While everyone else was getting excited about what a FromSoftware / George R. R. Martin mashup could bring, the announcement of Elden Ring honestly just made me feel tired. What could the Game of Thrones author bring to the table that Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team don’t already do better? …
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage doesn’t officially launch in the West until later this year, but for anyone who can’t wait until then to take Miku’s latest mobile rhythm game out for a spin (guilty), there’s good news: starting today, Sega and Colorful Palette are holding a two-week beta test. The …
A few years ago, I would have told you that a flawless online experience for a fighting wasn’t possible, and certainly not for one as fast-paced and technical as Guilty Gear. Netcode tech has improved over the years, especially with increased take-up of a rollback framework rather than delay-based, and …
Good news for anyone wanting to try out Guilty Gear Strive: Arc System Works today announced details for a closed beta test in April, and opened sign-ups for those who wish to take part. Anyone with an internet-connected PlayStation 4 system and a PSN account from North America, Japan, the …
Living in New Zealand, on a street that doesn’t have fibre yet (but will soon!), I tend to take it as a given that my online experiences with fighting games aren’t going to be great. Depending on the game, the other player, and other little details, playing online ranges from …
In a world where Netflix and Spotify dominate the television and music markets, it’s only a matter of time before the subscription approach becomes commonplace for games as well. There are a handful of services out there already, but between the technical hurdles that games present and the misty details …
