Author: Thomas Ortsik

Founder and Kinda-Editor-In-Chief at Twinstiq.
Also known as Dr. Strangethumb

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst?

Is Catalyst the  official name of Mirror's Edge 2? A trademark registered in Europe seems to hint at it. Continue after the break for more info, including some speculation! Ooh speculation!
First the trademark filing for Mirror's Edge Catalyst, and now a teaser image on the Mirror's Edge twitter (@mirrorsedge).
Now, this does seem to indicate that there will be a game titled Mirror's Edge Catalyst, but that doesn't mean that it will be Mirror's Edge 2. It could easily be a VITA game or something similar, or even an iOS endless runner companion game to Mirror's Edge 2. Still, with the upcoming game supposedly set to be a prequel, catalyst would make perfect sense for a title.I personally loved Mirror's Edge, though I felt that the combat was entirely out of place. It felt like it should have been about speed running and finding the best path through each level, not about fighting or dodging gunfire. Still, I have high hopes for Mirror's Edge 2, but what about you? Did you play the first game? Are you interested in picking up the second? Let us know in the comments below.

Mega News Everyone…Kinda Maybe

Capcom announced the existence of Mega Man Legacy Collection, and if you are a fan of the old school blue bomber then you're in for a serious treat. After the break that is.
Mega Man Legacy Collection will bundle together the first six  games from the original Mega Man series. It's a little odd that they chose to stop at number 6, but it's possible they are saving the the rest for a version 2 down the road. The announcement states that while the games will retain their 8-bit style they are going to have an "HD finish".  I assume that means some kind of filter, the same kind available in most emulators these days I imagine. I just hope you'll have the ability to turn it off if you don't like it.Mega Man Legacy Collection will also feature a museum mode which is some kind of collection of art and Mega Man history with concept pieces and sketches thrown in. The odd thing is that the game will be developed on a new engine, the Eclipse Engine, instead of using one of the pre-existing emulator technologies.

But the big news for this pack, in my eyes, is the inclusion of the Challenge Remix Mode, which sounds a lot like the NES Remix games. It'll provide new challenges and difficulty trials for each of the six games, as well as provide an easier learning curve for newbies to the Mega Man style.  That certainly sounds like it could be worth the money, especially since it's announced price is $14.99,  which I feel is more than reasonable for the six games in the collection, not to mention the remix mode and the history archive.

The game is due out this summer for PS4, XBone, and even the PC! It'll also be coming to the 3DS in the winter. Oh, and it's also got some leaderboards and video replays of top players if you're into that kind of thing.

Author: Billy C
Game: Mega Man Legacy Collection
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Capcom
Price: $14.99
Release Date: Summer 2015 for PS4, XBone, PC. Winter for 3DS

Twin Peeks Episode 4: Cannon Fodder

Episode 4 of Twin Peeks is out, and this time we're taking a look at Cannon Fodder. Developed by Sensible Software, one of the most beloved Amiga developers of the 90's, Cannon Fodder is an action strategy hybrid that has more emotional depth than it's shallow gameplay might suggest. Join us after the cut for more, or just watch the above video.
I had a lot of fun with Cannon Fodder, but as I mentioned the gameplay depth is lacking. Still, as an almost arcade style game it's fun for a while and many people remember it extremely fondly. Sadly this is the DOS version from Gog.com, which I hear has much worse audio than the Amiga version. If anyone has any thoughts on the game, leave them in the comments below. Make sure to like and subscribe on the video as well, since that helps us bring you more content.
Author: Billy C
Game: Cannon Fodder
Developer: Sensible Software
Source: Purchased from Gog.com for personal use.

Quick Look: Turmoil

I took a quick look at the newly released alpha of Turmoil and while I can’t recommend the game yet, I did find it relaxing and interesting enough to share the above video with you. Would make a really enjoyable tablet game.

New Steam Store Releases: Massive Chalice

This week, Double Fine drops a massive deuce (sorry, couldn't resist) onto the Steam Store with their second Kickstarter game, Massive Chalice. I actually don't know much about this game, but since it was made by Double Fine, I will be cautiously optimistic. Also out this week, a great-looking arcade shmup called XIIZeal, a pipe puzzler from the Mighty Switch Force series, and the highly controversial twin-stick shooter, Hatred (from the appropriately-named developer, Destructive Creations). Make a big splash and then venture out past the break to see more of this week's new releases.
  • Massive Chalice (Double Fine Productions, Single-player, $19.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
  • XIIZeal (Triangle Service, Single-player & Co-op, $11.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
  • Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! (WayForward, Single-player, $2.99)
  • Hatred (Destructive Creations, Single-player, $19.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
  • Sparkle 2 (10tons, Single-player, $7.99) (Steam Achievements)
  • Adventures of Pip (TicToc Games, Single-player, $14.99) (Controller Support)
  • Scribble Space (Coty Getzelman, Single-player, $1.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
  • Artifact Adventure (bluffman, Single-player, $6.99) (Controller Support)
  • SoulCraft (MobileBits, Single-player, $4.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
  • Star Hammer (Black Lab, Single-player, $19.99) (Steam Achievements)
  • Vektor Wars (Super Icon, Single-player, $6.99) (Steam Achievements)
  • Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser (Astro Port, Single-player, $4.99) (Controller Support, Steam Achievements)
[Image: Double Fine Productions]

Andrew J Amideo

Update from our YouTube Channels

In case you haven’t subscribed yet to our YouTube channels, have a quick update on what has been happening over there.
First off, Billy C is running his Wrestling Game retrospective on our Let’s Play channel. Definitively worth a watch if you are into wrestling or fighting games in general.
Billy also played some Flame Out and had a blast. Check it out. Looks like a pretty cool game.

