The Forza Horizon series has managed over the course of a few years to become one of the premiere franchises for Microsoft and Xbox. Developed by Playground Games, the studio is currently tasked with working on the latest Fable game. In the wake of this, Forza Horizon’s Creative Director – …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 gets major 1.2.0 update
Bayonetta 3 released late last year to a somewhat mixed reception, due mainly to the game’s performance, but also a general sense of incompleteness when it comes to the final finishing touches typically seen during the ending stretch of development. Though unfortunate that the game did not launch in its …
Read More »HBO’s The Last of Us receives universal critical acclaim
The Last of Us is one of the best games of all time in the eyes of many, with the 2013 stealth-action-adventure title receiving universal acclaim following its release almost a decade ago. HBO since announced that it would be adapting the game into a show, and mere days away from its public premiere, reviews for the show have gone live, managing an impressive 97% on Rotten Tomatoes...
Read More »TMNT Shredder’s Revenge joins Netflix’s mobile gaming library
In an interesting move, Netflix has been amassing a decent collection of indie games which subscribers can play for no additional cost. Following the likes of OXENFREE, Moonlighter and Immortality, the latest game to join the service is the hit arcade-styled side-scroller TMNT Shredder’s Revenge. Available right now, TMNT Shredder’s …
Read More »Despite Microsoft owning the developers, We Happy Few will be leaving Xbox Game Pass
One of the first studios to be acquired by Microsoft as part of this most recent string of gaming acquisitions was Compulsion Games – developers of the much-hyped though ultimately somewhat disappointing We Happy Few. Despite Microsoft now owning the studio, and it being on the service for over 4 …
Read More »90% of all game sales in the UK are now digital
Over the past couple years we have seen the adoption of digital games balloon into quickly becoming the leading way in which people choose to purchase the media. Over time the ratio has skewed further and further towards digital – with a new report revealing that almost 90% of all …
Read More »Anyone who preorders Dead Space Remake on Steam gets Dead Space 2 for free
The remake of the much-loved sci-fi survival horror title Dead Space is mere weeks away, and those who remain unsure of whether they want to experience this journey have now been given a slight bit of enticement, as all those who pre-order the Dead Space Remake on Steam will get …
Read More »The Meta Quest 1 will no longer receive any major updates
The Meta (then-Oculus) Quest was released all the way back in 2019 and in many ways served as one of the leading forces behind this modern re-interest in VR technology. It being a first-gen product, the Quest 1 is starting to show its age, and so Meta has announced that …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI producer responds to PC release rumours
Final Fantasy XVI has been labelled as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, with no other version officially announced – not even a PC release. That said, certain marketing materials have suggested that the game might have a 6 month exclusivity window on PlayStation, with it then coming to PC. The game’s producer …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol reportedly omits dozens of developers from its credits
A practice common throughout the entire history of the industry, it is unfortunately far too often that a game will be released while not crediting the full staff of developers who worked on the title. One of the latest titles to reportedly not credit its developers properly is The Callisto …
Read More »Following delays, PowerWash Simulator is finally coming to PlayStation and Switch
Back in December, we reported that the hit indie game PowerWash Simulator was having its update delayed, alongside a pushing back of the launch date for the game’s multi-platform release on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, this delay has turned out to be not too long, as the game will …
Read More »Deathverse: Let it Die temporarily shuts down as game is ‘redeveloped’
Let it Die was an interesting but ultimately failed experiment to create a free-to-play Souls-like all the way back in 2016 exclusively for PlayStation. In 2022 we saw the surprise release of its pseudo-sequel, with the battle royale game ‘Deathverse: Let it Die’. Unfortunately, it too has not been performing …
Read More »Major Stardew Valley update finally comes to iOS and Android
We have seen a decent number of indie developers bring their fully-fledged console/PC games to the mobile platform, with one of the biggest being the hit farming simulator Stardew Valley. Like with many mobile ports however, the game is lagging behind when it comes to updates. Fortunately, the game’s latest …
Read More »Steam has broken multiple concurrent user records
Over the past few years, we have seen the Steam platform grow from strength to strength, surpassing its own concurrent user count on a semi-regular basis. Now, the platform has reached a new major milestone, seeing more than 33 million users online at the exact same time – with over …
Read More »Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game added to Steam with heavy discount
