"Every generation introduces gamers to a new franchise developed by either an upstart studio or an established developer. These creative geniuses develop worlds that we would have never even imagined. They push the boundaries of imagination and interactive media while allowing us to go on adventures we never thought possible." -- Stealthy Box
Games Asylum: "Well, this is neat. As the name suggests, Wrath of the Mutants is the rarest of things – a genuine arcade conversion. With most modern arcade games being ticket redemption machines, this is something seldom seen. In fact, the last arcade conversion we can recall was Raw Thrill’s own Cruis’n’ Blast on Switch back in 2021. This is also based on an older iteration of TMNT, harking back to the series from 2012-2017. It’s essentially breaking franchise continuity (we’ve had two different iterations of the Turtles since) and could even be considered nostalgic for a select few – those who grew up with 2012’s Turtles are probably in their late teens."
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Starship Troopers: Extermination is continuing its early access period with a class system overhaul that will give players more options when it comes to pushing back the bugs.
It must be frustrating for these devs to see Helldivers 2 absolutely devour their lunch lol
-Oh my God, this game looks like a complete rip-off of Helldivers II!
-At least it gives Xbox players the chance to experience something similar to the PlayStation game!
Jokes aside it does make you wonder why Sony, who owns the IP for both, is continuing with two products when there is such overlap. Should it one day make a new Starship Troopers film or a Helldivers film instead?
I think god of war and assassins creed should be there instead of borderlands
God of war came out last generation and I would take borderlands over assassin's creed anyday
Uncharted and the Souls series. Dark Souls isn't technically part of the same series as Demons Souls, but I count it anyway.
Uncharted, Souls, Dead Space, Borderlands
Glad to see Gears of War in the list. Definitely one of the defining franchises of this generation.