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 …
Read More »Dead Island 2 is now releasing only on PC and next-gen
Dead Island 2 was first announced all the way back in 2014. Since then, the open-world survival zombie game has gone through many different development issues, all the while pushing its theoretical release date further and further. As we navigate through 2021 with still no release date, Dead Island 2 …
Read More »Ace Combat 7 and more come to PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new games to its ever-increasing list of streamable and downloadable games through the PlayStation Now subscription service. For the month of March 2021, the console manufacturer has added a number of major PlayStation console exclusives / games with PlayStation exclusive content. Joining PlayStation …
Read More »Criterion is now helping with Battlefield 6, delaying Need for Speed
Battlefield 6 (or whatever it ends up being called) is one of EA’s biggest games set to arrive in 2021. Being developed by DICE, many rumours have suggested that Battlefield 6 aims to be the most ambitious entry in the franchise yet. It seems this ambition may have gotten too …
Read More »DOOM Eternal has made over $450 million in revenue
The DOOM franchise is one of the video game industry’s most iconic. First released in 1993, the series has fluctuated in relevancy over the past 27 years. The 2016 reboot served as a fresh start for the – then – falling franchise, and was soon followed up by the 2020 …
Read More »120Hz is confirmed to be coming to Oculus Quest 2
Recently we reported that the Oculus Quest 2 could be getting 120Hz support in the future, based on comments from Andrew Bosworth, VP of Facebook Reality Labs. Now just a few weeks later, as part of the latest update to the standalone VR headset features roadmap, it has been confirmed …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake will be free on PlayStation Plus
Each month, Sony gifts its PlayStation Plus subscribers with a number of games for free. Though the quality and quantity of the titles are often quite consistent, for the month of March the console manufacturer has seemingly upped both, as 4 games will be offered for free, one of which …
Read More »More Elden Ring news will be announced very soon
Ever since From Software’s Elden Ring was announced back during E3 2019, the studio has remained tight lipped on any information regarding the much anticipated title. Though From Software itself insists development is going smoothly, many fans have been concerned by the lack of significant updates. Fortunately, it would seem …
Read More »Oddworld: Soulstorm will be free for PS Plus users at launch
Recently we reported that PlayStation’s Jim Ryan expressed his intentions to keep offering brand new games for free through PlayStation Plus at launch. It did not take long for these words to come into effect, as PlayStation has now announced that Oddworld: Soulstorm will be made free to PS Plus …
Read More »Final Fantasy Battle Royale announced
Last night at the PlayStation State of Play, Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy VII Remake would be getting a PS5 upgrade as well as a new episode in the form of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. Shortly after however, Square Enix made a couple more announcements, including a Final …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII gets free PS5 upgrade; new DLC
Last night, PlayStation held a State of Play showcase, giving fans a look at many upcoming PS5 titles. Though most of the announcements were to be expected, the biggest title was left until the end: Final Fantasy VII Remake will receive a free PS5 upgrade alongside “ a brand new …
Read More »A Pokémon presentation has been announced for later today
Pokémon is one of the biggest franchises in the world, and as such often gets its own presentation. With increasing rumours surrounding the next set of Pokémon games, it has been announced that a Pokémon presentation will go live later today. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Pokémon account …
Read More »NieR: Automata has sold 5.5 million copies
NieR: Automata became a cult hit when the open-world action RPG launched in early 2017. Over time, the game saw continued success, far outselling the expectations of publisher Square Enix. With Nier: Replicant ver.1.22474487139… just around the corner, Nier: Automata celebrated its 4th anniversary with the announcement that 5.5 million …
Read More »Sony will continue to offer brand new games for free via PS Plus
As part of Sony’s PlayStation Plus subscription service, subscribers are treated to a number of games for free each month. While most of these titles are older games, on occasion the console manufacturer has offered brand new games through the service, such as Destruction AllStars. Following this success, PlayStation has …
Read More »Henry Cavill teases Mass Effect project
Outside of his professional life, Henry Cavill is known to enjoy indulging in video games from time to time. Even within his career, the actor has taken on the role of famous video game characters such as Geralt of Rivea. Now, it looks as though Cavill will be involved in …
Read More »PlayStation announces State of Play
Ever since Nintendo popularised the format, many publishers have created their own version of the console manufacturer’s ‘Nintendo Directs’. One such company is PlayStation, who have been hosting ‘State of Play’ streams for the past few years. Now, the console manufacturer has announced its next State of Play event, going …
Read More »March’s Xbox Games with Gold announced
Each month, Microsoft offers a number of games for free to all those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Though the decision was quickly reversed, the console manufacturer had originally planned on doubling the price of this service, prompting some to wonder whether the games offered would increase in either …
Read More »PlayStation’s ‘Play at Home’ initiative returns, offering a free game to everyone
Last year, in order to entice PlayStation owners to stay home and help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Sony announced its ‘Play at Home’ initiative, which gave all PlayStation users Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection and Journey entirely for free. This year, with COVID-19 still a global threat, PlayStation is …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 has been delayed to 2022
Gran Turismo was one of the main highlighted next-gen games at Sony’s PlayStation 5 reveal event. Though there was no date given for the popular racing title, it was widely believed that the game would come out in 2021. Unfortunately, due to the continuing COVID-19 crisis, the game has been …
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