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There’s no denying that platformers have played a major role in gaming history, but it’s also true that good ones are few and far between. That’s especially true these days, where first-person shooters and large scale action-adventure games have stolen the limelight from the genre that Mario defined. Perhaps it’s because it’s so hard to make a great one, what with the need for precise controls, near flawless jumping mechanics and a unique draw to set it apart from the many others out there. Or, maybe it’s just a sign of the times.

Like Nintendo and Ubisoft, to an extent, Flying Wild Hog and Nordic Games aren’t willing to let the sidescrolling dream die. Their latest — a PS3, Xbox 360 and PC digital download bearing the strange name of Juju — harkens back to the platformers of yesteryear, while mixing together mechanics that borrow from both the past and present.

Bandai Namco has unveiled a new trailer for 90s-inspired romp Shadow Warrior, which is due to launch across PlayStation 4 and Xbox One next Tuesday, September 23rd.

Billed as the next-gen release of the game’s PC debut last year, Flying Wild Hogs will look to bring series protagonist Lo Wang to the next generation of consoles with aplomb. And, in a post through PlayStation Blog, Artur Maksara — the studio’s level designer — hinted at the kind of bombastic action that fans can expect come release.

“Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang. Combine the brute force of overwhelming firepower with the elegant precision of a katana to annihilate the merciless armies of the shadow realm in an exhilarating and visually stunning transformation of the classic first-person shooter.”

Originally released in 1997, Shadow...

Bandai Namco announced today that the 90s-inspired, ultra-violent Shadow Warrior will rear its head on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 26th.

In tandem with the announcement, the publisher also revealed that Flying Wild Hogs’ bombastic reboot of the 3D Realms classic will include a host of features exclusive to the console version. First up, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can look forward to an all-new arena mode in the rerelease, along with a hoard of weaponry from Devolver Digital’s other titles — including the Katanas from both Hotline Miami and the original Shadow Warrior.

In a statement, the company’s CFO, Fork Parker, outlined the passion behind the project, which is on its way to next-gen systems courtesy of support from fans of the 1997 original.

“Our fans have been very vocal about bringing Shadow Warrior to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One so we’re absolutely thrilled to be working with...

Flying Wild Hogs’ bombastic reboot of 3D Realms’ ultra-violent shooter, Shadow Warrior, is getting the next-gen treatment, as Majesco Entertainment announced plans to bring the cult classic to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this September.

Teaming up with Devolver Digital — publisher behind a litany of indie titles, including Hotline Miami — the distributing duo will shepherd the game onto current-gen consoles, where it will be priced at $39.99 in the States. As for other territories, it’s unclear whether Shadow Warrior will launch at a similar price point.

Nevertheless, in a statement, Jesse Sutton, CEO of Majesco trumpeted the rerelease as the perfect experience for fans of the 90s romp:

“Shadow Warrior turns the 90s nostalgia meter way up, delivering big guns, big blades and big attitude laced with humour. This is a must have title for every kind of fan: those who loved the original game, Fps enthusiasts and players looking for...

Reviving a 2.5D shooter franchise into the modern day is difficult. Making a comedic game with humor that doesn’t get stale is even more difficult. Shadow Warrior, a remake of 3D Realms Duke Nukem 3D protege, manages to succeed where other remakes have failed.

Both the gameplay and premise are simple enough to quickly grasp.

Play-wise, it’s similar to Flying Wild Hog’s Hard Reset and other strafe and shoot games like Serious Sam and Painkiller. Rather than your ducking for cover and waiting to restore health like so many other games, Shadow Warrior has the classic run and gun affair with a variety of weapons and plenty of sword play.

Just like the gameplay itself, the story is a modern update of the classic Fps genre. You play Lo Wang, a ninja-like mercenary who must deliver a mystical sword to his employer, Zilla. Suffice to say you...

Review Aaron Birch 7 Oct 2013 - 04:31

The 90s Fps classic is back in rebooted form, but should you still not mess with Lo Wang?

Back in the 90s the first person shooter was galvanised by a selection of critically important titles that spearheaded the genre's rise into the massively popular slice of gaming it is today. Without these titles there'd be no Call of Duty, Battlefield or even Half Life, and we owe a lot to these ground-breaking releases.

