In yet another case of being way behind the curve, Square Enix has issued a set of guidelines for “posting videos, livestreams, and images”of Dragon Quest I & II HD that includes not presenting end game areas of Dragon Quest 2. While silly in its own right, the company asks…
At long last, developer Poncle has unveiled the online co-op update for its hit indie darling Vampire Survivors. Promised for over two years now, update v1.14 finally includes online co-op for up to four players. It isn’t crossplay enabled (and may never be), but at least you don’t need to…
Summer 2026 is already heating up with the recent announcement of a new Avatar: The Last Airbender fighting game. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game’s fast-paced 2D elemental showdowns look like they’ll appeal to fans of Marvel Vs. Capcom’s combo-heavy battles. Appropriately, Justin Wong has just been revealed as the game’s…
PlatinumGames’ Astral Chain release is still over a month away, but it’s got a chain-tight grip on my attention whenever it comes up. The stylish action of its developer is legendary, and every bit of footage and information has lived up to my expectations so far. That extends to its…
Astral Chain developer PlatinumGames has said the game is meant to be the “first part of [a] trilogy,” and that no downloadable content is being planned for post-launch. The information comes from an interview with game director Takahisa Taura by IGN Benelux, which was then translated from Dutch thanks to…
Astral Chain is quickly becoming one of the most hotly anticipated titles of the year for Switch, looking to provide the high-octane blood-pumping action that Platinum Games is known for. Recently, Polygon sat down with director Takahisa Taura to discuss development on the game and much more. Here’s a rundown:…
Few people know how to weave together a combat system like Platinum Games. The folks there have been dazzling with spectacle fighters for years on end, and Astral Chain looks to continue that proud tradition with style, as new content for E3 has showcased more of the gameplay and what…
During our last Direct, Nintendo revealed a new means for fans to purchase games at a slight discount. If you’re a Switch Online subscriber you can buy the Switch Game Voucher, getting you two titles for the flat rate of $99.99. Among those available titles is PlatinumGames’ upcoming Astral Chain,…
Astral Chain’s trailer debut during last week’s Direct had me grinnin’, as it marks the return of PlatinumGames to a Nintendo console since Bayonetta 2, their work on Star Fox notwithstanding. While a few things could be gleaned from the trailer in terms of style and gameplay ideas, not much…
The next title from Platinum Games, makers of Bayonetta, The Wonderful 101, and plenty more; has been revealed. Full of charm and a unique visual style, Astral Chain looks to be another addition to the developer’s list of over-the-top titles: While it all looks flashy, not much was…
