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Why the mysterious love affair between video games and giant elevators may begin with Akira

It’s funny how some aspects of game design are so ubiquitous that we stop questioning them, or even noticing them. After decades spent playing video games, I know that if I look behind the waterfall, there’s likely to be some sort of shiny goodie to collect. If I head left rather than right at the start of a level, I’m bound to find a juicy secret. There are conventions. Traditions. I can’t remember a time when games didn’t have giant lifts – and yet, I’m not entirely sure why they’re there. I’m not talking about the regular kind of lifts…

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Game Pass got me to download Sniper Elite 5, but its strong MGS and Hitman vibes are what have me hooked

Sniper Elite 5 may have the appearance of yet another one of those, but it hides an ambitious and fun stealth game underneath. I’ve been guilty of skipping over the Sniper Elite series, and I know I’m not alone. I’ve played them all, though rarely at launch, and I’ve enjoyed them all to varying degrees. But I wasn’t particularly looking forward to Sniper Elite 5. The trailers and gameplay we got to see ahead of launch showed incremental upgrades and general refinements over its predecessors, but nothing that immediately stood out as something I needed to try. Sniper Elite 5,…

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Sniper Elite 5 will take you to France when it releases next year

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Take on Nazis in 1944 France. Rebellion has announced Sniper Elite 5, the next iteration in the action-adventure shooter series. Relasing simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, the Epic Games Store, Steam and Windows Store, Sniper Elite 5 once again stars Karl Fairburne who will travel to 1944 France to destroy Operation Kraken. As the elite marksman and SOE Operative, Fairburne is connected to a covert US Ranger operation to provide Sniper support as…

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Scope out this Sniper Elite VR footage

As a VR user and a Sniper Elite enjoyererer, I’ve been genuinely looking forward to the upcoming Sniper Elite VR. Immersing my face into a decent open-world stealth game has been a dream of mine since VR started, and the previous two Sniper Elite games have been excellent examples of that type of game. So, yes, I will watch 12 minutes of it in action, thank you very much. I need to know just how much excitement I’ll allow myself to feel. Read more

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Adventure game Strange Brigade arrives on Nintendo Switch

By Stephany Nunneley 15 June 2021 19:55 GMT Rebellion’s Strange Brigade is out today on Nintendo Switch, and you can get it for 10% during launch week.The third-person adventure game Strange Brigade has you dealing with mummified enemies as you solve puzzles in booby-trapped ruins.Watch on YouTubeOther enemies include fire-breathing assassins, and armor-plated minotaurs all under the control of Seteki the Witch Queen who was buried in a nameless tomb for 4,000 years and has now returned.You can play it by yourself or team up with others in local wireless co-op and online for 1-4 players.On Switch, players will receive exclusive new…

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Zombie Army 4 new-gen update arrives for PS5, drops later this week on Xbox Series X/S

By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 6 April 2021 16:56 GMT Rebellion has announced the new-gen upgrade for Zombie Army 4 is now available on PS5. It will go live for Xbox Series X/S on April 8.Starting today, Zombie Army 4: Dead War players can look forward to faster frame rates, higher resolutions, and reduced loading time on PS5, and later this week on Xbox Series X/S.In addition, Zombie Army 4 is on PlayStation Plus for the month of April and will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on April 8.Here are the lists of upgrades for each platform, alongside the dates…

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Evil Genius 2 reviews round-up, all the scores

By Dom Peppiatt, Monday, 29 March 2021 16:14 GMT The satirical spy-fi lair builder series, Evil Genius, is back for another crack at world domination with Evil Genius 2 – and so far, it looks like good news for developer and publisher Rebellion.Evil Genius 2 was announced way back in 2017, and amongst certain loyal parts of the gaming audience, there’s been a huge amount of interest in this comedic strategy title.The long and short of the game is this: players take control of an Evil Genius and set their plans for world domination in motion by building (fairly) inconspicuous bases,…

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Evil Genius 2 will receive both paid and free content post-release

