While some games get next-gen patches which offer older titles at higher frame rates, this process often requires the direct input of the developer. With the Series X|S, Microsoft announced that the next-gen Xbox consoles would receive a feature called FPS boost. Though currently only a small selection of games …
Read More »Surviving Mars is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. This week, users can get their hands on Surviving Mars, a “sci-fi city builder all about colonizing Mars and surviving the process”. The game is available to purchase and …
Read More »Blur Studio partners with Archetype Entertainment for new Sci-fi RPG
Archetype Entertainment, a newly formed studio with the goal “to create the greatest story-driven role playing games in the world” has announced that it will be partnering with the award-winning animation company Blur Studio for its upcoming Sci-fi RPG. Archetype Entertainment is a recently formed studio, founded by developers from …
Read More »Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge has been announced
There was once a time when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were the peak of pop culture, receiving a litany of TV shows, films, toys and even games. While the IP is perhaps not quite as valuable as it once was, there are many fans who undoubtedly look forward to …
Read More »Batman: Arkham Knight may get Series X enhancements
The Arkham series of Batman games offered what is widely regarded as some of the most high quality comic book video games. While waiting for Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad, fans can rpelay the old titles. Unfortunately, on Xbox the latest game, Arkham Knight only runs at 900p. This may …
Read More »Naughty Dog hires for a multiplayer game with live service elements
Last June, Naughty Dog released the much anticipated The Last of Us Part II. Unlike the first game, which featured an online ‘factions mode’, Part II was announced to be a single player only experience. Though some fans were disappointed, the team assured them that a standalone multiplayer game based …
Read More »Fortnite’s season will end with a single player experience
Of the many things that Fortnite is known for, one of the biggest attractions that the battle royale game has is its over-the-top season finales, which often include massive battles and cinematics. Previously, these events occurred in real time, meaning if you missed it, then you missed it. For the …
Read More »Avengers update will finally let you replay the story
Marvel’s Avengers has had a turbulent life so far. The live service title has underwhelmed both critically and commercially. Despite this however, Square Enix seemingly remains committed to the game, slowly improving the title and adding new content. One of these improvements will soon allow players to replay the campaign …
Read More »More Bethesda games will be joining Game Pass this week
Back when it was first announced that Microsoft was planning to purchase ZeniMax Media, the console manufacturer celebrated by adding a number of Bethesda games to its Xbox Game Pass service. Now that the acquisition has been completed, it has been announced that more titles are set to arrive later …
Read More »Stadia exclusive Super Bomberman R Online is coming to PC
At this point, it is safe to say that Google’s Stadia streaming platform failed to live up to the expectations set upon it by the tech giant. Though the service remains, Google will no longer focus on offering first-party experiences. One of Stadia’s few exclusives, Super Bomberman R Online, now …
Read More »Apex Legends runs at 720p and 30fps when docked on Switch
The Nintendo Switch continues to surprise many people with the number of different modern games which it is capable of running. From DOOM Eternal to The Witcher III, the Switch seems to keep releasing “impossible ports”. Of course, many compromises have to be made in the process, as can be …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD rated by the ESRB
The Shin Megami Tensei series is one of Atlus’ most loved properties. The franchise which eventually led to the spin-off series Persona, Shin Megami Tensei takes on a much darker tone. Unfortunately, none of the games are currently available on modern hardware, although thanks to an ESRB rating, Shin Megami …
Read More »New comic fills in gaps between God of War 3 and 4
2018’s God of War while serving as a soft reboot for the franchise, exists within the same world as the previous entries. That being said, it is left unexplained as to how Kratos ended up in Midgard. A newly announced comic aims to answer this question. As reported by IGN, …
Read More »Death Stranding achieved “record-breaking sales and international acclaim for Sony”
When Death Stranding was first released in 2019, the game launched to a polarising reception, with some people loving the unique and strange world created by Hideo Kojima, and others claiming it to be repetitive and monotonous. Despite this, it seems as though in the long run, the game managed …
Read More »Microsoft may be holding an event this Thursday
As we navigate through 2021, fans have been looking forward into the year, wondering what new gaming experiences await them. While both Nintendo and PlayStation have now updated fans on what to expect, through a Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play respectively, Microsoft has been relatively silent. However, it …
Read More »Remedy Entertainment is working on 5 different games
