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Lost Castle 2 - Local Co-op Mode Explained
Aleksander Kartasinski, 25 July 2024, 02:28
If you would like to team up and play Lost Castle 2 with your friends while they are over at your place, you might be wondering if it features local co-op mode. Here you will find your answer.
Nostalgic Ride With Power Rangers on New Retro Game Trailer
Adrian Werner, 07 June 2024, 15:17
Summer Game Fest 2024 announced Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, a game that will offer a nostalgic trip to the 1990s in climate and style.
Hostesses in Like a Dragon Gaiden - Best Answers
Agnes Adamus, 13 November 2023, 05:56
Want to build a relationship with a one of the hostesses in Like a Dragon Gaiden? Here you will find the best answers you can give during the interviews.
When Does Like a Dragon Gaiden Take Place? Timeline
Agnes Adamus, 09 November 2023, 05:28
Like a Dragon Gaiden The Man Who Erased His Name enables us to take on the role of Kazuma Kiryu again. In this guide you can find out when the production is set.
Sifu is Expecting Its Final Update; Lots of Goodies Announced [Update]
Kamil Kleszyk, 07 September 2023, 17:36
The developers of last year's blockbuster Sifu have announced the release of the final update for the game. When can we expect it?
Kunio-kun Returns; Release Date on New Platforms
Christian Pieniazek, 06 July 2023, 13:14
River City: Rival Showdown, a beat'em up previously known only to owners of the Nintendo 3DS console, is heading to new platforms. The title will get a number of new features, which include visuals, controls and integration with Double Dragon Duel.
Brawler Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2 Announced
Jan Kopacz, 27 June 2023, 15:10
Microids has revealed Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2, which is a sequel to the 2021 brawler.
Sifu Thrives Thanks to Fans; Brand New Map and Mode
Adrian Werner, 29 January 2023, 23:26
The Disciple Trials project has been released. This is the most ambitious mod for Sifu to date, which enhances the game with a new map and an additional gameplay mode.
Feast for Yakuza Fans: Like a Dragon 8 Trailer and Judgment PC Official
Adrian Werner, 14 September 2022, 15:09
Fans of the Yakuza series are getting spoiled. SEGA announced a new Like a Dragon Gaiden game and revealed fresh details about Yakuza: Like a Dragon 2. In addition, there are many indications that Judgement and Lost Judgement will get PC ports.
Ninja Turtles Become a Summer Hit With Sensational Sales
Adrian Werner, 14 July 2022, 09:58
Tribute Games and Dotemu have reasons to be happy. The game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is selling like hotcakes.
New TMNT Game Launch Surprisingly Close
Sonia Selerska, 09 June 2022, 21:49
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is coming sooner than expected, and it features a previously unannounced character.
Sifu Will be Easier; Game Roadmap Revealed [UPDATED]
Adrian Werner, 29 April 2022, 18:32
We learned about the development plans for Sifu. These include the ability to choose difficulty level, new outfits, gameplay modifiers and arena mode.
Sifu Sold 1M Copies but Only 15% of Players Completed the Game
Adrian Werner, 03 March 2022, 11:36
Sifu's sales have surpassed one million copies. However, only 15% of players managed to beat the final boss.
Difficult Games are Hype - Sifu With Great Sales
Jacob Blazewicz, 12 February 2022, 15:09
The high difficulty level of Sifu did not discourage players from checking out this interesting game. The proof is the excellent sales boasted by devs at Sloclap.
Sifu Launches Today; Devs on Post-release Content
Michael Zegar, 08 February 2022, 17:57
Unusual indie game Sifu is here. On this occasion we received a special trailer and some information about the post-release content - including whether the game will feature multiplayer.
Sifu Reviews Reveal Game Recommended for Fans of High Difficulty
Adrian Werner, 07 February 2022, 14:07
The first reviews of Sifu have appeared online. They show that it is an intriguing action game, provided that you do not mind the very high difficulty level.
Yakuza Sales on PC Positively Surprising
Adrian Werner, 03 January 2022, 11:47
Sega has boasted impressive sales results for the PC versions of games in the Yakuza series. In a short time PC has become an important platform for this brand.
