Each year, following the conclusion of The Game Awards, the show’s creator shares details on the success of the show. The 2020 Game Award once again saw major growth, achieving over 8.3 million concurrent viewers and 83 million livestreams in total. Taking to Twitter, The Game Awards’ creator Geoff Keighley …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator surpasses 2 million players
Microsoft Flight Simulator launched in August to great critical success. The PC game, which is set to come to Xbox in 2021, was the first major release in the franchise since 2006. Despite this, it would seem fans of the series remained loyal, as 4 months after the game’s launch, …
Read More »Fortnite adds 120fps mode on PS5 and Series X|S
With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, console players can now for the first time experience 120fps gaming. Despite 30fps typically being the standard on consoles, a surprising number of titles have seen 120fps support added to its games. Following the latest update, those with a …
Read More »Death Stranding crosses over with Cyberpunk 2077
In recent years we have seen a number of video game titles crossover with each other, adding easter eggs and more into their respective games. Following on from the Cyberpunk 2077 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech car being added into Forza Horizon 4, Death Stranding has now received an update adding a …
Read More »Sony plans to expand its ‘PlayStation Direct’ store to Europe
Though console manufacturers typically partner with retail stores in order to sell consoles, games, and accessories, Sony recently began to offer an alternative option, cutting out the middleman and allowing fans to purchase hardware and software directly from PlayStation. This service, dubbed PlayStation Direct, is currently only available in the …
Read More »Newly announced ‘The Callisto Protocol’ is set 300 years after PUBG
At the 2020 Game Awards, one of the more interesting game announcements was that of The Callisto Protocol. Though not much is known about it, aside from it being a survival horror game from the creator of Dead Space, it has since been revealed that the game is actually set …
Read More »Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo release a joint statement committing to safer gaming
While Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo may compete for market share in the video game space, there are a number of ideals which all three companies can agree on. Releasing a joint statement, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft announced their commitment to creating a safer environment for gaming, as “We believe gaming …
Read More »Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for today
On a semi regular basis, Nintendo hosts its ‘Nintendo Indie World Showcase’, providing a platform to announce new and upcoming indie titles. The console manufacturer has now announced its next showcase, which will take place later today at 5pm UK time, offering “roughly 15 minutes of updates and new announcements.” …
Read More »Skyrim, Among Us, and Code Vein come to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft announces a new batch of games which are set to join its Game Pass subscription service. For the second half of December, the console manufacturer is taking advantage of its recent purchase of ZeniMax Media, adding Skyrim: Special Edition – alongside many other titles – to …
Read More »Steam sets a new concurrent user record
Though 2020 has undoubtedly been a tough year for both businesses and the general public, one knock-on effect of the global pandemic and nationwide lockdowns has been that people are playing games more than ever before. Though Steam recently set a new record for concurrent users, it has now outdone …
Read More »Sony issues refunds for Cyberpunk 2077
While PC players are able to refund any game purchased via clients such as Steam (as long as they haven't played for more than 2 hours), PlayStation owners aren’t as fortunate, especially when it comes to digital games. That being said, there have been a few times when Sony has …
Read More »Funimation streaming app may be coming to the Switch
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, many owners have been disappointed at the fact that the hybrid console offers very little in the way of video streaming apps. While all other consoles (and even older Nintendo systems) offered applications such as Amazon Prime and Netflix, the Switch has …
Read More »The last of Us Part II breaks The Game Awards record
Last night the 2020 Game Awards took place. While many who watched were likely there for the game announcements, an equal number of fans were excitedly waiting to see whether their favourite game won an award. Despite its controversies, The Last of Us Part II managed to not only win …
Read More »Disco Elysium: The Final Cut announced
Last night Geoff Keighley took to the virtual stage to present the 2020 Game Awards. Alongside the awards ceremony itself, as is typical, a number of games were announced including the console release of last year’s critically acclaimed Disco Elysium. That’s not all however, as PC players will also enjoy …
Read More »Forza x Cyberpunk 2077 crossover announced
Though once a rare occurrence saved only for Super Smash Bros. more and more franchises are now crossing over in video games. The latest crossover to be announced is between Xbox’s racing franchise Forza and the recently released Cyberpunk 2077. Fans of both games can now get their hands on …
