New Gaming Systems

Author: Nick

  • Dead Rising 4 – Out Now on PS4

    Dead Rising 4 – Out Now on PS4

    Dead Rising 4 was initially released in 2016, for Xbox One and Windows. It didn’t quite receive the same reception as other Dead Rising games, but that’s not to say it wasn’t good. Now that it’s available on PlayStation 4 as well, it might get some more appreciation.

    Dead Rising 4 is highly satirical, laughing at itself and the consumer society we live in. Players take on the character of Frank West, who needs to kill zombies and the undead.

    The game has some interesting features. One allows players to create custom weapons using everyday objects, like lawnmower blades and baseball bats. These can be used with nails to create a studded bat. You can also create more intricate weapons, like something resembling a lightsaber.

    The version for PS4 now includes all previous content, as well as a new feature called Capcom Heroes. This gives players new bonus outfits and adds a new comical level to the story.

  • Is the Xbox One X the Most Powerful Console Ever?

    Is the Xbox One X the Most Powerful Console Ever?

    The Xbox One X is being billed as the most powerful console in the world – are the claims true? It certainly does have some impressive technology behind it. It is the first games console to use 4k – the problem being that most people do not have 4k televisions at this stage. However, there is no arguing with the technology. It is incredibly powerful and will provide a superior gaming experience, compared with anything else that is currently on the market.

    It is not without its flaws though. There may be a slight issue with storage, as games will take up a lot of space on the console. This is only a slight flaw though, and in general, the Xbox One X has been receiving rave reviews. The technology behind it is very powerful and other technologies will have the chance to catch up, like televisions, games and other similar consoles.

  • What you Need to Know from Paris Games Week

    What you Need to Know from Paris Games Week

    Paris Games Week was held by Sony this week. The event is a platform for the gaming corporation to make new announcements and introduce now games to fans all over the world. There were lots of new announcements, certainly – but they were all rather vague. Did we learn a lot about what is actually going to be happening? No, not really… but here is what we did find out:

    • Microsoft is going to be pushing virtual reality technology going forward. Megalith, an otherwise fairly standard shooting game, is going to be released for PSVR sometime in 2018.
    • The Hong Kong Massacre will be released for PS4 in 2018. We don’t have many details of this game, but it looks to be similar to Hotline Miami.
    • Concrete Genie is coming out next year as well. It has a slightly different angle and is essentially an adventure game, featuring a teenager living in a world of monsters.

  • SNES Classic Mini Recreation Hits the Shelves

    The SNES Classic Mini is due to go on sale in the UK on the 29th September. The console has been eagerly anticipated since it was announced back in June, with many electronic stores and online stores offering customer the chance to pre-order it.

    The SNES Mini is a remake of the original console, but smaller. It has 21 games loaded onto it that hark back to the 90s. The whole concept is designed to play on nostalgia and take people back to their childhood memories.

    The console is small enough to hold easily in one hand and much of the original design will still be in tact, including the power and reset buttons. Two controllers come with the console, which are attached using a USB.

    You will be able to side scroll through the selection of games, all popular titles that will bring back lots of memories. Games include Donkey Kong Country, Final Fantasy III and Super Mario World.

  • What is the New Game Pyre?

    You may or may not believe it, but Pyre is actually, at its core, a sports game. It features games called rites, a kind of six player game that feels like a cross between various sports. It requires a lot of skill and quick thinking, making it an interesting new option for people who love their fantasy football and sports games. The rites become more difficult and challenging as the game progresses.

    Pyre is more than a simple and two-dimensional sports game as well, though. It’s a game that is imaginative, inventive and full of interesting imagery. You will be able to explore the world in full as you travel between rites, absorbing yourself in the folklore and learning more about the history. You will also find out more about the characters, especially the ones that play in rites. They all have their own stories for you to investigate further.