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Behind the crackling static of glowing monitors lies a bright future for Acclaim, stay tuned for major news next week  Acclaim, the recently revived publisher known for bringing some of the most iconic titles to living rooms for more than two decades, pulled back the curtain ever so slightly today to reveal a fleeting glimpse of its future while teasing a major announcement for next week. Buried behind the static of glowing CRT monitors lies the promise of big things to come from one of the most beloved publishers of the 80s and 90s. Gaze into the ...

With Baseball starting this week it only makes sense to launch a classic game with the fan favourite Pablo Sanchez. I am hitting the bases in the Android version. This is the first ever release on mobile platforms. Playground Productions and Mega Cat came together to make this possible. 

Hypercharge Unboxed on Xbox isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a fully-fledged shooter with surprising strategic depth lurking beneath its colorful exterior. Here’s a closer look at what makes this game tick: Hypercharge throws a whole toy box full of weapons your way. You’ll find classics like Nerf blasters and cap guns alongside more outlandish fare like marshmallow launchers and splatter paint cannons. Each weapon feels distinct, with satisfying feedback that makes every virtual “pew pew” a joy.…

Most of the time I talk about video games in this column, but today I wanted to change things up a little. Ready Player One is an upcoming motion picture based on a book by Ernest Cline. I read the book and liked it a lot. I can’t wait to see the movie! Why should you care about the movie? Well…the movie (and the book) is about a video game of sorts and has a lot of video game references.…

After an evil force abruptly attacks and steals away her mother, young Kinnat heads on a magical adventure to get her back at all costs. Traveling through a book called the Chronicle, Kinnat finds herself transported to a parallel world of magic and mystery with new challenges around every corner. An engaging and unique hidden object point-and-click game, Chronicle Keepers: The Dreaming Garden is a fun buy at a reasonable price.