Genshin Impact offers a vast open world with plenty of exploration, combat and even online co-op, all wrapped up into an RPG with full voice acting, proper direction and an evolving story. The most impressive thing about the game however is likely the fact that developers MiHoYo managed to get …

Since the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, the hybrid console has received a large number of system software updates. That being said, most of them offered little new in the way of features or additions, sticking mostly to bug fixes and stability improvements. For update version 11.0.0 however, …

Over the course of each month Microsoft refreshes its Game Pass service with a number of new titles. For the first half of December, subscribers can get their hands on a plethora of major releases, including Remedy’s Control, Dragon Quest XI S, Greedfall, Superhot, and more. During the first half …

Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now subscription service. For the final month of 2020, subscribers can get their hands on Horizon Zero Dawn and its DLC, The Surge 2, and more. The titles being added to PlayStation Now in December are: Horizon Zero …

During the end of the Xbox 360 and PS3 era, as well as the start of the previous generation, many analysts and even some video game publishers proclaimed that single player games were no longer viable as video game players reportedly preferred online titles. A generation on from the debate, …

Ever since it was first announced, fans have been eagerly anticipating the opening of Nintendo’s first theme park, dubbed ‘Super Nintendo World’. Despite the current global circumstances, it would seem that the theme park is now complete and ready to open, as it has been announced that Super Nintendo World …

Though the next generation in many ways has stumbled out of the gate due to the sheer fact that there is not enough supply to meet demand, the next-gen consoles are in fact bigger than ever. According to reports, the PlayStation 5 has had the biggest launch of any console …

Microsoft Flight Simulator has been one of the console manufacturer’s most successful games of 2020, despite not launching on the Xbox yet. The flight simulator still has so much more still to offer however, as a UK-focused update is set to go live in January with over 50 new points …

Recently we reported that Ubisoft had released a new patch for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla which added the option to choose between performance and resolution modes across all of the new consoles. For the first time since launch, this allowed those with an Xbox Series S to play the game at …

Though the game saw multiple delays, it would seem that the much-anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 will indeed be launching on the 10th of December. Though still a few weeks out, the first-person Sci-Fi RPG has been topping the Steam sales charts as fans gear up for its release. Each week, the …

The Forza series is one of Xbox’s most prominent first-party franchises. The series often sees its Motorsport and Horizon sub franchises take turns to release its titles. While Microsoft already teased the next entry in the Motorsport series for the new generation of consoles, an industry insider has claimed that …

Ever since the launch of Destiny in 2014, Bungie have seemingly been putting their all into the successful live-service title and its sequel. That being said it would appear as though a new game has been permeating for a while now internally, as the studio’s CEO recently revealed that the …

With tech giants such as Facebook and Google having billions of consumers use their services, an argument has been made that firms such as these have in many ways stifled competition due both to their sheer size as well as their wealth of consumer data. The UK government has now …

Though many industries have suffered in the wake of COVID-19 and the global pandemic, one industry which has seemed to benefit in some ways is the gaming industry. While the proportion of games bought digitally have increased over the course of 2020, it would appear as though interest in cloud …

Following on from the release of the Shadow of the Colossus remake in 2018, many fans speculated as to what franchise Bluepoint Games would remake next. The two frontrunners were Demon’s Souls and Metal Gear Solid. We now know that Bluepoint Games was working on the former. That being said, …

One of the biggest positive surprises from the launch of the next-gen systems is the increased focus by developers on offering 60fps gameplay in open-world titles. One of the leading games in this regard is Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, which launched with 60fps as the standard on the PS5 and Xbox …

Each week the Epic Games Store offers a number of free games to those with an Epic Games account. This week, those who visit the store can get their hands on the off-road co-op simulation title, MudRunner. The game is available to download for free from now until the 3rd …

Each month, Microsoft offers a number of classic and newer Xbox titles for free to those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s ‘Xbox Live Gold’ subscription service. For the month of December, subscribers can get their hands on the action-shooter Bleed 2, as well as solve mysterious murders in …

While Fortnite’s implementation of a Battle Pass offered an alternative recurring payment system to that of an ongoing subscription, the free-to-play Battle Royale game is now offering just that – a subscription service. Called Fortnite Crew, subscribers will receive the traditional Battle Pass as well as a number of monthly …

Each month, Sony offers its PlayStation Plus subscribers a number of free games. For the month of December, players can get their hands on the open-world sandbox game Just Cause 4, EA’s 3v3 shooter Rocket Arena and more. For the month of December, those who are subscribed to PlayStation Plus …

Minecraft is the best selling video game on the planet. With over 200 million copies sold, the open sandbox game is far ahead of all other competitors in this regard. These figures only account for paid copies sold however. In mainland China, where the game is free-to-play, Minecraft has surpassed …

With the transitionary period between the PS4 and PS5 generations, Ubisoft has been one of the most consumer friendly and supportive publishers when it comes to offering upgrades for its – now previous generation – games. One of these titles set to receive enhancements is Rainbow Six: Siege, which will …

Following the overwhelming success of Grand Theft Auto Online, it was clear that Rockstar had hoped to see the same level of success with its follow-up title: Red Dead Online. Unfortunately, the online game mode has suffered slightly from a much smaller player base with shorter retention over time. It …

As the PlayStation 5 finally launched in the UK last week, many who managed to get their hands on the console likely also picked up one of the PS5’s launch titles. One of the biggest games to launch alongside the console was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. That …

While many PlayStation fans had hoped to get their hands on the next-gen PlayStation 5 during the launch period, a large majority were left disappointed as supply was unable to meet demand. It would appear as though this stock shortage is unlikely to be resolved any time soon, as PlayStation’s …

When The Last of Us first launched in 2013, the game offered an interesting story in a compelling world, leaving many fans wanting a sequel. 7 years later, The Last of Us Part II released, seemingly completing Joel and Ellie’s story arcs. That being said, it appears as though Naughty …

When Insomniac Games first announced the PS5 remaster of 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, many fans expressed annoyance at the fact that save files from the original PS4 version would not be transferable to the remaster. Following the feedback, Insomniac Games promised to add the functionality. Players can now transfer their PS4 …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free titles. This week, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on the popular online space-sim ‘Elite Dangerous’, as well as the indie, story-focused visual novel / puzzler hybrid ‘The World Next Door’. Both games …

Recently, we reported that 2018’s God of War is estimated to have sold around 20 million copies. It would appear another Sony exclusive from that year also sold equally as well. Marvel’s Spider-Man is reported to have sold 20 million copies globally, adding yet another title to the PS4’s 20 …

Though the video game industry is bigger than it's ever been, on a purely statistical basis, the PlayStation 5 has surprisingly had a rather tepid launch. In Japan, the console managed to shift 118,085 units in its first four days, making it the second lowest PlayStation console launch in the …