Dead by Daylight has easily become one of the games to feature the greatest number of crossovers – especially when it comes to implementing actual unique characters. Following the likes of Lara Croft, Freddy Krueger and even Nicolas Cage, Dead by Daylight is set to crossover with the classic video game series Castlevania.
Read More »DNF Duel is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic gives away a title or two to all those with an Epic Games account. Available right now, players can add to their library the excellent 2.5D fighting game from Arc System Works ‘DNF Duel’. Available to add to your library from now until the 15th of August …
Read More »Striking Distance Studios were forced to launch The Callisto Protocol early
Released in late 2022, The Callisto Protocol was a spiritual successor to the much-loved Dead Space series – hailing from the creator of the original survival horror trilogy, Glen Schofield. Unfortunately, The Callisto Protocol failed to live up to expectations upon its release. According to Schofield however, this was due to higher-ups forcing an early launch.
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to last-gen consoles in September
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor released last year exclusively for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Despite the added power overhead, the game still struggled to perform perfectly across all platforms. It therefore comes as quite a surprise that the team at Respawn Entertainment have managed to get the …
Read More »Fortnite is changing how its Battle Passes work
Ever since its rise in popularity, Fortnite has operated its cosmetic systems in two different ways. You could either obtain unique characters and skins through the game’s seasonal battle passes, or you could purchase bundles directly for a monetary cost. In a surprising move, Epic Games is changing how its …
Read More »Humble’s Choice subscription for August includes Sifu, High on Life and more
Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of August, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able …
Read More »Humble’s Capcom Summer 2024 Bundle available now
At a regular cadence, Humble offers various bundles of games for a heavily discounted price – all the while giving a portion of the proceedings to charity. Available right now, the Capcom Summer 2024 bundle includes a mix of popular and more niche games from the much-loved publisher. Available for …
Read More »Meta has shut down The Order: 1886 studio ‘Ready at Dawn’
Back in 2020, Meta acquired the video game studio Ready at Dawn, tasking them with the development of future virtual reality games and experiences. Following job cuts at the studio last year, Ready at Dawn has now unfortunately been fully shut down. As reported by AndroidCentral, Ready at Dawn – …
Read More »The Last of Us Season 2 gets first teaser trailer
HBO’s The Last of Us was a huge hit when it released back in early 2023, amassing 10s of millions of viewers and winning a ton of awards. With the show’s second season set to arrive some time in 2025, HBO have given us our first look at what will …
Read More »You can now buy cinema tickets inside Roblox
While the concept of an ever-present metaverse may have fallen out of popularity somewhat, a few games/platforms continue to push the concept’s possibilities. In collaboration with Warner Bros. you can now purchase real-life film tickets inside Roblox. As reported by Variety, Roblox is teaming up with WB to offer a …
Read More »Comedic FPS High on Life to get animated adaptation
Back in 2022, High on Life released to a solid reaction from players, with the comedy-focused first person shooter resonating with some, but not others. Despite the controversy surrounding one of the game’s ex-creators Justin Roiland, High on Life appears to have made enough of a splash to warrant an …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws’ post-launch roadmap revealed
Star Wars Outlaws is almost here, with the open world title set to release at the end of the month. With mere weeks to go, publisher Ubisoft has now shared their plans for the game’s post-launch content. Making the announcement on their blog, Ubisoft detailed the next 6 months of …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free August titles includes Deus Ex, Baldur’s Gate 2 and more
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are privy to a number of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of August, players can get their hands on a strong line-up of games, including Deus Ex: Mankind Divided; Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator celebrates 2 year anniversary with free update
Last month, the team at FuturLab began their celebrations for PowerWash Simulator’s 2nd anniversary, releasing a free update in the form of the Muckingham Files 3. Continuing this momentous moment, another free update has now gone live. Making the announcement, the official PowerWash Simulator page shared the following: “To continue …
Read More »Prison Architect 2 has been delayed “indefinitely”
Back in January of this year, the teams at Double Eleven and Paradox Interactive officially announced Prison Architect 2 – the sequel to 2015’s much-loved management simulator. Initially stated to arrive in March, the game was delayed to September, citing issues related to memory usage. Unfortunately, the game has gotten …
Read More »Life is Strange: Double Exposure to get FFVII crossover
