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Spyro 4 Possibly in 2024

Kamil Kleszyk, 07 January 2024, 16:12

Rumors circulating for some time about the next installment of the Spyro series were recently fueled by the developers themselves. A hint released by the team gives hope that the fourth part of the adventures of the purple dragon could be coming as early as this year.

After 15 Years, Iconic Banjo and Kazooie Expect New Game (Leak)

Adrian Werner, 31 December 2023, 03:43

There are growing indications that a new installment of the classic platformer series Banjo Kazooie is in the pipeline.

Humorous Platformer Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Launches

Christian Pieniazek, 06 October 2023, 10:58

Platformer Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, in which we take on the role of Countryballs, has come out of Early Access and is now officially available on sale. You can buy it at a discount.

Countryballs Paltformer With 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews Got Release Date

Christian Pieniazek, 12 September 2023, 11:24

Exit Plan Gamesand Untold Tales have revealed the release date for Bang-On Balls: Chronicles. The 3D platformer, in which we take on the role of so-called Countryballs, will soon hit PC and consoles.

A Small Hit Left Steam Because the Dev Got Burdened by Success

Marcin Przala, 10 September 2023, 21:00

At the request of the developer, the platform game Only Up!, which gained considerable publicity in June thanks to online content creators, has been withdrawn from Steam distribution.

Spyro Trilogy Remaster Sold 10 Million Copies

Jan Kopacz, 05 September 2023, 14:03

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy has been a huge success. Sales of the bundle have exceeded 10 million copies.

Check Out Action-packed Gameplay from Smurfs 2: Prisoner of the Green Stone

Christian Pieniazek, 25 July 2023, 15:19

Smurfs 2: Prisoner of the Green Stone has lived to see a new gameplay video. Released by Microids and OSome, the video shows the highlights that await us in this action-packed 3D platformer.

Iconic Platformer Gex Makes a Comeback 24 Years Later

Jacob Blazewicz, 13 July 2023, 15:02

The first teaser of Gex Trilogy promises the return of another forgotten platform hero, whom we haven't seen in over 24 years.

Croc HD Remaster Finally in the Pipeline; Dev Confirms

Kamil Kleszyk, 07 June 2023, 14:32

Fans of the Croc series have great reason to rejoice. Argonaut Software founder Jez San has revealed that the iconic platformer will finally get a remaster.

Here's How 'Creativity and Chaos' Spawned One of the Strangest Games in Recent Years

Hubert Sledziewski, 13 February 2023, 12:58

Psychonauts 2 is creative, chaotic and fun. The development process of the game was similar - except without the fun part. Check out the incredibly long video by Tim Schafer and his team.

Supersonic Gaming Icon Passes 'Global Playtest' With Flying Colors

Jakub Tarchala, 14 November 2022, 11:31

Sonic Frontiers has grown into one of the best-rated games on Steam, despite many unflattering reviews before its release. SEGA called the debut a „global playtest” that will enable the studio to spread its wings in the future.

Sonic Frontiers in First Reviews; Risk Paid Off

Wiktor Szczesny, 08 November 2022, 11:55

After 5 years, Sega is releasing a new game starring the blue hedgehog. Sonic Frontiers has a difficult task - it has to turn the tide on the poor reviews of the other 3D installments of the series. After the first reviews, however, it's clear that the game may just pull it off.

Crash Bandicoot 4 Coming to Steam; New Installment Inbound [UPDATE]

Adrian Werner, 12 October 2022, 13:31

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is finally coming to Steam. In addition, all indications are that a new game from the series will be announced soon.

Kao the Kangaroo Launches Today

Milosz Szubert, 27 May 2022, 15:23

Today marks the release of Kao the Kangaroo Kao on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

Kao the Kangaroo's New Trailer Shows Enemies and Combat

Milosz Szubert, 19 May 2022, 16:35

Tate Multimedia has released another trailer for the upcoming arcade game Kao the Kangaroo. It focuses on combat and opponents. The game will debut on May 27.

Psychonauts 2 is Now Double Fine's Biggest Hit

Adrian Werner, 01 May 2022, 14:02

Double Fine has reasons to be happy. Psychonauts 2 has become the biggest bestseller in the team's output.

