One of the biggest new PlayStation IPs to have been created during the previous generation was that of Horizon Zero Dawn. With the first game having sold over 20 million copies and its 2022 sequel proving to continue the series’ success, it was safe to assume that another mainline entry …
Read More »HBO’s The Last of Us receives 24 Emmy nominations
The premiere of HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation earlier this year was met with an equal amount of critical and commercial success, managing to break all manner of records. The show seems to have resonated with viewers across the board as HBO’s The Last of Us has received a …
Read More »Limited Run Games Showcase announced for later today
Limited Run Games is a publisher dedicated to releasing physical versions of indie games as well as re-releases of old classics. Later today the publisher will go live with its annual Limited Run Games Showcase, featuring over 20 announcements. Taking to their blog, the team at Limited Run Games said …
Read More »Halo Infinite gets new 8v8 Squad mode
While the game may not have been the rebirth that some had hoped, Halo Infinite has continued to slowly but surely improve over the years thanks to the continued efforts of 343 Industries. The latest update to Halo Infinite introduces new maps, modes and an 8v8 Squad Battle playlist. Making …
Read More »Naughty Dog Co-President retires after 25 years
As a studio, Naughty Dog is home to many developers who have stayed loyal to the company for years – or decades even – witnessing and contributing to its momentous growth over the generations. One such developer is Naughty Dog Co-President Evan Wells, who after 25 years at the studio, …
Read More »Exoprimal to get Monster Hunter crossover
Back during Summer Game Fest, Capcom announced that the upcoming co-op dinosaur shooter Exoprimal would be getting a number of crossovers with other Capcom franchises starting with Street Fighter 6. Now, the publisher has unveiled the game’s second crossover: a collab with Monster Hunter. Ahead of the game’s release on …
Read More »Twisted Metal Show gets first official trailer
All the way back in Spring of 2019 it was announced that a live-action show based on the PlayStation franchise Twisted Metal was in production. Following the release of a brief clip last month, we have now gotten our first proper look at Peacock’s Twisted Metal. Available to stream from …
Read More »Job listing hints at Day-1 PC release for upcoming first-party PlayStation title
Late last year Sony’s London Studio announced that they are working on a currently untitled online co-op game set in a fantasy version of London. Little else has been shared officially otherwise – that said a new job listing has revealed PlayStation’s launch plans for the upcoming live-service game. As …
Read More »Homelander, Starlight and more coming to Call of Duty
Last month Call of Duty teased that the first-person shooter franchise would be crossing over with the popular adult superhero show The Boys. Now, the full extent of the collab has been announced, with 3 of Vought’s super ‘heroes’ set to come to Call of Duty. Making the announcement on …
Read More »The Final Fantasy franchise has sold over 180 million units
Final Fantasy is one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, with its roots stretching all the way back to 1987. 35 years later and the series is going stronger than ever. Following the recent release of FFXVI, Square Enix has revealed that the franchise has sold over 180 million …
Read More »Capcom “want to take care in how we develop” Mega Man
Despite being one of their most popular IPs, Capcom has in recent years done very little with Mega Man. Following the success of the recent Battle Network Legacy Collection, Capcom has spoken on the prospect of more original Mega Man games in the future. During their most recent shareholders meeting, …
Read More »Square Enix wants to strengthen their internal game development
In the past few years we have seen Square Enix go through a rather significant shake-up, selling off a bunch of its Western developers and IPs alongside streamlining its internal company structure. This has led to the release of AAA experiences such as Final Fantasy XVI and FFVII Remake. In …
Read More »Street Fighter VI sells 2 million copies in one month
In the lead up to Street Fighter VI, both Capcom and fans alike seemed confident in the fact that this latest fighting title would be a big deal, with the publisher hoping to sell 10 million copies when all is said and done. One month on from the game’s release …
Read More »Saints Row gets massive Sunshine Springs update
One of the most disappointing games of 2022 was the Saints Row Reboot. Pitched as a new beginning for the popular franchise, many fans ultimately took issue with the reboot’s entirely different tone, lacking gameplay and more. For those still holding out hope for the game’s long-term success, a new …
Read More »Exoprimal will not include cross-platform party support at launch
In recent months Capcom have been pushing Exoprimal hard, with the upcoming co-op dinosaur shooter set to arrive later this week. Ahead of its launch, the publisher has revealed that unfortunately Exoprimal will not feature cross-platform party support – at least not at the beginning. Taking to Twitter, the official …
Read More »Rumoured Final Fantasy IX remake to be similar to Crisis Core Reunion
Over the generations we have seen Square Enix remaster and re-release their older Final Fantasy titles using various different techniques. From a basic upscale to full-on reimaginings, the publisher’s remakes span a gamut of quality and scope. According to an industry insider, the rumoured Final Fantasy IX remake will lie …
