Dante's Inferno
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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.
If You Loved The Odyssey, Play These Games Next
This article recommends video games for players who enjoyed "The Odyssey," whether inspired by the film adaptation or the ancient Greek epic. It highlights titles that capture similar themes of epic journeys, mythology, and challenging adventures, including Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Immortals Fenyx Rising, Hades, and God of War.
The Odyssey badly needs a big budget video game adaptation - Reader’s Feature
This reader's feature argues that video games, particularly in the West, are underutilizing public domain stories like The Odyssey for adaptations. While games like God of War touch on mythology, they often deviate significantly from original myths. The author suggests that classic epics offer rich material for game development, citing Dante's Inferno as a rare but flawed attempt at adapting a literary work.
Hell Maiden Early Access Release Date Revealed
The deck-builder bullet heaven game Hell Maiden will launch in Early Access on July 16, featuring the first two Circles of Hell with new challenges and boss fights. The release will include voice acting by Diana Garnet and Phoebe Chan, and the opening theme will be crafted by the band Mili. Hell Maiden is inspired by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy.
Koshmar: The Last Reverie Brings Choice and Madness In a Sea of Nightmares
Purple Ray Studios has announced Koshmar: The Last Reverie, an upcoming game where players control Violet, a teenager whose dreams are invaded by nightmares. The game features an art style inspired by Alice: Madness Returns, a morality system that influences gameplay and character interactions, and combat mechanics similar to Devil May Cry or the God of War Trilogy. A release date has not yet been announced.