Kao the Kangaroo Release Date Revealed And It's Sooner Than Expected

Miriam Moszczynska, 21 April 2022, 16:11

We found out the official release date of Kangaroo Kao. The game will debut on PC and consoles earlier than expected.

Kao the Kangaroo Release Date Leaked

Jacob Blazewicz, 06 April 2022, 22:04

A leak from PlayStation Game Size may have revealed the release date for Kao the Kangaroo (and the contents of updte 01.01).

Iconic PS1 Series Could Get a Spin-off; Demo Found After 20 Years

Hubert Sledziewski, 04 April 2022, 16:37

It looks like the Gex series known from, among others, the PS1 could get a spin-off or a full-fledged fourth installment. A demo of a game called Gex Jr. - dated on January 25, 2001 - has just been found.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Will Take Players to a World Full of Surprises

Przemyslaw Dygas, 11 March 2022, 12:33

The creators of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga shared more information about the game. The title will enable the players to travel across numerous and vast planets.

Sony Could Revive Two Iconic Series

Jacob Blazewicz, 03 March 2022, 12:30

PlayStation fans can look forward to the return of long-forgotten characters we haven't seen in years.

Demo of New Kao the Kangaroo Now Available on Steam

Adrian Werner, 22 February 2022, 12:49

Steam Next Fest has released a demo of Kao the Kangaroo, a 3D platformer by Tate Multimedia.

Kao the Kangaroo Kao Devs are Planning More Games

Sonia Selerska, 15 February 2022, 14:53

In an interview with Gamesindustry.biz, members of Tate Multimedia shared their plans for resurrecting the series. Reboot of one of the games is supposed to be just the beginning of a new chapter for Kao.

Kao the Kangaroo With New Trailer and Release Date

Hubert Sledziewski, 26 January 2022, 16:50

Can you feel the rhythm? Kao the Kangaroo has just received a new trailer and release date. If the developers don't suffer another delay, we won't have to wait too long for the continuation of the adventures of the lovable little marsupial.

Another PlayStation Exclusive Could be Coming to PC Soon

Jacob Blazewicz, 27 October 2021, 22:12

The GeForce Now leak from September seems to be getting more and more believable. Steam's database has revealed another PlayStation exclusive that may be coming to PC.

Humankind and Psychonauts 2 Among Steam's Biggest August Release

Hubert Sledziewski, 25 September 2021, 21:04

A list of the biggest game releases of August was announced on Steam. It includes such items as Humankind, Psychonauts 2, Naraka: Bladepoint, 12 Minutes, King's Bounty 2 or Road 96.

Crash Bandicoot Celebrates 25th Birthday; Toys For Bob Teases Next Game?

Hubert Sledziewski, 09 September 2021, 21:25

The Crash Bandicoot franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary today. To celebrate the occasion, the developers from Toys For Bob, devs of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's about time, recorded a video, in which they may be teasing the next installment.

New Kao the Kangaroo Delayed

Michael Zegar, 02 September 2021, 19:46

The developers have announced a change in the release date of the new Kao the Kangaroo. Unfortunately, we won't be able to play it this year.

Psychonauts 2 Launches Today

Przemyslaw Dygas, 25 August 2021, 12:58

Finally, we lived to see the release of the second part of the acclaimed platform game Psychonauts. The title is available on PC and consoles.

Psychonauts 2 With New Spy Movie Vibe Trailer

Hubert Sledziewski, 24 August 2021, 20:42

The release of Psychonauts 2 will take place tomorrow. On this occasion, during the Xbox Gamescom 2021 showcase the devs presented its new trailer, sporting some nice spy movie vibes.

First Reviews: Psychonauts 2 - Raz is Back in Style

Jacob Blazewicz, 23 August 2021, 20:54

After more than 16 years since the release of the first Psychonauts, the sequel to the game is finally heading to PC and consoles. Fortunately, the first reviews clearly prove that it was worth the wait.

Psychonauts 2 Has Gone Gold

Jacob Blazewicz, 07 August 2021, 20:58

The long wait for Psychonauts 2 will soon come to an end. Double Fine reported that the game has gone gold and thus officially finished work on the title.

Psychonauts 2 at 120 FPS on Xbox Series X/S; Story Trailer Available

Jacob Blazewicz, 19 July 2021, 20:38

Double Fine Productions unveiled Psychonauts 2's story trailer. Some other game-related materials have also surfaced online, confirming 120 FPS support on Xbox Series X/S consoles.

