02nd May2017

First trailer for Bandai Namco’s ‘Code Vein’

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO have today released the first trailer for their upcoming action-RPG title Code Vein, which will be released worldwide in 2018. The new trailer highlights the mysterious and captivating universe along with a quick look at the challenging weapon-based combat found in Code Vein. The trailer also teases the companion gameplay mechanic. As players […]

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02nd May2017

Leading game designers to take part in ‘Virtual Play’

by Phil Wheat

Leading figures from the games design industry will be taking part in ‘Virtual Play’ – a free event to celebrate the sector’s achievements and promote Cheshire East to new and established talent. The event at Macclesfield Town Hall, May 4th at 6.30pm, will feature high-profile speakers including head of design at TT Games Arthur Parsons, […]

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28th Apr2017

‘Gundam Versus’ coming to PS4 in Europe!

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment have announced a new Gundam game – based one of the most well-known and established Mecha Experience and animation brands in history. Gundam Versus is set for release this Autumn 2017 on PlayStation 4 in Europe. From the press release: The world famous giant robot and notorious head-to-head smash hit series: GUNDAM […]

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27th Apr2017

‘Little Nightmares’ launch trailer

by Phil Wheat

To celebrate the release of Little Nightmares, BANDAI NAMCO Europe and Tarsier Studios have revealed a brand-new launch trailer (embedded below) introducing the graceful Lady, the ruler of The Maw and the biggest threat to Six’s survival ensuring the smooth running of the place from her private quarters. Will you be able to save the […]

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27th Apr2017

Hack ‘n’ slash hybrid ‘Drive Girls’ comes to Europe

by Phil Wheat

Rising Star Games have announced that the turbo-powered PlayStation Vita smash Drive Girls is scheduled for physical retail and digital release in Europe on 26th May. An experience straight out of Japan, Drive Girls is developed by the legendary Tamsoft and features characters designed by popular illustrator UGUME. This fast-paced story-driven game transports you to […]

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26th Apr2017

More details unveiled for ‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’

by Phil Wheat

They’re back..! I just can’t get enough of the Marvel vs. Capcom series. From the perfection of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to the last iteration, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom, the Capcom produced series is one of my firm video game favourites. And now we have more information on the NEXT entry in the franchise, Marvel […]

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25th Apr2017

‘Namco Museum’ comes to the Switch!

by Phil Wheat

BANDAI NAMCO have announced that Namco Museum, the ultimate collection of beloved arcade games from the 80’s, is coming to the Nintendo Switch. A staple of a number of console generations (previous iterations have appeared on consoles before, including on PS2 and Nintendo DS), this classic catalogue includes favourites from Namco’s classic arcade collection, including […]

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07th Apr2017

2017 Tribeca Film Festival presents the first Tribeca Games Festival

by Catherina Gioino

Now in it’s sixteenth year, the Tribeca Film Festival has been a staple in the film community, contributing to some of film’s finest filmmakers and ideas. In keeping with the festival’s mission to bring about new modes of storytelling, this year’s festival will include the inaugural Tribeca Games Festival, allowing audiences to experience what happens behind the […]

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16th Mar2017

Capcom announce ‘The Disney Afternoon Collection’

by Phil Wheat

Take a trip down memory lane with a throwback collection filled with six classic games from Disney and Capcom – all of which were, and still are, HUGE fan favourites on the Nintendo NES! The Disney Afternoon Collection contains 6 restored classic games from the 80s/90s featuring crisp 1080p HD support and include all-new modes […]

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14th Mar2017

‘2Dark’ launch trailer & retail details

by Phil Wheat

2Dark is the visceral new horror game by Alone in the Dark creator and famed pioneer of survival-horror games, Frédérick Raynal. The game is a grim journey of stealth and courage into the heart of corruption, offering a gritty and deceptively intricate new adventure of stealth and horror in which death is the only certainty. […]

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13th Mar2017

New gameplay trailer for ‘FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’

by Phil Wheat

FlatOut 4: Total Insanity is the latest instalment in the popular demolition derby racing franchise, in the UK. Developed by the Paris based studio Kylotonn Racing Games (WRC 5, WRC 6) and combining classic fan-favourite features and modes with all new gameplay modes, Flatout 4 is a return to the franchise’s adrenaline-pumping arcade destruction roots. […]

