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Originally released on the 3DS in 2012 Capcom can’t help themselves when it comes to remaking, remastering, and re-releasingResident Evilgames (or any of their classic games for that matter). Not when they outsell new IPs five or six re-releases in, as is the case withResident Evil 4. Yep, there’s a new re-release in town, as what started as a 3DS exclusive in 2012, followed by an HD re-up on PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360 a year later, is now getting a PS4 and Xbox One version....

Touch the sky, but don’t deadzone VR has had a curious impact on the industry. It’s not mainstream yet. It’s pricey. It’s unwieldy. Yet, it’s all executives and developers are talking about. We’re not quite at the apex of the “revolution,” but we do have platform wars currently raging full force with “big three” (HTC, Oculus, PSVR) — and this is with many other suitors (like Google) waiting in the wings....

I’m young enough that my first home computer was a standardized “Wintel” machine that ran Windows 3.1 and DOS. The early ‘80s home computer market is strange and mysterious territory to me, and these days, it’s a lot more difficult to get into them than consoles of the era. It was only a few years ago that I got my hands on an Atari 600XL that was modified for more RAM and an Atari XEGS – a consolized Atari 8-Bit computer....

Old Spice is at it again We get plenty of company based promotional games sent to us to which we almost always just send straight to the trash. Well Old Spice just sent us something, and it’s thanks to their amazing ad campaign in the past that I gave this particular email a chance. I’m glad I did. Old SpiceDikembe Mutombo’s 4 1/2 Weeks to Save The Worldsees you playing as a Dikembe Mutombo who has to save the world....

But how much longer can Axel’s knees hold out? Great news forStreets of Rage 4fans, as a new listing for previously unannounced DLC has popped up on the Steam store database (Steamdb).As spotted by Redditor MikeSaintJules, the mystery entry is titled “Mr. X Nightmare” – a reference to the Big Bad of the originalStreets of Ragetrilogy back in the halcyon days of the Sega Mega Drive. There are no further details pertaining to this particular DLC drop, including a content explanation or a release date, but co-developers Dotemuhas previously notedits intent to release new content for the fantastic 2D brawler, while asking fans to be patient in the meantime....

December All the way back in 1992, thePuttyfranchise was born. Although it didn’t see like it at the time it was a series destined to live on for many years, as it not only got a sequel inPutty Squad, but a full-on modern remake two decades later on the PS3 and iOS platforms. Puttywill live on once again it seems, as developer System 3 has revealed that a Switch version is in the works, and will drop on December 1 of this year — based on the listing from Amazon this 8GB cartridge is basically the 2013 edition....

Not at E3! A lot of developers have been giving fans a heads-up lately about whatwill notbe at E3, and Telltale is the latest one to do so. According toa tweet from Telltale’s Job Stauffer, we won’t be getting newGame of Thronesinfo until after E3. In fact, we probably won’t be getting any info at all until afterTales from the Borderlandskicks off, which could be quite a while. For now, let’s just enjoyWolf Among UsandWalking Dead Season 2, because man — those are both pretty amazing....

Funcom sends word that the early access pre-launch period for upcoming MMOThe Secret Worldbegins today. The game’s official launch goes down on July 3, but existing pre-order customers will get to get in early, starting rightnow. It’s not too late, though: simply head over tothe official site, put in your pre-order and get your early access. Throughpreview eventsI’ve become quite excited aboutThe Secret World. I love its modern-day setting and ties to mythology, fairy tales and pop culture....

Well, super-ish In light of Comic-Con, the PlayStation Store is having a sale on all things superhero-related. TheSupserhero Saleis already live, and will be available through July 13, 9:00am PT. It looks like the sale is extended to general supernatural franchises as well, rather than strictly superheroes. In addition to deals onLEGO Batman,Injustice, and olderBatman: Arkhamgames, there are severalMega Man,Mortal Kombat,Saints Row, andinFamoustitles on sale as well. Nothing too crazy cheap for PS4, but theLEGOgames are always a good time....

The new year festivities may be over, but there is still some time for reflective stat crunching if you’re Xbox Live’s resident cheeky chappy, Major “Major Nelson” Nelson. The Nelsonator has revealed 2008’s top Xbox Live successes, charting the major games played over XBL and purchased on Live Arcade. If you like indie, then this was a good year on XBLA.Castle Crasherstopped the chart, followed byGeometry Wars 2, but it’s the fact thatBraidis in third place which warms my heart....

Starting next Wednesday, August 17, you can gain access to the multiplayer beta ofTrackMania 2 Canyonby purchasing the game prior to its for-real launch. You might be thinking that’s both surprisingly soon and a lot to ask for a mere beta, but Nadeo is only charging $24.99 here. The map editor and mediatracker for video editing are included in this beta. And when the big day for the official release does come, you’ll be upgraded to the latest version at no additional cost....

More games need badges Publishers PQube have announced that anime-up-the-ass fighting gameUnder Night In-Birth Late[st]will be launching in Europe and North America in February 2018, coming to PS4, PS3 and PS Vita. The niche but beloved fighting franchise will also see a snazzy Collector’s Edition in Europe, courtesy ofRice Digital. The “End of Dawn” set features the PS4 version of the game, along with a 128-page artbook, the game’s soundtrack and a cool selection of 20 badges....

Demon’s Soulswas always the bestSoulsgame. I’m tempted to turn off the comments so you can’t “at” me! I mean, I’m not going to do that, but I’mtempted. Whether you started up this weekend and threw your case across the room in frustration, or you’re aiming to go for your second playthrough this week, here are a few tips. These are battle-tested with the remake in mind from a clear this past weekend....