We all know the importance of the likes of Doom and Quake, as well as the excellent Duke Nukem 3D, which took the genre into a less serious, but also more technically proficient place, but there were other, arguably less well known titles that also graced the Fps genre. Rise of the Triad was one such title, which has recently been brought back into the fold (see our review), and another is Shadow Warrior.

News Aaron Birch 30 Aug 2013 - 06:49

The reboot of classic Fps Shadow Warrior is now open for pre-orders, and Lo Wang comes with benefits...

Most gamers will remember, or at least be aware of classic Fps stars such as the Doom guy and Duke Nukem, but how many remember wise-cracking racial stereotype, Lo Wang of Shadow Warrior fame? I'm willing to bet not a lot of younger gamers. This is a shame, as 3D Realms' Shadow Warrior was every bit as impressive in its day as Duke Nukem 3D, and it packed in ridiculous and crude one-liners, sanguinary melee combat and some great, unique weapons. Who could forget the mini nuke, complete with a countdown that terrified opponents in multiplayer matches? One thing was for sure, you no mess with Lo Wang!

Well, Wang is back in a modern re-imaging of the game. Created by Devolver Digital and Flying Wild Hog,...

The 1997 cult classic Shadow Warrior is getting re-imagined for 2014 and will blend modern design with a contemporary retelling of the game's story. You will step into the shoes of Lo Wang and use everything imaginable to find out the truth of the demonic invasion and banish it back into the darkness!

From the Press Release

Independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) and rogue game publisher Devolver Digital (Serious Sam 3: Bfe, Hotline Miami, Luftrausers) are thrilled to announce their collaboration on Shadow Warrior, a complete reimagining of the 1997 3D Realms cult classic. Shadow Warrior is a bold new vision of the 1997 cult classic, reimagined with a blend of modern design, inventive combat mechanics, and a contemporary retelling of Lo Wang’s comical rise to legend.

“The team here at Flying Wild Hog are longtime fans of the original Shadow Warrior with its unique combat innovations and distinct setting not...

If you’ve hunted around for movie bargains, you’ve probably seen some of Mill Creek Entertainment’s 50-Movie Packs on DVD. Apart from other great releases by Mill Creek, these packs are phenomenal boons to cinephiles looking to collect older titles.

There are three new packs available, and I want to not only let you in on a discount code, but I have one of the packs available for you to win.

I know a lot of people may be quick to overlook these packs, and not every movie included stands out as a major value, but there are some great titles in each of them, and fans of the genres will be pleasantly surprised by what they get out of the deal. I have to admit that there is something about seeing a 50-movie pack, especially when it doesn’t cost a couple of hundred dollars, or more,...

Flying Wild Hog released the weapons trailer for “Hard Reset” coming September 13, 2011 to PC. Game Description: Hard Reset transports players to a haunting, dystopian future, with humanity on the verge of extinction, confined to its last standing city and under constant threat from the robotic hordes that aim to annihilate mankind. Only one human city remains–the bastion of Bezoar. It’s here that Major Fletcher takes to arms against the robot hordes. Follow @Shockya on Twitter for the latest on “Hard Reset.” By Brent Butler...

Flying Wild Hog. That's the bizarre name – how do they come up with these? – of a recently formed Polish game studio. You may not recognize the name right away, but you'll definitely recognize the prior work of the developers behind the group. The studio is comprised of former People Can Fly ("Bulletstorm") and CD Projekt ("The Witcher 2") team members, hoping to apply their knowledge to a new sci-fi game, "Hard Reset." The game was vaguely mentioned a month back, but today we get our first glimpse at a short teaser trailer.

At first glance, "Hard Reset" definitely has me thinking "Blade Runner." Something about those neon-lit streets, the ominous skyscrapers, and flying vehicles immediately invoke thoughts of replicants. There's not much else to discern from the new trailer posted on the game's site, but according to the "Hard Reset" Facebook page, it turns out the game definitely doesn't have anything...

Discovery is renewing two freshman reality shows that have delivered big ratings: Gold Rush: Alaska and Flying Wild Alaska.

Both will return for second seasons, says Discovery President and Gm Clark Bunting.

