The Ultimate Ninja Storm series has entered the third (or fourth, if you count Generations) entry in the series. Known for its amazing visuals and staying true to the anime itself, this game brings all that back for another round. You have to wonder if the series can simply survive on just those two elements alone. The last few games have introduced some new things and spice up the gameplay a bit. Fortunately, Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 does enough to keep this series going strong.
The console Castlevania games have taken a peculiar path since the polygonal transition, with various experiments on the N64 and PS2 garnering mixed reception. The handheld titles, on the other hand, have shown a consistent brilliance on the GBA and DS, adhering to a formula that works while focusing on combat precision and varied boss battles. On the 3DS, the series has taken just a bit of a nod toward the console style, while still maintaining something resembling the classic gameplay.
As you may have seen or heard me discuss recently, I’ve finally picked up my first arcade cabinet. It’s a 2-slot Neo•Geo MVS, so it’s outside the scope of this column’s three-or-more-player focus, but it has me thinking about the arcade experience. Some of the best arcade games support lots of players: Gauntlet. Rampage. Daytona USA. Even the recent Pac-Man Battle Royale. Still, there’s one genre that eats quarters like no other: the side-scrolling beat-’em-up. READ MORE
Sony’s The Show has been the premier baseball game for years, but that seems to have only driven the developers to strive even harder to improve it every year. With that in mind, this year’s release has more upgrades and new content than we’ve seen in a few years. READ MORE
Will a mysterious tweeted photo mean a new Just Cause is near? Did that PS4 tease mean Final Fantasy XV is close too? And what will be the fate of Star Wars: 1313?
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