in Canada and Germany, the group operates 4 internationally renowned game publishing companies: Next Move, Plan B Games, Pretzel Games and Eggertspiele. The group publishes successful titles that have won or been nominated for ...

Sony Interactive Entertainment to invest in new studio and its current project   Jade Raymond, founder of Ubisoft Toronto and Motive Studios and one of the creative forces behind the blockbuster Assassin’s Creed franchise, has announced the formation of Haven Entertainment Studios Inc., a new game development studio based in Montreal, Canada. Raymond has assembled a world class team with over a decade of experience working together across multiple hugely ...

When the news first broke that Codemasters — legendary racing game developers and publishers — were potentially getting purchased by Take Two, I was worried about what it could mean for the flagship F1 gaming series. Would the supposed F1 2K series go the Virtual Currency-soaked way of NBA 2K, or would it deteriorate like the WWE 2K series has?   To say my hopes were low would be an understatement. And then Electronic Arts swooped in and dropped far…

The good thing about Apex Legends’ recent Nintendo Switch release is that it’s Apex Legends. On the Switch. It’s the same game that you can find on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with the same content and gameplay. And Apex Legends is a great game — I’ve played since launch day across PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, the Series X, and now the Switch. I love the game. My interest has waxed and waned depending on the season content, but I’ve…