(For Southeast Asia) Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

As we continue our celebrations leading up to the 30th anniversary of the first PlayStation console launch, we have a special treat to reveal today that brings the past together with the present.

Introducing our PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection to celebrate this wonderful milestone.

(For Southeast Asia) Celebrating 30 years of PlayStation with a nostalgic look

The new limited edition designs pay homage to 30 wonderful years of gaming, a journey made possible by the passion and support of our fans and talented game developers. Reminiscent of the very first PlayStation console to launch on December 3, 1994, this limited edition offering utilizes the original PlayStation color design and integrates it into the latest line of PS5 hardware products.

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be sold in highly limited supply in the following options:

PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition BundIe
- Includes the limited edition PS5 Pro console with 2TB SSD, Wi-Fi 7 in territories supporting this standard, and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller, DualSense Edge wireless controller, DualSense Charging Station, and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
- It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:
Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
PlayStation sticker
Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
PlayStation Paperclip

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle
- Includes the limited edition PS5 Digital Edition console with 1TD SSD and matching limited edition accessories – DualSense wireless controller and a Console Cover for a Disc Drive (Disc Drive sold separately).
- It also includes a Vertical Stand and special collector’s Items:
Original PlayStation controller-style cable connector housing
Four PlayStation Shapes cable ties
PlayStation sticker
Limited Edition PlayStation Poster (1 of 30 possible designs)
PlayStation Paperclip

PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone)

The PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will be released on November 21. There will be 12,300 units of the PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle available for customers to purchase, with limited edition numbers etched onto the unit. The number represents the month and date of the first PlayStation console launch.

We’ve had five fantastic console generations since the launch of our very first PlayStation console. We’re proud of the innovations and experiences we’ve brought to the PlayStation community over the years as we kept up with the latest technology as it advanced. In the early days, the number of pixels was around 300-thousand, and now it is more than 8 million pixels for 4K on screen. Additionally, stereo sound evolved into surround sound – and now we are using 3D audio. The game controller has also evolved, starting with buttons, then came the analog stick and later vibration – and now we have haptics and even adaptive triggers. Everything we’ve done is to ensure PlayStation is the best place to play. We believe the beginning of our journey is an important part of our history at Sony Interactive Entertainment, which is why we are honoring this moment by bringing the original PlayStation design theme into the latest products for PS5 to commemorate the last 30 years. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to innovate as technology evolves, so you can enjoy each memorable moment in your continued journey with PlayStation.

Please be sure to check in with us regularly on our 30th anniversary webpage as we’ll have more fun celebration activities as we head towards our 30th anniversary.

We’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to everyone for being a PlayStation fan over the last 30 years. There are plenty of great experiences to come and we look forward to the next 30 and beyond!

PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Purchase Information in select Southeast Asia countries

In Singapore, pre-order contest begins starting September 26, 2024, at 10:00AM (Singapore time) for the following product.

PlayStation 5 Pro Console – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle – Pre-order contest: Please visit this page* for more details which will be shared from September 26, 2024 at 10:00AM (Singapore time).

Pre-orders for the following PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection products can be made from participating retailers starting September 26, 2024 at 10:00AM (Local time). Please check with your local retailers for pre-order details.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle – Available in: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
PlayStation Portal Remote Player – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone) – Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia
DualSense Edge Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone) – Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam
DualSense Wireless Controller – 30th Anniversary Limited Edition (standalone) – Available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam

Limited quantities at select participating retailers and will be sold while supplies last.

*Please refer to the Terms and Conditions on the site for more information.

*Regions where direct.playstation.com is available: U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Austria.

Nintendo Is Reportedly Targeting AI-Generated Mario Pictures

Tracer is issuing “takedown notices on behalf of Nintendo”.

Nintendo has been cracking down on all sorts of things recently, and now according to a new story from The Verge, it’s reportedly targeting AI-generated Mario pictures.