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09th Mar2017

Replay Events announce PLAY Expo Leeds

by Phil Wheat

Replay Events, one of the UK’s premier gaming and event entertainment companies and the driving force behind PLAY Expo Blackpool AND Manchester (both events that team Nerdly have attended in the past) have announced another addition to the PLAY Exo roster: PLAY Expo Leeds, an all-day gaming celebration taking place at Leeds United Football Club […]

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08th Mar2017

‘LEGO Worlds’ gets a launch trailer

by Paul Metcalf

Having followed the development of LEGO Worlds through its Early Access phase, it is nice to see the game so close to release. Now moving onto consoles, it looks like children both young and old will be able to take to this Minecraft like world and start their adventures. Whether it will become as successful […]

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06th Mar2017

New character announced for ‘Tekken 7’

by Phil Wheat

Brazilian Capoeira combines dance, acrobatics, and music to form a deadly martial art – especially when practiced by an expert practitioner such as Eddy Gordo, who joins the roster of Tekken 7 when the game launches in Europe for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on 2nd June 2017! Eddy Gordo’s connection to the […]

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03rd Mar2017

Milestone announce new racing IP – ‘Gravel’

by Phil Wheat

Milestone, one of the leading and longest established racing game developer in the world, has announced its new IP dedicated to the 4-wheeled off-road world, Gravel; which will be available on PS4 Pro, PS4, Xbox One and STEAM next summer. DISCIPLINES: There are four disciplines included in the new Milestone IP, which promises to take […]

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03rd Mar2017

Capcom bringing 4 arcade favorites to iOS & Android

by Phil Wheat

Capcom have announced that it will be bringing four arcade favorites to iOS and Android devices. The titles include 1942 Mobile, Ghosts‘N Goblins Mobile, Ghouls’N Ghosts Mobile and Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando Mobile. Each of these games maintains fidelity to the originals, while offering players the option to play in modes that take full […]

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27th Feb2017

PQube announce UK debut of ‘Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2’

by Phil Wheat

PQube is excited to announce that we will be releasing Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2, the latest instalment in Arc System Works’ legendary Guilty Gear series, for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 in Europe in 2017. The gorgeous and technically sublime GUILTY GEAR series returns with REV 2. Experience the ultimate edition of GUILTY GEAR, […]

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13th Feb2017

OMG… There’s a new ‘Earth Defense Force’ game coming!

by Phil Wheat

Excuse me if I fanboy a little, scratch that, a LOT! The Earth Defense Force franchise is easily one of my favourite video game series – so much so that I own each and every game: from the PS2 days of when it was Monster Attack and later Global Defence Force, to the very latest […]

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02nd Feb2017

‘FlatOut 4: Total Insanity’ coming to the UK

by Phil Wheat

PQube have announced that they are working with Bigben to release FlatOut 4: Total Insanity, the latest instalment in the popular demolition derby racing franchise, in the UK. Developed by the Paris based studio Kylotonn Racing Games (WRC 5, WRC 6) and combining classic fan-favourite features and modes with all new gameplay modes, Flatout 4 […]

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31st Jan2017

Take a [Pixel] Trip back in time with retro game ‘The Videokid’

by Phil Wheat

Is Paperboy back? Heck no, this is The Videokid, a bodacious new retro skategame from Pixel Trip Studios. Test your skills to the max with this gnarly and challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 1980s neighbourhood filled with bogus dangers… Players can skate, hitch and grind their way through hazardous streets; dodging […]

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27th Jan2017

Codemasters announce June debut of ‘DiRT 4’

by Kat Wheat

Codemasters and Koch Media have announced that DiRT 4 will hit PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in June 2017. Hot on the heels of 2016’s critically and commercially successful DiRT Rally, DiRT 4 takes the passion and authenticity of off-road racing to the next level, whilst also reintroducing gamers to white knuckle truck and […]

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27th Jan2017

‘MXGP3’ coming this Spring

by Kat Wheat

Milestone, one of the largest global racing video game developers, have announced that MXGP3: The Official Motocross Videogame, is set to be released in spring 2017 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC/Steam. From the press release: The new MXGP edition, based on the 2016 season, offers the player a dynamic, ever-more enjoyable gaming […]

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