Battletoads is one of Rare’s oldest and most well-known video games. The most recent entry in the beat ‘em up platformer franchise was unveiled back at E3 2018, with very little information following since – aside from a gameplay trailer at E3 2019. Now, in a surprise announcement Microsoft released …
Read More »Mega Man inspired ‘20XX’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games store offers its users a number of free titles. This week, the store is offering three separate games all for free: 20XX, Barony, and Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP. All three games are available to purchase for free from now until the 6th of August. …
Read More »Resident Evil Village will be playable in VR, claims leaks
One of the most interesting changes brought by Resident Evil VII, aside from the shift to a first-person perspective, was the ability for PSVR owners to play the game in its entirety in VR. While we know that Resident Evil Village will also be first-person, there was no VR confirmation …
Read More »Sony patents technology similar to DLSS
Nvidia’s DLSS 2.0 has recently overtaken the conversation across the PC gaming sphere thanks to its excellent reconstructive techniques, saving on hardware resources and allowing games to look better, while running better. While Sony has used a similar technique via checkerboard rendering for many of its first-party titles, the console …
Read More »Take-Two subsidiary partners with studio behind ‘Ori’ games
Moon Studios, the developers behind the critically acclaimed Ori and the Blind Forest, as well as Ori and the Will of the Wisps, has announced that it is partnering with Private Division – a subsidiary of Take-Two – known best for publishing the RPG The Outer Worlds. Alongside Moon Studios, …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for August announced
Each month, Microsoft gifts Xbox Live Gold (and Game Pass Ultimate) subscribers with 4 free games. The console manufacturer has now announced which games subscribers will receive for the month of August – and while it’s not a particularly strong line-up this month, the titles are still worth giving a …
Read More »Cuphead gets surprise Xbox One update
In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the much-loved side-scrolling bullet hell shooter Cuphead was coming to PlayStation 4. Previously an Xbox One console exclusive (though later landing on the Switch last year), StudioMDHR has announced that Xbox owners will be receiving a “free Special Update.” The announcement that …
Read More »Animal Crossing Summer Update 2 announced featuring online saves
One of the biggest criticisms thrown at Animal Crossing New Horizons when it was first announced was the fact that the game didn't feature online saves, meaning that if one were to lose their Switch or game save file, the hours spent building the perfect island would have been lost. …
Read More »Cuphead comes to PlayStation 4
Though the developers previously stated that it would never happen, the much-loved (previously Xbox-exclusive) boss rush bullet-hell shooter Cuphead has been officially announced for PlayStation 4. What's more, the game is available to purchase and download right now on the system. In a Twitter post, StudioMDHR announced that “Surprise!! Cuphead …
Read More »Leaked photos suggest PS5’s white plates might be hot swappable
When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its primarily white, two-toned design saw mixed results from fans. While some appreciated its futuristic aesthetic, others expressed disappointment in the fact that it stands out too much. Though PlayStation has yet to reveal any new colour options, a new photo …
Read More »Domino’s Pizza makes fun of Halo Infinite’s graphics
When gameplay was first shown off for Halo Infinite back during Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase last week, many fans expressed disappointment at the graphical quality of the next-gen title – with particular criticism given to the game’s lighting and its “flat” appearance. It seems that Halo Infinite has disappointed more …
Read More »Spider-Man Miles Morales might come with a remaster of the PS4 precursor
Spider-Man Miles Morales is one of Sony’s flagship titles launching with the PlayStation 5 later this year. Positioned as a standalone spin-off of 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, GameInformer have suggested that the original game will receive a remaster for the PS5 and will be packaged in with Miles Morales. In a …
Read More »PlayStation Plus August games announced
Each month, PlayStation gifts its PS Plus subscribers two free PS4 games (though for the month of July, fans were given a bonus title). Sony has now announced which two games subscribers can look forward to for the month of August: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered as …
Read More »24K Gold PlayStation 5 announced
When the PlayStation 5 console was first shown off, its two-tone colour took fans by surprise, with some embracing the design, and others hoping for alternative colour options. While Sony has yet to officially announce new colours, one company is already advertising a 24K Gold PlayStation 5, which will set …
Read More »Junji Ito in talks with Kojima to make a horror game
Junji Ito is likely one of the most well-known horror writers to come out of Japan. The mangaka is known for his unique art and psychological approach to horror – and the ways in which the two complement one another. In a recent interview Ito revealed that he had talks with …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima is PS4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut
