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While it’s hard to say how this version of Borderlands would have fared, the released game’s uniqueness certainly helped it stand apart in the sea of drab shooters that dominated last generation. So, one has to imagine it may not have drawn quite the same amount of attention as it did if it retained the …
Donkey Kong is one of the most important video games of all time, introducing some of the industry’s most popular characters, and helping Nintendo become an even bigger player in the North American video game market. Considering this, it’s crazy to think that it all you could try this out have ended much differently, with …
Resident Evil 3 now has three main types of active dodging available to players, and each one is tied to the same button. Which one is triggered is determined entirely by the timing of the player as they perform the dodge. It takes some time to master, but with practice, dodging will be an extremely …
Yet, it’s worth remembering that Resident Evil 4 is undeniably one of the series’ most pivotal entries. The action-centric format that eventually went onto define the later games in the series was done to perfection in 4 , with the game completely reinventing what it meant to play a Resident Evil title . It goes …
In the original game, dodging was a tad bit difficult to execute, especially when players have a limited view of what’s happening on-screen due to the fixed camera angles. However, the Official Xbox Magazine reported that the remake’s dodge mechanic will be more user-friendly, but of course, this could vary from player to pla Of …
Given the recent popularity in Souls-like action-adventure games based in mythological or historical East Asian settings, such as Nioh, Sekiro and the upcoming Ghost of Tsushima , a remake of Onimusha could be a smart move by Capcom. It may already be testing the waters, given that Capcom filed for new Onimusha trademarks in 2018, …
Back when RE4’s released, additional characters that needed to be occasionally saved were annoying and a downright drain on enjoyment. An update could see developers do more with Ashley while making her more of a teammate and less of a bur However, it looks like this game franchise could be a victim of attrition and …
Back in 2001, Crytek developed the CryEngine for Nvidia. To show off its new technology, Crytek created a tech demo of a game called X-Isle: Dinosaur Island that featured a variety of prehistoric creatures stomping around in the wo Ultimately, plans for the space station setting were scrapped, and the game underwent a major overhaul. …
It’s certainly a concern, particularly when such care seems to be going towards the remakes and side projects that the company has in store. After all, Capcom has confirmed that fan feedback for Resident Evil 6 is helping to improve the development of the Resident Evil 2 remake . Although that’s certainly a positive sign …
In similar fashion to Nioh and Sekiro , many fans will recall that Onimusha was a fairly difficult action-adventure game when it first released in the year 2001 and posed a great challenge to players requiring much mastery of its timing-based combat. Onimusha’s story, similar to Nioh , takes place during the Sengoku period of …
Apart from the many new changes that will be introduced in Resident Evil 3 remake’s Raccoon City, it appears that Capcom is also committed to making the town feel familiar to fans who have played the original game. Fabiano revealed that there will be tons of easter eggs lying around the city, and some eagle-eyed …
An update one should certainly expect from a Resident Evil 4 remake is the refinement of the mobility and aiming mechanics. Resident Evil stuck with the tank-controls aiming technique for the longest time, but eventually evolved to allow for more freedom of movement without sacrificing the series’ evocative feeling of vulnerability. Resident Evil 2 Remake …