PS5's Highly-anticipated Exclusive Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Launches

Jacob Blazewicz, 11 June 2021, 12:40

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been released. Thus, players can finally get their hands on another great PS5 exclusive.

The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf Announced, Four More Smurfs Games Planned

Adrian Werner, 09 April 2021, 13:56

Microids announced The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf. The publisher also revealed that it has plans for four more games based on the Smurfs license.

Devs Confirm Psychonauts 2 Launch This Year

Damian Gacek, 09 April 2021, 13:19

Lack of information about Psychonauts 2 caused some fans to worry about the game's fate. However, the title is in the works and is doing well, and its released is coming soon. At least that's what the creators claim.

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time PC Will Require Constant Network Connection

Paul Musiolik, 28 March 2021, 18:54

The PC version of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time requires a constant connection to Battle.net servers despite the lack of online multiplayer. Activision Blizzard claims it is to fight piracy.

Crash Bandicoot 4 PC System Requirements Revealed

Adrian Piotrowski, 13 March 2021, 16:22

We go to know the system requirements for the PC version of Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, which will be released on March 26, 2021.

Crash Bandicoot 4 PC Release at the End of March

Jacob Blazewicz, 12 March 2021, 18:38

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time got a release date on PC. The latest and highly successful adventure of the iconic marsupial will hit PC two weeks after appearing on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch consoles.

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles Launches in Early Access

Bart Swiatek, 03 March 2021, 09:51

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles will debut today in Steam's early access program. We also learned the system requirements for this title.

It Takes Two From A Way Out Devs Goes Gold

Bart Woldanski, 17 February 2021, 16:24

It Takes Two, the latest game from the creators of A Way Out, has gone gold. This means that the March launch of the crazy platformer by Hazelight should be kept.

New Countryballs Game Announced

Milosz Szubert, 17 February 2021, 16:09

Exit Plan Games announced Bang-On Balls: Chronicles, a casual platform game, in which we will have the opportunity to visit the world of Countryballs. The title will debut on March 3, this year.

Kao the Kangaroo Trilogy Back on Sale

Jacob Blazewicz, 15 February 2021, 17:33

GOG.com has released digital versions of games from the Kao the Kangaroo series. Thanks to this, the entire series is available on the market again.

Crash Bandicoot 4 on PC via Battle.net; Launch on PS5, XSX/S and Switch in March

Adrian Piotrowski, 09 February 2021, 20:30

Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be coming to other platforms. On March 12, 2021, the game will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. PC owners will have to wait a few more months.

Mobile Game Has Graphics Settings Unlike the PC Version

Bart Swiatek, 22 January 2021, 15:07

The mobile version of SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, released yesterday, has a graphics settings menu. We won't find a similar „feature” in the PC version.

Psychonauts 2 Almost Done And Without Crunch

Bart Woldanski, 28 December 2020, 21:17

Tim Schafer, the founder of Double Fine, revealed that work on Psychonauts 2 is coming to an end. He promised to do without crunch in the last stage of development.

It Takes Two is New Game From A Way Out Devs and It's a Strange Mix

Bart Woldanski, 11 December 2020, 03:24

Studio Hazelight, the creators of the co-op game A Way Out, presented their new title during The Game Awards 2020. It will be a very original platformer called It Takes Two.

Crash Bandicoot 4 Teases a Sequel With Mysterious Picture?

Bart Swiatek, 30 November 2020, 11:21

One player discovered that after fully completing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time a mysterious picture appears on the screen for a moment, which may suggest the next installment of the series.

New Kao the Kangaroo on Short Gameplay

Bart Woldanski, 25 November 2020, 21:23

Polish studio Tate Multimedia has released a gameplay teaser from the latest installment of Kao the Kangaroo. It is an announcement of a longer gameplay.

First Reviews: Sackboy A Big Adventure - Solid Platformer, but Nothing More

Christian Pieniazek, 16 November 2020, 15:15

The reviewers took a look at Sackboy: A Big Adventure, developed primarily as a launch title for the PS5 console. According to their opinion, we are dealing with a solid platform game, which, however, does not bring a breath of fresh air to the genre.