Over the past few years, Sony has successfully created and mimicked he Nintendo style of online game showcases – all while making it its own. Dubbed ‘State of Play’ the PlayStation creator has focused more on offering deep dives into specific upcoming games. The next State of Play is set …
Read More »Skull & Bones has reportedly restarted development
The Ubisoft developed pirate ship combat game Skull & Bones has had a rough development. Announced back in 2017, the game kept getting pushed further and further away from its intended 2018 release date. Now, almost 4 years on from its initial announcement, Skull & Bones has reportedly restarted development …
Read More »Sony releases new Uncharted film teaser
The Uncharted movie has had a long and troubled development, beginning all the way back in 2008. Over a decade later, the film is finally ready to see the light of day in February of next year. Ahead of the first official trailer, a new teaser for the film has …
Read More »Rockstar has opened its own record label
When it comes to memorable soundtracks, Rockstar Games is one developer whose music comes to mind. The GTA and Read Dead Redemption studio has been celebrated in the past for its music, both original and licensed. Now the studio has announced that it is opening its own record label “CircoLoco …
Read More »Unreal Engine 5 to get updated showcase tomorrow
Many casual fans and tech enthusiasts alike were left surprised when Epic Games showed off Unreal Engine 5 for the first time last year. Just over a year after its blowout showcase, Epic Games is back with another look at the impressive technology of the next Unreal Engine, with a …
Read More »Sonic Collection leaks via retailer
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. Despite being one of gaming’s most recognisable characters, SEGA have been rather quiet with regards to celebrating this milestone anniversary. Things seem to be ramping up behind the scenes however, as a Sonic Collection has now leaked online thanks to a …
Read More »Next-gen version of Fallen Order release date leaked
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the biggest games of 2019, selling well over 10 million copies. The 3rd person action-adventure game received PS5 and Series X|S support shortly after the consoles’ launch, but a bespoke next-gen version was also promised to be coming – with a new …
Read More »Days Gone tops the Steam best sellers list
Each week, the best selling games on Steam globally are collected and ranked. For the week ending on the 23rd of May, the previously PlayStation-exclusive Days Gone has topped the charts, dethroning Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and boding well for the future of PlayStation games on PC. The top 10 …
Read More »Dying Light: Platinum Edition leaks
As fans of the open-world zombie fighting parkour game Dying Light eagerly anticipate the release of its sequel, developers Techland are re-releasing the first game, bringing all of its content into one neat package. Dying Light: Platinum Edition has now leaked, bringing into question whether a next-gen patch is on …
Read More »Parkour cyberpunk game Ghostrunner is getting a sequel
Ghostrunner offered a satisfying gameplay loop in an interesting world. The action platformer was developed by Polish development studio One More Level and co-published by All In! Games and 505 Games. Following its successful launch last year, a sequel has already been greenlit and has officially been announced. In a …
Read More »Stadia’s marketing lead directly addresses “non-believers”
Google Stadia has generally been regarded by most to be a disappointment. The game streaming service has until now underdelivered on its promises, and has failed to capture the market in any meaningful way. Despite all of these issues, the marketing lead for Stadia has told “any non-believers to take …
Read More »PlayStation officially announces black and red DualSense controllers
Ever since the PS5 was first revealed, some fans expressed their dislike for the black and white colour scheme adopted by the next-generation console. The DualSense also shared this look. Now, 6 months after its launch, Sony is finally releasing new DualSense colours. Making the announcement on its blog, PlayStation …
Read More »Dolby Vision comes to Xbox Series X|S games
High Dynamic Range gaming took off half way through the previous generation. Offering more true-to-life colours and brightness, HDR supported games can help immerse players even more into their gaming experiences. Microsoft has now brought Dolby Vision support to Xbox, taking HDR gaming even further. Making the announcement, Xbox’s Major …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits devs already working on next game
Kena: Bridge of Spirits served as one of the biggest surprise titles at the PS5 reveal event last year. Developed by Ember Labs, the studio’s debut game is set to release on the 24th of August. Despite this, it appears as though the studio is already working on its sophomore …
Read More »Mario Odyssey team rumoured to be working on Donkey Kong title
Super Mario Odyssey is widely regarded as being one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. While many fans assumed that the team would be working on a sequel to the game (which sold over 20 million copies), rumours suggest that the team is taking their talents elsewhere – …
Read More »Sony has over 25 first-party games in development