Read More »Pillars of Eternity is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of games to Epic account holders for free. As we near the end of the year, the storefront appears to be upping its offerings, gifting two Obsidian Entertainment RPGs entirely for free. Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny are both available to …
Read More »Twitch announces new content moderation policy
While Twitch streams are a great way to bring fans of a particular game or streamer together to experience the joy of video games all as one, the platform has unfortunately suffered in the past from issues involving toxicity. As such, the live streaming platform has now announced new policies …
Read More »Remedy’s Control sells 2 million copies
Remedy’s Control released last year to a positive reception from both fans and critics alike. The game later went on to be nominated for Game of the Year at the 2019 game awards. Now, a little over a year after its launch, Control has officially sold over 2 million copies. …
Read More »Miles Morales update adds 60fps with ray-tracing mode
When Spider-Man Miles Morales launched on the PS5, the open world title offered two different graphical modes: a 30fps mode with ray-tracing, and a 60fps one without. Now, in an update, Insomniac Games has added a third option, allowing players to experience the game at 60fps with ray-tracing on – though …
Read More »The Game Awards to feature 12-15 new game announcements
Over the past few years, The Game Awards has become a major focus for new video game announcements. It would appear 2020’s show is no different. According to Geoff Keighley, this year’s awards ceremony will feature between 12-15 new game announcements. In a Reddit AMA, The Game Awards’ creator Geoff …
Read More »Games are 10 years away from photorealism, claims Take-Two CEO
Over the past twenty years, video games have advanced graphically at a rapid rate, going from basic 3D polygonal shapes to extremely intricate environments and characters. As we embark on a new generation of consoles, this advancement will only increase further. According to the CEO of Take-Two, the video games …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 will be a next-gen exclusive
While Sony initially claimed that it believed in distinct and separate generations, the console manufacturer later retconned this somewhat when announcing that a number of its PS5 games would also be coming to the now previous-gen PS4. While they have since doubled-down on this cross-gen period, it would seem as …
Read More »Scott Pilgrim vs. The World release date announced
Many video games have been delisted over the years due to licensing issues, leading to discussions surrounding video game conservation. Luckily for fans of the Scott Pilgrim video game, this will no longer be an issue. Announced back in September, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Complete Edition has …
Read More »Square Enix’s ‘Project Athia’ will be a PlayStation exclusive for 2 years
When Sony announced the PlayStation 5, one of the most intriguing titles announced alongside the machine was Project Athia. Published by Square Enix, the game was positioned as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. Though we still don't know much about the game itself, we do know that when it does release, …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone surpasses 85 million players
Despite the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has now been released, Infinity Ward’s Warzone Battle Royale mode continues to be more popular than ever. In an announcement, it was revealed that the free-to-play Battle Royale mode has now surpassed 85 million players, with ‘200 million’ people …
Read More »The Initiative’s project is said to be a “3rd Person stealth action game”
Since the announcement of the studio’s formation back in 2018, Xbox fans have been eagerly awaiting news on The Initiative’s first project. Though we have yet to see anything from the studio, new leaks have suggested that the game will be a “3rd Person stealth action game” with “experimental” elements. …
Read More »Neil Druckmann is now Co-President of Naughty Dog
For years, Neil Druckmann has served as an important member of Naughty Dog. starting in 2004 as a gameplay programmer, Druckmann slowly worked his way up the studio’s ladder. Now, following the studio’s latest launch, it has been announced that Neil Druckmann will become co-president at Naughty Dog. In an …
Read More »Black Ops Cold War’s 1st season has been delayed
Though the game launched in November, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s first season won't be beginning until this month. While we were only a few days from release, the game’s first season has now been delayed from the 10th of December to the 16th. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Apple’s App Store tax cut to 15% now in effect; Epic Games ineligible
Recently, Apple announced its intentions to reduce its App Store commissions from 30% to 15% to developers who make under $1 million in annual revenue via its store. This new ‘Small Business Program’ is now live, with developers being able to enroll onto the program – though Epic Games is …
Read More »Casey Hudson and Mark Darrah leave BioWare
For the past several years, BioWare has struggled to maintain its reputation as a studio and video game developer. After a string of disappointing titles, as well as reports of crunch and other internal issues, many had hoped that the studio would be able to get back on its feet …
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