Braid Anniversary Edition Announced At PlayStation Event

Braid Anniversary Edition was announced during PlayStation’s State of Play event with a trailer showing off the remastered artwork and brand-new animations. The Anniversary Edition is an overhaul of Braid, the 2008 time-bending puzzle-platformer.

The game will also have enhanced sound with new mixes and variants on the original soundtrack, plus an extremely detailed developer commentary track. The commentary track is aiming to be incredibly thorough and, according to the trailer, “If you want to learn how video games are made, Braid anniversary edition will be a really good resource.” You will be able to switch between the old art and the new art at any point during the game.

In GameSpot’s Braid Review, critic Tom Mc Shea wrote, “The captivating ending sequence, which makes use of your rewind ability in a jaw-dropping new way, provides the exclamation point on this remarkable game, but the adventure is consistently engaging throughout the entire ride. The clever puzzles alone are enough to make this an adventure worth taking. Braid’s deep and mesmerizing tale is evergreen: it is outside of and beyond time. It will never get old.”

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Bugsnax Gets Gameplay Debut At PlayStation State Of Play

During Sony’s State of Play presentation, we got our first look at gameplay for the gonzo and widely memed game Bugsnax. As explained by a very grouchy editor in the gameplay trailer, you’re a journalist who ventures to the Isle of Bugsnax to find the critters and examine the life there.

When you find the island, you catalog the creatures with photography mechanics. You can use tools like a ketchup lure, traps, and a crossbow to help you lure out and find the creatures roaming around the island. The island inhabitants, a group of pioneers called the Grumpuses, will give you quests as you help rebuild the community.

While most of the Bugsnax creatures have been relatively small–you know, they’re snacks–the trailer also gave a brief glimpse of a giant winged pizza monster, so suffice it to say Bugsnax come in all shapes and sizes and flavors.

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Crash Bandicoot 4 Has A New Mirror Mode And Returning Character

During Sony’s State of Play livestream, developer Toys for Bob unveiled new gameplay details about Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time.

Toys for Bob talked about new elements coming to the game when it launches this October for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This includes new game modes, the return of Dingodile as a playable character, and more.

The new game mode, N. Verted Mode (a collaboration with developer Beenox), functions like Mario Kart‘s Mirror Mode. In Crash 4, the game gets inverted to feature all manners of weird art styles, from a more stylized aesthetic to an old-timey black-and-white movie filter and more. It’s meant to provide more replayability to the game, giving players alternative perspectives, sound effects, music, and more.

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‘Ravishing’ Rick Rude, The Best Sexy Wrestlers, And More | Wrestle Buddies Episode 14

This week on Wrestle Buddies, GameSpot’s professional wrestling podcast, Chris E. Hayner and Mat Elfring are joined once more by TV Guide editor Keisha Hatchett! After spending a very long time on her last appearance talking about eFeds, which are essentially wrestling fan fiction, this time the trio have a lot to say about the sexiest people in wrestling.

First, Mat, Chris, and Keisha have a serious discussion about “Ravishing” Rick Rude. Sure, we could talk about his in-ring skill or his iconic career. Instead, though, we take a look at whether or not he was as attractive as he thought he was. After all, Rude’s entire gimmick was based on how ravishing he believed himself to be. Was he right?

Image credit: WWE
Image credit: WWE

Then, we take a look at WCW’s sexiest wrestler. Of course, we’re talking about The Artist Formerly Known as Prince Iaukea. Remember Prince Iaukea, the former WCW cruiserweight champion and someone who essentially just became a parody of the musician Prince? Of course, you do.

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