What IS the secret behind the transitions? It’s immediately obvious at first glance that Sabotage Studios’ retro-inspired platformerThe Messengerowes a debt of gratitude to the classicNinja Gaidentitles of the late ’80s/early ’90s. But what would those original 8-bit developers think of the homage to their work? Well, you can find out in the video below, as publisher Devolver Digital sat downNinja Gaidendirector Hideo Yoshizawa and composer Keiji Yamagishi and gave them the opportunity to try out the spike-leaping adventure for themselves....

Also, theFinal Fantasy I-VIpixel remasters So there’sa lotto parse today, as Nintendo unveils one of the biggest content drops of the year, which leads directly intoZelda: Tears of the Kingdomin just a few short weeks. First up is the release ofAdvance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, which we’ve been waiting on for what feels like forever. That’s out on April 21,and it’s fully reviewed and in the bag for us. Then there’stheFinal Fantasy I-VIpixel remaster bundle, which, notably, contains the first six games....

The game’s eighth free update It’s crazy to see how muchNo Man’s Skyhas grown. I mean I had fun at launch but it wasn’t nearly as expansive as the initial pitch: now it’s getting pretty close. Yes, folks,Synthesisis theeighthfree update forNo Man’s Sky, and it’s live now. It adds a ton of quality of life changes, most notably an overhauled terrain editing system (nice), more starship options (upgrades, salvaging), a custom outfit menu, a better more clear space map, a vastly improved inventory system (drag and drop swap), more base parts, more storage and a just plain better UI....

The character will be an FBI agent corrupted by Wilson Fisk Daredevil is a character known as “the man without fear,” and according to new showrunner Erik Oleson, season 3 of the Marvel-Netflix show is all about conquering fear, and the “narcissistic tyrants” who weaponize it. The New York Comic-Con panel for Daredevil featured Oleson and cast members old and new to the show, all relaying how their characters fit into that tale....

[Dtoid Community Blogger bbain shares his thoughts on a new trend in multiplayer gaming. Want to see your own words appear on the front page?Get writing!–Mr Andy Dixon] Like any other aspect of gaming, such as graphics and storytelling, the multiplayer experience has been growing and evolving rapidly throughout the years. We’ve seen local co-op (or “couch co-op”), massively multiplayer online games, and regular online multiplayer, which seems to be a norm for most games these days....

Nutshell: It’s gonna look a lot prettier and play mainly the same With the update toLeague of Legends‘ Summoner’s Rift, Riot Games has released a dev blog outlining new additions and alterations, why specific changes were made and the decision-making processes behind them. There’ll be additional blogs released from now up until the update goes live, but the latest entry covers quite a few topics that may be of note to players looking for what’s being altered and why....

As well as three new pieces of software Steam is bringing some new contenders to the market through itsGreenlightservice this week. This batch of titles is a very eclectic offering; a little something for everyone, from the casual player to the adventure game fan. The quality of these selected titles really speaks not only to hard work of the developers but also to the dedication and love of their fan bases to try and champion their favorite upcoming titles....

Smooth beats from retro-styled platformer A third physical soundtrack from popular indie platformerShovel Knightis prepped for pre-order. This release will feature the score from Yacht Club Games’ 2017 expansion to theShovel Knightadventure:Specter of Torment. The 25-track album will come on vinyl in standard and limited edition formats. The former will feature black and red coloured records while the limited edition presses the tunes onto swish gold and silver variants. Non-record-playing hipsters will be able to purchase the soundtrack digitally or on CD....

Did I just write Pok?mon fanfic? It was morning. Slowpoke’s eyes casually fluttered open, as bit by bit the creature came to the realization it had survived another night. Costively, Slowpoke began mulling over what to do with its day. This went on for some time. After having a nice long think, Slowpoke was no closer to a decision than when it had started. Perhaps it could eat. Perhaps it should sleep....

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Timehas been announced as a multiplatform release, coming not only to the PS3, but the PlayStation Vita as well. The game will utilize cross-platform saving, allowing players to keep their data in the cloud and transition between home console and handheld. If they have both copies, presumably. The Vita version will largely remain the same as its PS3-bound alternative, with the addition of gyroscopic controls. Sony promises an “uncompromised experience,” thanks to the Vita’s two-stick layout....

DLC still uncertain for PS3 users Sony has declared that it’s rolling up its sleeves and getting stuck in with Bethesda to ensure PS3 users eventually get access toSkyrim‘s downloadable expansion,Dawnguard. The announcement comes after Bethesdacast doubt on the ideaof ever getting it working. “We have a big, broad dev support team that works closely with Bethesda — and with all of our partners – to work with them to solve that any sort of issues they have along the way,” Sony’s Adam Boyes toldKotaku....

And just who is that sinister dude? Namco Bandai, hot on of the heels of unveilingHarley QuinnTira as a DLC roster addition, have released a (pretty epic) trailer showcasing the deep story mode headed to their upcomingSoulcalibur VI. The Soul of Libra trailer focuses mostly on the events in SCVI’s single-player campaign which – as was the case inSoulcalibur III’s Chronicles of the Swordmode – will allow players to take a custom-designed character through an epic tale of swords, souls and sorcery....

In Memoriam Leonard Nimoypassed awaylast week. Though his legacy is broad and varied, most people know him best as Spock,Star Trek‘s most recognizable Vulcan. The same goes for the MMORPGStar Trek Online, as developer Cryptic Studios opened their contribution to the late actor’s remembrance: A permanentin-game memorial. The memorials, which consist of a statue of Nimoy as Spock and a sculpture of the Vulcan IDIC (a triangular symbol referring to “Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations”) are located on Spock’s home planet of Vulcan, and on the planet of New Romulus, the latter of which recognizes Nimoy’s work inStar Trek: The Next Generation, where an older Spock acted as ambassador to the Romulans....