At this point, Rockstar has been forced to acknowledge the existence of Grand Theft Auto 6 following a series of leaks that showed alpha gameplay. We still don't have a release date for the game yet, but the latest investor update from Rockstar parent company, Take-Two, gives us a pretty good hint that the game will be released in 2024.
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy cut content includes a karma system and wizard police
Hogwarts Legacy launched with a few RPG elements but it isn't a full-blown Role Playing game. At one point, more RPG features were planned for the game, as dataminers discovered a hidden morality and reputation system in the game files. YouTuber GrandTheftDiamonds (via PCGamer) recently posted a video going through …
Read More »BlizzCon will return this November
Blizzard hasn't had a chance to host a physical BlizzCon event since 2019. Back then, both Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 were announced and now in 2023, both of those games are set to release. Blizzard will have more to show and announce later in the year though, as the …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition has turned into a political circus
The Microsoft-ABK acquisition has turned into a political circus here in the UK and Microsoft is making sure to throw its weight around, going as far as to hint at the possibility of pulling products out of the UK and investing elsewhere.
Read More »The next Mortal Kombat game will be officially unveiled tomorrow
In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of rumours and leaks for the next Mortal Kombat game. At this point, we know quite a bit about the new game through unofficial channels and tomorrow, NetherRealm will finally start making things official. In a tweet this evening, NetherRealm revealed plans to …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage reportedly targeting October release date
While Assassin's Creed Mirage was initially expected to release in early 2023, the game has been delayed. Now, according to an Ubisoft leaker with a pretty good track record of accuracy, Ubisoft has pushed Mirage back a bit further from the Summer months to Q4. According to YouTuber J0nathan, who …
Read More »Nicolas Cage is coming to Dead by Daylight
We've seen tons of videogame + celebrity crossovers in recent years. Renowned basketball player, Kevin Durant, recently arrived as an operator in Call of Duty, we've seen live concerts put on by artists in Fortnite, Keanu Reeves recently starred in Cyberpunk 2077 and now, in the most unexpected crossover possible, …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom surpassed 10 million sales in just three days
Given the rave reviews, highly watched streams and the constant barrage of gameplay clips circulating social media, it was clear from the jump that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was going to be a highly successful game. Now, Nintendo has confirmed that it is the fastest-selling game …
Read More »Sony announces PlayStation Showcase for next week
Back in April, it was rumoured that Sony would be going live early with its PlayStation Showcase, aiming to make its big announcements ahead of Summer Game Fest in June. Now, Sony has made this official, with the next PlayStation Showcase being announced for next week. The PlayStation Showcase will …
Read More »Ubisoft reveals game line up for 2023 and early 2024
Ubisoft had a pretty quiet 2022 and so far, 2023 hasn't brought through any new game releases from the publisher. However, things should quickly begin turning around in the second half of the year, as Ubisoft claims to have a pretty packed release schedule for the next fiscal year, which …
Read More »Overwatch 2’s big PvE campaign has been cancelled
Back when Blizzard announced Overwatch 2 in 2019, many of us were confused as to why a sequel was necessary. Part of the reasoning on Blizzard's end was to include a PvE campaign, with hero talent trees and a whole new co-op narrative to play through. Now less than a …
Read More »Asus says recent BIOS update won’t void AM5 motherboard warranty
Recently, Asus has received a lot of negative feedback due to concerns about the warranty for AM5 motherboards. Due to the BIOS overvolting certain AMD processors, customers ended up with damaged hardware and an updated BIOS containing the fix for this issue carried a warning that installing it would void …
Read More »The Layers of Fear UE5 demo has arrived, full game releases in June
Last week, Blooper Team announced that it would be releasing a demo for Layers of Fear, the remake of the original game built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, making use of some of the engine's unique features like Nanite and Lumen technology. Now, that demo is freely …
Read More »The Street Fighter 6 Open Beta kicks off this weekend
Capcom has run a series of closed beta tests for Street Fighter 6 over the last few months. Now as we near the game's June release date, Capcom has announced dates for the game's open beta. The Street Fighter 6 Open Beta will be available from the 19th to the …
Read More »Mountain launches Makalu Max wireless mouse with adjustable shape and weight features
Mountain has impressed us in recent years with its portfolio of peripherals, spearheaded by the Everest keyboard range and the Makalu mouse. Now, Mountain is introducing its best mouse yet, the Makalu Max. The mouse has an adjustable weight system and additional attachments so you can adjust the shape, enabling …
Read More »The next wave of Xbox Game Pass titles have been announced