New Gameplay Footage From Sifu Will Appeal to Martial Arts Fans
Michal Ciezadlik, 16 December 2021, 19:11
New footage showing gameplay footage from the action game Sifu has hit the web. This time the devs focused on presenting the combat mechanics.
Sifu Will Offer Only One Difficulty Level
Adrian Werner, 26 November 2021, 13:50
Devs at Slocap announced that the action fighting game Sifu will not offer an option to choose the difficulty level.
Sifu With New Release Date and Gameplay Details
Michael Zegar, 18 November 2021, 22:53
The promising action game Sifu will be released a little earlier than planned. The developers present aging mechanics and combat system on new gameplay footage.
Kung-fu Game Sifu Release Date and Trailer
Jacob Blazewicz, 25 August 2021, 22:14
The developers of Sifu have finally revealed the game's new release date. The information was provided in one of the last trailers shown during the opening event of GamesCom 2021.
Single Father From Poland Works on Bloody Beat'em Up Midnight Fight Express
Agnes Adamus, 25 August 2021, 20:55
During today's opening of gamescom 2021 a gameplay trailer of a Polish beat'em up game Midnight Fight Express was shown. Additionally, it was announced that the game will be available in Xbox Game Pass service from day one.
Sifu Delayed; New Gameplay From State of Play
Iltutmis, 09 July 2021, 09:51
Sifu is a game announced by Sloclap that focuses on melee combat. The game' release was postponed. Dark atmosphere, Asian vibes and interesting visuals encourage to take a closer look at this title.
Yakuza 7 is the Biggest Hit in the Series
Adrian Werner, 13 May 2021, 13:37
Sega boasted that Yakuza 7 became the biggest hit in the history of the series. This success, as well as the increase in the popularity of the brand outside Japan, is to be the result of, among other things, releasing the game simultaneously on multiple hardware platforms.
Turn-based Combat From Yakuza: Like a Dragon is Here to Stay
Hubert Sledziewski, 08 May 2021, 22:50
Devs at Ryu ga Gotoku announced that the combat in the next games of the Yakuza series will be based on the turn-based combat system known from Like a Dragon. The Judgment series will offer classic battles.
Lost Judgment is the New Game From Yakuza Devs
Hubert Sledziewski, 07 May 2021, 21:53
Sega and Ryu ga Gotoku, the studio known for the Yakuza series, have announced Lost Judgment, the follow-up to Judgment, originally released in 2019. The title will be released on September 24, exclusively on Sony and Microsoft consoles.
Yakuza 6 and Octopath Traveler Available on Xbox Game Pass
Paul Musiolik, 25 March 2021, 15:53
New games have been added to Xbox Game Pass. Particularly noteworthy is the debut of Octopath Traveler and Yakuza 6: The Song of Life on Microsoft's console. RPG enthusiasts will be pleased with Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.
Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! Launch Coming This Fall
Ewelina Krzykala, 25 March 2021, 14:59
Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! is coming to PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. The comic book-like brawler from Mr. Nutz Studio aims to land very close to the hand-drawn original.
Yakuza 6 PC System Requirements
Adrian Werner, 22 March 2021, 12:53
Sega revealed the system requirements for the PC version of Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, the final game in the main series featuring Kazuma Kiryu as the protagonist.
Gotham Knights Launch Delayed to 2022
Agnes Adamus, 19 March 2021, 18:47
Warner Bros. Games Montreal announced that the release of Gotham Knights has been delayed. The game will launch next year.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return in New Video Game
Jacob Blazewicz, 11 March 2021, 15:28
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is another iconic franchise returning to video games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge will take us on an adventure straight out of the 80s TV series thanks to DotEmu and Tribute Games.
Sifu is Inspired by Dark Souls and Jackie Chan Movies
Adrian Piotrowski, 27 February 2021, 17:55
Pierre Tarno, the executive producer of Sifu answered some questions about the upcoming game. He revealed that it will have a single-player campaign, and the inspiration came from Jackie Chan movies and the Dark Souls series, among others.
