Just last week Ryu Ga Gotoku (RGG Studio) announced that they would be hosting a 2023 Summer Summit on the 16th of June in which we would get information on the team’s new and upcoming projects. Despite this, the studio made an appearance during Summer Game Fest Kick Off, showing …
Read More »4-player co-op Sonic Superstars announced
Sonic the Hedgehog has had a tumultuous life, with the Blue Blur going back and forth between quality and…not so quality titles. That said, in the past few years SEGA seems to have gotten its groove back, with the latest Sonic title being a surprise 2.5D co-op experience. Making the …
Read More »Exoprimal x Street Fighter 6 announced with mecha Ryu and Guile
It has become increasingly common for game franchises to cross over with one another. One publisher which has taken full advantage of this in the past is Capcom. Continuing the trend, the publisher announced a surprisingly exciting collab between the recently released Street Fighter 6 and the upcoming 3rd-person dino …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches in Early 2024 “on two discs”
With Final Fantasy XVI so close to release, no one expected Square Enix to show off Final Fantasy VII Rebirth anytime soon. It therefore came as a massive surprise when not only was the game shown off at Summer Game Fest, but it received a release window too.
Read More »Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 officially releasing in October
During the most recent PlayStation Showcase, by far the biggest announcement was that of Spider-Man 2, with the team at Insomniac Games giving us over 10 minutes of exciting and new gameplay. One thing missing from the trailer however was a concrete release date. Now, during Summer Game Fest, Spider-Man …
Read More »Lies of P demo available now
Following the overwhelming success of the Souls franchise we have witnessed many teams taking on the task of trying to carve out their own niche within the genre. One of the more exciting Souls-likes is the upcoming Lies of P; letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, …
Read More »TMNT Shredder’s Revenge gets surprise ‘Dimension Shellshock’ DLC
TMNT Shredder’s Revenge successfully revived the much-loved franchise, creating an arcade-like brawler which equally harkens back to days of old while simultaneously improving upon the genre’s formula. Since its release, the game has seen continued support, receiving a massive update with dozens of changes and improvements. In a surprise announcement, …
Read More »Octopath Traveler II officially surpasses 1 million copies sold
2018’s Octopath Traveler served as the first game by Square Enix to adopt their new HD-2D style, creating classic-feeling JRPGs which use modern technology to blend pixel art with current-gen lighting and effects. Since then we have seen many titles adopt the HD-2D style, including the recently released Octopath Traveler …
Read More »HIDEO KOJIMA: CONNECTING WORLDS documentary trailer released
Hideo Kojima is one of the biggest names in the video games industry, not only thanks to his impressive repertoire of work over the past 3 decades, but also due to his tumultuous time within the industry. A couple weeks ago the creator announced ‘Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds’ a documentary …
Read More »No Man’s Sky gets another major update
No Man’s Sky is the gift that keeps on giving. Just two months after its last major patch (the Interceptor Update), Hello Games have simultaneously announced and released their next big update – Singularity – adding an ARG, robotics, a ship of AI souls and more. As with pretty much …
Read More »Optimus Prime is coming to Fortnite
Epic Games has managed to keep players engaged with Fortnite through a number of means, including but not limited to offering a whole host of crossover skins. The team has now teased next Season’s Battle Pass, including the fact that Optimus Prime will be unlockable. Making the announcement on Twitter, …
Read More »Ace Attorney franchise finally surpasses 10 million copies sold
While each game publisher approaches its game sales differently, Capcom has historically been much more transparent than most when it comes to disclosing how well its games and franchises have been performing – for good and for bad. The publisher has now updated its list of best-selling games and franchises, …
Read More »Harvest Moon and Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble come to Nintendo Switch Online
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 …
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