We're halfway through the month, which means it is time for another Xbox Game Pass update. Over the second half of May eight more titles will be coming to Game Pass, including the addition of FIFA 23 via EA Play (Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate only). There are …
Read More »The Logitech G Cloud is heading to the UK with an astonishing price tag
Last summer, Logitech announced plans to launch a new dedicated gaming handheld. However, unlike the Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch, which play games locally, the Logitech G Cloud would primarily focus on streaming services, like GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. The handheld has been available in the US for …
Read More »CD Projekt Red confirms lay-offs at Project Sirius studio
Last week, CD Projekt announced that it has “a new framework” in place for its Witcher spin-off game, Project Sirius. The game was primarily in development at The Molasses Flood, but unfortunately, it looks like recent changes to the game's development plan have led to layoffs. In total, 29 developers …
Read More »HAWKEN is making a comeback five years after shutting down
Long before Titanfall hit the scene, Hawken was the go-to mech shooter on PC. The game originally launched back in 2012 in beta form before rolling out as a free-to-play game on Steam in 2014. The game eventually shut down back in 2017, but it is now set to make …
Read More »Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt is no longer in active development
It has been just over a year since Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt first launched and while the game did garner some interest from fans, the player base isn't big enough to justify further development. With that in mind, today Sharkmob has announced plans to end development on the game. …
Read More »Microsoft is now offering a free global license to all cloud gaming services for Activision titles
We've all seen the ten-year deals Microsoft has signed with various cloud gaming companies to offer Activision titles like Call of Duty to rival cloud gaming providers. As it turns out, in order to get its acquisition of Activision Blizzard approved by the EU, Microsoft had to go a step …
Read More »The CMA says it stands by decision to block Microsoft-Activision deal despite EU approval
This afternoon, the European Commission officially approved Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard, noting that the remedies offered by Microsoft should be enough to do away with competition concerns. Now, the UK's Competition & Markets Authority has responded, saying it stands by its initial decision. In a series of tweets …
Read More »Amazon Games is now making a Lord of the Rings MMO in partnership with Embracer
Amazon has already been working with Embracer Group, having formed a deal that will see Amazon publishing the next Tomb Raider game. Now, Amazon has entered a new license agreement with Embracer, paving the way for Amazon to develop its own Lord of the Rings MMO. Amazon and Embracer Group …
Read More »The EU officially approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Last week, it was reported that the European Commission would announce its decision on Microsoft's proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard this week. As it turns out, that report was indeed accurate, with the commission publishing its press release today, approving the deal.
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Read More »ASUS UK PR believes it is ‘legal to buy positive reviews’
Asus has built a name for itself over the years, delivering some of the best products in the PC hardware market. The company is beginning to find itself in a string of controversies, with YouTubers like Jayz Two Cents and Gamers Nexus calling the company out over unsavoury practices. Unfortunately, there are signs of wider problems at the company too, including a seemingly hostile attitude towards independent media.
Read More »Prequel comic for Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 now available for free digitally
We're still waiting on Sony and Insomniac to announce the release date for Spider-Man 2 but official news should be just around the corner. Promotion for the game is ramping up with month, starting off with a free digital comic available today that fills in some of the gaps between …
Read More »Early speedrun clears The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in 94 minutes
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom officially launched today. The game has already garnered a ton of extremely positive reviews, making it an easy GOTY contender for 2023. Now, speedrunners are already finding impressive ways to clear the game in record time. Like Breath of the Wild, Tears …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch delayed to November
Hogwarts Legacy just had a very successful launch on Xbox One and PS4, with the previous-gen console versions both running decently considering the ageing hardware. The game is also due to land on the Nintendo Switch, but unfortunately, fans will have to wait a while longer. The Nintendo Switch version …
Read More »Layers of Fear UE5 remake will get a demo next week, PC system requirements announced
Blooper Team has been working away on an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Layers of Fear for a while now with the goal of releasing this summer. While we don't have a final release date yet, a playable demo is on the way next week. Blooper Team will release a …
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