Sifu - New Kung Fu Fighter Debuts on State of Play
Adrian Piotrowski, 26 February 2021, 10:31
Sifu is a new proposal from Sloclap, the studio behind Absolver. The first trailer abounds in many kung fu duels fought in various settings. Releasing this year on PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Judgment Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X / S
Bart Swiatek, 02 February 2021, 15:00
Japanese company Sega has announced that the spin-off of the popular Yakuza series - titled Judgment - will hit the PS5, Xbox Series X / S and Google Stadia platform in April.
Yakuza Remastered Collection PC System Requirements
Adrian Piotrowski, 27 January 2021, 14:43
Tomorrow, the next three installments of the Yakuza series will be made available on PC. Today we got to know the minimum and recommended system requirements.
Successful Return After 26 Years; Streets of Rage 4 is a Commercial Hit
Adrian Werner, 08 September 2020, 09:50
Lizardcube released a new update for the brawler Streets of Rage 4 and boasted of the game's success.
Aeon Must Die! Sports an Impressive Retro Cartoonish Trailer
Adrian Werner, 06 August 2020, 22:44
Limestone Games used the State of Play show to demonstrate the new trailer from Aeon Must Die!, an action game that aims to recreate the atmosphere of Japanese animation from the VHS era.
First Reviews: Streets of Rage 4 - Legend Returns
Jacob Blazewicz, 30 April 2020, 13:24
Today marks the release of Streets of Rage 4, a continuation of the iconic beat'em up from the 1990s. The launch is accompanied by numerous and very positive reviews of the game.
Release Date of Streets of Rage 4
Agnes Adamus, 17 April 2020, 21:58
Developer Lizardcube and DotEmu announced that Streets of Rage 4 will launch on the market on April 30, this year. The title is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. It's worth noting that this is the first full-fledged release of the series in 26 years.
Batman: Court of Owls Might be the New Title From WB Games Montreal [Updated]
Konrad Serafinski, 24 September 2019, 10:05
If you are waiting for a new game from the Arkham series from WB Games Montreal, you can be sure that it is now in the pipeline. This was confirmed by a short material on the occasion of the 80th birthday of Batman, as well as a comment from Scott Snyder, the creator of the comic book Court of Owls.
Shing! - Gameplay From the Upcomig Polish Beat 'em Up
Konrad Serafinski, 12 September 2019, 14:18
Independent Polish team at Mass Creation has announced a new game. It's Shing! - a beat 'em up title with interesting visuals. The title will appear on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in early 2020. There is also an extensive gameplay.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 PC - Release Date, Price and Hardware Requirements
Christian Pieniazek, 11 April 2019, 23:06
A new Yakuza game is coming out on PC in less than a month - Yakuza Kiwami 2. In addition to the release date, we learned about its price and hardware requirements which aren't among the lowest.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 Coming to PC
Adrian Werner, 01 April 2019, 10:28
Thanks to the ESRB database, we've learned that a port of Yakuza Kiwami 2 is coming to PC. The game is a remake of the second installment of Sega's popular franchise.
Yakuza Kiwami PC without Denuvo; price and hardware requirements revealed
Michael Kulakowski, 22 January 2019, 23:23
Yakuza Kiwami has been officially listed on Steam, revealing the game's hardware requirements, price, and the fact that it will not use Denuvo.
Yakuza Kiwami PC release date revealed
Jacob Blazewicz, 21 January 2019, 22:33
Sega has revealed the release date of Yakuza Kiwami on Steam. The remake of the first installment of the cycle will debut on PC in mid-February.
New screens from the Streets of Rage 4
Konrad Serafinski, 31 December 2018, 10:56
Streets of Rage 4 will be released somewhere in 2019. The developers decided to share some fresh screenshots from their upcoming production.
Devolver's psychedelic beat 'em up Mother Russia Bleeds is out on PC
luckie, 06 September 2016, 12:26
Hotline Miami producer has published Mother Russia Bleeds - a brutal 2D beat 'em up set in an alternative U.S.S.R.