A company called Tracer is apparently working on Nintendo’s “behalf” and has filed takedown notices to remove “dozens” of posts on social media platform ‘X’. This supposedly includes images generated by xAI’s Grok AI tool. The same service is also using AI to help assist its own process:

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How Fantasian Neo Dimension Reunites the Fathers of the RPG – Launching on December 5

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How Fantasian Neo Dimension Reunites the Fathers of the RPG – Launching on December 5

Fantasian Neo Dimension signals the reunion of Final Fantasy series creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi with Square Enix and legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu. This multi-dimensional RPG arrives for Xbox Series X|S on December 5, 2024.

Fantasian Neo Dimension has players assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his lost memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world. Fans of turn-based RPGs and classic Final Fantasy games can look forward to a satisfying battle system with an amazing original story brought to life by Sakaguchi, with beautiful music from renowned composer Uematsu.

It’s a huge moment for the genre, bringing together a team that’s created some of the most enduring RPG classics ever released. Here’s what you need to know:

Who is Hironobu Sakaguchi?

If you’re a fan of JRPGs, you may have heard the name Hironobu Sakaguchi. Fondly called the “father of Final Fantasy” due to his involvement with the first 10 mainline Final Fantasy games, Sakaguchi is known for his expertise in helping create and inspire what RPGs have become today, creating new worlds with compelling stories with engaging turn-based gameplay mechanics.

Sakaguchi got his start at Square Enix (formerly Square) before he founded his company Mistwalker Corporation in 2004, where they have released titles with cult followings such as Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey and Terra Battle. As a developer, Sakaguchi loves creating games that serve as an evolution from past works, always aiming to bring something new to the table with each of his projects. Fantastian Neo Dimension – an extensive upgrade of the original Fantasian, released on iOS in 2021 – is no exception.

Hand-crafted Dioramas

When creating the original Fantasian, Sakaguchi thought it would be interesting to play a game where you could explore a real-life diorama. And hence, he and his team set out to create over 150 charming hand-crafted dioramas, serving as the background environment for 3D animated characters to explore, resulting in a unique visual appearance for the game.

A Modern Turn-based RPG

Sakaguchi’s desire to create a unique gameplay experience also resulted in the original and modern take on turn-based battle systems in Fantasian Neo Dimension. This game features unique systems that shake up the classic RPG formula and create a fun and satisfying combat system.

Skill Trajectories – Allowing you to attack enemies in straight or curved lines. Observing enemies’ turn order and position on the battlefield in combination with choosing the right skills and trajectory can help you take out multiple enemies in one turn.
Dimengeon System – The Dimengeon System is a unique feature that provides a new way to deal with random encounters, streamlining combat while also allowing you to explore environments uninterrupted. Early in the game, Leo discovers a Dimengeon Machine which allows him to trap previously encountered enemies in a dimensional dungeon– aptly called the Dimengeon. With this tool, you’re able to fight all of the enemies that you’ve captured in the Dimengeon at any point. However, once the Dimengeon Machine is full, you’ll need to fight all enemies stored there all at once! Deciding to fight a smaller group of enemies or a full machine’s worth involves a level of strategy and planning to ensure your victory.
Dimengeon Gimmicks – While fighting enemies in the Dimengeon, Dimengeon Gimmicks may appear. You can attack these to receive various effects such as increased attack power or extra turns. Aim for Dimengeon Gimmicks alongside enemies utilizing your Skill Trajectories to make the most of your player turns and gain an upper hand in battle.

Memorable Music

Earlier, I mentioned that Fantasian Neo Dimension features music from Nobuo Uematsu. If you’re not familiar with him, he is also considered an industry legend thanks to his involvement with composing music tracks for multiple Final Fantasy installments as well as other games throughout the years. If you haven’t heard his work yet, you’ll be in for a treat!

What’s New

The original release of Fantasian in 2021 was an Apple Arcade exclusive which received critical acclaim. Following the release, Sakaguchi wanted to make the game available for a broader audience. Thanks to a growing relationship with Naoki Yoshida, Head of Creative Studio 3 at Square Enix, the team behind Final Fantasy XIV Online and Final Fantasy XVI, Fantasian Neo Dimension was born.

