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Thursday, 18 February 2021 22:15

The Lost Vikings, Rock N' Roll Racing, And Blackthorne Return In The Blizzard Arcade Collection

Written by Daniel Tack

Ever wanted to go back and play some of those really, really early Blizzard games like The Lost Vikings, Rock n' Roll Racing, or Blackthorne? Well, today you can, and on console too! The Blizzard Arcade Collection is available today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The collection features both original versions of the classic titles and definitive editions that add some tweaks and enhancements. The definitive editions all come with game specific perks, but custom key-mapping and 10-second rewind are available on all the titles.

The Lost Vikings is an ancient puzzler where you use three different Vikings and their unique skills to get through various areas and challenges. With Erik the Swift, Olaf the Stout, and Baelog the Fierce, players must use their brains to maneuver through a variety of situations. The definitive edition features three-player local co-op, extra stages and additional cutscenes.

Rock n' Roll Racing lets players get metal on a wild racetrack filled with hazards. The definitive edition lets up to four players compete in local multiplayer, allows for 384 racetrack variations, and includes new songs and voiceover clips. If you missed this one many, many years ago, it's a rocking ride.

Blackthorne is all about living the shotgun-commando fantasy in a harsh alien world. The definitive edition comes with a fog of war to unearth through each level.

The Blizzard Classic Collection is available today if you feel like checking out some of these foundational Blizzard titles. I'm not actually sure any of these titles hold up today, but I owe it to myself to go play Blackthorne again out of historical curiosity. Looking back on these old games, Blizzard has come a long way as it celebrates its 30th anniversary with this year's BlizzCon.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:49

Study Determines Which Games Have the Most Hackers | Game Rant

Written by Nicholas Pace

A recent study by Surfshark looks into the state of hacking in the gaming industry today, with shocking results for major multiplayer titles.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:41

YouTube Removes PewDiePie Cocomelon Song, Citing Child Safety and Harassment

Written by Dalton Cooper

YouTube makes the controversial move to delete the PewDiePie Cocomelon song and provides specific policy reasons explaining its decision.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:30

One Piece: The 10 Best Filler Arcs, According To IMDb | Game Rant

Written by Quentin Hardy

One Piece is always great, whether you're watching the main storyline or its various filler arcs. Here's what IMDb says are the best of the latter.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:29

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance is Celebrating Its 8th Birthday

Written by Callum Williams

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance celebrates its 8th anniversary, with fans sharing their love for Platinum Games' action-focused spin-off.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:19

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury: World 5-4 Green Stars & Stamp Location

Written by Greysun Morales

Fans can find all of the Green Stars and Stamp in World 5-4 of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury by following this helpful guide.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:14

The Flash Movie Finds Its Supergirl | Game Rant

Written by Colin Leggett

Andy Muschietti's Flash movie has officially added another DC superhero to the mix by officially casting the role of Supergirl.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:11

NieR Replicant PC System Requirements Revealed | Game Rant

Written by Jenny Geist

Steam reveals the exact specs needed to play the NieR Replicant remaster on PC, including the GPU/RAM requirements and the file size.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 21:10

10 Most Iconic Story Campaigns In Video Game History | Game Rant

Written by John Charron

For most video games, the story campaigns serve as the core component. Today, we're counting off some of the industry's best.

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Thursday, 18 February 2021 20:35

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Manga Is Coming To The West This September

Written by Liana Ruppert

With the Super Mario event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and tons more content throughout the year, fans of the adorable simulator series have a lot to enjoy. For those looking for even more ways to celebrate the Nintendo franchise, Viz Media has announced the Animal Crossing: New Horizons manga that will be coming to the West, fully translated.

The Animal Crossing: New Horizons manga is officially getting an English translation, expected to drop on September 14. The first entry, titled Deserted Island Diary, will launch on that day, with more volumes to come later. The story will bring back familiar faces from the beloved IP to see what life is like for the villagers surviving life on a deserted island.

Announcement: Animal Crossing: New Horizons-Deserted Island Diary, a new manga series featuring your favorite villagers, debuts Fall 2021. ? pic.twitter.com/wo5CXHR5xn
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) February 19, 2021

This manga is not new for fans in Japan. The first of two series launched back in February of last year as part of Ciao Magazine. For hardcore lovers of all things Animal Crossing, previous manga adaptations for the earlier games are also available both from Wild World and New Leaf.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a massive hit right out of the gate for Nintendo, with a launch coinciding alongside the start of global stay-at-home orders due to the ongoing pandemic with COVID-19. The peaceful simulator offered a sense of much-needed calm and purpose when many craved it, and even offered an enticing escape for those previously unfamiliar with the series.

If the September wait is too far off, there is still much to do on these islands. Most recently, players were able to participate in Festivale for a sense of celebration and vibrantly colored liberation. Mario fans can also join in on the fun with the special Super Mario event that blends two Nintendo favorites into one experience.

How do you like all of the recent events in-game and the upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons manga? If you could adapt any game into a manga series, what would it be? Shout out those hot takes in the comment section below loud and proud; let's hear those thoughts!

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