As impressive as the Meta Quest’s hardware is, equally as surprising is just how much Meta has been supporting the device’s software – constantly updating and improving the OS with new and interesting functionality. In a surprising move, Meta is now allowing other VR hardware makers to use their Quest …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator surpasses 12 million players
Ever since its 1.0 launch back in Summer 2022, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of free and paid DLCs – including a bunch of interesting and unexpected crossovers. A little under two years …
Read More »Dead Island 2 arrives on Steam with 50% discount
After spending many years in development hell, Dead Island 2 finally released last year to a surprisingly positive reception. Unfortunately, for some, the game was not made available on Steam, instead being a timed Epic Games Store exclusive. Following the announcement back in February, Dead Island 2 is finally available on Steam.
Read More »Billie Eilish is coming to Fortnite
Ever since the release of Fortnite’s Guitar Hero-esque Festival mode, we have seen an increasing number of musical artists added into the game. Following the likes of Eminem and Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish is set to drop onto the battlefield. As shared by Eilish herself on Twitter, the international superstar …
Read More »Humble’s ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle available now
Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. Those who enjoy farming of all kinds will find plenty to enjoy with the ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle – available now. As with most Humble deals, the …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits gets ESRB rating for Xbox
One of the most exciting games to release during the PS5’s launch year was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The first game from studio Ember Lab, Kena launched to consistent and positive reviews from both critics and fans alike. Finally, after more than two and a half years, Kena: Bridge of …
Read More »Leaker claims Far Cry 7 will star Cillian Murphy
The Far Cry series is best known for its roster of villains, with each of the franchise’s respective entries putting an increasing amount of focus on their antagonists. Following the star power of Giancarlo Esposito as Antón Castillo in the last game, Far Cry 7 will reportedly feature Cillian Murphy.
Read More »Konami improves Silent Hill 2 face model ahead of launch
After going a decade without any new releases, Konami has finally returned to the Silent Hill franchise, with their first major title being the upcoming remake of the classic Silent Hill 2. Unfortunately, much of the footage shared so far has been criticised by fans, ranging from issues of polish …
Read More »Industry archivists ‘Noclip’ release Half-Life 2 beta footage from E3 2003
As the video game industry ages, more and more of its history is being lost, with hours upon hours of important industry moments slowly being forgotten. Fortunately, since last year, the YouTube Channel / documentary creators ‘Noclip’ have been archiving these moments online in the best quality possible. The latest …
Read More »Sony takes LittleBigPlanet 3 servers offline for good following DDOS attacks
Though once a staple in the PlayStation’s library, LittleBigPlanet has not had a new entry since 2014’s LBP3. Unfortunately, the PS4 servers for the title were taken offline temporarily back in January due to continuous DDOS attacks towards the game. Sadly, the issue has not been resolved, with Sony now …
Read More »Cities: Skylines II creators release apology for current state of the game
In the wake of the downfall of EA’s SimCity series, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive released Cities: Skylines in 2015 to universal praise. Unfortunately, the team’s recent follow-up has not been quite as well received due to heavy performance issues. Finally, after more than 6 months, the team have released …
Read More »The Division Heartland has reportedly gone through “significant changes”
Announced all the way back in 2021, we have heard very little about Ubisoft's upcoming free-to-play The Division spin-off ‘Heartland’. With how quiet the team has been, many fans wondered whether the game was outright canned. Fortunately, it seems as though this is not the case – though the final …
Read More »Sony reportedly in talks to acquire Paramount
Of the major US film and TV distribution companies, one of the biggest is Paramount. Known most recently in the gaming space for their work on the Sonic the Hedgehog films and spin-off show, new reports have claimed that media giant Sony might be in talks to acquire the company. …
Read More »Fallout TV Show’s 2nd season officially confirmed
We seem to be in a renaissance of sorts when it comes to video games being adapted into other media. Following the likes of HBO’s The Last of Us, Peacock’s Twisted Metal and the Gran Turismo film, Amazon Prime’s Fallout TV show has released to a wave of praise. It therefore comes as no surprise that a second season has now been officially confirmed.
