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News Metacritic Reveals "The Worst Video Games Of 2023"

Gollum takes out the top spot

It's that time of year again when the aggregate review website Metacritic rounds up the best and worst games of the year, according to their Metascore. Today, the focus is on the "worst video games of 2023" - covering the lowest-scoring games released across any platform between 1st January 2023 up until 31st December...

• Thu 21st Dec 2023
• Nintendo Switch
• Switch eShop
• Industry

News Flashback 2 Is Out Now, But Switch Owners Will Need To Wait A Bit Longer

It'll be here in a flash

Developer and publisher Microids has launched Flashback 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, though unfortunately, it looks like Switch owners will need to wait a little longer, specifically until sometime in Q1 2024. The game, developed with original Flashback creator Paul Cuisset, is a direct sequel to the 1992 Amiga...

• Thu 16th Nov 2023
• Nintendo Switch
• Upcoming Releases
• Switch eShop

News Flashback 2 Looks Ahead To November Release With New Story Trailer

Flashed

Microids has published a brand new story trailer for Flashback 2, which sees the return of Conrad B. Hart over 30 years since his first appearance on the Amiga. This long-awaited sequel arrives on Switch and other consoles on 16th November 2023, and today's trailer highlights the game's main narrative. This action platformer will follow...

• Mon 9th Oct 2023
• Switch eShop
• Upcoming Releases

News Flashback 2 Modernises The Cinematic Platformer In New Trailer

Welcome to the megapolis of New Washington

The sequel 30+ years in the making, Flashback 2, has got a brand new trailer today focusing on the city of New Washington. Conrad B. Hart returns in the sequel to this 1992 classic, which launches on Switch and other consoles on 16th November. And today gives us a good look at one of the game's...

• Wed 9th Aug 2023
• Switch eShop
• Upcoming Releases

News Flashback 2 Trailer Is Giving Us Flashbacks To Flashback

Flashing back

Microids has released a new trailer for its upcoming sequel, Flashback 2, launching digitally on Nintendo Switch on November 16th, 2023. The new look goes heavy on the nostalgia vibes, showcasing a jungle setting that's not too dissimilar to the opening location found in the original Flashback. It looks cool, and we're hoping the...

• Mon 3rd Jul 2023
• Nintendo Switch
• Upcoming Releases

News Flashback 2 Gameplay Trailer Promises More Action And Mystery On Switch This November

Collector and Limited Editions also announced

In the grand scheme of long waits for a sequel, Flashback 2 is right up there. Continuing the storyline from the classic 1992 platform shooter, this follow-up was first teased back in 2021 for a release the following year, before having its launch pushed back to some point in 20

• Wed 26th Apr 2023
• News
• Upcoming Releases
• Nintendo Switch

News Flashback 2 Will Now Launch Sometime In 2023

Update: Originally slated for winter release

Update [Mon 22nd Aug, 2022 15:15 BST]: Before this summer, we'd been waiting a little while for some more Flashback 2 news, hadn't we? Now, publisher Microids has shared an update for this long-awaited sequel, and it means we're going to have to wait a bit longer. In a press release shared by Gematsu,...

• Mon 22nd Aug 2022
• Nintendo Switch
• Upcoming Releases
• Summer Game Fest
• E3 2022

Poll What Did You Think Of The Summer Game Fest 2022 Opening Showcase?

Was it a win, or does it belong in the bin?

This week, we finally saw the Summer Game Fest kick off with a packed - albeit slightly overlong - opening showcase. The show was full of surprises, though we do think it's a shame that some of the announcements were leaked beforehand (poor Naughty Dog). In terms of the Switch, there wasn't a great deal...

• Fri 10th Jun 2022
• Poll
• Summer Game Fest
• Nintendo Switch

News Flashback 2 Is In Production, If You're Not Hyped Ask An Older Relative

Flashforward to 2022 for its release

Certain games in each generation inspire reactions of awe and excitement, because they push the envelope in graphical technology, gameplay ideas or perhaps both. One such game in the 16-bit era, arguably, was Flashback. It had a cool telling of a sci-fi memory-lost tale combined with smart puzzles, awesome...

• Tue 4th May 2021
• Flashback
• Nintendo Switch