The Alaskan duo have averaged 3 million viewers for Gold Rush and 2 million for Flying Wild on Friday nights, the latter ranking as the highest-rated new series premiere in Discovery history. Gold Rush airs its season finale tonight. The network will also air a one-hour behind-the-scenes special, Full Disclosure. Flying Wild continues through next month.

“This group of everyday men have harnessed their hopes and dreams and combined it...

Two cable shows delivered impressive premiere numbers for their respective networks: Syfy’s Being Human and Discovery Channel’s Flying Wild Alaska both spiked high for their first airings.

Flying Wild delivered 2.6 million viewers for its first episode at 9 p.m. on Friday and an even better 3.5 million for its second hour at 10 p.m. In some demos, this marks Discovery’s best series launch yet. By comparison, the premiere of another recent series, Gold Rush Alaska, opened with 2.9 million viewers.

Being Human had 2 million viewers Monday night, making it the network’s most-watched winter launch since 2005. If you add a couple repeat airings,...

The Cape on NBC. Photo by Justin Lubin/NBC

It's midseason replacement time again. And with the severe lack of good freshman shows this past fall, the networks are counting on some of these new kids on the block to save a lackluster TV season. Along with the countless shows returning in January (like The Biggest Loser, The Bachelor, Parks and Recreation, White Collar and Hot in Cleveland) this month welcomes a glut of fresh series. Here's a quick rundown of our picks for most promising as well as a complete list of premieres in the next four weeks.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Paula Abdul Live to Dance

CBS — 9 p.m. Est/8 p.m. Central

Paula leaves Idol behind and strikes out on her own with a new dance competition open to any age, style and number of dancers in a group. The winners receive $500,000.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

The Cape

NBC — 9 p.m.

The midseason TV officially kicked off on January 1 with the returns of such shows as "Desperate Housewives" and "Pretty Little Liars" as well as the premieres of Own programs. In the next few months there will be plenty of other shows either coming back for a new season or debuting its first.

"Caprica", premiering January 4, will air its final 5 episodes for it was not renewed by Syfy. It would also be the final season of HBO's "Big Love". Paula Abdul's new judging vehicle, "Live to Dance", would debut on January 4, followed within the week by the third season of "Jersey Shore", and "Merlin" which moves to Syfy.

Below is the list of premiere dates of both cable and network shows as well as the return dates of those like "Glee" and "The Event".

Jan. 4

"V", ABC, season premiere

"Live to Dance", CBS, series premiere

"The Biggest Loser: Couples", NBC,...

New year is here, and with it, the TV midseason. Here is a list of the major premiere dates on broadcast and cable. It includes season/series premieres and return dates for series with split seasons. Jan. 3 The Bachelor, ABC, season premiere Pretty Little Liars, ABC Family, winter season premiere Greek, ABC Family, season premiere Jan. 4 V, ABC, season premiere Live to Dance, CBS, series premiere The Biggest Loser: Couples, NBC, season premiere Southland, TNT, season premiere Chopped, Food Network, season premiere Caprica, Syfy, final 5 episodes Jan.5 Ghost Hunters International, Syfy, season premiere Are We There Yet?, TBS, season premiere Flying Wild Alaska, Discovery, series premiere Jan. 6 Wipeout, ABC, season premiere Jersey Shore, MTV, season premiere Ace of Cakes, Food Network, season premiere Jan. 7 Merlin, Syfy, season premiere Young Justice, Cartoon Network, series premiere Jan. 9 The Cape, NBC, series premiere Bob’s Burgers, Fox, series premiere Californication, Showtime, season premiere Episodes,...

Updated, 12/14: If a winter edition of Wipeout on ABC doesn’t bounce your ball, or if you’re not ready to commit to yet another cop show like Fox’s The Chicago Code, then the Henricksons are coming! The Henricksons are coming! Then again, so is more of Greek, Californication, and another edition of Clean House starring new host Tempestt Bledsoe (yes, really). Here are some debut dates for many basic and premium cable shows:

Jan. 1

Primeval (series premiere, BBC America)

Own: Oprah Winfrey Network (network launch)

Candice Tells All (series premiere, Hgtv)

Cash & Cari (series premiere, Hgtv)

Selling New York (season premiere,...