Each month, those with an Amazon Prime subscription are able to get their hands on a number of games for the low price of ‘free’. For the month of October, subscribers can look forward to exploring Middle-Earth; a post-nuclear America and beyond with 7 free games on offer. Available to …

Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription are privy to receiving a number of free games. With Microsoft officially no longer offering OG Xbox and Xbox 360 titles as part of Games with Gold, those who are subscribed can look forward to receiving …

Scorn has been long in the making. The first-person survival puzzler has for years interested fans with its HR Giger-inspired visuals. Originally announced to be launching on the 21st of October, Scorn has now been brought forward by a week. Making the announcement via a short trailer titled “You’ve waited …

With digital gaming becoming more and more the norm, smaller indie titles typically do not receive a physical release due to budgeting purposes. Following half a decade of successful sales however – and after the release of the game’s long-awaited DLC – Cuphead is finally set to get a physical …

Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator first launched back in 2020, the game has seen a string of continuous updates with the team at Asobo Studio going over the game with multiple coats of gloss. After updating regions such as the UK, Europe, Australia and more, Microsoft Flight Simulator has now …

For many years, video game cameras were implemented based on the technology available at the time, with 2D gaming eventually leading to static 3D gaming – with modern titles now offering full 360 degrees of camera control. In 2018, we saw God of War take a unique approach to its …

After more than 10 years on the market, Todd Howard is somehow still able to find new ways to sell Skyrim to fans in 2022. After releasing on other platforms late last year, Skyrim: Anniversary Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch. Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, the official …

Google’s Stadia game streaming service has struggled somewhat to gain a foothold within the video games industry, falling behind the likes of Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now when it comes to public consciousness. Despite this, Google is continuing to add value to the service slowly but surely, with …

Since its initial launch, Google Stadia has found minimal success, with the game streaming service being overshadowed by the likes of Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now. Despite this, Google continues to make Stadia better by the day, having now released a complete revamp of the service’s user interface. Rolling …

Each month, those with a PlayStation Plus Essentials subscription are given access to a list of ‘free’ games spanning across both PS4 and PS5 generations. For the month of October, players will be able to gain access to a number of varied releases, including the latest Hot Wheels Unleashed. Making …

Returnal remains one of the more unique PlayStation 5 exclusive games to have been released in the past few years, with the 3rd person roguelite bullet hell shooter seeing great success on Sony’s latest system. That being said, rumours have claimed that Returnal is set to come to PC in …

While the legalities surrounding Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard continues to be figured out, the console manufacturer has not been keeping its eggs in one singular basket, with Microsoft reportedly looking to the East for potential studio acquisitions. As part of the latest episode of the Giant Bombcast podcast, industry …

The Last of Us TV show had been in development hell for years, with little bringing the adaptation any closer to reality. After involving the likes of Craig Mazin, Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey and even Neil Druckmann himself, the show looks to be coming together nicely, with HBO now releasing …

Each year, ahead of the game’s proper release, Activision hosts a beta period for that year’s Call of Duty, giving fans early insight into the maps, guns, mechanics and more coming with the upcoming FPS. The beta period for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has ended, with the publisher …

Slime Rancher 2 is the sequel to the cult-hit farming simulator which sees you grow and take care of different types of Slimes. Following the success of the first game, a sequel was announced. Having launched just last week, the studio has revealed that the game is already a success, …

Grounded is one of the more interesting titles published by Xbox Game Studios. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, this ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ styled survival game has spent the past many years in Early Access. Two years on and 10 million players later, Grounded has officially gone 1.0. Alongside a …

Supermassive Games has spent the past few years expanding its Dark Pictures Anthology of titles, with the series now spanning across two console generations. In order to make for a more cohesive package, a number of entries in the Dark Pictures Anthology now have bespoke PS5 and Xbox Series X|S …

Oxenfree, the supernatural mystery horror adventure indie title saw a great deal of success following its launch back in 2016. The game’s sequel, originally planned for release back in 2021, was later delayed to some time this year. With just a few months left in 2022 however, Night School Studios …

While VR as a gaming platform has yet to match the universal appeal of regular console and PC gaming, more and more impressive titles are showing us just how far the VR market has come in a relatively short time. One of the most exciting VR-exclusive titles – BONELAB – …

NieR: Automata was one of the most unique video games to release back in 2017. Directed by Yoko Taro, the open-world action-adventure JRPG featured hauntingly beautiful music, a deep and emotional story, and bombastic action and visuals. Following its success, it was announced that a NieR: Automata anime was in …

These days it seems as though any and all successful video game IPs will eventually be adapted into a different medium. The latest game to be getting such a treatment is Capcom’s Onimusha franchise, with Netflix now announcing that the series will be getting an anime adaptation. Taking to Twitter …

Ahead of its release on the 21st of October, pre-orders for the PS5, Xbox, PC and Switch versions of Persona 5 Royal have gone live. As part of this however, it has been discovered that the PlayStation 5 release of Persona 5 Royal will not offer cross-saves with the previous-gen …

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands released earlier this year to a warm reception from fans. Taking the Borderlands formula and giving it a fantasy twist seems to have worked out for developer Gearbox Software, as according to the studio, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is now its own franchise. Speaking during Embracer Group’s annual …

As a video game platform, Steam has been one of the most open in the industry, giving players a great deal of data thanks to open APIs and general sense of transparency. The platform holder has now taken this one step further, announcing the launch of real-time and weekly Steam …

The Legend of Heroes series is one of the more underrated franchises, with the JRPG franchise seeing its roots date all the way back to the 1980s. Despite its longevity, the series has seen relatively modest success in the past. Fortunately, the past few years have been kind to the …

The 9th generation of video game systems has seen competing companies take wildly different approaches when it comes to the marketing and release of their systems, with Microsoft going for a “play anywhere” approach, while Sony remains slightly more hunkered down in that respect. In a recent interview with Gamesindustry.biz, …

Yacht Club Games have made a name for themselves over the years thanks to their retro throwback titles such as Shovel Knight and the upcoming Mina the Hollower. Despite the studio’s focus on 2D games, Yacht Club Games have now revealed that they have been working on an unannounced 3D …

Microsoft keeps its game consoles up to date with consistent software patches. The September patch – officially available now – brings with it some long-requested Quality of Life improvements, including a full library revamp. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, Jonathan Hildebrandt, the Principal Group Program Manager at Xbox …

For many, a console’s start-up sound can bring with it excitement and emotion as the jingle lets you know that it’s time to game. For some however, the noise is obtrusive and loud and serves no real purpose. For the latter kind, Microsoft has announced that you will be able …

Despite announcing and releasing their ‘final update’ years ago, the Terraria team have continued to update the game with new features and content. Going live on the 28th of September is the Labor of Love update, once again bringing with it major changes. Terraria’s update 1.4.4 will be going live …