Rebellion has announced its post-release plans for Evil Genius 2.Evil Genius 2 players can expect a season of new content coming to the game in the weeks and months after launch, and that includes both paid and free content.One of the free content updates coming at release is Photo Mode. It allows you to adjust camera options like field of view, depth of field, and focal distance, toggle the visibility of different characters, and apply a range of filters, overlays, and more.A new campaign pack is planned for post-release, featuring a new playable Genius, island lair, and Force of Justice.And…

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Evil Genius 2 is getting a Sandbox mode, Deluxe and Collector’s Edition detailed

Evil Genius 2 will let you create the evil lair of your dreams with its Sandbox mode.Rebellion has today unveiled Evil Genius 2‘s Sandbox mode. The mode does exactly what you imagine: giving you access to everything in the game from the off, offering complete freedom in how you design your lair.By contrast, the main campaign in Evil Genius 2 will have a more natural progression where you’ll be unlocking items at a steady pace. If you’re curious about the game’s take on management sims, read Alex’s preview of Evil Genius 2 at the link.Alongside pre-orders going live, Rebellion also…

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Here’s 10 minutes of Evil Genius 2 gameplay featuring developer commentary

By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 9 February 2021 20:58 GMT Check out some Evil Genius 2 gameplay with some developer commentary.Here’s a look at 10 minutes of gameplay footage of Evil Genius 2: Word Domination featuring lead designer Rich Edwards and producer Ash Tregay.The new footage takes a look at the game’s tutorial, showcases some of the base-building mechanics, and establishing your criminal networks.If you are unfamiliar with the game, Evil Genius 2 lets you live out your dreams of being the bad guy. You get to build a secret lair, boss around your very own minions and henchmen and defend your lair…

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Zombie Army 4 Season 2’s final mission is now available

By Stephany Nunneley, Tuesday, 19 January 2021 20:34 GMT Chase down and board the Dead Zeppelin.The final campaign mission for season two of Zombie Army 4: Dead War is now available on all platforms.Dead Zeppelin is the third and final mission in Season 2’s Death from Above campaign. In it, the Resistance airfield has been saved, but there is an undead airship that you will still need to contend with.You and others will need to chase the airship down, board it, and destroy it before it’s too late.In addition to the Dead Zeppelin campaign mission, there’s loads of new content…

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Evil Genius 2 might be arriving 16 years late, but it looks like the sequel I always wanted

As the saying goes – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. 2004 was a long time ago – a whopping fifteen years, plus 2020, the year that has felt like a decade. That’s basically twenty-five years (or sixteen, if you’re a stickler for real linear time). In the fast-evolving world of video games such a period has the potential to feel longer still – a game of that age can feel so cripplingly old as to be unplayable. But not Evil Genius.Evil Genius, the dungeon-building management sim that basically casts you as a Roger Moore era Bond villain, holds…

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Rebellion bringing Sniper Elite 4 to Nintendo Switch

By Stephany Nunneley, Thursday, 17 September 2020 19:48 GMT Rebellion is bringing Sniper Elite 4 to Nintendo Switch. As unveiled during the new Nintendo Direct Mini, tactical shooter Sniper Elite 4 will come to the Switch this winter in both boxed and digital editions.Sniper Elite 4 is the latest in the sharpshooter series, which has sold more than 20 million units worldwide.It takes players to Italy, 1943 where the Resistance fights to defeat a new threat to the Allies.Switch owners can look forward to: Sniping defined by advanced, authentic ballistics An expansive campaign featuring massive maps and boundless strategy X-Ray…

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Evil Genius 2: Word Domination delayed to the first half of 2021

By Stephany Nunneley, Saturday, 29 August 2020 18:38 GMT Rebellion has announced Evil Genius 2: World Domination will be delayed into the first half of 2021, after being originally slated for this year.Due to some of the constraints from working at home because of COVID-19, the team needs extra time to bring Evil Genius 2 to the masses.According to Rebellion, the team wants to deliver a sequel that will “do justice” to the franchise, and be loved and played by the community for years to come.“One of the things we most prize about Rebellion is our independence, which allows us…