Ms. Pac-Man is a gaming icon alongside Pac-Man himself, but that hasn’t stopped Bandai-Namco from replacing the character in a recent Pac-Land re-release, likely due to an ongoing rights issue. As spotted by Twitter user Nickisonlinenet, the newly released Arcade Archives port of Pac-Land replaces Ms. Pac-Man (and Jr. Pac-Man) …
Read More »
A sequel to Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge is coming this year. 31 years after LeChuck’s Revenge launched in 1991 comes Return to Monkey Island, and director Ron Gilbert is returning for the long-awaited game. He isn’t the only returning developer, either. And no, this …
Read More »
While the 30th anniversary of Mortal Kombat‘s release may not be until next year, this year marks 30 years since development started on the iconic fighting game, as co-creator Ed Boon pointed out on Twitter. The developer, who also voiced Scorpion in the first few Mortal Kombat games, has used …
Read More »
A former actress for multiple Midway games–including Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat 3–has turned to social media to retrieve an item stolen 25 years ago. Kerri Ann Hoskins recently posted a $250 reward for a helmet she wore while playing Vallah in the Nintendo 64 fighting game War Gods. According …
Read More »
Quake was re-released this week, boasting improved graphics and the return of the game’s original soundtrack. In an added bonus, the E2M6 map “Dismal Oubliette” has been restored to its original, extended length, a detail noted by original designer John Romero on Twitter. Romero explained that the version of E2M6 …
Read More »
Quake is back on the scene, with a new, enhanced version of id Software’s 1996 classic now available for consoles and PC. This new and improved version of id Software’s original groundbreaking shooter includes support for 4K resolution, improved lighting, enhanced models, the return of the game’s iconic soundtrack, and …
Read More »
The Electronic Software Rating Board has rated Quake for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The Game Rating and Administration Committee of Korea has also rated “Quake Remastered,” which is very likely the same title. Additionally, achievements have reportedly popped up for the …
Read More »
Electronic Arts has provided an explanation for why it delisted four of its classic games from GOG and then later relisted the games for free. As reported by GamesIndustry.Biz, Ultima Underworld 1+2, Syndicate Plus, and Syndicate Wars were removed from the GOG storefront at the end of June per the …
Read More »
QuakeCon 2021 kicks off later this month, and amongst the numerous panels dedicated to Deathloop, Fallout 76, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Doom, the convention’s namesake will also have some time in the spotlight with a “revitalized” edition of the game possibly being shown off. For the Saturday morning Let’s …
Read More »
A new month is here, and that means new free games and loot for Amazon Prime members. Prime Gaming’s August 2021 lineup is live now, and it includes eight free games as well as loot for hits like Genshin Impact, Rainbow Six Siege, and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout. The eight …
Read More »