This enhanced version of the original release comes with brand-new features including English and Japanese voiceovers, an additional difficulty option, and 4K support for Xbox Series X. These new features, alongside the availability to wider audiences, bring to life Sakaguchi’s true vision for the title.

Pre-order Perk

If you’ve been enticed by all of that, Fantasian Neo Dimension is now available for pre-order! If you do so, you’ll receive a special digital in-game item, the Vibran Secret Stone. This provides an experience boost while equipped – a worthwhile item for leveling up characters for the challenging battles ahead.

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The Father of FINAL FANTASY, Hironobu Sakaguchi, and renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu return to deliver an original RPG story.

Mechteria—a deathly mechanical infection that robs humans of their emotions and lives—is slowly engulfing the world.

The protagonist Leo awakens with only one memory left to him in a strange land abundant with machines.

The human world, threatened by mechteria… a machine world, filled with mysteries… and the unseen dimensions that lie beyond both.

Using the Warp Device that was left behind, Leo must now embark on an interdimensional journey to reclaim his lost memories and save the world from the mechteria infection.

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(For Southeast Asia) Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5, PC October 31, 2024

Over seven years ago, we released Horizon Zero Dawn into the wilds. Players got to meet Aloy, our leading hero, thrust into a journey of (self-)discovery in a mysterious, far-future world ravaged by deadly machines.

It was also the beginning of a thriving community of cosplayers, virtual photographers, fan artists, and content creators who inspire us to this day with their incredible creations. Horizon Zero Dawn is near and dear to many fans, as well as to everyone at Guerrilla.

And that community has not stopped growing. Each year, many millions more pick up Horizon Zero Dawn for the first time. But 7 years is a long time in the world of computer graphics; technology improves. As time moved on, we really wished that new players who join Aloy on her origin story can do it with a version that is worthy of their PS5 or compatible PC. And so, we are thrilled to announce that the game has been remastered by our talented friends at Nixxes.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered launches on October 31. The captivating story and awe-inspiring post-apocalyptic world returns alongside a host of technological improvements, visual enhancements, and upgraded features. It also includes The Frozen Wilds content, a vast expansion featuring additional lands, skills, weapons, and machines. Take a look at the announcement trailer below.

(For Southeast Asia) Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5, PC October 31, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered features over 10 hours of re-recorded conversation, mocap and countless graphical improvements that bring the game to the same visual fidelity as its critically acclaimed sequel Horizon Forbidden West. The game’s lush world includes frozen mountains, dense jungles, and arid deserts with stunning new visuals and 4K¹ graphics and travelling between settlements is now lightning-fast.

The story’s many compelling characters have been upgraded, bringing them in line with current generation advances in character models and rendering. We hope that improved animation, lightning, textures and more will make new and existing fans excited to dive into the action!

The audio experience in Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered has been significantly enhanced. We’ve completely revamped the sound mix, now supporting PS5 Tempest 3D Audio Tech² for higher-order ambisonics and Atmos rendering for an immersive soundscape. Our sound design has also seen major improvements, with hundreds of improvements both in-game and in the cinematics.

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered takes full advantage of the PS5 console’s power and features. The DualSense controller’s haptic feedback and adaptive triggers ensure incredible immersion during tense combat, stealthy exploration, or scaling a gigantic Tallneck. We’ve integrated custom haptics for the DualSense controller throughout the game, providing tactile feedback that heightens immersion. Additionally, we’ve introduced a new optional accessibility feature that utilizes sound and haptic feedback to notify players of interactable elements, such as pickups, that were previously only indicated visually.

We’re also very happy to share that Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered comes with native support for PlayStation 5 Pro. This includes a range of graphical features that have been improved to make use of the power of the PS5 Pro, while also delivering ultra-high fidelity at blazing fast framerates.

The PC version³ on Windows includes the PlayStation overlay with Trophy support and has its own set of features, such as support for ultra-wide resolutions and the latest performance enhancing technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.1 with frame generation⁴. We will let our Nixxes partners expand more in a future blog.

