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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Steam Deck's release necessitated the need for a new UI, as the platform’s ‘Big Picture mode’ was not only outdated in its design, but also functionality-wise. Following a somewhat-lengthy beta period, the Steam Deck’s UI is finally replacing the old Big Picture Mode as part of a new update. …

Ever since Microsoft chose to focus on growing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, the quality of games being offered as part of the console manufacturer’s Games with Gold program has seen quite a decline. February’s free games have now been announced, continuing the downward trend of the service. Making …

The situation surrounding MLB The Show is an odd one indeed. Initially a PlayStation exclusive franchise, Sony’s hand was somewhat forced into bringing the series to other platforms – though it is still developed by a Sony first-party studio. Despite this long association, MLB The Show 21 and 22 both …

Over the years Fortnite has collaborated with a nearly countless number of IPs, be it other video games, films, TV shows, sports brands, real-life people and more. One of the biggest crossovers saw the Dragon Balls drop onto Fortnite island – and now they are back for Part 2. Going …

The overwhelming success of Fortnite saw developers and publishers far and wide rush to create their own live service experiences – hoping to carve out their own slice of the pie, Unfortunately, live services are hard to maintain, especially in a saturated market – and so even big-business-backed battle royales …

The video games industry is a rather secretive place, however one of the primary ways we hear about unannounced games ahead of time is through job listings. Thanks to a new post, it seems as though the cult classic Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning might be getting a sequel. As discovered …

One of the most exciting titles released alongside the PlayStation 5 in November of 2020 was The Pathless – a momentum-based open world title which would see you take on the role of a “master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that …

As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for February 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that next month will feature three free PlayStation 5 games, including Destiny 2: Beyond Light. As reported by billbil-kun – who has accurately leaked PS Plus titles ahead …

Last week we reported that Ubisoft’s entire game line-up for 2023 had leaked, with one of the biggest unknown titles set to release this year being the unannounced The Crew 3. Ahead of its official reveal we now have more details, including the fact that the game will be using …

HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike while also seeing an impressive number of people flock to the premium service in order to experience the acclaimed show. That said, if you remain somewhat on the fence or can’t afford the subscription, …

Phil Spencer is not one to shy away from the limelight, being one of the more vocal executives in the industry, partaking in interviews while being relatively candid at the same time. As part of a new interview, the head of Xbox discussed all manner of topics, ranging from the company’s recent string of layoffs to the struggling Activision-Blizzard acquisition.