Read More »SEGA survey suggests Persona 3 Reload will cost $70
Persona 3 Reload is a full-on remake of the iconic JRPG which first released for the PlayStation 2 all the way back in 2006. Since then, times have changed and AAA developers seem to have adopted the $70 video game as a standard. It seems as though ATLUS are following …
Read More »ID@Xbox Demo Fest begins next week
The ID@Xbox program was created by Microsoft to help boost the visibility of smaller indie titles, promoting and supporting these creative endeavours. As part of this, Microsoft started its ID@Xbox Demo Fest – the next one of which will go live next week. Making the announcement on the Xbox blog, …
Read More »The Super Mario Bros. Movie comes to streaming next month
By far the biggest film of the year so far has been The Super Mario Bros. Movie, making more than $1.3 Billion over the past 3 months. After such a successful run on the Silver Screen, The Super Mario Bros. Movie has now gotten its streaming premiere date. As reported …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 5th Wave of DLC arrives next week
After going years with no updates, Nintendo began to add a whole bunch of new content to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – from additional tracks to new characters and even further gameplay customisation. Now, the console manufacturer has announced its penultimate DLC wave, bringing 8 new tracks, 3 additional characters …
Read More »IO Interactive opens up 5th studio
Ever since they obtained independence from Square Enix, IO Interactive have been making a lot of big moves and opening a bunch of new studios across the world. Following the launch of IOI Istanbul just a few months ago, IO Interactive has now announced its 5th studio. Making the announcement …
Read More »FFXVI update adds much-requested motion blur toggle
While Final Fantasy XVI launched to a great deal of fanfare, a number of players suffered from visibility options due to the game’s implementation of motion blur. Following fan outcry, a new update has brought with it multiple new quality-of-life improvements. Final Fantasy XVI update 1.03 has now dropped for …
Read More »Free Hi-Fi Rush Arcade Challenge update available now
Last month during Microsoft’s extended Xbox showcase, the console manufacturer announced a major free update coming to the rhythm-based action-platformer Hi-Fi RUSH. Dubbed the Arcade Challenge Update, multiple new game modes are now available to experience – all for the price of free. While the update includes a bunch of …
Read More »July’s Humble Choice features Yakuza, TemTem and more
Each month, those who are subscribed to the Humble Choice service are privy to a number of games – letting you obtain a handful of titles for a relatively low price. Following a leak earlier this week, humble have now officially announced this month’s Choice line-up – including heavy-hitters such …
Read More »Take-Two announces plans to re-release two older titles this year
In the past week a rumour has sprung up claiming that Take-Two Interactive is planning to remaster 2011’s open-world cowboy simulator Red Dead Redemption. Following these leaks, Take-Two themselves have added fuel to the fire by confirming that they are working on multiple re-releases. As reported by the Rockstar Games-focused …
Read More »Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat open beta goes live
For some, Devil May Cry represents the peak of action combat – pushing the genre further with each new entry in the series. Capcom now looks ready to bring this experience to mobile devices, announcing an open beta for Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat. Releasing a trailer onto YouTube, …
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is coming to San Diego Comic-Con
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is mere months away, and while we have seen a decent chunk of gameplay, there is still a lot we do not know. Fortunately, Insomniac Games have now announced that they will be at San Diego Comic-Con to reveal “exclusive announcements” and more. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection gets major patch
The Mega Man franchise holds a special place in many people’s hearts, with Rock Man’s various sub-series and genres each seeing their own niche of supporters within the fandom. Earlier this year Konami released the Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection. Now, the game has gotten a major patch with …
Read More »Tokyo Game Show publisher line-up revealed
Tokyo Game Show is a staple of the industry, with primarily Japanese developers taking to the event to reveal new games, offer updates on titles and more. Ahead of this year’s event (taking place in September), the full line-up of developers and publishers has now been revealed. Tokyo Game Show …
Read More »Legal document from Microsoft claims Sony is launching a PS5 Slim this year
As part of the ongoing Microsoft FTC hearings, Sony is of course involved due to their vested interest in not wanting the Activision Blizzard acquisition to go through. Over the past week a boat load of documents, internal memos and more have been submitted, revealing previously-unknown details regarding these companies’ inner workings. Thanks to yet another legal document from Microsoft, we now know that a PlayStation 5 Slim could very well be releasing this year.
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