These days, box offices are dominated by comic-book and superhero movies from Marvel and DC. Unfortunately, while superhero movies have improved dramatically over the last decade, superheroes haven’t been as powerful in the realm of video games. In fact, nearly 40 years after the first superhero video game, many developers still struggle to create worthwhile …
“Happy lyrics should always be paired with a minor key, and vice versa!” – a guest teacher at my music school once proclaimed this with certainty, arguing that you needed that touch of melancholy to make things interesting. Now, writing a video game script might not be the same as writing a hit song, but …
Greetings, Adventurers! With elegant, fluttering butterfly wings, this Do wielder of the Woodo School brings forth the storms. Woosa, the newest class to grace Black Desert, has joined its roster in this global release. Her outfit, being quite softer in appearance when compared to other classes, was inspired by the traditional Korean Durumagi, which further …
Weapon durability and its application in games have long been hot topics amongst players. Some love it, some are fine with it, and others hate it. And those feelings vary depending on who you are talking to about this topic. I think of games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when someone …
When it comes to making the most out of playtime, Xbox knows there’s more to the gaming experience than just what’s onscreen. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Oreo — the world’s number one cookie — to bring a new level of playfulness to Xbox. Featuring six embossed custom cookie designs and both exclusive in-game …
[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube In case you missed it, Bandai Namco is releasing Tales of Symphonia Remastered on the Nintendo Switch next month. This classic RPG made its original debut on the GameCube in 2003 and is now the second title to be remastered for the current generation after Tales of Vesperia. …
[embedded content]Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube At the end of last year, the Souls-like title Mortal Shell: Complete Edition got a surprise release on the Nintendo Switch. If you’ve been wondering how this particular version of the game compares to the rest, Digital Foundry has got you covered with its latest technical analysis. So, …
In this exclusive Game Informer interview, we learn how Dead Island 2’s audio team uses horror sound design to transform everyday groceries like watermelon, pasta, and grapefruit into the sounds of zombie’s blood and guts. Filmed at Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, England, this feature is part of our ongoing cover story content. To learn more about Dead …
This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian invites Wesley LeBlanc on to chat about the first major release of 2023, Fire Emblem Engage. The two break down their time spent with the final game to this point, previewing the various aspects of this highly anticipated turn-based strategy title. Then, in the second segment, Brian and Wesley …
Hey there — I’m Scott, Design Director at Heart Shaped Games, and I’ve been given the opportunity to share a bit about the unique design process behind our new sci-fi grand strategy RPG, We Are The Caretakers. A lot went into creating the game over its 4+ years in development, but I’d like to focus …
