Nintendo’s support for its Switch Online service has been somewhat inconsistent ever since it first went live back in 2018. That said, the subscription service has slowly but surely been filled up with a number of quality titles. Joining the NSO library right now are a number of classics, including …
Read More »Nintendo rumoured to be hosting a Nintendo Direct this July
With Sony having recently hosted their PlayStation Showcase, and Summer Game Fest + Microsoft set to premiere their own showcases, many have been wondering what (if anything) Nintendo has planned for the Summer. According to one insider we may get a Nintendo Direct next month. During the most recent episode …
Read More »ATLUS teases impending reveal
As we head into Summer Game Fest, many fans are wondering what may and might not show up at the upcoming events. Persona creators ATLUS have now teased that we may be getting news from the studio – leading many to believe that we will finally see the Persona 3 …
Read More »The Xbox Games Showcase will stream in 4K/60 on YouTube
The E3 / Summer Game Fest season is always fun as we get to see a boatload of new game announcements, updates, release dates and more. Unfortunately, these showcase streams typically do not do the games justice due to compression on the part of Twitch, YouTube and other streaming services. …
Read More »Metroidvania Rogue-lite Dead Cells surpasses 10 million copies sold
Dead Cells may have initially launched all the way back in 2018, but the rogue-lite metroidvania-inspired action platformer featuring fast and frantic combat (alongside a near endless number of unique weapons) has only gone from strength to strength with each new update and piece of DLC. Following the release of …
Read More »Street Fighter 6 sells 1 million copies in 3 days
In the lead up to Street Fighter 6, 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. Just 3 days from launch and the …
Read More »Capcom announces Summer Game Fest Showcase
In just a few short days we will be knee deep in Summer Game Fest Showcases and announcements. Not wanting to be left out, Capcom has now announced that they too will be hosting their own showcase during the Summer Game Fest period. As shared by the official Summer Game …
Read More »Death Stranding and future Kojima games coming to Mac
Apple’s annual WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) has concluded, and alongside the official announcement of iOS17, new Macbooks and the company’s long-awaited AR/VR headset, Hideo Kojima made an appearance to reveal that Kojima Productions’ games are coming to MacOS. During the MacOS section of Apple's latest WWDC event, the video game …
Read More »River City Girls 2 update fixes performance + 100 other changes
Late last year the side scrolling beat ‘em up River City Girls 2 finally released after much anticipation. While the game itself was praised, the technical specifics were not, with the game suffering from performance woes and more. Fortunately, a massive update has now been announced, bringing with it over …
Read More »FromSoftware explains why Armored Core VI isn’t open world
With the release of Elden Ring last year we saw FromSoftware for the first time tackle open world game design – to great success. As such, it came somewhat as a surprise when the team revealed Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon would not be open world. The team has …
Read More »Microsoft shares upcoming Xbox Showcase details
With one week until the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, the rumour mill has started to turn. We have had some teases from Microsoft in the past, but the console manufacturer has now answered many of the fans’ most pertinent questions – promising a bigger and better show compared to 2022.
