For years, the video games industry suffered from a drought of new skateboarding games, with the late 90s and early 00s ‘fad’ fading out of the limelight. One game which helped to bring the genre back was Session: Skate Sim, and after 3 years in Early Access, the game has …
Read More »Videogamedunkey creates publishing label BIGMODE
Videogamedunkey is one of the biggest and most consistently-enjoyed gaming YouTubers, with videos ranging from serious reviews to humorous gameplay videos among fresh experimental content. After more than 10 years on the platform, Dunkey has announced his direct involvement in game creation, announcing new publishing label BIGMODE. No games nor …
Read More »Embracer CEO discusses Saints Row’s poor reception
The Saints Row reboot finally released last month, though to an unfortunately poor reception – commercially, but especially crititcally. The founder and CEO of Embracer Group has now commented on the matter. As transcribed by Stephen Totilo, Lars Wingefors, the founder and CEO of Embracer Group (publisher Deep Silver’s parent …
Read More »EA is working on multiple Marvel projects
We recently reported that EA will be publishing an Iron Man video game developed by Motive Studio. This is not the only Marvel project coming from EA however, with the publisher confirming it has multiple games in the works. As part of the Iron Man announcement press release, EA teased …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök will take up twice the space of 2018’s game
God of War Ragnarök is one of the most anticipated games still to release in 2022. Ahead of the game’s launch on the 9th of November, the file size for God of War Ragnarok has been revealed – and it’s a big step up from the last game. As reported …
Read More »Flight Simulator Update 10 goes live with DLSS and more
Ever since its initial launch back in 2020, the team at Asobo Studio have continually improved all aspects of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, with various tech and content updates making for a much more complete and bespoke experience. Content update 10 may be the biggest one yet, adding DLSS, DX12 improvements …
Read More »Sonic Prime teaser trailer released
A Netflix Original Sonic the Hedgehog TV show was announced back in early 2021, with little seen from the show since. Finally, ahead of the series’ debut later this year in December, a teaser trailer has been released, giving us our best look at the show yet. Alongside the caption …
Read More »Xbox system update fixes DRM issues
Xbox systems have suffered from some DRM-related issues in the past, with the company’s consoles requiring an online connection in many instances in order to play even single player titles. Fortunately, a new update to the Xbox family of devices has made the system’s DRM much less intrusive. As discovered …
Read More »Sony finally brings region switching to older PS1 Classics
Earlier this year we reported that Sony’s revitalised PlayStation Plus service – namely the Premium tier – ran into some issues when the service’s PS1 titles did not adhere to the correct region settings for players, making for a less-than-stellar experience. After announcing that they would fix the issue, we …
Read More »EA’s CEO responds to Call of Duty console-exclusivity controversy
The past few weeks has seen Microsoft’s desired acquisition of Activision Blizzard come into scrutiny, with Call of Duty being placed at the centre of it. In the wake of this, EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson has commented on the matter, claiming that Battlefield will take this opportunity to try and …
Read More »Sackboy: A Big Adventure seemingly coming to PC soon
Earlier this year, we reported that PlayStation exclusive Sackboy: A Big Adventure looked to be coming to PC thanks to an update on SteamDB which seemed to suggest that the platformer would be leaving the closed walls of the PlayStation ecosystem. Though we have yet to get an official announcement …
Read More »Free Deathloop update is live now with ‘Extended Ending’
Deathloop was one of PlayStation’s biggest PS5 titles in 2021, offering fun powers in an immersive-sim like environment. Alongside it coming to other platforms, Deathloop has now received a free update adding all sorts of new content – including an extended ending. After almost exactly a year, Deathloop has left …
Read More »Expect a new trailer for Final Fantasy XVI next month
One of the most anticipated PlayStation 5 games is undoubtedly Final Fantasy XVI. Planned for release some time in Summer 2023, we have seen comparatively little from the game so far, with still much to be learned about this upcoming title. Those who have been eagerly anticipating more news will …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers’ platform specs revealed
Sonic Frontiers is one of the most exciting releases by the blue blur in quite some time, with the open-zone 3D platformer being more ambitious than most previous releases. As part of Tokyo Game Show, a SEGA representative confirmed the various specs for each platform which the game will release …
Read More »Resident Evil Village DLC will conclude the Winters’ saga
The release of Resident Evil VII: Biohazard back in 2017 revitalised the Resident Evil franchise in many ways, including but not limited to the introduction of a brand-new protagonist in the form of Ethan Winters. With the Shadows of Rose DLC launching next month, Capcom has announced that the Winters …
