The Nintendo Switch-exclusive third instalment of the bewitching franchise was revealed in 2017, but developer Platinum Games has been pretty taciturn on progress since then, only infrequently breaking cover to insist that yes, the game is still in development. … [Read more...] about Kamiya still can’t “say too much” about Bayonetta 3 but hopes to “update during the year”
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Expect more Bayonetta 3 news “during the year”
It's good news, especially as it reinforces Kamiya's recent comments that sought to assure Bayonetta fans that development on the third instalment is still underway, stating: "Many people are worried about Bayonetta 3 considering there hasn’t been any new information since its announcement, but verifications of new systems have been going great and development is going very well, so please wait with peace of mind." … [Read more...] about Expect more Bayonetta 3 news “during the year”
Spaceship RTS Falling Frontier looks like The Expanse in a very good way
Early gameplay videos show off physics-based destruction and ship movement. There's a clear difference between military and civilian craft, though the civilian craft look essential for operations like refueling and rearming military ships. There are also orbital shipyards and habitats in the videos and screenshots. … [Read more...] about Spaceship RTS Falling Frontier looks like The Expanse in a very good way
Dark Forces was more than a Star Wars-themed Doom clone
A year after stealing the Death Star plans, ultimately leading to its destruction by Luke Skywalker, Katarn is hired to investigate reports of a new type of Stormtrooper. This leads to the reveal of the Dark Trooper project, led by Imperial general Rom Mohc. These intimidating mechanical exosuits were created specifically for Dark Forces by Chin. “Instead of just beefing up the Stormtroopers, I designed them to be more efficient,” he told PC Gamer in 1994. “I wanted them to be more terrifying, more omnipotent.” Three possible designs for the Dark Troopers were created, one of which was ultimately approved by Lucasfilm, and they later appeared in other games including Star Wars: Galaxies, Star Wars: Empire at War, and Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds. … [Read more...] about Dark Forces was more than a Star Wars-themed Doom clone
Control hits Xbox Game Pass for PC this week
Control was a brilliant and weird return to form for Remedy, with James describing it as "a doozy" in his review—that means it's good. In addition to being a fun game to play, it's also one of the best showcases for ray tracing, so if you've recently purchased a capable card, it's something you probably want to investigate. … [Read more...] about Control hits Xbox Game Pass for PC this week
