Mario Kart 8 has had a highly interesting life. Beginning as a Wii U Game with some DLC, it was then ported to the Switch. For years, that was it…until we got the Booster Course Pack, adding 48 new tracks. Interestingly, the upcoming 4th wave of DLC will be the …
Read More »Sonic Origins Plus seemingly confirmed as game gets rated in Korea
Back in mid-2022 SEGA released Sonic Origins, a collection of the 4 classic Sonic titles remastered and bundled into one package alongside a bunch of extras. While a good collection, some fans were hoping for more. Luckily, it seems this will be the case as the Korean ratings board has …
Read More »PlayStation State of Play coming this month, claims insider
Back in January we saw Microsoft go live with a developer direct, giving Xbox players some insight into a number of upcoming games – as well as the surprise announcement and immediate release of Hi-Fi Rush. PlayStation has been rather quiet so far in 2023, though this is set to change with a State of Play stream seemingly set for later this month.
Read More »Release date for Hoyoverse’s Honkai: Star Rail seemingly leaked
MiHoYo (now known as Hoyoverse) hit it big in 2020 when they released Genshin Impact, making billions every year since and establishing the developers as ones to watch out for. The team’s next game following Genshin Impact is the turn-based RPG ‘Honkai: Star Rail’ and while no official release date …
Read More »We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie announced for all platforms
The Katamari series is a highly unique experience on pretty much all fronts: from the games’ stories to visuals, music, gameplay and more. Unfortunately, we have not seen a new mainline entry in over a decade. That said, following the surprise remaster of the first game in the series back …
Read More »Nintendo responds to Tears of the Kingdom’s pricing controversy
Recently we reported that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was seemingly set to retail for $70 – a $10 increase over other AAA Nintendo Switch releases and the first title to do so. This price increase was later confirmed by Nintendo, however in the wake of this …
Read More »Octopath Traveler II Demo available now on all platforms
It has become increasingly uncommon for video game publishers to release demos for their games, especially prior to the title’s launch. That said, Square Enix has historically been rather good in this regard – with the publisher dropping a demo for the upcoming Octopath Traveler II on all target platforms. …
Read More »Nacon Connect announced featuring Gollum, Robocop and more
Following Nintendo, many publishers have created their own Direct-style presentations, unveiling and updating fans on upcoming games through digital livestreams. Nacon has now announced its upcoming ‘Nacon Connect’ giving us a look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Robocop and more. Making the announcement on Twitter, the French publisher …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts soundtracks finally added to music streaming services
For more than two decades the Kingdom Hearts series has gifted fans with countless beloved songs. Unfortunately, as with many video game OSTs those paying for premium music streaming services were unable to listen to any of it – having to resort to fan covers of the iconic soundtrack. Finally …
Read More »Cities: Skyline Remastered announced; free update for existing owners
One of the better practices we have witnessed during this latest console generation is the willingness by developers and publishers to offer free next-gen upgrades for many pre-existing titles. The ever popular city building simulator Cities: Skylines has now been announced to be getting a PS5 and Series X|S remaster …
Read More »Tekken 8 will release by March 2024
Throughout 2022, Bandai Namco had teased and shown off the much-anticipated Tekken 8 on a number of occasions. Despite the marketing, neither a date nor even a year was offered regarding when fans can expect to get their hands on the title. Fortunately, we now have a release window. As …
Read More »HBO’s The Last of Us hits new viewership milestone with 4th episode
The 15th of January saw HBO’s The Last of Us premiere to a huge audience, with the episode reaching 4.7 million viewers during its airing – the second highest debut for HBO since 2010. Since then, each successive episode seems to have continued to amass a greater audience, with the …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet/Violet becomes 4th best-selling game in the series in 6 weeks
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has become somewhat of a game of opposites. Despite being the lowest rated mainline entry in the series history due to many technical issues, Scarlet and Violet managed to become the fastest selling game in Nintendo history both domestically and worldwide – and not just on …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might cost $70 according to official Nintendo shop
With the release of the 9th generation of consoles, we have seen the upper base price of games shift from $60 to $70, with console manufacturers and publishers using the new hardware as justification. With the Switch releasing during the 8th generation, Nintendo has opted to keep its games at …
Read More »RDR2 officially sells 50 million copies as GTA V surpasses 175 million
It seems as though Rockstar’s games have reached a level of mainstream which pretty much guarantees that the developer’s title will be a smash commercial hit. Despite not having the same cache and history as Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 has now officially sold over 50 million …
