Historically, SEGA’s support for the PC platform has been underwhelming, especially when it comes to certain franchises. The publisher has slowly been improving on that front, bringing titles such as Persona 4 Golden to the platform. Next, it looks like a number of Sonic titles may also find their way …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV will be getting a free PS5 patch
As more and more people get their hands on the latest consoles, developers and publishers have begun to upgrade many of their live service titles to offer higher performance modes, taking advantage of this new hardware. The latest title to receive a PS5 patch announcement is Final Fantasy XIV, which …
Read More »Battlefield 6 rumoured to feature “Levolution on steroids”
Recently, EA officially confirmed that a new Battlefield entry would be revealed and released this year. Other than that however, the publisher has provided little to no information on the next entry in the first-person shooter franchise. One leaker has now offered some details on what fans can expect from …
Read More »Resident Evil 2 Remake is the 3rd best selling Capcom game ever
While each game publisher approaches its game sales differently, Capcom has historically been much more transparent than most when it comes to disclosing how well its games and franchises have been performing. The publisher has now updated its list of best-selling games and franchises, revealing some interesting details. Unlike most …
Read More »Silent Hill composer’s next project is “the one you’re hoping to hear about”
The Silent Hill franchise is famous for many things. One of its most iconic facets however is its music. Composed by Akira Yamaoka, the identity of Silent Hill is tied to Yamaoka in many ways. As such, the composer caused many heads to turn when he claimed that his next …
Read More »The new Resident Evil reboot film gets a release date
While film adaptations of video game franchises have typically underwhelmed both critically and commercially, the Resident Evil series of films managed to be a major success in at least one of these fronts. As such, following the conclusion of the Milla Jovovich-starring series, it was announced that there would be …
Read More »World of Tanks is coming to Steam
World of Tanks is a hugely popular MMO with a focus on PvP encounters all taking place between historical tanks. Since its launch in 2010, the game has seen massive success across its many platforms, including PC. While PC players in the past would have to install and launch the …
Read More »Metro: Last Light is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to all those with an Epic Games account. This week, account holders can get their hands on the hex-based roguelike For the King, as well as the tense and atmospheric first-person shooter Metro: Last Light from now until …
Read More »Over 50 million copies of EA Star Wars games have been sold
As the exclusivity agreement between EA and Star Wars begins to come to an end, the publisher has reflected on its relationship with Disney and the Star Wars IP. Despite a number of controversies, as well as some cancelled titles, the partnership appears to have paid off overall, with more …
Read More »The Xbox Series X|S has reportedly shipped around 3 million units
While console manufacturers such as Sony and Nintendo periodically update their console’s sales figures, letting the industry know just how many units are out in the wild, Microsoft ceased this practice a number of years ago meaning Xbox sales figures can never be 100% accurate. That being said, according to …
Read More »Gearbox will continue making Borderlands games, despite acquisition
Recently we reported that Embracer Group has agreed to acquire Gearbox Entertainment for $1.3 Billion (depending on performance targets). At the time, we postulated as to what this would mean for the studio’s Borderlands series, which has historically been published by 2K. According to 2K Games, Borderlands titles will continue …
Read More »PlayStation set a new industry record for revenue in 2020
Sony recently released its fiscal earning reports for Q3 2020. Alongside the reveal that Spider-Man Miles Morales sold over 4 million copies, the company revealed that PlayStation set a new industry record for the highest amount of revenue ever in a single year. With an all-time high of $22.74 Billion …
Read More »EA is “very very confident” about BioWare’s future
In recent years, BioWare has fallen somewhat out of favour with players and critics alike, with the studio’s output seeing a lukewarm reception, as well as the studio suffering from many internal issues. Despite all this, EA appears to have faith in the studio, claiming that it is “very, very …
Read More »Spider-Man Miles Morales has sold over 4 million copies
Spider-Man Miles Morales came as a surprise announcement when it was revealed at Sony’s PS5 showcase last year. As a PS5 launch title, it showcased much of what the new console could do, including 60fps gameplay and ray-tracing. This pseudo-sequel to 2018’s Spider-Man appears to have resonated with fans, as …
Read More »Apex Legends is coming to Nintendo Switch next month
Back in June 2020, EA announced that the popular Battle Royale shooter Apex Legends would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Though the game may have taken longer to arrive than anticipated, Switch players will soon finally be able to take part in battling for victory when Apex Legends drops …