Six months after the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has already released a number of very well received games, including Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Demon’s Souls, and most recently, Returnal. This is just the tip of the iceberg however, as the console manufacturer reportedly has 25 first-party games in development …
Read More »New Xbox update improves Quick Resume
Microsoft regularly updates its Xbox console software with new features, improvements and more. For May, the Xbox Series X and S have received a major boost to the Quick Resume feature, new audio options and more. Making the announcement on its blog, Microsoft revealed that the May update for the …
Read More »SEGA wants to release ATLUS titles on more platforms
ATLUS is known for producing high quality JRPGs however the studio has had many of its games somewhat limited by their release structures, either being exclusive to certain consoles, or seeing a staggered global release. For the studio’s future games, publisher SEGA is hoping to change the way it releases …
Read More »Remedy Entertainment announces development of “exciting early-phase project”
Remedy Entertainment has been going from strength to strength, both in the eyes of fans, as well as in the number and scope of its projects. The studio has now given an update on the next game from the team behind Control, revealing that they have moved onto an “exciting …
Read More »Gabe Newell teases new potential Valve games on console
While Steam has been focusing on maintaining its position as the most popular PC storefront, Valve’s video game output on other platforms has very much been seemingly demoted to a secondary focus for the company. In a recent Q&A however, Gabe Newell teased the return of Valve to other systems. …
Read More »Ubisoft switches strategy to focus on more free-to-play games
Over the course of its relatively short history, the video game industry has changed and evolved in many different ways. One of the biggest shifts was caused by the introduction of free-to-play games – the most successful of which make billions each year. Ubisoft has now announced that it will …
Read More »The Coalition changes game engines; now using Unreal 5
Following on from the acquisition of the Gears of War franchise from Epic Games, Microsoft tasked The Coalition with continuing to develop more Gears titles. Of course, with the franchise’s roots coming from Epic Games, it comes as no surprise that the games used Epic’s Unreal Engine. The Coalition has …
Read More »Oddworld: Soulstorm, World War Z and more confirmed to be lifetime EGS exclusives
Being the new challenger in the PC gaming marketplace, the Epic Games Store has had to entice players to its storefront via a number of methods. One of these is through exclusivity agreements. While most of these have been timed-exclusives, it would appear that some will remain exclusive to the …
Read More »The PSVR2 will reportedly feature gaze tracking, headset haptics and more
Following its modest success, the first generation PlayStation VR headset was confirmed to be getting a successor for the PlayStation 5. While Sony themselves released some information on the next-gen controllers, new sources have leaked details on the headset itself, which is said to include a 4K resolution display, gaze …
Read More »Over 37 million people have played Uncharted 4
Uncharted 4 recently celebrated its 5th anniversary. The final game in Nathan Drake’s saga, the title served as a showpiece exclusive for the PlayStation 4. 5 years on from its original release, Naughty Dog has revealed that over 37 million players witnessed the conclusion to Drake’s story. On its blog, …
Read More »Sony may finally be making a black DualSense controller
When the PS5 was first revealed, one of the most controversial aspects to the console was its colour scheme, which adopted a black and white two-tone look. The DualSense controller shared a similar colour scheme. Some fans liked the look, while others did not. For the latter group, it would …
Read More »Ex-Retro Studios dev is ‘skeptical’ of Metroid Prime Trilogy on Switch
While Retro Studios continues to work on Metroid Prime 4, rumours have persisted for years claiming that the studio has a nearly complete and working version of the original Metroid Prime Trilogy adapted for the Switch. One ex-Retro dev has weighed in on the rumour, claiming that porting the trilogy …
Read More »Lost judgement will have a season pass
The Yakuza team recently announced a sequel to the spin-off title Judgement. The game will continue the story of detective Takayuki Yagami, and unlike the mainline Yakuza series, will continue using real-time combat for encounters. That being said, as a first for the Yakuza-styled games, Lost Judgement will offer a …
Read More »Sony Bend releases FAQ for Days Gone on PC
Days Gone is the latest first-party PlayStation title to make its way to PC. Ahead of its release on the 18th of May, Sony Bend has released an FAQ, answering many PC specific questions, such as the extent of its ultrawide support, which controllers it supports, and more. On its …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Intergrade is exclusive to PS5 for ‘at least 6 months’
Final Fantasy VII Remake was one of the biggest PS4 exclusives of 2020. At the time, it was believed that the game would come to Xbox and PC one year after its initial April 2020 launch – but that was not the case. Now, it has been announced that the …
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