Many of the accessibility features that were first introduced in Horizon Forbidden West have been included for this Remastered version as well; remappable controls, haptic cues, and various assist toggles will enable all players to fully enjoy the game.

For those that have already played it, we’ve made sure that your old save games will work; so this is a great opportunity to dive into New Game+ or get back into Photo Mode with all your previously unlocked outfits and customizations.

We’re excited to share that pre-orders for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will open on 3 October for both platforms.

For existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4, PC) and/or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PS4, PS5, PC): you can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for USD 9.99 (local pricing TBD) on both PlayStation 5 console and on PC (via Steam or Epic Game Store). This includes fans who added the game to their libraries during PlayStation’s Play At Home initiative.⁵

Owners of the Horizon Zero Dawn PS4 game disc can access this offer by inserting the game disc into their PS5 console (and will need to keep the disc inserted each time to play the game). PS4 game disc owners who buy the PS5 Digital Edition disc-free console will not be able to access the upgrade offer.

For new fans, the game can be purchased for SGD 67.9 / MYR 209 / IDR 729,000 / THB 1,690⁶ on PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Game Store. You will receive the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.

We will have some more information as we get closer to release day on October 31, so keep an eye on our social channels for updates. From all of us at Guerrilla and Nixxes, thank you for your continued support!

¹4K resolution requires compatible 4K TV or display.

² 3D audio via built in TV speakers or analog/ USB stereo headphones.

³Account for PlayStation Network required on PC.

⁴ Compatible PC and graphics card required.

⁵Redemptions via PlayStation Plus are not eligible to upgrade.

⁶Price shown in U.S. currency and may vary by country. Check PS Store at launch on October 31, 2024 for local pricing.

Sony Announces PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for October 2024 | State of Play

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games for October 2024 at today’s State of Play, which will be available from October 1 through November 4, 2024.

The biggest edition to the line-up is WWE 2K24 on PS4 and PS5, which IGN gave an 8/10 in its review and compared to its predecessor saying, “While not drastically different, WWE 2K24 is better in almost every way, touting small but smart additions to well-tested systems and modes as opposed to taking bigger risks.”

Next up is last year’s remake of Dead Space on PS5, which we gave a 9/10 and called “a superb remake and undoubtedly the definitive way to experience one of the best survival horror shooters that Capcom never made.”

Finally, PS Plus users will get access to Doki Doki Literature Club on PS5 and PS4, a game with a cute exterior but a very sinister premise. Doki Doki Literature Club launched on PC in 2017 and has rapidly become a beloved indie darling, becoming one of the best-selling indie games on Switch in 2021 when it launched on the system alongside new content.

In the same segment of the presentation, PlayStation announced that both Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Dino Crisis would be joining PlayStation’s Classics Catalog “soon” for PS Plus Premium subscribers.

And finally, in celebration of The Last of Us Day on September 26, Naughty Dog and PlayStation are bringing The Last of Us Part 1 to the PS Plus game catalog for PS Plus Premium and Extra members.

As September comes to a close, there are only a few days left to pick up September’s monthly titles, which include Harry Potter Quidditch Champions, MLB The Show 24, and Little Nightmares 2.

You can catch up with everything announced in today’s State of Play right here.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

It’s Official, LEGO Horizon Adventures Launches On Switch This November

PlayStation’s ‘State of Play 2024’ confirms.

In August, Sony’s official PlayStation website featured a huge banner suggesting LEGO Horizon Adventures would be arriving on multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch on 14th November 2024.

During its ‘State of Play 2024’ broadcast today, Sony has now officially confirmed this launch date. Pre-orders will open from 3rd October 2024 across all platforms.

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Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is coming to PS5, PC October 31, 2024

We’re excited to share that pre-orders for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will open on 3 October for both platforms.

For existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4, PC) and/or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PS4, PS5, PC): you can upgrade to the digital version of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for $9.99 on both PlayStation 5 console and on PC (via Steam or Epic Game Store). This includes fans who added the game to their libraries during PlayStation’s Play At Home initiative.⁵

For new fans, the game can be purchased for $49.99⁶ on PlayStation Store, Steam, or Epic Game Store. You will receive the Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition.