Read More »PSVR2 exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain officially goes GOLD
The PlayStation VR2 is set to launch later this month alongside a slew of virtual reality games. One of the headset’s premiere launch titles – Horizon Call of the Mountain – has now officially gone gold, meaning the game is unlikely to be pushed past its 22nd of February release …
Read More »Sony answers 50 of the biggest questions around PSVR2
The PlayStation VR2 headset is set to release in just a few short weeks. Ahead of the headsets 22nd of February launch, Sony has now released what it is calling “The Ultimate FAQ” – answering any and all questions that a prospective purchaser might ponder. Taking to the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »Sonic Colours finally comes to Steam following Epic Games exclusivity
Back in late 2021, 2010’s Sonic Colours received a much-anticipated remaster in the form of Sonic Colours Ultimate. At the time, the game’s PC release was limited to the Epic Games Store. Finally, more than a year after its launch, Sonic Colours Ultimate is finally available on Steam. Making the …
Read More »Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty to get another demo later this month
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an upcoming Souls-like from Team Ninja – the studio behind the much-loved Nioh series. Set to release on the 3rd of March, a second demo for Wo Long has now been announced; available on all platforms on the 24th of February. Making the announcement on …
Read More »God of War TV Show first details released
For over a decade Sony has been trying to bring its many popular gaming IPs into different mediums. Finally, we are beginning to see the fruits of this labour, with the commercial success of the Uncharted film followed by the near-universal praise for HBO’s The Last of Us TV show. …
Read More »Steam Next Fest goes live with hundreds of demos
Steam’s Next Fest event sees hundreds of demos for upcoming games released for a short period of time, allowing users to get a taste of just some of the games set to arrive on Steam in the not-too-distant future. The latest iteration of Steam’s Next Fest has now gone live, letting you play hundreds of demos over the course of the next week.
Read More »PlayStation 5 surpasses SEGA Mega Drive selling 32 million units
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 »New Fortnite update further hints at upcoming first-person mode
Back in June of last year we reported that Fortnite looked to be getting a first-person mode in a future update, thanks to the work of diligent dataminers. Deemed to be in early development at the time, a new update has indicated that the first-person mode could be coming to …
Read More »The next Sonic game will focus less on nostalgia levels
Following a lengthy development period, Sonic Frontiers finally released late last year to a positive response both from the mainstream critics, but especially from hardcore Sonic fans. That said, the game is not perfect and so the game’s director has already laid out some of the many changes being considered …
Read More »Back 4 Blood support ends as studio shifts to next project
Turtle Rock Studios revived the Left 4 Dead series through a spiritual successor known as Back 4 Blood. Released back in October 2021, post-launch support for the title has officially ended, with the team now focusing on their next project. Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Turtle …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök has already sold over 11 million copies
One of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives of 2022 was God of War Ragnarök. The sequel to 2018’s Game of the Year winner took two games worth of story and jam packed it into a bombastic and action-heavy sequel. This seems to have resonated with fans as in less than …
Read More »Shadow Warrior 3 to get free PS5/Xbox Series ‘Definitive Edition’ update
Shadow Warrior 3 released during the final year of the 8th generation of game consoles, meaning the title targeted PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles (as well as PC of course). Though it may have taken some time, Shadow Warrior 3 is now getting a much-appreciated and free Definitive Edition …
Read More »Redfall will require an always-online connection even in single player
Redfall is one of the biggest first-party Xbox games currently set to release in 2023. Launching on the 2nd of May, Microsoft recently gave fans a deep look at the upcoming open-world co-op shooter. Unfortunately it seems as though even if you were to play the game solo, Redfall will …
Read More »Metal Gear Rising is getting a 10th anniversary celebration event
The Metal Gear Solid franchise has always been rather unique. This is no more so the case than with the over-the-top PlatnimumGames developed Metal Gear Rising Revengeance. Currently locked to 7th generation consoles, a 10th anniversary event has now been announced, Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, the official …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator to get Final Fantasy VII crossover
Last month we reported that the popular PowerWash Simulator was getting a crossover with the Tomb Raider franchise, letting players powerwash the entire Croft Manor as part of a free update. It seems more collaborations are on the way, as a new Final Fantasy VII crossover has just been announced. …
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