One of the best platforming games ever made just got a free update to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Among the new features, developer Metanet has added levels that are “so challenging that it’ll take you ten more years to beat them.” It also looks like the studio has something new cooking.
That’s according to EA, which says the game sold more than 7 million copies in its first three days of availability, making it “the biggest opening ever” for the series. Keeping that momentum going will be important for the publisher, as the success of BF6 is pivotal for its future.
Legendary and influential game designer Tomonobu Itagaki — best-known for the Dead or Alive series and reviving Ninja Gaiden — has died at 58. In a pre-written note on Facebook, published by a friend, Itagaki wrote:
My life has been a series of battles. We stayed winning.
I’ve caused a lot of trouble.
I stand by my beliefs and I owe it.
No regrets.
If we can’t get a Waffle House in Tekken, this seems like the next best thing. But unfortunately it’s just a promo for some SF-themed burgers coming to Japan.
The director builds on a familiar story with a new level of detail and heart.
Another major news organization is jumping into the daily puzzle arena. This time it’s USA Today with a new site creatively called “Play,” which has some barebones puzzle options, but also attempts to mimic the classic newspaper games page with comics and horoscopes.
[USA TODAY PLAY]
Following Barbie’s success, Mattel keeps trying to find ways to license out its properties for TV and film. Up next: M. Night Shyamalan is co-developing a series based on the magic 8-ball that’s described as a “high-concept, character-driven supernatural drama.” I just hope it’s part of the Servant connected universe.
