What’s old is new again with several video game classics getting revivals this week. Cars, burgers, platforms and lots more coming your way.
BurgerTime Party!
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Platforms: NS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1kR9YnreOU&feature=youtu.be
Exclusive to Nintendo Switch, Chef Pepper from the arcade classic is back in this puzzle platformer. There’s single player and co-op mode available.
Concrete Genie
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Platforms: PS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWUh7RFdqdU
This is a story driven action adventure exclusive to PS4. From the trailer this looks stunning graphically, not sure about the lack of actual voice acting though.
Trine 4 The Nightmare Prince
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, NS, SBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsO2_JOa2cY
Platform/Puzzler Trine returns in 2.5D (whatever the heck that means). This version includes local and online multiplayer.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair
Release Date: October 8, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, NS, XBO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE6zS6Z9FGQ
If this one reminds you of Banjo-Kazooie that’s because the studio that makes it is made up of many alums from Rare. This is a platformer sequel to their 2017 game that was met with mixed reviews.
River City Melee Mach!!
Release Date: October 10, 2019
Platforms: PC, NS, PS4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJB0Ida4ojE&feature=youtu.be
This is an updated version of River City Melee: Battle Royale Special Mach!! For modern consoles. It’s a fight with up to 4 players that includes a music gallery.
Spirit Hunter NG
Release Date: October 10, 2019
Platforms: PC, NS, PS4, PSV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyzBnl7k5WA
The second in the Spirit Hunter series this horror visual novel hits consoles this week.
GRID
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, GS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=gnKb9_Z9qww
Ooh this is the first game I’ve seen on new releases that actually lists Google Stadia as a platform. Anyone using it? It's the 10th racing title in the TOCA series.
Killer Queen Black
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Platforms: PC, NS (XBO later this year)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K0B8wsIoY8
I played this one at PAX East earlier this year. It's the home console version of the popular 2 cabinet team v team arcade title.
