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IGN: Super Stardust HD Preview

June 5, 2007 - In a time where quick-and-sloppy retro ports are outnumbering the fresh and original content found on both the Playstation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, the devs at Housemarque seem like a breath of fresh air. One of the very few companies working on both downloadable platforms, Housemarque takes the original Amiga Stardust game and injects a whole new level of next-gen into its blood.

ngg123456183d ago

This is one of the most impressive looking graphically, and gameplay wise games coming out. It looks like alot of fun.

bigmack6183d ago

this one to me mite just beat blast factor. looks great

ngg123456183d ago

I wonder if this game will be able to beat geometry wars.

SIX6183d ago

This makes me hunger for a next gen shooter. Gradius anyone?

Siesser6183d ago

Not sure how great an idea that is, and this is from someone who LOVES the series. Have you played Gradius V on the PS2? There's so much light-show and special effects going on, that it gets downright impossible to see the single-pixel white dot coming at you when you die. Sure it looks great, but when you have five options and lasers flying everywhich way, you're almost going it blind. Imagine how much they'd try to do with more horesepower.

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3 Classic Housemarque Games Worth Playing Through Before Returnal

If you've been hankering for an intro to Housemarque's brand of adrenaline-filled action, then here are 3 awesome titles you should try.

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Knushwood Butt1120d ago

I plan to snag Stardust VR soon. It is on PSN sale for cheap.

FTLmaster1119d ago

Do it! It’s a seriously addictive experience. Housemarque is the master of modern arcade classic gameplay. Curious to see how Returnal turns out tbh.

Knushwood Butt1119d ago

Thanks. Downloaded it and will be playing it shortly.

Pre-ordered Returnal too.

P_Bomb1120d ago

Loved Alienation. Good co-op!

Knushwood Butt1119d ago (Edited 1119d ago )

Yep, had a lot of fun playing it with my kids. Although they always fight over the drops.

ArchangelMike1117d ago

Dead Nation is a classic, Definately one of their best games.

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Housemarque licenses Unreal Engine 4 for a new and unannounced title

Finland’s longest standing game development studio, Housemarque, today announced that it is licensing Unreal Engine 4 and moving away from its own in-house technology for future projects, including a soon-to-be-announced title.

TheOttomatic912346d ago

Damn it sucks they won't be doing any SP games anymore.

arkard2346d ago

Agreed, I found d their games to be fun and enjoyable... To bad I seem to be the minority.

TGG_overlord2346d ago

Well, I haven't played all of their games, but "Nex Machina" is pretty darn cool imo.

BrianOBlivion2346d ago

I didn't read that. I've read that while they are planning to expand into multiplayer, the only thing they've decided to give up on is the top-down arcade shooter style of games because the last couple have sold in decreasing amounts.
Too bad for me as I've enjoyed most of their games. Now I feel bad that I didn't buy Matterfall but I just didn't like the addition of platforming into the mix.
I haven't read anywhere that those MP games wouldn't include SP.

TGG_overlord2346d ago

"I didn't read that. I've read that while they are planning to expand into multiplayer, the only thing they've decided to give up on is the top-down arcade shooter style of games because the last couple have sold in decreasing amounts."

- Ah, now I got what @TheOttomatic91 meant with "Damn it sucks they won't be doing any SP games anymore.". Well, to be fair, "Matterfall" isn't exactly one of their better titles...

Einhander19712346d ago (Edited 2346d ago )

Um don't expect anything good from these guys anymore.

Atticus_finch2346d ago

IDK what to expect. Me and my GF love HM hopefully they keep making couch coop games.

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PS Plus March 2016 Lineup Makes Another U-Turn In North America, Brings Back Super Stardust HD

You can now enjoy one additional free PS Plus game for PS3 in March 2016, if you managed to get it earlier.

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