Category: News

PSA: PlayStation Vita Settlement Comes Through

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Have you bought a PlayStation Vita before June 1, 2012, and do you live in the US? You might be able to get in on a settlement that could net you $25 cash (or PSN credit), or over $50 worth of free games (valued up to $100). Check out how after the break.
You'll have to visit the Vita Claims site and fill out this PDF form, and select your compensation. Check here for a list of games you could choose from if you don't want the cash/credit payout, in three different packs.
Source: Vita Claims

Microsoft Stops Selling Kinect for Windows

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Believe it or not, there is actually some Windows software that uses Kinect for Windows, but Microsoft will no longer be selling a "Kinect for Windows" SKU. Instead, they opt to only have one Kinect version on store shelves, and will focus on selling the USB adapter to Windows users.
Do you or anyone you know use Kinect for Windows, or even on the Xbox One for gaming purposes? Would you use it if there was more support? Let us know what you think!
Source: Neowin

New Sega Genesis Digital Novel: Sacred Line Genesis

A new digital novel by author Sasha Darko is shipping now for the Sega Genesis, courtesy of publisher Watermelon, who was also responsible for bringing Pier Solar to the 16-bit console, Dreamcast, and current generation systems.
High quality 3D stills and a sampled soundtrack brings a remarkable audiovisual experience on one of the biggest cartridges to be released for the Genesis, in NTSC and PAL formats. Featuring multiple paths, a dice rolling fighting system (you actually roll a physical die!), and a horror-suspense story, it promises an incredibly unique experience.

A prototype of the game is freely downloadable on Windows, Mac, and Linux desktops, but the complete game is only available on the 16-bit Sega system.

Nevermind Takes Advantage of Bio-Feedback for Scares

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Available now on Steam Early Access, the adventure-horror will test your fear responses with optional bio-feedback sensor compatibility, increasing the difficulty accordingly.
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Promising a surreal interpretation of psychological trauma, Nevermind aims to create a believable illusion of fear and anxiety, yet you must remain calm in the face of stress in order to pull through.
Gameplay is based around puzzle solving from the first person perspective, and takes place in the subconscious of various trauma victims.
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Source: Steam

New SNES Game Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death

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The Studio Piña flash game "Sydney Hunter and the Caverns of Death" could see a SNES cartridge release if its Kickstarter fund attains $10,000. Pledging $35 will net you a NTSC or PAL cartridge!
The MSX-styled puzzle / adventure similar to Montezuma's Revenge is being ported to the original SNES, via CollectorVision Games. If you're interested, check out the Kickstarter and try the flash version!
Source: Kickstarter

Famous Metroid Code is in Axiom Verge

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The code that allowed players to remove Samus' armor in the original Metroid also works in Axiom Verge! Check out the video showing the results after the break.
In an homage to the influential title, entering the code "JUSTIN-BAILEY" allows you to activate a palette swap for your character that uses Samus-like colors in Axiom Verge.
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Source: YouTube