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To play Streets of Rage 4 feels pretty much exactly like I hoped it would: Like playing Streets of Rage. While the beat ‘em up genre has seen a number of variations since Streets of Rage first hit the gaming streets, it felt wonderful for a few minutes to be transported back into the flow of one of my favorite Genesis games.
From the second I pushed forward on the D-Pad, Axel and Blaze moved, punched, kicked, and body slammed with the cadence and fury that I remembered. Axel could still grapple enemies and heave them over his head — always a satisfying take down — and Blaze could high kick foes like Nora and Big Ben into oblivion. It was easy to fall back into the rhythm of trapping foes into a flurry of punches only to lay down a massive kick and decimate a whole wave of them.
Note: This is a mostly spoiler-free review of the first season of Paradise PD, which is available to stream now on Netflix. I’ll discuss basic plot and character details but avoid getting too heavily into spoilers.
If you enjoyed Comedy Central’s Brickleberry but found yourself wishing it were about 60% more raunchy, then Paradise PD is the animated sitcom for you. This new Netflix series from creators Waco O’Guin and Roger Black is cut from the exact same cloth, with the only differences being that it focuses on small-town cops rather than park rangers, and that the freedom of Netflix allows for all the profanity, gratuitous violence and casual nudity anyone could ask for. That latter element does wind up working in the show’s favor to an extent. Paradise PD is simplistic and derivative, but also aggressive enough that it’s sure to score some laughs along the way.
For as long as its made consoles, Nintendo has delivered great first-party games. The Switch‘s first year on the market saw numerous examples, starting off with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in March, 2017, and concluding with Super Mario Odyssey in late October.
Nintendo’s output this year looks a little different, with fewer original Switch games and more Wii U ports. The DIY-centric Labo product line has also been a big focus, and after a period of silence post-launch, there’s a new Vehicle kit on the horizon. It’s not surprising to see Nintendo’s output of traditional, big-budget exclusives slow down for a period of time, but given the influx of third-party support, it doesn’t feel like the Switch is lacking in great games to play.
The most-recent reminder of this trend was the ‘Nindies’ Summer 2018 Showcase. The 22 games on display were a mix of old and new titles, and there were a lot of surprises among them. Ports of titles like Supergiant Games’ Bastion and Transistor were officially announced for the Switch, and there’s even an unlikely port on the way of Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP, an iconic iOS game from 2011. The biggest shocker was the simultaneous announcement and release of Into The Breach. This tactical mech-combat hit wowed PC players earlier this year and sure enough it feels right at home on Switch.
In this episode of We Chat, Mike and Peter dive into the excellent third-party support on Switch and discuss some of their favorite games for the system not made by Nintendo. If you’re a Switch owner who’s found their own enjoyment in the console’s ever-expanding library of ports and indie games, give a shout out in the comments section below to some of your favorites.
EA has released a new trailer for Anthem, the upcoming action game developed by Mass Effect and Dragon Age studio BioWare. The trailer is called “Our World, My Story” breaks down two of the central pillars of Anthem, providing an insight into how players will experience the universe the game is set in and the narrative it tells.
“At the heart of Anthem is the concept of Our World, My Story,” BioWare says. “The distinctive combination of a shared, dynamic world and a personal story. Discover how these two elements help create a connected world that remains unique to every player.
“The world narrative advances for your whole team,” it continues. “You’ll get further into our world by taking on explosive missions offered by agents who need your help. These missions take you deep into the heart of anthem, while also developing the personal stories of each agent. Outside of the battles there’s freeplay, a chance for you to explore solo or with friends, uncover answers your questions about Anthem, and find powerful artifacts that could lead you to victory down the road … This is real-time storytelling, a reinvention of personal narrative in a multiplayer game.”
People will get an opportunity to sample some of this when a demo for Anthem is released on February 1, 2019. Announced during the game’s PAX panel, the “VIP demo” will be available to EA/Origin Access subscribers on Xbox One and PC. Access to it will also be granted to those that pre-order on any platform, which means those with a PS4, where EA Access is not available, won’t be left out.
At PAX, Anthem lead producer Mike Gamble said the demo is not “a tech test or a beta looking for feedback” and is instead a “slice of our game.” EA has confirmed the Anthem release date as February 22, 2019, so the wait to play the full game after the demo won’t be too long. Since its showing at E3 2018 executive producer Mark Darrah has been answering questions about about the game on Twitter. You can read about all these Anthem gameplay details here.