Microsoft’s looking to change the perception of cloud gaming with Project xCloud, by doubling down on the library of games that’ll be available at launch and the technology behind it. The Xbox brand may have another ace up its sleeve with this ambitious plan: A far more palatable pricing model, as Project xCloud is being bundled in Xbox Game Pass for no extra charge at all.
Bird people, spiky shadow monsters and lumbering kaiju constructed entirely out of planks and nails. They’re waiting in Creaks, a surreal and visually striking puzzle platformer that’s exactly what you’d expect from acclaimed indie developers Amanita Design.
Infinite loading screens, a camera system designed to make you suffer and the worst checkpoint system known to man, all came together to create an abomination of gaming at the time. There legitimately isn’t a word that can accurately sum up just how ass Sonic the Hedgehog ‘06 is. But at least somene is trying to fix it!
The week-long festival will be raising funds for Doctors Without Borders and will take place as an online event rather than hosted in-person due to COVID-19.
Developed by Crea-Ture Studios, Session has its own brand of gnarly nollies and mondo manuals to master, provided that you can get to grips with its tricky controls. Those players who have built up some significant muscle memory in their digits need to prepare to start back at square one however, as Session is going to rewrite the rulebook on its own physics in a major overhaul.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a brand from another era, but it’s one that plenty of fans can’t wait to get their hands on in August. It’ll be out on PC and through Xbox Game Pass, but if you fancy getting a more physical version to play, good news! A properly boxed incarnation will be hitting shelves. Bad news: You’re probably going to throw your back out lifting it, because this behemoth ships on ten discs. Dual-layer DVD discs, to be precise.
Star Wars: Squadrons is dropping out of orbit to deliver some cockpit cocking about across eight ships. And these vehicles don’t just look good, they’re pretty darn authentic as well!
PlayStation players will get in earlier than anyone else, followed by PC and Xbox players before the full open beta.
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
Critical Hit is built on the idea that we are more than one thing. Are you a hardcore gamer who also enjoys a night out at the movies? Perhaps you’re a professional cosplayer who is searching for the perfect burger, or maybe you’re just interested in high-end tech and Netflix binging. Covering gaming, entertainment, tech and geek, Critical Hit offers information and critique from a staff of diverse, knowledgeable and fiercely opinionated writers.
Recent Comments