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Beneath a Steel Sky review (1994)
This review of the 1994 adventure game Beneath a Steel Sky praises its compelling plot, rich world-building, and Dave Gibbons' distinctive art style, calling it a must-buy for fans. While acknowledging its conventional adventure game mechanics and occasional tonal inconsistencies, particularly with its music and humor, the article ultimately deems it a well-constructed and involving experience that stands as a classic.
Rokky teams up with Revolution Software to bring Broken Sword franchise to China
Game distributor Rokky has partnered with Revolution Software to co-publish the Broken Sword franchise in China, including remastered versions of Shadow of the Templars and The Smoking Mirror. Rokky will handle marketing, translation, and localization for the Chinese market, marking their first venture into game publishing after years of distribution. Both companies expressed excitement about bringing the beloved series to a new audience.
Preserving the Past With Charles Cecil
Revolution Software co-founder Charles Cecil discusses the upcoming 4K remake of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars and the challenges of designing point-and-click adventure games. He shares insights on balancing puzzle difficulty, player-driven narratives, and his personal desire to correct a long-standing visual inconsistency in the original game's artwork.
Comedian Alasdair Beckett-King was a die-hard adventure gamer until he discovered Morrowind: 'The first time I loaded it up, I walked straight into a little pond and was killed by a fish'
Comedian and adventure game designer Alasdair Beckett-King discusses his gaming history, from playing Dizzy on a ZX Spectrum to his love for Morrowind and point-and-click adventures like Broken Sword. He shares his current playthroughs of Tainted Grail: Conquest and his enduring affection for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, while also admitting to being stuck on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
A Broken Sword movie is in the works, aiming to move the adventure game classics into 'the next medium it…
A film adaptation of the classic adventure game series Broken Sword is in development, co-produced by series creator Revolution Software and Story Kitchen. Evan Spiliotopolos, known for writing live-action adaptations, is penning the script. The creators aim to translate the game's world into a new medium while remaining faithful to its established lore and intelligent storytelling.
A point-and-click mystery game from my childhood is getting the live-action movie treatment from the studio behind Sonic…
A live-action movie based on the point-and-click mystery game Broken Sword is in development from Story Kitchen, the studio behind the Sonic the Hedgehog films. Evan Spiliotopoulos, known for writing Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast, is set to write the script for the feature-length adaptation.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for May: Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, The Thaumaturge and more
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced the May lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, featuring titles like Star Wars Outlaws, Red Dead Redemption 2, Bramble: The Mountain King, and The Thaumaturge. The new additions will be available starting May 19, with Time Crisis also coming to PlayStation Plus Premium. The catalog includes a variety of genres, from open-world adventures to folklore-inspired journeys and tactical combat.
The Best Android Adventure Games – Updated!
This guide highlights the best adventure games available on Android, showcasing the genre's evolution from text-based adventures to diverse modern titles. It features a variety of games including Professor Layton, Oxenfree, Machinarium, and Return to Monkey Island, covering different subgenres like puzzle, narrative, and point-and-click.
'Thank You So Much': Broken Sword 2 PS5 Remaster Reaches Kickstarter Funding Goal in Under 15 Minutes
Revolution Software's remaster of Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror for PlayStation 5 successfully reached its Kickstarter funding goal in under 15 minutes, raising over £310,000 with 27 days remaining. Studio co-founder Charles Cecil expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, promising to deliver a high-quality game.
Broken Sword devs showered in $400,000 after promising to drop AI upscaling and draw 55,000 frames by hand for…
Revolution Software's Kickstarter for the Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror remaster has surpassed its funding goal by over 500%, reaching over $422,000 USD. The success comes after the studio decided to drop AI upscaling in favor of redrawing all 55,000 frames by hand, a decision that has been met with strong community support. Studio head Charles Cecil stated that AI cannot replicate the subtle characterization and human expressions that their team of classical animators can provide.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
Game Republic New Horizons establishes new advisory board
Game Republic New Horizons has established a new international advisory board comprising over 20 industry experts to help shape its 2026 conference program. The three-day event, scheduled for October 14-16 in Middlesbrough, will focus on the future of technology, business, funding, markets, and opportunities within the games and creative industries.
