Final Fantasy composing legend isn't impressed with modern video game soundtracks
"I think people need to have more freedom when creating [game music]."
Rumour: A new Sega Superstars Tennis will be released this year
A fairly reliable Sega leaker is spilling all the beans again.
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Jonas Mäki
Skylanders Crash Bandicoot studio sees massive layoffs, office shut down
The studio is still going, but it has been largely gutted.
Text:
Alex Hopley
Nintendo has dominated Japanese game sales for 19 years
And hardware sales too.
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Jonas Mäki
Gerard Butler will reprise his role in the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon
He confirmed the news in an interview with Deadline.
Text: Kieran Harris
Lionsgate officially acquires the rights for a Monopoly movie
After buying the entertainment platform eOne from Hasbro, it seems Lionsgate is making some moves into the toy movie space.
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Alex Hopley
Here's what an Unreal Engine 5-based Resident Evil looks like
It's planning to release "when it's ready".
Season 34 of The Simpsons is coming to Disney+ next month
A new Treehouse of Horror is planned for the spookiest month of the year too.
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Ben Lyons
The live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie has been delayed
We'll give you three guesses on the reason production has been halted.
Hasbro wants to bring older Transformers games to Game Pass
Specifically Activision's former titles.
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Ben Lyons
A Monopoly movie is in the works
After the success of Barbie, it seems pretty much any toy or board game is up for a movie adaptation.
Rockstar founder reveals the truth about Table Tennis
Find out the truth behind the studio's strangest release.
Sega confirms plans to acquire Angry Birds developer, Rovio
For $776 million.
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Ben Lyons
Mario Kart aficionado pulls off a ground-breaking trick after 27 years
Speed runners continue to find ways to beat the beloved game even faster.
Text: Jenny Enbrant
Wii Sports could be heading into the Video Game Hall of Fame
Angry Birds, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Barbie Fashion Designer are also among the finalists.
Resident Evil 4 players have finally figured out how to dodge the chainsaw attack
Just in time for the remake.
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Alex Hopley
Rovio is removing the original Angry Birds from the App Store
This is the second time the mobile game developer has delisted the classic title.
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Alex Hopley
Pick up Rayman Raving Rabbids for free for a limited time
Grab the classic Rayman title that began the great Rabbid saga.
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Alex Hopley
TMNT: Shredder's Revenge Available Now on Mobile
Another bonus for Netflix subscribers.
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Alex Hopley
Skylanders Could be Making a Return in 2023
The toy-based video game sensation could be coming back soon.
Final Fantasy V pixel remaster coming to Steam and mobile in November
You can pre-purcahse on Steam now at a 20% discount.
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Jonas Mäki
Rumour: Nintendo developing Metroid Prime remaster for 20th anniversary
It's alleged to arrive in 2022.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Activision states Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 remastered "does not exist"
And that includes either a multiplayer or a campaign remaster.
Text:
Ben Lyons
Final Fantasy V and Final Fantasy VI are being removed from Steam on July 27
This is to make room for the new Pixel Remaster versions.
Text: Kieran Harris
The Pixel Remaster versions of Final Fantasy 1-3 are releasing on July 28
No date has yet been given for the remaining three games.
Text: Kieran Harris
No More Heroes 1 and 2 are coming to PC on June 9
The pair will launch with a 10% discount.
Text: Kieran Harris
EA shutting down servers for five classic Need for Speed titles
EA: "Decisions to retire games are never made easy".
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Jonas Mäki
A special version of Super Mario Kart has arrived today on the Nintendo Switch Online SNES app
It debuts alongside Joe & Mac, Spanky's Quest, and Magical Drop II.
Text: Kieran Harris
Resident Evil 4 is coming to virtual reality
Exclusively to Oculus Quest 2 in first-person to be specific.
Rumour: A Sonic Colours remaster is in the works
Two different sources suggest that the project is on the way.
Text: Kieran Harris
No More Heroes 1 & 2 are getting physical releases for Switch
Pre-orders start next week.
Text: Alicia Chang
No More Heroes 1 and 2 could be coming to PC
Both titles have been rated by the ESRB for the platform.
Text: Kieran Harris
WiiWare 6 Bit.Trip is coming to Nintendo Switch
Qubic brings Bit.Trip Beat, Core, Void, Runner, Fate and Flux, as well as Door Kickers and DungeonTop, to the Nintendo Switch eShop.
Text: Sergio Figueroa
Watch us play Super Mario All-Stars on the Nintendo Switch
We've captured Nintendo's platforming classics and it feels like the early 1990's all over again.
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Switch spotted on Amazon
Is the Wii-favourite about to make a triumphant return on the Switch?
Text: Aleksandra Olszar
No More Heroes 1 for Nintendo Switch shows up in Asia
After Suda51 tells Gamereactor "I'll see what I can do", the game is finally rated in Taiwan.
Waluigi just turned 20
Mario's purple-wearing counterpart is celebrating a milestone this week.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Okami gets apparel collection via fashion brand SuperGroupies
Fans of the phenomenal adventure title Okami can now adorn themselves with Okami-themed fashion.
Text: Lisa Dahlgren
New Guitar Hero III world record set
A new world record has been set on Through the Fire and Flames on Expert difficulty, 13 years post-launch.
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Jonas Mäki
Is Metroid Prime Trilogy coming to Switch?
Metroid Prime Trilogy for Switch appeared on American retailer Best Buy's official website recently.
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Rumour: Capcom is remaking Resident Evil 4
Recent rumours could suggest that Code Veronica is not getting the remake treatment, at least not chronologically.
Ubisoft wants you to stay at home with Just Dance 2020
Whether you own the game or not, you can dance with Just Dance... for free.
Text: Fabrizia Malgieri
Switch has now passed the Wii's lifetime sales in Japan
The hybrid console continues to go from strength to strength with Animal Crossing providing a timely boost to sales.
Text:
Jonas Mäki
Kitase-san would like to remake Final Fantasy V next
The Japanese producer explains the reasoning behind the choice only after warning it's his "purely personal opinion".
Text: David Caballero & Juan A. Fonseca
Court dismisses iLife claim that Wii remote infringed on patent
Nintendo says they'll "continue to vigorously defend our products against companies seeking to profit off of technology they did not invent".
Text: Sam Bishop
Ubisoft donates £60,000 to Alzheimer's Research UK
The Just Dance initiative was a roaring success, hitting the initial target of £30,000 within a week.
Text: Sam Bishop
Oddworld Inhabitants celebrates Abe's Exoddus' 21st birthday
We have three videos highlighting the game's features, first gracing our screens over two decades ago.
Text: Sam Bishop
Just Dance helping to raise money for Alzheimer's research
Ubisoft has partnered with Alzheimer's Research UK for a new campaign to raise funds and awareness.
Text: Sam Bishop
Castlevania: The Adventure Rebirth gets vinyl release
You can soon listen to the tunes of this game at home, and pre-orders are starting next week.
Text: Sam Bishop
Nintendo turns a whopping 130-years-old today
It's time to sing "happy birthday to U" with Nintendo celebrating a huge milestone today.
Text:
Jonas Mäki