Read More »Detroit: Become Human, Call of Duty, and more join PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the month of February, subscribers will be able to stream and download half a dozen new titles, including Detroit: Become Human, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, and more. The new games joining PlayStation …
Read More »Yakuza spin-off ‘Judgment’ gets next-gen remaster; Xbox release
The Yakuza series has seen a recent resurgence in popularity ever since the launch of Yakuza 0 back in 2015. Since then, the long running franchise has seen its expansion to a number of different platforms through remasters and remakes. Judgment is a spin-off of the Yakzua series which launched …
Read More »Oculus Quest 2 breaks records selling over 1 million units
While virtual reality is still in its infancy, relatively speaking, the technology is quickly evolving and being picked up by more and more people. Late last year, Facebook released the Oculus Quest 2, a revised version of the much loved standalone VR headset. It would seem the device is off …
Read More »God of War gets PS5 patch
With the release of the new generation of consoles, developers and publishers have been going back to their previous works and updating these titles with enhancements to take advantage of the new consoles’ increased power. Perhaps one of the most requested games to receive such a patch was 2018’s God …
Read More »Bowser’s Fury is limited to 30fps in handheld on the Switch
One of the unique aspects to the Nintendo Switch is the console’s ability to be playable both as a home console or as a handheld device. Of course, when playing handheld, the power available to the device is limited, often resulting in a reduced resolution. Interestingly, with the soon to …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 is now the best selling entry in the franchise
The Mario Kart series is one of Nintendo’s most well known and successful. Each entry of the kart racer is consistently one of the best selling games on that platform. With the success of the Switch, it was clear that Mario Kart 8 would be a major title. As of …
Read More »MLB: The Show 21 covers leak, confirming Xbox version
Update: MLB: The Show 21 has now officially been announced and will indeed be coming to Xbox as well as PlayStation. One of the biggest surprise announcements in late 2019 was the reveal that MLB: The Show, a long-running PlayStation exclusive Baseball game, would no longer be exclusive to PlayStation …
Read More »The Switch is on pace to become the best selling home console ever
With each new fiscal announcement from Nintendo, it is continually reaffirmed that the company’s latest console – the Switch – is an overwhelming success. Going from strength to strength, it has now been revealed that Nintendo’s console-handheld hybrid is on pace to become the best selling home console of all …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 4th World Update announced
Since its PC launch in August of 2020, Asobo Studio has been consistently updating Microsoft Flight Simulator with “World Updates,” improving certain regions with much higher detailed and bespoke models more representative of these areas’ architecture. Set to go live in March, the game’s 4th World Update will focus on …
Read More »Halo: Infinite is currently feature-complete
Following the less than stellar gameplay preview of Halo: Infinite last year, 343 Industries opted to delay the game by almost a full year. In order to keep fans updated on the game’s status however, the studio recently promised to offer monthly development updates. The first update has now gone …
Read More »An Avengers Hawkeye-focused War Table announced
Square Enix’s Avengers game has struggled to get the attention that the publisher had hoped since its launch back in August of 2020. Being a live-service title, the game’s developers ‘Crystal Dynamics’ is betting on its many promised updates to bring the game back into the limelight. Despite the slow …
Read More »Sea of Thieves gets 120fps mode on Series X
One of the key enhancements brought about by the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 are the consoles’ abilities to output games at 120hz. While not all games support the feature, many titles have been slowly adding the functionality. As part of Sea of Thieves’ Season One update, Xbox Series X …
Read More »Metroidvania platformer ‘Dandara’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers users of its storefront a video game for free. This week, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on the unique 2D metroidvania platformer Dandara. The game will be available to purchase and download for free from now until the …
Read More »A Tomb Raider anime has been announced
In recent years, Netflix has shown support for a number of video game properties, expanding their worlds through anime adaptations. Though previous efforts have released to mixed responses, the streaming service is continuing to adapt more video games. Following on from the Resident Evil, Castlevania and Dragon's Dogma adaptations, Netflix …
Read More »February’s PlayStation Plus Games announced
Each month Sony offers a number of titles for free to all those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s PlayStation Plus service. For the month of february, subscribers can get their hands on a number of major titles, including Control Ultimate Edition and the brand new Destruction AllStars. With …
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