The past few months has seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam. We have seen the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, and more added to the storefront slowly but surely. Almost exactly one year after the game’s release on the …
Read More »2023’s first free Epic Games Store titles are now available
Following the conclusion of the Epic Games Store’s 15 days of free games promotion, the platform has once again returned to its standard affair of offering free games on a weekly basis. Available to add to your library right now is the inventive indie rocket building simulator Kerbal Space Program …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers gets surprise Switch demo
Sonic Frontiers released late last year to great fanfare from long-time supporters of the series. What’s more, the general audience seemed to agree with the sentiment, with the open-zone game being one of the most well-received titles in years. If you have yet to be sold on the game, SEGA …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake will expand the Island section further
One of the most anticipated titles for 2023 is the upcoming remake of the survival horror classic Resident Evil 4. Originally released in 2005, the game’s remake is set to launch in just a few short months on the 24th of March. Ahead of this date, the team has confirmed …
Read More »Naughty Dog teases The Last of Us Factions with new concept art
While it was initially a shame to hear that The Last of Us Part II was not going to launch with a Factions multiplayer mode, this quickly dissipated when it was revealed that a standalone dedicated Factions game was in the works. While we have yet to see any concrete …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7 to get free PSVR2 update at launch
Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. In an exciting announcement, it has been revealed that come …
Read More »The Last of Us series surpasses 37 million copies sold
First released in 2013, The Last of Us has become one of PlayStation’s biggest IPs, with its relatively humble beginnings later spawning a sequel and a remake – with much more on the way. Ahead of the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the team at Naughty Dog have announced that the series …
Read More »PlayStation 5 officially surpasses 30 million consoles sold
The PlayStation 5 has been a hot ticket item ever since it was first released in late 2020, with great demand and supply shortages leading to a highly popular console which few could buy. That said, two years into the console’s lifecycle, the PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 30 …
Read More »PlayStation 2 Emulator development indefinitely suspended following death threats
Over the past many years we have seen the game emulation scene explode in popularity, both in terms of the number of devices capable of emulating older titles, but also thanks to the tireless efforts of the software developers who continuously optimise the emulators to run better and support more …
Read More »Sony announces highly-customisable accessibility-focused PlayStation controller
Back in 2018 Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Adaptive Controller: An accessibility-focused piece of hardware which allowed for many different people with all manner of varying disabilities to play video games thanks to its intelligent design and customisability. Now, Sony has finally announced their own accessibility-focused controller – Project …
Read More »Overwatch 2 gets limited-time ‘Battle for Olympus’ free-for-all deathmatch
At its heart, Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter with a few core game modes. That said, thanks to seasonal events we see the team at Blizzard flex their creative muscles just a bit by including new and varied limited-time game modes. Starting from tomorrow, players will be able to …
Read More »HITMAN 3 rebranded to include the first two games completely for free
IO Interactive have been making a lot of great moves when it comes to the HITMAN franchise. Previously, those who owned the entire trilogy would be able to experience all three titles within HITMAN 3. Now, anyone who owns the 3rd game will be given HITMAN 1 and 2 for …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free January titles revealed – including The Evil Within 2
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are privy to a number of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a number of titles, including multiple Bethesda-published games. Available to add to your …
Read More »January’s Humble Choice games include DOOM Eternal and OlliOlli World
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 first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a nice variety of games, including the …
Read More »System Shock Remake gets Spring 2023 release date
The System Shock Remake by Nightdive Studios has had a tumultuous development, with the title first hitting Kickstarter nearly 7 years ago. That said, it seems as though the game is finally ready for release, with the studio announcing that fans will be able to get their hands on this …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will reportedly be the last major Switch title
The Nintendo Switch launched in 2017 alongside the much anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Following its massive success, a sequel was announced – Tears of the Kingdom. With the sequel releasing 6 years after BOTW, new rumours are claiming that the upcoming title will be the …
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