Cody has some Witcher 3 gameplay on offer. No commentary, just beauty.

And I, Dr. S, did some FIFA 15 today, in celebration of the Champions League Finals. Turned out to be an amazing match!

Make sure to subscribe to our channels, like the videos and maybe even leave a comment (especially on YouTube). It helps us grow a bigger audience.

New Harvest Moon Coming to PC!

Harvest Moon: Seeds of Memories was announced this week on the Natsume Inc. Twitter, but that isn't the most interesting piece of news in that tweet. No, the most interesting thing is that the game will be coming to Wii U, iOS, Android, and PC! Hit the break to hear my thoughts on this most intriguing of news pieces.
Now that all the posers have left and it's just us good friends, I have a confession: I freakin love me some Harvest Moon! There is something about the simplistic farming and NPC interaction that draws me in like magnet. It's the same reason I played Minecraft, because I used it as a farming simulator. Sadly, it was lacking in that respect and so it didn't stay in the rotation long.I've been waiting for what seems forever for a  PC version of Harvest Moon, a reason I found Wild Season to have such potential. Now it looks like we'll be getting a proper PC game out of the deal, but the announcement of iOS and Android as well has me worried. Will it be a terrible cash store bananza? I hope not, and the fact that it's on the WiiU as well gives me hope that it'll be a true sequel, but only time will tell.

What do you think of this announcement? Are you excited? Do you not care? Are you already playing your old Harvest Moon games because the addiction is back in full? Let us know in the comments below or shoot me a tweet @Amuntoth.

Rally Round…For Some Death!

If you aren't familiar with Twin Peeks, it's one of our fantastic and amazing YouTube series where we take a quick look at games and tell you what we think while we play them! Doesn't that sound like a treat? You're dang right it does, so hit play above and see what I think of Death Rally. Spoiler Alert, it's the old version not the new iOS remake thing I haven't tried.
Author: Billy C
Game: Death Rally
Source: 3D Realms Anthology Pack review copy.

WRUP vs HEAT

I can’t stand the heat. Always fear that my PC starts melting. Maybe the above picture helps.

But what is everyone playing?

  • Andrew J Amideo (@Andoro36): Street Fighter (Super IV AE and possibly some Alpha 3). Also Rage. I picked it up on Steam and am playing it again (though I never finished it the first time). I saw the new Mad Max last weekend and Rage is all I've wanted to play since then. It's the closest approximation I can think of.
  • Billy Colley (@Amuntoth): Flame Over, WCW Wrestling on my NES, and some Fallout 1 in there as well. Not to mention working on the Chroma Squad review video.
  • Cody Hall (@Yoda0VGs): Away from the computer for the weekend, so the occasional Threes! Game will be all I'm playing.
  • Greywolfe (@lostwolfe, YouTube):quest for glory 2 [finishing that up], the dig [finishing that up, too] and limbo - which is winding down as well.  the next sierra game is coming soon!  i'm not real sure what else i'm going to play with the dig and limbo vacating slots.
  • Jimmy Vegas (@JimmyPhantom17): Going to play some Tales of Symphonia
  •  John Rausch (@visitzebes): Splatoon, Destiny, and Fallout 3 are all likely candidates this weekend.
  • Thomas Ortsik (@Dr_Strangethumb): SPLATOON! Also currently finishing The Order 1886 (Hey Sam!). Really liking it so far. Not a great game, but a nice movie. Might also stream some Big Pharma over the weekend.
  • Trisha Baumgartner (twitch): After homework comes the rest of saints row 4, also trying to power level my monk on wow. Its going to be a busy weekend!
  • Trey Valeska (@Trey_Valeska): Maybe some Witcher 1, but probably just resting this weekend and watching some Full Moon Horror films.
  • Richard Mitchell (@TheRichardM): I am very addicted to Vain Glory. Also judging games for @TheGeekieAwards
  • Sam Prell (@SamPrell): My poor PC had to be taken in for repairs, so I *suppose* I can finally finish The Order: 1886 now.
  • Susan Arendt (@SusanArendt): None of my consoles are hooked up at the mo, so more Story of Seasons.
  • Mike Suszek (@mikesuszek): Susan will be proud: Trying to get back in P4G during honeymoon downtime. Otherwise, I read a bunch of Sandman comics and plan to read more.
  • Anthony John Agnello (@ajohnagnello, Twitch): Goodbye to Ciri, the Queen of Cintra/See you, me and Geralt down by the schoolyard!