Read More »Razer announces ‘Kishi Ultra’ USB-C controller with tablet support
Smartphones nowadays can do a whole bunch of stuff. From running console-quality titles like Genshin Impact to thousands of classic, retro or even modern games through emulation. Razer has been one of the core companies supporting the platform with its Kishi brand of mobile controller accessories – the latest of …
Read More »25 games are leaving PlayStation Plus next month
Each month, Sony adds a number of titles to its 3 tiers of PlayStation Plus. Similarly, each month a select number of games leave the service. In May however, Sony appears to be culling quite a few more titles than usual – removing over two-dozen. In going to the PlayStation …
Read More »Former Xbox-exclusive Grounded available now on PlayStation and Switch
Microsoft surprised many when they announced earlier this year that 4 Xbox titles would be leaving the exclusive walls of the Xbox ecosystem for other pastures – including the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Following the release of Hi-Fi RUSH and Pentiment, Obsidian Entertainment’s ‘Grounded’ is available now. Available now to …
Read More »Yoko Taro claims Stellar Blade is better than NieR: Automata
NieR: Automata released back in 2017 on PlayStation to a wave of success, far surpassing publisher Square Enix’s expectations and reviving what is now a popular multi-media franchise. Stellar Blade is in a similar spot, coming first to PS5 while exhibiting many similarities to Yoko Taro’s own work. Interestingly, the …
Read More »PS5 Pro will reportedly focus on offering 60fps
Though it still feels in many ways as though the current generation of video game consoles only just released, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are now well over 3 years old. Sony looks set to update its system with a PS5 Pro – the leaks and rumours of which …
Read More »xDefiant’s server test reportedly taking place this weekend
XDefiant has had an interesting development. Published by Ubisoft, the upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter has been received with a great deal of positivity during its many public testing periods. Despite this, the game has suffered from development issues, leading to a bunch of delays. That said, the team are prepping …
Read More »Keanu Reeves is voicing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic 3
The Sonic the Hedgehog film series has done well for SEGA so far, with both the 2020 title and its sequel performing well at the box office and being equally as well received by fans and critics alike. Just as we saw with Knuckles the Echidna, SEGA/Paramount are going all …
Read More »iOS-exclusive Sonic Dream Team getting new levels and more
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a long and storied history on mobile hardware. From the earliest days of the GameGear to current modern smartphones, the blue blur has had some form of presence in the handheld and mobile markets throughout. That said, one of the most interesting mobile releases was …
Read More »Further evidence suggests Hollow Knight: Silksong is coming out soon
After going years without any major updates, the developers over at Team Cherry appear to be gearing up to release the much anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong. In the wake of new store pages and a rating by South Korea, the Australian ratings board seem to have also been given access …
Read More »Shark action-RPG Maneater has sold over 14 million copies
Tripwire Interactive is an indie studio known best for their work on the Killing Floor franchise. That said, in 2020 the team released a unique action-RPG where you play as a shark trying to get revenge on a fisherman who killed her family – Maneater. This unique concept seems to …
Read More »Genshin Impact creators valued at over $23 Billion
Genshin Impact has had an interesting trajectory. Prior to launch, the free-to-play game was criticised for being an anime-themed Breath of the Wild clone, with many of its mechanics and even trailer shots showing clear inspirations. That said, in the years since its release, the game has gone on to …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot 4 reportedly sold over 5 million copies
Crash Bandicoot is one of the most iconic classic gaming mascots, with the marsupial having his heyday during the PS1 era. Following years of substandard entries, Crash was revived with the N’Sane Trilogy – a remake of the first 3 titles. Crash 4 then released, being a wholly new and …
Read More »Fallout London mod delayed due to FO4’s next-gen patch
Fallout 4 was announced to be getting a next-gen (now current-gen) update back in 2022. With little in the way of any updates during this time, the team at ‘FOLON’ have been working diligently on a massive total conversion mod for the game – Fallout London. Planned to release in …
Read More »More insiders speak out on Dead space 2 cancellation
After seemingly successfully reviving the Dead Space franchise a decade after its final game, EA Motive appeared poised and ready to recreate the now classic trilogy – all the while fixing the past games’ many mistakes. According to insiders however, poor sales for the first game has resulted in the …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy might be coming to Game Pass soon
Part of the promise made by Microsoft following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard was that Xbox Game Pass subscribers would begin to see titles from the publisher added to its service. So far, one title has been added – being Diablo IV just a few weeks ago. That said, it …
Read More »The studio behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance will reveal their follow-up next week
Warhorse Studios seemed to hit the ball out of the park right from the get-go, with their very first project – the hardcore action-RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Selling over 6 million copies in just as many years. Finally, the team are ready to announce their sophomore project, with the reveal …
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