Recently we reported that Sonic Colours was seemingly going to be getting a remaster thanks to a number of leaks. Now, during the Sonic 30th anniversary stream, SEGA officially announced that Sonic Colours would be getting a remaster, bringing the Wii game to modern platforms – except for Steam. Sonic …
Read More »Sonic Origins announced, bringing the classic games to modern platforms
During the early 2000s, SEGA released a number of Sonic the Hedgehog collections, offering many of the blue blur’s adventures in one convenient package. Over the years however, these collections subsided. Now they are back with the Sonic Origins, a collection of Sonic’s classic games, enhanced with new features. During …
Read More »Sony seemingly confirms that Uncharted 4 is coming to PC
Sony has been slowly but surely showing increasing amounts of support for the PC platform. Following the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, and the most recent launch of Days Gone, it seems as though the next PS4 game to get a PC release will likely be Uncharted 4. During a …
Read More »Sony reveals that 41% of PlayStation players are female
Despite the fact that the video games industry has typically been viewed as a ‘boys club’, across the industry’s billions of players there is a great deal of diversity. PlayStation recently revealed that its portion of female players has been steadily increasing, with 41% of all PlayStation owners identifying as …
Read More »Roger Craig smith returns to voice Sonic the Hedgehog
Despite being one of the most recognisable video game properties around, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been relatively silent – at least in the video game space. With 2021 being the blue blur’s 30th anniversary, SEGA has confirmed that a dedicated showcase is happening later today. Ahead of this …
Read More »Microsoft announces combined Xbox and Bethesda conference
With E3 rapidly approaching, video game developers and publishers are beginning to advertise their respective conferences and game showcases. With the recent acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft, some fans wondered how the console manufacturer would handle future showcases. It has now been revealed that Xbox and Bethesda will combine their …
Read More »Resident Evil x Dead by Daylight officially detailed
During a recent anniversary stream celebrating 25 years of Resident Evil, Capcom revealed that the long-running survival horror franchise would be crossing over with Dead by Daylight, the asymmetrical multiplayer horror title. Details were light at the time, though more information has now been revealed. During the 5th anniversary stream …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog showcase announced
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. SEGA’s mascot may have had its ups and downs over the decades, but the franchise remains as one of gaming’s most recognisable. After a great deal of silence, the publisher has finally announced a Sonic the Hedgehog showcase, which is set …
Read More »Dying Light 2 re-reveal set for tomorrow
Tomorrow, Thursday the 27th of May appears to be a busy day for the gaming industry, alongside a State of Play focused on Horizon Forbidden West and a Sonic the Hedgehog showcase, it would seem as though the much-delayed Dying Light 2 is set to be re-revealed, thanks to some …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West State of Play announced
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 …
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