While the PC platform saw a dip in consumer interest during the height of console gaming, the platform has made a massive comeback in recent years, with it nearing that of the console market in terms of revenue. One publisher which has been keeping its eye on the PC market …
Read More »Silent Hill will be a PlayStation-exclusive developed by Kojima
The discussion surrounding the revival of Silent Hill has been a long and arduous one, with many details contradicting one another. It seems we may have finally gotten some concrete details on what exactly is happening. According to the latest rumour, a Silent Hill game is in development at Kojima …
Read More »Genshin Impact has generated $2 Billion in one year on mobile alone
While the mobile market is often forgotten, it continues chug along as the single biggest video game sector. An example of this can be seen by none other than Genshin Impact, which has now officially made over $2 Billion within its first year – the kicker being that this was …
Read More »PlayStation will acquire even more studios
2021 has been a massive year for PlayStation when it comes to acquisitions. This year alone, the console manufacturer has purchased 4 different studios. Despite this rapid influx of new talent, PlayStation is not done yet, claiming that they will be acquiring even more studios. Sony recently announced that it …
Read More »Bluepoint Games’ next title will not be a remake
Following the recent announcement that Bluepoint Games had been acquired by Sony, many fans were left wondering what this means for the studio. Having worked almost exclusively on remasters and remakes since their founding, fans might have expected their next project to likewise be a remake. This however will not …
Read More »Sony acquires Bluepoint Games
Thanks to an accidental early reveal by PlayStation Japan, it was already known that Sony had intentions to acquire Bluepoint Games. Now that the ink has dried however, the console manufacturer has finally officially announced that Bluepoint Games has been acquired, making the studio the latest in a quick succession …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass reportedly surpasses 30 million subscribers
It has been made quite clear that Microsoft is going all in on Xbox Game Pass, viewing it as the future of the Xbox brand (and gaming as a whole). The console manufacturer has seen great success, amassing millions of subscribers, however a new slip of the tongue may have …
Read More »Destruction All-Stars studio is working on a Twisted Metal game
The Twisted Metal franchise has been dormant for quite some time, although it appears as though the classic PlayStation Destruction Derby series is making a major comeback. Alongside the announcement of the Twisted Metal TV show – Starring Anthony Mackie – Lucid Studio who worked on Destruction All-Stars is reportedly …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 will be ‘darker’ than previous games
While the Spider-Man franchise has had its fair share of dark moments, the wall crawler has been categorised as a rather light hearted character – always making the best of a bad situation. Such was the case with Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man and Miles Morales. For the upcoming sequel however, the …
Read More »Kratos voice actor almost quit God of War Ragnarok
Many fans were disappointed by the announcement that the upcoming God of War Ragnarok would be delayed in 2022. Taking to Twitter, the voice actor for Kratos has now explained the reason for the delay – and revealed that he almost quit working on the sequel. Taking to Twitter, Christopher …
Read More »Square Enix announces full TGS line-up
Tokyo Game Show is just a few days away, and while some developers and publishers will over-promise and over-hype their conferences, Square Enix has opted to give prospective watchers a complete look at the games line-up, announcing what appears to be a rather lackluster conference. Ahead of the ‘Square Enix …
Read More »Datamine reveals Valve working on a standalone VR headset
While the VR industry is still relatively small when compared to the likes of console gaming, the niche market has found success in the standalone headset subcategory - namely the Oculus quest 2. It seems Valve is betting on standalone headsets too, as a data mine has revealed that the company is working on a Standalone headset.
