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A Modern PS2 Action Horror Game
Depending on how old you are, you might remember the concept of “The Weekend Game,” as in the title you rented or borrowed from a friend and beat in like 2 or 3 sittings between Friday and Sunday. And that was it. Maybe you replay a few levels to grab some collectibles, but nothing more than that. You had a good time, saw the credits roll, and moved on. Western-horror hybrid Evil West, out now, feels like a weekend game. In a world filled with ongoing updates, complex endgames, long battle passes, and endless loot, it’s been nice playing something linear, simple, and fun. Developed by Flying Wild Hog, Evil…
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Odin Pro Is The Best Way To Play PS2, GameCube And Dreamcast
Photo: Kotaku The Steam Deck has unquestionably revitalized people’s interests in handheld gaming on anything other than a Switch. But had it never happened, 2022 would still have been a year packed with Switch-sized gaming devices, primarily thanks to evolutions in the world of emulation. Right at the front of that pack is new console creator AYN, with its crowdfunded Odin handheld, and it is absolutely superb. AYN’s 2021 pitch was smart. A 6-inch-screened gaming device designed not to run the latest AAA console and PC games, but rather one capable of emulating previous generations to a standard the emu market was presently lacking. It certainly proved a popular notion:…