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is the next game in the much-loved Life is Strange series. Published by Square Enix, the Final Fantasy creator looks set to be doing some form of cross-promotion, as players will be able to get their hands on a ‘Final Fantasy VII Outfit Pack’ when …
Read More »Wreckfest 2 officially announced
Over the weekend, THQ Nordic hosted their latest video games showcase, announcing a bunch of new and upcoming games. One of the most high-profile announcements came with the official unveiling of Wreckfest 2 – the sequel to 2018’s much-loved destruction derby title. Announced during the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase, Wreckfest …
Read More »Sony “overpaid” for Bungie claims ex-employees
Last week, it was announced that Bungie would be going through another major round of lay-offs, bringing to light scrutiny surrounding the studio’s upper management – in particular CEO Pete Parsons. In the wake of all this, former Bungie employees have claimed that Sony overpaid for the acquisition of Bungie. …
Read More »Destiny 3 reportedly shelved following Bungie lay-offs
After much anticipation, the long-awaited conclusion to Destiny‘s Light and Darkness saga arrived in the form of The Final Shape. With this chapter of the story ended, it seemed as though Bungie were gearing up for a Destiny 3. Unfortunately, in the wake of recent mass lay-offs, the project has …
Read More »Star Wars Outlaws’ open-world was inspired by Ghost of Tsushima
With Star Wars Outlaws set to release later this month, the team at Ubisoft have been ramping up their marketing and messaging. In discussing the game’s open world, the team revealed that Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima served as their “biggest reference.” During a preview event for Star Wars Outlaws, …
Read More »Xbox reveals its Gamescom 2024 line-up
Microsoft has been present at quite a few events over the course of 2024 so far, and it seems they have no plans of slowing down, with the console maker confirming that Xbox will be present at the upcoming Gamescom convention. Set to go live on the 21st of August, Xbox’s plans for the event have now been detailed.
Read More »Apex Legends is nerfing controller aim assist following fan feedback
While the standardisation of cross-play has been a great thing for video game players of all types, it has led to some situations in which developers need to rebalance their game in order to accommodate both controller and M&K players. Running into this exact problem, Respawn Entertainment has announced that …
Read More »EA’s PC launcher finally gets wishlisting support
EA is one of the few 3rd-party game publishers to still have their own PC launcher. Unfortunately, the app is rather barebones, with some major notable omissions. That said, EA appears to be getting with the times, as a wishlisting feature has finally been added to the publisher’s launcher. As …
Read More »The Resident Evil franchise hits new sales milestone
The Resident Evil series is by far Capcom’s biggest, with each entry selling millions upon millions of copies – especially in recent years. In late 2023 it was announced that the franchise had sold over 150 million copies. Despite no new releases since then, the series has already reached another …
Read More »LEGO Humble Bundle includes 18 games for under £12
While the future of Humble Games as a publisher is somewhat cagey, the company’s bread and butter – its Humble Bundles – remain a solid deal. In collaboration with LEGO, you can now get your hands on a massive library of LEGO games for less than £1 a pop. Available …
Read More »August’s PS Plus Essential line-up announced
Each month, all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription are able to get their hands on a few select games which can be added to your library – and remain playable as long as you have an active subscription. For the month of August, Sony is giving away a couple …
Read More »PSVR2 discount sees sales skyrocket by almost 2500%
In anticipation of the upcoming PC launch for Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset, the company began offering a heavy discount on the peripheral – bringing it as low as £329.99. This strategy appears to already be paying off, as PSVR2 sales have since increased by over 2000%. As reported by The …
Read More »KitGuru Games: 40 (FPS) is the new 30 (FPS)
Since its inception, console video games have typically operated under one of two performance targets: 30fps and 60fps. That said, with the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, developers have been able to push both visuals and performance further than ever; as high as 120fps. Interestingly, this leap in GPU/CPU headroom has also allowed for the creation and implementation of a best-of-both-worlds scenario – making 30fps largely redundant in favour of the similar-yet-highly-superior 40 frames per second...
Read More »Sonic Generations gets delisted on Xbox ahead of upcoming remaster
Earlier in the year, SEGA officially announced an expanded remaster of the much loved 2011 3D platformer Sonic Generations. With Sonic x Shadow Generations set to launch this October, the publisher appears to be delisting the original game from digital stores. As discovered by ResetEra user HockeyBird, the Xbox 360 …
Read More »Playground Games opens up 3rd studio to help with Fable
Historically known for their work on the Forza Horizon series, Playground Games have been tasked with the development of the much-anticipated Fable reboot. Seemingly in order to assist with these expanded responsibilities, Playground Games have now opened up a 3rd studio location. Back in 2017, it was announced that Playground …
Read More »