Just over a week after launch, Ghost of Tsushima continues to exceed expectations. Previously we reported that the open-world PS4 exclusive saw stock shortages due to demand in Japan. Now, PlayStation has officially announced that Ghost of Tsushima had the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP debut, selling over …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 is “not a political statement” says CD Projekt Red
Though the Cyberpunk genre often lends itself to great political discourse through the unique allegorical debates within its futuristic yet dystopian lens, it would appear as though CD Projekt Red are aiming to avoid this aspect to the genre, revealing in an interview that the game “is not a political …
Read More »GRID Autosport adds Nintendo Labo support in multiplayer update
GRID Autosport is one of the biggest “authentic” racing games on the Nintendo Switch. Releasing late last year for the hybrid console, the game lacked any multiplayer support. Now, Switch players will soon be able to compete online as GRID Autosport is set to receive its multiplayer update on the …
Read More »Halo Infinite will be the last standalone release for the franchise
Yesterday evening, Microsoft held its much-anticipated Xbox Games Showcase, highlighting a number of games set to release on the Xbox platform in the coming years. The headlining title was unsurprisingly Halo Infinite, to which Microsoft showcased gameplay for the first time. Following this, more information on the upcoming sci-fi shooter …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima has biggest launch week of any first-party PS4 title in Japan
Recently we reported that Ghost of Tsushima was suffering from stock shortages in Japan due to the sheer amount of demand for the title in the country. Now, more specifics on the game’s success has been revealed, with Ghost of Tsushima officially scoring the biggest launch week of any first-party …
Read More »Tacoma and Next up Hero are Free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users a number of free games. For this week, those with an Epic account can get their hands on the Sci-Fi exploration focused ‘Tacoma’, as well as the hand-drawn dungeon crawler Next up Heroes. Both titles are available to purchase for free …
Read More »Ubisoft’s next-gen launch games will remain at $60
Recently, there has been much discussion surrounding a potential increase in the price of AAA video games coinciding with the launch of the next generation of consoles. While some publishers have already announced a $10 price hike and others are considering it, Ubisoft has now announced that its upcoming next-generation …
Read More »Dreams’ VR update is now live
Dreams serves as one of PlayStation’s most unique and interesting first-party releases. The game creation toolkit received high praise thanks to its creativity and encouragement of others’ creative endeavours. Though the tools available to ‘Dreamers’ was already wide in scope, both Dreams and PSVR are getting a significant boost, as …
Read More »Ubisoft announces next “Ubisoft Forward” showcase for September
Recently, Ubisolft held its E3-styled games showcase, titled “Ubisoft forward”. Though the showcase lasted for less than an hour, and featured no real surprises, the publisher promised that it would hold a second Ubisoft Forward sometime later in the year. It would appear the showcase is set to arrive sooner …
Read More »Microsoft teases Halo Infinite ahead of Xbox showcase
Microsoft’s next generation Xbox event is nearly here. As we count down the hours until the console manufacturer unveils what it has planned for the next generation of Xbox, Microsoft has given fans an early tease at one of the most-anticipated games set to be at the event – releasing …
Read More »Breath of the Wild “clone” Genshin Impact gets release date
Genshin Impact received a lot of attention when it was first announced back in June 2019. The open-world action-RPG appears to take heavy inspiration in its visuals from titles such as Breath of the Wild. After many closed betas and much anticipation, the game’s developers MiHoYo have now announced that …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal officially surpasses 1.4 million copies sold
Persona 5 Royal is the enhanced/expanded version of the much-loved Persona 5. Released in October 2019 in Japan and March 2020 worldwide to universal acclaim, the game’s sales reception appears to be matching its critical one, as the developers (Atlus) have now announced that Persona 5 Royal has surpassed 1.4 …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima over performs in Japan, leading to stock shortages
Ghost of Tsushima is one of PlayStation biggest titles for 2020. That being said, some expressed concern at how the open-world samurai title would perform in Japan, especially as the game was developed by a US-based studio. It would seem however that Ghost of Tsushima is exceeding expectations in the …
Read More »Rocket League is going free-to-play
Rocket League recently held its 5 year anniversary, and now the team behind the popular title has announced that Rocket League will be going free-to-play for everyone this Summer...
Read More »Overcooked announced for next-gen with online cross-play
This generation has seen the release of many unique and zany couch co-op party games. One of the more unique and well-known is overcooked. Team17, the studio behind the game series, has now announced that all of the games, its DLC, and new additions will be coming to the next-generation …
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