Read More »Elden Ring board game announced
Many of FromSoftware’s previous titles have been translated into board game formats, with the likes of Dark Souls and Bloodborne both getting their own board games. As such, it is unsurprising to hear that Elden Ring – by far FromSoftware’s most successful game to date – will also be getting …
Read More »Cyberpunk tops the Steam charts amid 1.6 update
Each week, the list of best-selling titles across Steam is released, giving us insight into what PC users have been playing over the past 7 days. The 37th week of 2022 (ending 18th of September) has seen many older titles leapfrog back to the top of the charts, with Cyberpunk …
Read More »More than 50 games have been confirmed for PSVR2 so far
We have still yet to get the first proper big blowout event for Sony’s PlayStation VR2, but we already know dozens of games which are planned to release on the system. As reported by PSVR without Parole, there are more than 50 games currently confirmed for PSVR2. As reported and …
Read More »Xbox will continue to acquire studios
The past few weeks has seen the heat turned up when it comes to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and whether the move is in fact anti-competitive. Amidst all this, head of Xbox Phil Spencer has remained resolute, stating that the console manufacturer will continue to acquire more studios. In …
Read More »Dragon Ball Z Kakarot to get PS5 and Series X|S release
Dragon Ball Z Kakarot is one of the most successful games in the franchise, having sold over 5 million copies since its release back in 2020. With so many copies sold, it is no surprise that Bandai Namco is planning to continue supporting the game with additional DLC, as well …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima reportedly coming to PC next year
We have seen Sony start to bring its back catalogue of PlayStation titles to PC, introducing these exclusives to a whole new audience. One of the most standout PlayStation titles in recent years has been Ghost of Tsushima, and according to one insider, PC players can expect to get their …
Read More »Dead By Daylight studio working on new next-gen multiplayer IP
Dead by Daylight has gone from strength to strength, with the 6 year old game proving to be more popular than ever. While the team at Behaviour Interactive will continue to support their highly successful cash cow, the studio is said to also be working on a new unannounced competitive …
Read More »Devs are working on bringing their PSVR games to PSVR2
Sony has slowly but surely been giving fans more information on the much-anticipated next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset which is set to launch some time next year. A large majority of the successor’s features are in many ways leaps and bounds above the first-gen headset, Unfortunately, this means that PSVR2 is …
Read More »Hollow Knight Silksong is also coming to PlayStation
When Hollow Knight Silksong was first announced all the way back in early 2019, it was said to be a launch exclusive to the Nintendo Switch. Years on and we have yet to receive a concrete release date. Despite this, it has now been confirmed that when it does eventually …
Read More »Yakuza studio discusses shift to Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine has seemingly taken over the video games industry, with the game creation toolset being used by indie and AAA studios alike across all regions of the industry. One of the latest studios to announce their shift to Unreal Engine is Like a Dragon’s RGG Studio, with the team …
Read More »Resident Evil Showcase announced for October
During Capcom’s recent Tokyo Game Show livestream, the publisher gave Resident Evil fans another look at the much-anticipated RE4 remake, while also showing off the upcoming Winters’ Expansion for Resident Evil Village. Alongside all this, Capcom confirmed that a Resident Evil Showcase is taking place next month. Though no exact …
Read More »The Sims 4 is going free-to-play
The Sims series has entertained millions of players for decades with the franchise’s unique gameplay loop and countless DLC packs. After more than 8 years on the market, The Sims 4 is going free-to-play. Making the announcement on their blog, publisher EA said “We’re excited to continue to welcome in …
Read More »One Piece Odyssey’s delayed release date announced
The history of One Piece games have been hit or miss, however it seems the upcoming One Piece Odyssey is generating a decent amount of excitement from fans. Initially intended to launch sometime this year, the team at ILCA and Bandai Namco have now announced the game’s release date – …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake will also come to PS4
After many years of waiting, Resident Evil 4 fans are finally getting the remake they have been hoping for. Originally announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Capcom has now revealed that the much-anticipated title will also be coming to the last-gen PlayStation 4. Announced during Tokyo Game show …
Read More »Outer Wilds’ free PS5 and Xbox Series update is out now
Outer Wilds is one of the more unique indie titles released in the past few years, having won multiple awards, while being nominated for dozens more. Those who wish to replay the game once more – or for the first time – can do so in 4K60fps thanks to the …
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