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14 amazing video games that were let down by awful marketing
This article discusses numerous video games that suffered from absent, misguided, or bizarre marketing campaigns, impacting their sales despite their quality. Examples range from Nintendo underselling Yoshi And The Mysterious Book to Square Enix's poor promotion of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and EA's controversial tactics for Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno.
Games Inbox: What will be in the June State of Play for PS5?
Readers speculate on the content of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 5 State of Play, with likely appearances from Wolverine, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and God of War related content. The discussion also touches on the potential for a new Uncharted game and the impact of Warhorse Studios' Lord of the Rings title. Other topics include the state of arcade games, the future of franchises like Deus Ex and TimeSplitters, and comparisons between Forza Horizon 6 and older arcade racers.
Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | Traxion
Trail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut and Blur, offering riotous racing and destructible environments. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own identity, it serves as a strong alternative to Wreckfest and hints at a promising open-world sequel planned for 2027.
Trail Out PS5 review: A smashing FlatOut tribute that can rival Wreckfest | Traxion
Trail Out on PlayStation 5 is a vibrant arcade racer that pays homage to classics like FlatOut, Split/Second, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, and Blur. While it sometimes struggles to establish its own unique identity, it offers riotous racing and destructible environments as a compelling alternative to Wreckfest. The game is noted as a tribute to a niche racing sub-genre and sets the stage for an open-world sequel planned for 2027.
Games Inbox: What was the best ZX Spectrum game?
Readers discuss their favorite ZX Spectrum games, with titles like Elite, Knight Lore, and The Great Escape being highlighted. Other topics include the story pacing of Resident Evil Requiem, the potential of an Elden Ring movie, rising amiibo prices, console storage solutions, and the pricing of new racing games.
Screamer Review - Pedal to the Metal | TNS
The review for Screamer suggests the arcade racer lacks innovation, focusing on flash over substance with a weak story mode. While some players enjoy arcade racers, the article notes that the genre has declined, with many titles failing to capture lasting appeal or becoming niche.
Screamer Review - Old School Racing Vibes with a High Speed Twist | COGconnected
The review for Screamer suggests it offers old-school arcade racing vibes with a high-speed twist, though some players feel the hype outpaces the actual gameplay. Discussions in the comments highlight a divide between realistic and arcade racing preferences, with many lamenting the perceived decline of the arcade racing genre.
Xbox-fans röstar om gamla Xbox-spel de vill ge nytt Xbox-liv på Series och Helix – The Simpsons i topp
Fans on XboxGamePreservation.com are voting on which original Xbox and Xbox 360 games they want to see made backward compatible on modern Xbox consoles like the Series X|S. The Simpsons: Hit & Run is leading the vote, followed by Silent Hill 4: The Room and Burnout 3: Takedown, with seven out of the top ten games being from the original Xbox era.