¹4K resolution requires compatible 4K TV or display.

² 3D audio via built in TV speakers or analog/ USB stereo headphones.

³Account for PlayStation Network required on PC.

⁴ Compatible PC and graphics card required.

⁵Redemptions via PlayStation Plus are not eligible to upgrade.

⁶Price shown in U.S. currency and may vary by country. Check PS Store at launch on October 31, 2024 for local pricing.

PlayStation State of Play September 2024: Everything Announced

Sony’s latest PlayStation stream is happening live right now and we’re gathering all of the news and trailers from the event as they happen. The September State of Play is focused on updates about 20 PS5 and PS VR2 games and we are also expecting our first public look at the PlayStation 5 Pro after the reveal earlier this month.

You can dive into all of the latest PlayStation news from the show below, and we will keep updating this page with new announcements as they arrive.

Astro Bot DLC Announced for Fall 2024

Astro Bot arrived on PS5 earlier this month and we gave it a sparkling 9 out 10 review. The game is receiving a free DLC sometime in Fall 2025 that has five new online speedrun levels and 10 new bots to rescue.

The Midnight Walk Announced

From the creators of Lost in Random comes a claymation style game with some rather Tim Buron-esque art. We do not yet have a release window for the The Midnight Walk, but you’ll be able to play it on PS VR 2 or PS5.

Hell Is Us

The new trailer for Hell Is Us showcased another horror game that looks a bit like a soulslike game. It includes sword combat, a drone on your shoulder, and does not yet have a release date for PlayStation.

Developing…

Looking for more PlayStation news and games? You can dive into our picks for the best PS5 games or see our updated database of all of the upcoming PS5 games coming in 2024 and beyond.

Worms: The Board Game Review

Making a board game based on a video game is no easy task, particularly when that video game is focused on physics and kinetic weaponry. At first glance, you might assume Worms: The Board Game is a dexterity game – that is, a game about flicking or flinging projectiles at the opponent. This is not the case. Worms: The Board Game does focus the experience on chaos and unintended consequence, but it arrives at this destination through heaps of random chance. This is Worms if your carefully aligned bazooka shot was at the whim of a fistful of dice and a prayer.

I think designers Jack Caeser and Matt Gilbert deserve some credit. Attempting to capture the physics engine at the heart of the Worms video game series would be a nearly impossible task. Instead, this duo decided to emulate the environment and energy at the heart of the game. The core tenet of Worms is Murphy’s Law, and the turmoil of unexpected outcomes is a prominent feature in this board game.

The Worms board game uses a straightforward system. Up to four players each control their own team of four worms. Over roughly 45 minutes, you will battle to the death, blowing each other and the battlefield itself apart. Once a player’s entire team of worms has been eliminated, the game ends, and the person with the most worms remaining is the winner. So it’s a fight to the death, but one where pink fleshy nightcrawlers wield bazookas, uzis, and cluster bombs. The video game is hilarious, and this tabletop adaptation includes a dose of humor as well.

The ruleset is easy to understand, even for board game beginners. On your turn, you choose one of your worms to activate, move it up to two times, and then play a weapon card from your hand to unleash hell on your fellow invertebrates. The complexity is contained in the weapon cards themselves. Bazookas blast entire hexes and cause mass damage. Machine guns harm only a single target. More exotic weapons are plucked from crates that litter the board and feature highlights from the video game series such as the banana bomb and holy hand grenade. There are dozens of items with various capabilities and strengths. The large variety here is core to the experience as the weaponry births the chaos and personality of the design. It’s also where the board game both fantastically captures and wildly diverges from the spirit of the video games.

This is Worms if your carefully aligned bazooka shot was represented by a fistful of dice and a prayer.

The majority of weapons require you to toss dice. These are chunky 12-siders that map to the various edges of your target hex. For instance, if you roll a one your shot scatters north of your intended location and hits whatever is in the hex above it. Three of the die-faces show direct hits, meaning your shot doesn’t scatter and instead lands where intended. The closer you are to your target, the more dice you typically roll, allowing you to choose the best option for your intended consequence. It’s relatively simple and slick. The best part is the wind.

