On the 17th of March 2023, Lance Reddick unfortunately passed away at the age of 60 due to a heart disease. The actor has featured in many iconic video game roles including as Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn / Forbidden West and Commander Zavala in Destiny. With the prominence of …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate III dominated Steam during launch weekend
Baldur’s Gate III has quickly become the new hotness, with the Larian Studios-developed RPG amassing a concurrent player count of over 800,000 upon its launch – almost 10x more than the studio expected. The wins don’t stop there however, as it has now been revealed that almost a 3rd of …
Read More »Call of Duty MWIII ‘worldwide reveal’ slated for next Thursday
For a while, it seemed as though Call of Duty would be skipping a year, with 2023 set to introduce an expansion-like experience into last year’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. Since then, Activision confirmed that we would be seeing a brand new full-blown COD entry this year. Following a number of brief teasers, the team have now officially confirmed that Call of Duty Modern Warfare III’s ‘Worldwide Reveal’ will take place next week.
Read More »Bethesda to host Starfield fan Q&A on Discord
While we have gotten a decent chunk of information on Bethesda Game Studios’ upcoming Sci-Fi RPG Starfield, many lingering questions still remain ahead of the game’s launch on the 6th of September. As such, the team at BGS will be offering “a Constellation exclusive Dev Q&A” directly addressing fan questions. …
Read More »The PS5 Slim will reportedly be just 5cm shorter
With the PlayStation 5 well into its 3rd year on the market, rumours and leaks have begun to spring up claiming that a PS5 Slim is in the works. Even Microsoft themselves spoke on its existence during the FTC hearings. While yet to be officially announced, a number of details …
Read More »August’s PS Plus Extra line-up includes multiple day-one releases
Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium service are privy to an evolving library of titles. Available from next week, subscribers will be able to get their hands on over a dozen games including Destiny 2: The Witch Queen and Lost Judgment. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …
Read More »Sony’s latest fiscal report reveals success across the board
When the PlayStation 5 first launched, it was met with a great deal of scarcity due in part to incredibly high demand, but also as a consequence of deep supply issues. Over the years, the console has become more and more accessible, with 2023 said to be the best year …
Read More »GTA V continues to dominate with 185 million copies sold
10 years on from its initial release and GTA V is still selling like hotcakes, with millions of new players purchasing the game every single Quarter. Take-Two Interactive have now shared their latest fiscal report, revealing that – as expected – GTA V has shifted another 5 million copies, bringing …
Read More »Lies of P has gone Gold
Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. Ahead of the game’s full release on the 19th of September, the team at NEOWIZ have announced that the much-anticipated title has now …
Read More »PS5 game streaming preview goes live
Back in June of this year Sony announced that they would soon allow for PS Plus Premium subscribers to stream PlayStation 5 games – similar to what Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can do. Ahead of its official launch, the PS5 streaming preview has gone live, letting you play games …
Read More »Overwatch 2’s 6th Season announced bringing new hero and more
Overwatch 2 has received quite a bit of criticism in recent months due to the free-to-play PvP title reducing the scope of its updates, in particular when it comes to the long-promised PvE experiences. That said, the team at Blizzard have continued to add a decent amount of new content …
Read More »Gran Turismo film launches to middling reviews
Last year it was announced that a film adaptation based on Sony’s long-running and ever popular Gran Turismo racing series was in development. Said to be inspired by a true story, reviews for the film have now gone live, revealing that PlayStation Productions’ latest project has unfortunately not resonated with …
Read More »Call of Duty Modern Warfare III officially announced
For a while, it seemed as though Call of Duty would be skipping a year, with 2023 set to introduce an expansion-like experience into last year’s Call of Duty Modern Warfare II. Since then, Activision confirmed that we would be seeing a brand new full-blown COD entry this year. Finally, we have gotten our first official teaser for the game, confirming its name and release date,
Read More »Devolver Digital delays 5 games into 2024
As video game development gets more and more complex, we have seen an increasing number of titles being delayed out of their intended release years. Indie publisher Devolver Digital has once again opted to do the unconventional thing by hosting a showcase dedicated to its games which have been pushed …
Read More »IO Interactive offers updates on 007 and Project Fantasy
With IO Interactive taking a break away from the HITMAN World of Assassination, the team have been working on a number of new projects – namely a 007 game based on the iconic James Bond franchise alongside their own original IP known simply as Project Fantasy. Now, the team have …
Read More »EVO 2024 confirmed as tournament goes global
