You could express it this way: Revamping games is similar to reinterpreting past experiences. Pieces of emotion, sensation, or specifics float around in the air, initially solidified through time and now needing to be reshaped into something that retains the essence but also has a fresh, new intention.
At long last, Dragon Ball fans finally know of every single Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero character that’ll be playable in the game when it releases next month. These fighters come from Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball GT, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball Daima, and the various Dragon Ball movies between those series to amount to over 180 playable characters right at launch. These Dragon Ball characters have been revealed periodically during themed trailers that dropped nearly weekly leading up to the fighting game’s release, but Bandai Namco treated everyone to one final roster trailer this week to finally reveal the rest of the Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero fighters.
Yesterday, Nintendo and Pokemon Company filed a joint lawsuit against Pocketpair, creators of Palworld. Contrary to popular belief, this suit isn’t about copyright violations, but rather patent infringements. This morning, Pocketpair addressed the legal action through a tweet on X/Twitter. In their statement, they mentioned being uninformed about the specific patents they allegedly violated, and claim that they haven’t received details regarding these patents. The company further stated that this lawsuit could potentially delay updates and new content as they shift their focus from development to handling the lawsuit.
Actor Charlie Hunnam, known for roles in “Rebel Moon” and “Sons of Anarchy”, has agreed to take the lead in Netflix’s controversial true-crime series “Monster” for its third season. Hunnam will portray notorious serial killer Ed Gein, whose grotesque actions served as inspiration for several fictional characters such as Leatherface from “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and Norman Bates in “Psycho”. Gein maintained a strained and unhealthy relationship with his deeply religious mother, who instilled in him the belief that women and modern society were inherently corrupt. He lived with her until her death, and became increasingly fixated on her as time went on.
The creators of the Shantae series have skillfully paid homage to the vintage Atari 2600 game, Yars Revenge, by designing a unique amalgamation titled Yars Rising. This fusion of platforming and retro Atari-style gameplay is seamlessly integrated into the storyline through the protagonist’s progressive enhancements. Progress can be saved at arcade machines, and augmentations are earned upon completion of classic Yars stages, creatively merging old and new elements. The gameplay includes Mega Man-like run-and-gun segments, stealth, and backtracking in balanced proportions. WayForward is well-versed in platformers, and they’ve delivered a commendable effort with Yars Rising. However, the game isn’t without its imperfections. Fortunately, it boasts an appealing visual aesthetic, making it worthwhile to delve deeper into its features first.
Last year, TipsWorks’ “Ballad of Antara” was officially announced for the PS5. Recently, there’s been a comprehensive gameplay demonstration that emphasizes exploration, fighting sequences, and the intricate relationships among the Emissaries. You can watch it here.