Many fans still feel burned by the broken launch of Cyberpunk 2077 almost 3 years ago now. Fortunately, CDPR have not yet given up on the game, with patch 1.6 – the Edgerunners update – now going live, adding new weapons, a transmog system, cross progression and so much more. …
Read More »NieR: Re[in]carnation is crossing over with Persona 5
It seems as though any live-service title released nowadays must inevitably include some form of crossover with other video game IPs. Such is the case with the command-action RPG NieR: Re[in]carnation, which will see a number of Persona 5 characters added to the game. Making the announcement on Twitter, the …
Read More »Gears of War studio is helping develop State of Decay 3
State of Decay 3 was announced all the way back in 2020 with a teaser trailer and little else. While we still have yet to get a proper look at the upcoming open-world zombie survival game, Matt Booty, the Head of Xbox Game Studios, has now offered some insights into …
Read More »More evidence of a PC port for Returnal discovered
Returnal is a highly unique, fun and impressive 3rd-person roguelite bullet-hell shooter which was released exclusively for the PlayStation 5 back in 2021. Following its launch, rumours popped up suggesting that the title would be making its way to PC platforms at some point in the future. While we have …
Read More »NBA 2K23 will take up over 150GB
The past few years has seen video game sizes balloon to extreme heights, with some of the worst offenders easily taking up north of 100GB of precious hard drive space. While the current generation of consoles and their SSDs have helped to bring this number down for quite a few …
Read More »Over 100 Crystal Dynamics devs are helping ‘The Initiative’ with Perfect Dark reboot
It is quite common nowadays for video games to be worked on by multiple teams across different studios. That being said, these collaborations typically occur between studios which fall under the same corporate umbrella. It is therefore interesting to see that over 100 Crystal Dynamics devs are assisting Xbox studio …
Read More »Ubisoft teases what fans can expect at upcoming game showcase
In just a few short days, Ubisoft will be going live with its autumn edition of ‘Ubisoft Forward’ – a video game showcase where the publisher will give fans a deeper look into some previously announced games, as well as potential reveals for as-of-yet unknown titles. Ahead of this stream …
Read More »Nickelodeon set to release AAA TMNT game next year
2022 has been a good year for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with a brand new game having been released in the form of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge as well as a re-release of the turtles’ classic arcade adventures as part of the ‘Cowabunga Collection’. Following these two successes, it has …
Read More »Valve has “a lot of games in development”
Over the past decade or so we have seen video game developer and publisher Valve move away from making games, instead focusing on other endeavours such as manufacturing video game hardware while prioritising the continued success of their Steam platform. That being said, Valve is not done making games, with …
Read More »River City Girls 2 will feature 4-play co-op
In recent years we have seen the arcade-style beat ‘em up genre revived, with many franchises (old and new) tackling the genre. One of the newest breakout hits was 2019’s River City Girls. Ahead of the release of its sequel, the team at WayFroward has now revealed that River City …
Read More »New Bioshock update adds unnecessary in-game launcher
As fans eagerly await the reveal of an inevitable BioShock 4, they can alleviate the wait by re-experiencing the first 3 games. Unfortunately, if you do wish to return to the trilogy, your experience will be actively worsened by a new update which adds “quality-of-life improvements.” Seemingly out of nowhere, …
Read More »Halo-inspired sci-fi shooter Splitgate is ceasing development
First person shooters are one of the most popular genres in video games. That being said, it has historically been dominated by a few large franchises. One promising new multiplayer FPS game, Splitgate, is unfortunately ceasing development – though it is actually for an exciting reason. Making the announcement on …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol director brags about 15-hour work days, 6-7 days a week
Many fans are excitedly looking forward to the upcoming sci-fi survival horror title The Callisto Protocol. Set to launch on the 2nd of December, the team at Striking Distance Studios seem to be working too hard to hit this date, with game director Glen Scofield blindly bragging that the team …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour is getting rid of its lootboxes
Lootboxes have become a cursed word within the video games industry, with many developers shying away from the exploitative and manipulative practice of including such gacha elements into their games. One of the games which still use loot boxes is the free-to-play Mario Kart Tour. Fortunately, Nintendo has now announced …
Read More »Gotham Knights will offer ray tracing on PC
For many, ray tracing is viewed as being the next big leap for video games graphically. While not always necessary to make a beautiful looking game, offering real time ray tracing can make for a major boost in fidelity and immersion. While the hype surrounding Gotham Knights seems to be …