Read More »Dolby Vision support for gaming is now available on Xbox
While HDR standards are still rather inconsistent across various media industries, it is widely accepted that Dolby vision is the best. Though previously only available for films and TV shows, the HDR standard is now coming to video games – but only on Xbox. Previously claimed to be arriving in …
Read More »Google Stadia now lets you use any controller
One of the main issues with Google Stadia is that while the search giant pitched the service as being the cheaper alternative to console gaming, the need for a bespoke controller for minimum latency brought the cost up considerably. For those who were not invited to the recent Stadia promotion …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will not be “compromised” by PS4 release
While there is no denying that Horizon Forbidden West is one of the most anticipated games of 2022 so far, the title hasn’t been without some controversy, with some fans expressing concern at the fact that the game is coming to PS4. According to the team at Guerilla Games, Forbidden …
Read More »Game Boy titles are still coming to Switch, claims insider
Recently we reported that Nintendo would be adding N64 and SEGA Mega Drive games to its Nintendo Switch Online service for an added cost. While there were rumours that Game Boy games were on the way, this never materialised. It seems as though the console manufacturer does have plans for …
Read More »Twitch has made it even easier for music companies to shut down streamers
The past few years has seen the relationship between game streamers and the music industry get increasingly strained. Now more than ever, streamers are unable to play games with licensed music without the entire stream being taken down. In an odd decision, Twitch has now struck a deal to make …
Read More »Chernobylite Review
We check out Chernobylite - a game made possible by Kickstarter
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits to get post-launch content
Kena: Bridge of Spirits recently released to a positive reception from both critics and fans alike – a welcome result seeing as how the title is developer Ember Lab’s first video game release. As part of this, they have now promised to offer post-launch support and content for the “foreseeable …
Read More »Naughty Dog shares first look at HBO’s The Last of Us
Yesterday saw the celebration of The Last of Us Day, an annual event hosted on the day that the cordyceps outbreak took place in the world of The Last of Us. While no new games were shown off, the day concluded with a first look at Pedro Pascal as Joel …
Read More »Bayonetta creator tells fans to “simply buy a Switch”
Ever since the initial announcement in 2017, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Bayonetta 3. We recently saw the reveal of the game alongside a 2022 release date. Though not surprising, the game is exclusive to the Switch. Speaking to disappointed fans, the franchise's creator said “simply buy …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 VR is exclusive to the Quest 2
There is nothing more fitting than a horror video game and an October release date. Such is the case with resident Evil 4 VR, which has now been confirmed to be releasing next month, offering a whole new way to play this classic survival horror title – though only for …
Read More »Season 3 of The Witcher has been confirmed
The first season of Netflix’s The Witcher was met with a great deal of enthusiasm, with the show becoming one of the streaming service’s biggest ever. It was therefore not surprising to see a season 2 confirmed. Ahead of this second season however, it has also been announced that season …
Read More »Naughty Dog teases “all-new content” for Last of Us Day
Previously called Outbreak Day, Last of Us Day is an annual celebration for the much-loved The Last of Us franchise. Ahead of 2021’s celebration, taking place on the 26th of September, the team at Naughty Dog have teased the reveal of “all-new content.” Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »New Steam Deck details emerge, including dual boot confirmation
The Steam Deck is one of the most anticipated and interesting pieces of upcoming hardware. Being the next major attempt at entering the video game hardware market, Valve looks to be wanting to hit a home run on its first try making a handheld. Valve has now answered some of …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Death Stranding is the BEST open world game EVER
With Death Stranding: Director’s Cut arriving today, I have decided to take a look back at the game, and will make the argument that Death Stranding is in fact one of the smartest and most involving games I have ever played in terms of the gameplay, making it in my opinion the best open world game, and one of the few that actually deserves to be an open world.
Read More »Nintendo 64 games come to Switch…for an added price
Ever since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch Online service, many fans have been disappointed at the service’s relative lack of systems supported, with only NES and SNES games being added since the console's launch in 2017. Nintendo 64 games have finally been announced for the service – though fans …
Read More »Chris Pratt will voice Mario in new film
Nintendo recently held a Direct where among the announcement of many new games and updates to older titles, the console manufacturer gave fans the first details for the upcoming Mario movie. The most surprising thing however was the reveal that Chris Pratt will play the titular Mario, with Jack Black …
Read More »Two Minecraft games are in development
Minecraft is the best selling video game of all time with over 200 million copies sold. Since Microsoft’s purchase of Mojang, the console manufacturer has been trying to capitalise on the IP releasing new and adjacent Minecraft games – to varying levels of success. The company continues to leverage the …
Read More »Fortnite could be banned from Apple until 2027
One of the biggest video game stories in recent years revolves around the Epic Games v Apple lawsuit, which saw the Fortnite creator have its biggest money maker banned from the Apple App Store. Following the recent conclusion of the trial, it was revealed that the battle royale game may …
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