Wind faces one of the hex-side directions and will randomly change throughout the game. Three of the 12 faces on the target dice show a wind result, which means the shot scatters in the direction the wind is blowing. It’s such a key feature of the Worms video game that it had to be represented here. What’s marvelous is that it encourages a targeting strategy on the table top that’s similar to what’s employed in the electronic version. This is reflected in better overall odds by aiming upwind of your target and hoping your shot blows just shy of where you’re aiming. It’s a clever little inflection that results in meaningful gameplay with minimal rules overhead.

Another humorous quality is that the scatter dice are not only used for targeting weapons. When worms are hit with blast effects from explosions, the worms themselves scatter into nearby spaces. Sometimes this can throw you into a safe patch of dirt, other times it tosses you onto a mine and creates a hellish chain reaction. This is when the game is at its best.

In addition to worms, there are various objects littering the battlefield. Crates of course to dispense the implements of justice, but also mines and barrels. Mines have a 50% chance to explode when you enter the hex. They’re another tool of carnage that can be set off unintentionally. Barrels are grand. When they blow, they spit fire into surrounding spaces. This can hurt other worms, but it can also set off other barrels or mines. It’s not hard to envision a scenario where you fire a bazooka and nail your target which causes a worm to fling onto a nearby hex and set off a mine that also blows up a barrel. I’ve had plays of this game where I’ve lost half my team before I even got a turn due to these unexpected chain reactions.

This chaos also introduces the possibility of harming yourself. Your cluster bomb could scatter backwards, landing on your own space and blowing your worm off the board and into a deadly water hex. The most memorable moments feature these dramatic resolutions, with players holding their breath as handfuls of dice are dropped to the table and violence reverberates. It can be splendid.

It also can be somewhat uneventful. Occasionally, multiple spouts of flame scatter into water and no one is harmed. Sometimes your shot misses altogether and lands into an empty hex. It’s even possible you run low on weapon cards and have nothing terribly useful. A game with high variance can result in such situations of non-event.

Barrels are grand. When they blow, they spit fire into surrounding spaces.

This unpredictability is a large aspect of the game. It’s also a key component in avoiding any sense of malice. The light tone inherent to the property means you’ll generally laugh – rather than get angry – when bad luck runs your way. The stakes feel extraordinarily low, which is fun, but can also be a problem. So much nonsense occurs that it’s difficult to be totally committed. The experience is somewhat hollow, resulting in a game that serves as filler to something more meaningful at game night.

Those beautiful moments of anarchy butt right up against that ceiling. They aren’t frequent enough to truly tip the scales, instead, punctuating play occasionally and teasing some chuckles from the group. The result is a perfectly serviceable mass market game that manages to capture some of the Worms experience. But it’s also unfortunately forgettable, edged out by stronger competitors with either richer and more evolving gameplay, or an extended amount of content to keep players’ interest. It offers exceptional components with high quality plastic worms, crates, mines, and barrels that would be lovely to paint. Everything is crisp and the graphic design, while garish, fits the Worms aesthetic well.

Worms: The Board Game is enjoyable and certainly offers fun, but it never manages to push through and actually achieve a sense of greatness. It’s sure enough to please most players, but it fails to leave a lasting impression. It’s less the game to repeatedly explore, and more the one someone sees on your shelf only to ask, “There’s a Worms board game? Does it involve flicking?”

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Sonic Adventure 2’s Biolizard Is Getting A LEGO Set

The prototype of the ultimate life form, in brick form.

There’s a heck of a lot of Sonic the Hedgehog LEGO out there nowadays, but during today’s Sonic Central, a rather exciting set for Sonic Adventure 2 fans was teased.

During a 3-minute-long LEGO Sonic-themed skit, Sega showed off a brand new set featuring Shadow the Hedgehog and one of the big bosses of Sonic Adventure 2, the Biolizard.

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