Read More »Street Fighter 6 breaks Steam concurrent record for fighting games
In the lead up to Street Fighter 6, both Capcom and fans alike seemed confident in the fact that this latest fighting game would be a big deal. With the game finally out, we can now see that this is indeed the case, with SF6 managing to achieve the highest …
Read More »Future software update will boost Quest 2’s performance by 26%
Ever since its launch back in late 2020, Meta have continued to improve the Quest 2 headset over time with new features, while also unlocking the maximum power of the hardware itself. Alongside the announcement of the Quest 3, Meta confirmed that a future software update will boost the performance …
Read More »Insomniac Games explains character switching in Spider-Man 2
One of the most exciting aspects of the upcoming Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is the fact that players will be able to switch between Peter Parker and Miles Morales with the press of a button. Demonstrated during the PlayStation Showcase, Insomniac Games have now clarified exactly how the feature will function. …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator VR announced for Meta Quest
Since its official release back in 2022, PowerWash Simulator has continued to thrive thanks to a number of content updates – both free and paid. Many would agree that the therapeutic cleaning game is highly suited for a VR version. Fortunately the devs agree, as a bespoke VR release of …
Read More »Bulletstorm VR officially announced
Meta recently held its annual Quest Gaming Showcase, focused on announcing VR titles for its Meta Quest platform. Over a dozen games were revealed, but perhaps the most surprising announcement was the fact that 2011’s bombastic FPS Bulletstorm is coming to VR. Bulletstorm first launched in 2011 as an answer …
Read More »God of War Ragnarok Art Director joins Netflix to make new AAA IP
In the past year and a half or so we have seen the streaming giant Netflix expand outwards into the video game space, releasing pre-existing titles onto the platform while also acquiring studios to help make new and original content. The latest industry veteran to join Netflix is Raf Grassetti …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid Delta will reuse all the original game’s dialogue
One of the biggest surprises at the PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – a remake of the iconic PS2 game from Hideo Kojima. At the time, few details were shared, though in the days since we have gotten an influx of new information …
Read More »Latest Humble Bundle includes multiple top-tier Metroidvanias
Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to get their hands on a number of high-quality games for a relatively low price. Available for the next three weeks is Humble’s “must-play metroidvanias” bundle, featuring the likes of Hollow Knight, Blasphemous and more. The bundle – which is …
Read More »June 2023’s PlayStation Plus Essential games announced
Each month, those subscribed to PlayStation Plus’ Essential tier are able to get their hands on a small selection of PlayStation 4 and PS5 titles. For the month of June, regardless of whether you have a current-gen machine or not, Sony has you covered as all the games being offered …
Read More »KitGuru Games: The PlayStation Showcase was Everything I Feared
Ahead of PlayStation’s long-anticipated 2023 Showcase, I shared a list of my hopes and fears regarding the event. The showcase has now come and gone, and clearly Sony must have read my piece as they seemed to directly address all my fears – by doing exactly what I did not …
Read More »June’s Xbox Games with Gold announced
Ever since Microsoft debuted its Xbox Game Pass subscription service we have seen the console manufacturer’s legacy Xbox Live Gold fall somewhat out of relevancy. Despite this, Xbox Live Gold and its Games with Gold program remains – though with a noticeable decrease in the quality of its offerings. That …
Read More »Bungie job listing hints at new IP in development
After working on Destiny for pretty much a decade, Bungie finally announced their latest upcoming project: Marathon. It would seem as though this is not the only new game currently in the works at Bungie as a job listing has now seemingly confirmed that the team is developing a brand …
Read More »Game devs tease appearance at Apple’s WWDC AR/VR event
Following years of rumours, Apple looks set to finally officially announce their AR/VR headset during the smartphone manufacturer’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. Though said to be focused primarily on productivity, a number of game studios have teased that their titles might be announced for the headset at the upcoming event. …
Read More »Early Access release of The Outlast Trials sells 500k copies in one week
Nearly 6 years after the last entry in the series, Outlast is back, with the 3rd entry in the survival horror franchise – The Outlast Trials – launching via Steam Early Access in the 3rd week of May. Despite there being no release date for the full experience, The Outlast …
Read More »Devolver Direct announced for next week
Devolver Digital has taken the E3 period as an opportunity to host weird, nonsensical and ultimately very fun showcases. 2023 is no exception, with the publisher officially announcing its Devolver Direct – and the return of “the world's most beloved video game mascot” Volvy. Making the announcement via a teaser …
Read More »Konami devs discuss Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
One of the biggest surprises at the PlayStation Showcase was the announcement of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – a remake of the iconic PS2 game from Hideo Kojima. That said, all we have seen so far is a CG teaser trailer offering little in the way of information. …
Read More »PlayStation’s annual Days of Play event starts this week
Each year Sony hosts a week-long Days of Play event which sees the console manufacturer slash prices across its many games and services. This year, Days of Play will begin on the 2nd of June, offering deals across PlayStation Plus, PlayStation Gear, direct.playstation.com, PlayStation Store, and more. Making the announcement …
Read More »Humble Choice’s June line-up includes Ghostwire: Tokyo
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. For the month of June, the headlining game has now been announced: Ghostwire: Tokyo. In an email sent to …
Read More »AAA John Wick video game is in development
Over the past decade the John Wick film series has ballooned from a relatively niche action experience to a blockbuster juggernaut – amassing nearly half a Billion Dollars with the most recent release of John Wick: Chapter 4. With sequels and spin-offs on the way, it has now been announced …
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