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Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up

Digital | ON: GAMES Feb 7, 2021

Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up

by Brian Ashcraft

The Switch gets a Mario makeover, while Super Mario 3D World and Nioh get remastered for new consoles.

Plant a garden, solve puzzles and save the world in these video games

Digital | ON: GAMES Jan 3, 2021

Plant a garden, solve puzzles and save the world in these video games

by Brian Ashcraft

Three well-known gaming franchises — PixelJunk, Puyo Puyo Tetris and Earth Defense Force — get sequels.

Roleplaying takes center stage with these three games

Digital | ON: GAMES Dec 6, 2020

Roleplaying takes center stage with these three games

by Brian Ashcraft

The year closes with a flurry of new games including Cyberpunk 2077, Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend and Densha de Go!! Hashiro Yamanote Sen.

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New consoles debut just in time for 2020’s holiday season

Digital | ON: GAMES Nov 1, 2020

New consoles debut just in time for 2020’s holiday season

by Brian Ashcraft

This month sees the release of the PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X and Series S, plus the new Kingdom Hearts game has a musical twist.

Three beloved video game franchises get spruced-up remakes

Digital | ON: GAMES Oct 3, 2020

Three beloved video game franchises get spruced-up remakes

by Brian Ashcraft

Crash Bandicoot, Pikmin and Shin Megami Tensei all have new releases coming out this month.

Landmark moments for video games in Japan

Digital | ON: GAMES Sep 6, 2020

Landmark moments for video games in Japan

by Brian Ashcraft

The Tokyo Game Show moves online; one of the best shoot ’em ups gets a physical version; and Japan now has a legal video game bar.

Ruins, crystals and robots: Classic games get remastered

Digital | ON: GAMES Aug 2, 2020

Ruins, crystals and robots: Classic games get remastered

by Brian Ashcraft

La-Mulana whips you into shape; Crystal Chronicles gets even better; and Gundam fans get another chance to suit up.

Two new styles of samurai showdowns

Digital | ON: GAMES Jul 5, 2020

Two new styles of samurai showdowns

by Brian Ashcraft

SNK drops an unreleased Samurai Shodown game; Ghost of Tsushima brings feudal Japan to life; and Marvel’s Iron Man VR puts you right in the suit.

A remastered game gives you 101 reasons to stay home

Digital | ON: GAMES Jun 7, 2020

A remastered game gives you 101 reasons to stay home

by Brian Ashcraft

Revisiting a cannibalistic world, puzzle-filled nightmares and 101 superheroes

Bubble gum becomes a prized commodity in Ninjala and PlatinumGames celebrates two birthdays

Digital | ON: GAMES May 3, 2020

Bubble gum becomes a prized commodity in Ninjala and PlatinumGames celebrates two birthdays

by Brian Ashcraft

Ninjala is sure to deliver Splatoon fans a new mess of fun and the rest of the world gets a peek at the buzz behind Mana.

Take that island vacation you've been waiting for with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Digital | ON: GAMES Apr 6, 2020

Take that island vacation you've been waiting for with Animal Crossing: New Horizons

by Brian Ashcraft

Escape self-isolation with Animal Crossing: New Horizons; get in touch with your softer side with the coral Switch Lite; and Evil is back for a new round.

Knockout games with a twist

Digital | ON: GAMES Mar 2, 2020

Knockout games with a twist

by Brian Ashcraft

Nioh 2 has really demonic players; One Punch Man is late to the game, but in a good way; and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon ditches the trainers.

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