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New Flashback 2 Story Trailer Continues Conrad's Epic Story

Microids has released a new Flashback 2 story trailer, introducing us to Conrad Hart and the conspiracy he's trying to dismantle. The trailer sets up the narrative for Flashback 2, which will see…

October 9, 2023 | 08:39 EDT

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Anime-Inspired Game UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Shows Spazer Gameplay

Today Microids released another gameplay trailer of its upcoming anime-inspired game UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves. This time around, we get to see the famous giant robot in action…

August 11, 2023 | 11:23 EDT

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UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Gets Release Date, Bringing Back an Anime Legnd

Today Microids officially announced the release date of its upcoming anime-inspired action game UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves. The game will launch worldwide on November 14, 2023, for…

July 18, 2023 | 01:33 EDT

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UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Reveals Tons of Gameplay & Collector's Edition

Today, during a panel at Japan Expo, Microids showcased plenty of gameplay of the upcoming action game UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves. The gameplay, which can be watched on Twitch,…

July 13, 2023 | 11:16 EDT

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New Flashback 2 Trailer Takes You Back To An Old Haunt

Microids has unveiled a new Flashback 2 trailer, and you're in for a treat if you're a fan of the series. The trailer reintroduces the iconic Titan Jungle location, which will be familiar if you've…

July 3, 2023 | 06:08 EDT

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The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner Of The Green Stone Is A New Platformer Coming In November

Microids and developer Osome Studio have announced The Smurfs 2: The Prisoner of Green Stone, a new 3D platformer set in (what else?) the Smurfs universe. The game is heading to PC and consoles in…

June 26, 2023 | 10:47 EDT

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Agatha Christie - Murder On The Orient Express Arrives This October

Microids has announced the Agatha Christie - Murder on the Orient Express release date. The point-and-click adventure, which is based on the iconic detective novel, will launch for PC and consoles on…

June 14, 2023 | 08:34 EDT

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Syberia Animated Series Officially Announced

Today Microids announced that Benoît Sokal's beloved classic adventure series Syberia is being adapted into an animated series. According to the announcement shared via press release, the animation…

June 6, 2023 | 10:36 EDT

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Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case Release Date Revealed

Microids has announced the Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The London Case release date (try saying that ten times quickly). The point-and-click adventure game will launch across PC and consoles on…

May 22, 2023 | 08:45 EDT

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Flashback 2 Launches In November, New Gameplay Trailer Unveiled

Microids has announced a new Flashback 2 release window, as well as unveiling a brand new gameplay trailer. The long-awaited sequel to the classic 90s cinematic platformer will now launch in November…

April 26, 2023 | 04:38 EDT

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Cult Anime Space Adventure Cobra Is Getting A Videogame

Are you a fan of cult 80s sci-fi anime Space Adventure Cobra? If so, you'll be delighted to learn that it's getting a videogame adaptation courtesy of French publisher Microids. The game will be…

March 13, 2023 | 09:38 EDT

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First-Ever Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh Trailer Revealed

The first-ever trailer for the upcoming title Tintin Reporter: Cigars of the Pharaoh has just been released, giving fans of the iconic comic series and movie franchise a first look at what to expect…

March 9, 2023 | 03:47 EST

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UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves Reveals First Gameplay Inspired by Go Nagai's Anime

Today publisher Microids and developer Endroad revealed the first gameplay and details of the upcoming anime-inspired mecha action game UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves. The game is…

February 23, 2023 | 03:39 EST

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Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands

Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands is a casual skiing game letting you explore a number of ski resorts and mountains in any order. There are 12 ski open-world resorts in total, with unlockable ski…

January 5, 2023 | 01:57 EST

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Never Meet a Lasagna You Don't Like in Garfield Lasagna Party

We are hungry, therefore we are, but not for much longer! Soon we will able to be able to take a bite out of Garfield Lasagna Party, where you get to play as one of the most well-known kitty cats…

October 25, 2022 | 01:38 EDT

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Flashback 2 Delayed To Next Year

Microids has announced a Flashback 2 delay, with the upcoming sequel to the classic cinematic platformer being pushed back to next year. This decision means that the game now won't be released in…