The 2023 edition of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) has come and gone, with the popular fighting game tournament amassing more interest than ever before. Unsurprisingly, the event has been announced to be returning once again in 2024. Interestingly however, EVO will not only be held once again in Las …
Read More »Street Fighter VI x TMNT announced bringing costumes and more
It has become commonplace for pretty much any and all live-service titles to crossover with other franchises – be it gaming or otherwise. Capcom have now announced that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to Street Fighter VI, bringing multiple costumes, accessories and more. Making the announcement, the Street …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Mirage will once again include microtransactions
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is the latest and upcoming title in the stealth-action series, taking players back to the roots of the franchise with an emphasis on smaller worlds and more stealthy gameplay. Unfortunately, it seems as though the game will still feature some of its more modern influences – namely …
Read More »Metal Gear series surpasses 60 million copies sold
After taking a lengthy break from the video games industry following Hideo Kojima’s departure from publisher Konami, the Metal Gear series is finally once again returning to the limelight with current-gen ports of the classic MGS games alongside an in-development remake of the iconic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 update adds movie crossover and more
Since its release last year, the team at Polyphony Digital have been diligently updating Gran Turismo 7 with a whole host of new features, cars and modes. As part of the latest patch, GT7 has gotten a number of new vehicles as well as “a Gran Turismo movie experience.” Making …
Read More »Killer Instinct getting free 10th anniversary remaster
Killer Instinct has been one of the more forgotten fighting game franchises, with the series not seeing a new entry since the 2013 Xbox One console exclusive. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the 10 year old game will be getting a free update later this year, bringing …
Read More »Kojima will redefine the Strand genre with Death Stranding 2
Leading up to the release of 2019’s Death Stranding, the game’s creator Hideo Kojima spoke on the title and its genre, describing it as a ‘Strand-type’ game. While we did not know what this meant at the time, the release of Death Stranding brought with it some clarity. That said, …
Read More »Leaked Switch 2 details reaffirmed by industry insider
Last week we reported on a number of leaked details claiming to be pertaining to the upcoming as-of-yet-unannounced Nintendo Switch 2. While this report came from a reputable source, another industry insider has now reaffirmed these leaked details – adding further fuel to the fire. During a recent episode of …
Read More »Xbox Series X reportedly set to get digital-only variant
Microsoft’s strategy with this generation of gaming has been to offer two separate consoles of varying power and features. The Xbox Series X brings 12 teraflops of power and a disc drive while the more budget-friendly Series S drops the total power to just 4 teraflops while also removing the …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 seemingly coming to Xbox Game Pass
The much-anticipated RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 has officially launched to a great deal of fanfare. Unfortunately, due to issues surrounding the Series S, Xbox owners may be waiting all the way up until 2024 to get their hands on the game. That said, it seems as though Xbox fans of …
Read More »Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly feature an 8-inch LCD screen
With the Nintendo Switch well into its 7th year on the market, talk surrounding the prospects of a Switch 2 have begun to heat up. According to one industry insider, the long-awaited Switch sequel could come with some pretty major improvements – as well as a surprising downgrade. In the …
Read More »Fortnite to get Mario Kart-like racing mode according to leaks
With each new season, Epic Games have continued to evolve Fortnite in a bunch of ways, including adding whole new game modes, mechanics and more. According to one leaker, the upcoming 5th Chapter of the live-service title will include a racing mode with very similar mechanics to that of the …
Read More »RE2 Remake is now the best-selling Resident Evil game
For the past 5 years or so, Capcom have been hitting it out of the park with many of its games, seeing franchises such as Monster Hunter and Resident Evil performing better than ever both critically and commercially. Speaking of Resident Evil, the company’s 2019 remake of the survivor horror …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits broke even in just one month
Kena: Bridge of Spirits was the debut title from Ember Lab – known best previously for their work on a number of animations including a viral short film based on The Legend of Zelda. Released in 2021 as a PlayStation 5 console exclusive, the award-winning action-adventure title has now been …
Read More »Sony’s PlayStation earbuds to feature noise cancelling and Bluetooth support
Back in May of this year Sony announced a number of surprise accessories set to be coming to the PS5 later in 2023. While the company’s Project Q handheld drew the greatest amount of attention, the console manufacturer also unveiled their first pair of wireless gaming earbuds. Thanks to an …
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