Remedy Entertainment is an interesting game studio which has historically focused on creating unique third person action games with interesting mechanics. Following the success of Control, it would seem the studio is working on more projects than ever before, with Remedy reportedly working with “four teams across five games.” In …
Read More »The Division series surpasses 40 million unique players
The Division franchise has quickly become one of Ubisoft’s most recognisable properties ever since the launch of the first game in 2016. Since then, both games have received years of new content, with The Division 2 even seeing this content extended thanks to “fan support”. Despite only 2 games having …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima’s developers will become ambassadors for the island
Ghost of Tsushima took many by surprise when it launched last Summer, offering a beautiful open world and introducing players to the island of Tsushima. While feudal Japan has been a desired destination for many video game players, taking people to Tsushima offered a unique twist – one that resonated …
Read More »GTA V was the third best selling game in 2020
While each year sees an abundance of new and innovative video games released into the world, it is almost a guarantee that the best selling game of the year will be Call of Duty, a sports game, or a Rockstar title. Such is the case with 2020, where the top …
Read More »Upcoming Avengers update makes it even harder to level up
Marvel’s Avengers released last September to less fanfare than publisher Square Enix had hoped. After years of development and anticipation, the game launched in a manner that fell into many of the trappings of other live service titles including repetitive gameplay and grindy mechanics. It seems this is about to …
Read More »Valheim has sold 5 million copies in just over 1 month
Recently, we reported that the open world viking-themed survival game Valheim had sold 2 million copies in just two weeks. This trajectory for success has not slowed down at all, with the studio now announcing that the game has reached 5 million players in just over 1 month. Making the …
Read More »PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo all sold more consoles in 2020 than 2019
2020 was a rough year for many industries. Due to COVID-19 and the global pandemic, many markets were either severely restricted or shut down entirely. For gaming however, this unfortunate situation served as a boon for the industry. Throughout 2020, the industry went through record growth in many aspects, and …
Read More »Take-Two is not interested in “simple ports”
During a recent media conference, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the company’s philosophy on remasters and remakes, saying that they are not interested in making “simple ports.” As transcribed by VGC, Strauss Zelnick was asked about Take-Two’s strategy when it comes to remastering/remaking their portfolio of games, to which he …
Read More »Guilty Gear Strive has been delayed
Recently, Guilty Gear Strive had an open beta period allowing fans to get an early look at the upcoming fighting game. While initial impressions were positive, it seems the game isn’t quite yet ready for prime time, as Guilty Gear Strive has now been delayed from April to June. Making …
Read More »Nintendo reportedly planning a 7-inch 720p OLED Switch
For years now, there have been rumours that Nintendo is planning to release an upgraded Nintendo Switch. With the recent release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the power discrepancy with the Switch is more noticeable than ever. Finally it seems as though 2021 will be the year that …
Read More »Star Wars: Squadrons and NBA 2K21 come to Game Pass
Each month, Microsoft brings a number of new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. For the month of March, subscribers can get their hands on a number of exciting titles, including Star Wars: Squadrons and NBA 2K21. The full list of games announced to be coming to Game …
Read More »Death Stranding ‘Extended Edition’ rumoured to be announced soon
Death Stranding confused and delighted many when it first released in 2019. The open-world ‘strand type’ game offered a unique and interesting desolate landscape ravaged by world ending threats and political intrigue. Those who desire to see more of this world may get their wish granted, as an ‘Extended Edition’ …
Read More »Sony announces PS VR Spotlight
Sony helped push VR into the relative mainstream with its PS VR back in 2016. Even at the time however, the technology was lagging behind other headsets, in particular when it came to the controllers and tracking. Though the console manufacturer continued to support the headset, many fans feared this …
Read More »The Oculus Quest 2 is already the most used VR headset on Steam
The Oculus Quest 1 shook the virtual reality platform by introducing a viable and competitive standalone VR headset. This was doubly the case with the Quest 2, which launched last October. Adoption of the Quest 2 has been quick, with the headset already becoming the most used VR headset on …
Read More »The Binding of Isaac: Repentance announced for PlayStation and Switch
The Binding of Isaac is one of the most well known rogue-like game series, with its origins stretching back to 2011. Since then, the game has garnered major fanfare, with the developers releasing many expanded versions of the game since. The “final chapter” has now been announced to be coming …
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