August 22, 2022 | 09:19 EDT

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Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands Review

While spring might be just around the corner, that doesn’t mean winter is gone for good yet, so strap on those skis and snowboards and get going! Or if it’s above freezing where you live, you could…

March 9, 2022 | 08:00 EST

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Murder Mystery Machine Review

Sometimes it’s nice when a game’s title cuts right through implication to deliver its exact meaning. There’s nothing that could possibly go wrong with a title like Murder Mystery Machine. It’s…

August 26, 2021 | 10:30 EDT

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Murder Mystery Machine

Murder Mystery Machine is a brand new adventure game where you must use your skills to solve a case like a real detective. Play as Cassandra Clarke, a rookie in the District Crime Agency, and join…

August 15, 2021 | 07:59 EDT

Blacksad: Under the Skin Review
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Blacksad: Under the Skin Review

Before this review, I was vaguely aware of Blacksad. A French comic series starring an anthropomorphic cat that solves gritty crimes, I was always interested but never found the chance to read the…

December 3, 2019 | 11:00 EST

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Blacksad Is Forever Trapped in a Basement, Please Help

I can't get Blacksad out of a basement. He's trapped there. Help. Okay, look. We got a copy of Blacksad: Under the Skin, an upcoming adventure game based on a well-loved French comic book series. It…

November 11, 2019 | 12:00 EST

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Blacksad was Accidentally Launched A Week Early in Europe

Blacksad: Under The Skin has launched in Europe. There's a tiny problem, though — the game's release date is November 14th, 2019, and it wasn't supposed to go live just yet, after being previously…

November 6, 2019 | 02:30 EST

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Get Yesterday Origins When You Order Blacksad on GOG

If you've been looking for some adventure game fun, Blacksad: Under the Skin may be a game worth looking into. Better yet, GOG has revealed that if you buy Blacksad on their platform before November…

November 4, 2019 | 07:30 EST

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Garfield Kart: Furious Racing

Embrace vehicular doom in the latest installment of Garfield Kart, Garfield Kart: Furious Racing! Race with or against the iconic character of the famous series and show them what the call of the…

November 10, 2019 | 01:36 EST

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NYCC 2019: Hands-on with Blacksad: Under the Skin

Video games based on comics aren’t exactly a new thing. The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonca and Pizza Boy, The Wolf Among Us, and the entire Batman catalogue all stand to show that medium…

October 23, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

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Blacksad: Under the Skin

Blacksad: Under the Skin is a game developed by Pendulo Studios and Ys Interactive co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and published by Microids. Based on the Spanish…

November 4, 2019 | 05:49 EST

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Garfield Kart: Furious Racing Announced, Can Preorder on Amazon Now

In the (actual) latest Garfield video game universe news, you can now preorder Garfield Kart: Furious Racing on Amazon. The racing title is available for the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and…

July 30, 2019 | 06:01 EDT

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Blacksad Release Date Pushed Back a Week to Early November 2019

The Blacksad release date has been pushed back to early November just a few short days after the first release date of September 26, 2019, was announced. Blacksad: Under the Skin is an upcoming…

July 23, 2019 | 12:30 EDT

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Follow Your Animal Instincts In Blacksad: Under The Skin, Launching Sept 26th

Comic book noir fans rejoice: cult classic graphic novel series Blacksad is getting a video game adaptation. Blacksad: Under the Skin is described by its creators as a "narrative-adventure video game…

April 26, 2019 | 10:20 EDT

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Syberia 3 Review - Hate Walker

I've always had mixed feelings about the Syberia series. The tone-building and environmental design always stood out as the work of a master auteur, but the first two games fell apart due to their…

May 1, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

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Syberia 3

Syberia 3 picks up where Syberia II left off: Hans Voralberg has gone into the Syberian wastes to live with the mammoths, and Kate Walker has drifted ashore nearly dead back on the outskirts of…

May 1, 2017 | 09:00 EDT

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Syberia 3 Gets Release Date, Coming to Switch

Syberia 3, the long-awaited next installment of Microids’ popular adventure game franchise Syberia, finally has a release date: April 21, 2017 in Europe and April 25, 2017 for North America. First…

February 12, 2017 | 05:27 EST