Games

Originally launched in arcades in 1993, NBA Jam quickly became a hugely popular sports game. It soon made its way to home consoles, published by Acclaim on systems like the Genesis. These console versions featured hidden characters not found in the arcade game, including Bill Clinton, his wife, and the Vice President, among others. The Genesis version was particularly successful, running smoothly on the system’s 16-bit hardware and selling around 1.93 million copies.

Hey, so GOG just added Citadel Remastered to their store, and I’m pretty excited! It’s a revamped version of Citadel (also known as Cytadela), a first-person shooter that first came out way back in 1995. It was made by Virtual Design and published by Arrakis Software for the Amiga 500. Honestly, when it originally released, it got some okay reviews, but it didn’t really make a huge splash – you know, compared to the big FPS titles that were defining the genre back then. It was a bit of a hidden gem!

Even though Square Enix is still working on the final version of the remake, the lead developer says he’s completed the game many times. He specifically mentioned a ‘full playthrough,’ meaning he’s finished the entire game, including optional side quests and content.

Smalland: Survive the Wilds was initially available on PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store in Early Access starting March 29, 2023. It officially launched on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC on February 15, 2024.

Here is an overview of the game and demo, via Apogee Entertainment:

According to a recent podcast, Microsoft Gaming was created as a temporary legal structure to help complete the purchase of Activision Blizzard. This suggests the company was always planning to switch back to the Xbox brand, whether Phil Spencer was still CEO or Asha Sharma had taken over. Sharma’s reported plan to refocus on the Xbox brand might have just been a smart marketing strategy all along.

The trailer for Brand New Day shows that Peter Parker will reconnect with his old allies, now that he’s become a genuinely friendly neighbor to them. Beyond that, the trailer also hints at significant upgrades to Spider-Man’s suit and web-shooters, finally offering an explanation for something that’s always been a bit confusing about his webs in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A key element that always made Black Clover compelling was the intense rivalry between its main characters, which was established from the beginning and captivated fans. This rivalry split the fanbase, with many passionately supporting either character to become the Wizard King. The ending rightfully showed both were worthy, leading to a climactic duel that Asta ultimately won. More than just a spectacular finish, this fight was emotionally resonant and felt more earned than the final battle between Naruto and Sasuke in Naruto.

Rockstar Games is looking for a skilled Senior Gameplay Programmer who loves making games. You’ll join a small, experienced team and become an expert in one or more key areas of game technology, while also being willing to learn and contribute in other areas when needed.

A four-episode preview of the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is now available on Disney+. Unlike most Star Wars films, it doesn’t begin with a scrolling opening crawl; instead, it uses a still title card similar to the one in Solo. Here’s what the title card says: