Here’s a long-lost Dating Simulator game concept from the 1990s, which artist Kinu Nishimura, best known for her work with Capcom, tried to pitch back then. Titled Tokimeki Requiem (working title), it is unknown how far this concept progressed. This particular pitch may have evolved into something else or been…
ESPionage [Beta] Xbox/PS2/PC/GameCube
Before it became known as Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy, the game was originally titled ESPionage. In its early beta builds, it looked and played quite differently from the version that eventually hit the store. This was largely because Midway began showcasing the game while it was still in its alpha…
Perfect Dark – Reboot [Xbox Series X/S & PC] Cancelled
After years of dormancy, Perfect Dark was set to make a return, boasting stunning visuals, refined mechanics, and a fully re-imagined reboot. Unlike previous entries in the franchise, this revival wasn’t being helmed by Rare. Instead, a new studio called The Initiative was steering the wheel. The game was officially…
Dead to Rights: Redemption [PS3/Xbox 360]
Dead to Rights: Retribution is often remembered by fans as a gritty, no-nonsense third-person shooter released in 2010 by Volatile Games and published under the Namco Bandai umbrella. This game was a reboot of the Dead to Rights franchise that brought back cop Jack Slate and his loyal companion Shadow,…
Four Years Later, Valheim Is Still Beating AAA Games—Here’s Why
Valheim is a sandbox survival game with Viking mythology influences, developed by Iron Gate Studio and released in Early Access in 2021. The game quickly became a massive hit due to its blend of exploration, crafting, combat, and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. According to data by SteamDB, even four years after…