Read More »SEGA may reveal Yakuza 8 in upcoming livestream
The Yakuza series has been going from strength to strength, with the latest entry taking the long-running franchise in a whole new direction – to great success. Two and a half years following the release of Yakuza: Like a Dragon, the team at RGG Studio look set to show off …
Read More »Deathloop, Chicory and more join PS Plus Extra in September
We recently reported on the list of games set to be given away to all those with a PlayStation Plus Essentials subscription. Now, Sony has officially confirmed the full list of titles arriving this month across its PS Plus Essential, Extra and Premium tiers. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …
Read More »NIS America announces game showcase
It has become commonplace for game publishers to host their own bespoke digital showcases containing nothing but their own new and upcoming titles. Such is the case with NIS America, having announced a showcase for next week. Making the announcement via a teaser trailer, the game publisher said “Start your …
Read More »Playdead’s next game will use Unreal Engine 5
Ever since Unreal Engine 5 was first announced, we have seen a wide number of different game studios all pledging to use Epic Games’ engine for their future titles. It seems Playdead – the studio known best for the indie hits LIMBO and INSIDE will be using UE5 for their …
Read More »Fortnite may soon be playable in VR
As time goes on, we have started to see more and more ‘flatscreen’ games be transformed into fully-realised and uncompromised VR experiences. Thanks to a new Fortnite update, we now know that the highly popular free-to-play game may be getting VR support. As reported by Fortnite leaker ‘HYPEX’, though data …
Read More »IOI’s James Bond game won’t come out until at least 2025
Following the conclusion of their HITMAN trilogy, IO Interactive announced that they are working on a video game based in the world of James Bond 007. Unfortunately for fans looking forward to the title, it seems you might have to wait quite a while. As reported by Twitter user ‘DarkDetective’, …
Read More »Leaker claims Zelda-focused Nintendo Direct is happening in September
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch half a decade ago, fans have been asking for two of the Wii U’s most popular titles (The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD) to come to the console manufacturer’s latest system. Unfortunately, Neither game has found …
Read More »Valve reveals the most popular Steam Deck games for August
The Steam Deck remains a rather elusive system, and yet with each passing month more and more fans are getting their hands on the system. With over 5000 titles now Steam Deck Verified / Playable more games than ever are being played portably. With that, Valve revealed the list of …
Read More »Shovel Knight Dig launches in late September
Yacht Club Games have amassed a dedicated following over the years thanks to their work on the Shovel Knight series as well as their consumer-friendly practices. Ahead of the studio’s next big game ‘Mina the Hollower’ the team is releasing a spin-off title set in the Shovel Knight universe: Shovel …
Read More »Rocksmith+ is launching in September
Rocksmith+ is a subscription service which promises to teach you how to play guitar (acoustic, electric, and bass) across thousands of songs. Announced back in June 2021, the learning tool / game is set to finally arrive in early September. Making the announcement on their blog, Ubisoft’s Chastity Vicencio revealed …
Read More »Humble Games announces partnership with Game Pass for day-one releases
Over the years, Humble Games has gone from merely operating a storefront to publishing their own titles, such as was the case with the much-loved A Hat in Time. Now, the publisher has announced that they are partnering up with Microsoft to bring 7 upcoming Humble Games to Xbox Game …
Read More »More than 5000 titles are now Verified or Playable on Steam Deck
After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck seems to be finally hitting its stride on all fronts. 6 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 5000 titles. Making …
Read More »Xbox Games With Gold announced for September
Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold account (or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription) are able to get their hands on a number of games for ‘free’. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to get their hands on a number of classic titles including Portal …
Read More »Terraria breaks record as the most positively reviewed game on Steam
Terraria is a quiet titan, with the game having sold over 44 million copies since its launch back in 2011. With so many sales comes a lot of opinions. Fortunately for the game, consensus is overwhelmingly positive to this day, with Terraria now breaking a major Steam record. As discovered …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise is the second-best selling Capcom game ever
The Monster Hunter series ballooned to great success following the release of the highly popular Monster Hunter World, with it having sold over 18 million copies since its launch in 2018. That being said, its sequel, Monster Hunter Rise, is well on its way to dethrone it having officially sold …
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