We all have that one game that we were beyond excited for, only to find out it was canceled. Perhaps it was never even announced, quietly snuffed out to be discovered later. This can happen for many reasons, from the sudden closure of its development studio, to the firing or resignation of a key member of the title in question. These games were doomed to never see release, but that doesn’t mean the concepts were bad. Today I’m going to talk about one such game, called Maverick Hunter, which never saw the light of day. Continue reading DIGITALLY DOOMED: MAVERICK HUNTER
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IS EA’S NEXT STAR WARS GAME A RPG?
EA and Visceral teamed up a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away — and that’s pretty much all we’ve known about their upcoming Star Wars game. Now we’ve been gifted a few precious details, but will the game be what we expected? Continue reading IS EA’S NEXT STAR WARS GAME A RPG?
APPARENTLY THE INTERNET HATES FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE ALREADY
Well, that escalated quickly. Everyone’s personal hype gauge for Final Fantasy VII Remake shot from one to 100 after a single trailer… then flatlined the moment it was discussed. Okay, so the game being released in “multiple parts” is unexpected — but is it a bad thing? I don’t think so, and here’s why. Continue reading APPARENTLY THE INTERNET HATES FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE ALREADY
DISPLATE – WHO SAYS VIDEO GAMES CAN’T BE ART?
If you’re anything like me, you probably collect something. Toys, comics, replica swords… the list goes on. These things don’t just take up space, though! They decorate our homes and inform people of the things we like. However, as I ran low on shelf space and searched for more traditional decorations, I happened across something unexpected.
Metal. Freakin’. Posters. Intrigued yet…? Continue reading DISPLATE – WHO SAYS VIDEO GAMES CAN’T BE ART?
MISSING THE HYPE TRAIN – COPING WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF NEW RELEASE HYPE
Well, boys and girls, that blessed time is upon us: holiday season, when the year’s biggest and most-anticipated video games finally hit us one-after-another until our wallets cry out for mercy. Many of us will excitedly buy these for ourselves, for a friend or possibly receive them as gifts in turn. No matter the method, one thing is certain: we’re all united in our excitement for a particular game.
Unless… we’re not. Continue reading MISSING THE HYPE TRAIN – COPING WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF NEW RELEASE HYPE
What PlayStation 2 Games We Want on PlayStation 4
In light of the recent news indicating that the PS4 is able to natively emulate PS2 games with trophy support, we here at Middle of Nowhere Gaming thought we should share what games our staff members wanted most. Continue reading What PlayStation 2 Games We Want on PlayStation 4
REVIEW: BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT’S NOVEMBER DLC
INJUSTICE FOR ALL
Ah! Another month, another new batch of Batman: Arkham Knight Downloadable Content (DLC). This month, Rocksteady Studios has given us a chance to play as two different characters in their own unique stories – Catwoman and Robin. Continue reading REVIEW: BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT’S NOVEMBER DLC
NEW TRAILER FOR PROJECT X ZONE 2 DROPS
The sequel to Banepresto and Monolith Soft’s ambitious 3DS strategy RPG/fighter hybrid recently launched in Japan, and now seems poised to release elsewhere in 2016. Why is it noteworthy? Well, just watch this shiny new trailer and see if you notice any familiar faces… Continue reading NEW TRAILER FOR PROJECT X ZONE 2 DROPS
PLATINUM GAMES TAKE ON THE TMNT
As if Platinum Games didn’t seem to be juggling enough balls, it looks like this developer will now take on another beloved 80’s franchise. Continue reading PLATINUM GAMES TAKE ON THE TMNT
WB GAMES MONTRÉAL IS WORKING ON TWO AAA DC PROJECTS
With Rocksteady Studios’ Arkham trilogy soon to wrap up with the end of its season pass, it seems as though news about the next big DC Comics video games is starting to turn up. Continue reading WB GAMES MONTRÉAL IS WORKING ON TWO AAA DC PROJECTS
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