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Retro GoW Spin-off Becomes the Franchise's Lowest-Rated on PS5
gaming8 days ago

Retro GoW Spin-off Becomes the Franchise's Lowest-Rated on PS5

Push Square reports that God of War: Sons of Sparta, a retro-inspired PS5 side-scroller from Mega Cat Studios, has the series’ lowest Metacritic score at 69—sparking debate over the value of smaller, cheaper experiences—while sales appear strong and Push Square’s own review is forthcoming, signaling Sony may continue funding niche titles in the GoW universe.

GoW Creator Slams Sons of Sparta as a Terrible First-Party Effort
gaming10 days ago

GoW Creator Slams Sons of Sparta as a Terrible First-Party Effort

God of War co-creator David Jaffe critiques Mega Cat Studios’ PS5 side-scroller God of War: Sons of Sparta, calling it a “terrible first-party game” and an “embarrassment” even after hours of play. He blames Sony and Santa Monica leadership (notably Mary Olson) for design choices like a younger Kratos and issues with visual language, readability, and UI, while giving the smaller studio some leeway. He argues the game is competently made but fails to live up to the GoW name, a stance that aligns with his broader negative take on Sony’s first-party direction.

gaming1 year ago

New 'Backyard Sports' Game Set for Next-Gen Release

Playground Productions is developing a new installment of the 'Backyard Sports' video game franchise, aiming to modernize the classic series with updated features and compatibility for today's gamers. The game will include original characters and new additions, maintaining the charm and educational aspects of the originals while introducing challenging difficulty levels for older fans. Mega Cat Studios is collaborating on the project, and there are plans for potential TV or film adaptations. Additionally, several classic titles are being re-released and adapted for mobile platforms.

"Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Announced with New Trailer"
gaming1 year ago

"Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Announced with New Trailer"

Mega Cat Studios has announced "Five Night at Freddy’s: Into the Pit," a side-scrolling adventure game for multiple platforms including PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. The game follows Oswald as he navigates a time-traveling adventure filled with puzzles and terror, aiming to save his family and others from animatronic threats. A release date has not been provided.

"WrestleQuest: A Promising RPG Game with a Wrestling Twist"
gaming2 years ago

"WrestleQuest: A Promising RPG Game with a Wrestling Twist"

WrestleQuest is a wrestling role-playing game developed by Mega Cat Studios that combines the turn-based gameplay of fantasy RPGs with the world of professional wrestling. The game aims to balance the insider language of wrestling with the mechanics of role-playing games, presenting wrestling concepts in a way that is familiar to JRPG fans. WrestleQuest incorporates authentic wrestling pageantry and behind-the-scenes terminology, allowing players to make pivotal decisions that affect the storyline. Inspired by classic JRPGs, the gameplay offers a fresh and unique experience in the genre. WrestleQuest is available on multiple platforms.

WrestleQuest Video Game Release Delayed to Summer.
gaming2 years ago

WrestleQuest Video Game Release Delayed to Summer.

Mega Cat Studios announced that the release of their wrestling/RPG game "WrestleQuest" has been delayed until the summer, disappointing fans who were expecting it this month. The game features wrestling legends such as Jake Roberts, Andre the Giant, and "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and will be available on consoles such as Playstations 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, X-Box One, and X-Box Series X/S, as well as video game service Steam.