nostalgia

AppWizard
July 11, 2025
The remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 successfully captures the essence of the original game, providing a familiar mix of satisfaction and frustration. However, the remake of Pro Skater 4 does not evoke the same excitement, as much of its content feels recycled and the gameplay has been altered with a strict two-minute time limit on levels, which changes the dynamics and diminishes the experience. While players can extend the time limit to 60 minutes, the alteration of original objectives to fit a two-minute format is seen as a missed opportunity. The changes seem to cater more to newcomers rather than long-time fans, leading to a divide and a loss of the nostalgic appeal that characterized the remakes of the first two titles.
AppWizard
July 11, 2025
The RTS genre has faced challenges and is currently underserved as of 2025. The latest Humble Bundle offers a selection of RTS titles, providing some relief for fans. The Commandos HD project allows players to experience classic titles in modern resolutions, but Commandos: Origins is not included and remains a full-price title following its favorable user reviews since its debut last April.
BetaBeacon
July 10, 2025
The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. It only plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, replicating the original hardware closely. It has a backlit LCD panel, premium build quality, and a battery indicator. The device has been restocked with new colorways and accessories. The price has been adjusted, making it a pricey option for diehard Game Boy fans. It is considered the ultimate way to play Game Boy cartridges for dedicated collectors.
AppWizard
July 10, 2025
Roblox reported 79.5 million daily active users (DAUs) in Q1 2025, while Minecraft had 140 million monthly active users (MAUs) in 2023. Roblox generated .8 million in revenue in Q1 2025, compared to Minecraft's million for the entirety of 2023. 54% of Roblox users are under 13 years old, while Minecraft appeals to a broader demographic, including adults. Roblox focuses on user-generated content and social interaction, while Minecraft emphasizes creativity and nostalgia.
BetaBeacon
July 8, 2025
Crunchyroll will release Metal Slug Tactics on iOS and Android, following its successful launch on consoles and PC platforms. The game will be available for Crunchyroll Game Vault Mega and Ultimate Fan members at no additional cost, with language support for English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. Pre-registration is open on the App Store and Google Play, with the game offering turn-based tactical combat featuring iconic Metal Slug characters.
AppWizard
July 8, 2025
Kaizen: A Factory Story is an upcoming video game set in 1980s Japan, described as "an open-ended puzzle automation game" where players create products that lead to further production. The game is developed by Coincidence, a new collective formed by the original Zachtronics team, following its disbandment in late 2022. Zach Barth, the creative director, has a passion for games focused on production lines and emphasizes a more fluid company structure in Coincidence. The game's narrative, crafted by Matthew Seiji Burns, features a Japanese American protagonist navigating Japan's business landscape during its economic bubble, evoking nostalgia for iconic products of the era, though actual products like the Sony Walkman and Nintendo Game Boy will not be included due to licensing issues.
AppWizard
July 7, 2025
Last week saw cancellations, layoffs, and discontent. The Summer Games Done Quick speedrunning festival began, with donations of around 9,000 benefiting Doctors Without Borders. Missile Command Delta reimagines the original game as a turn-based experience, releasing on July 8th. Mycopunk, a teampunk shooter, is set to release on July 10th. Occlude offers a unique twist on Solitaire, while Everdeep Aurora allows players to navigate an underground world. Islanders: New Shores features buildable archipelagoes. Dogwalk involves dragging a child through snowy landscapes, and Xenopurge is an autobattler set in alien hives. A remake of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is also in the works, along with the turn-based mech strategy sim Death Ring: Second Impact.
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