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 …
Read More »Street Fighter 6 closed beta announced
One of the most interesting and new aspects coming with Street Fighter 6 is the game’s new Battle Hub, bringing the close-knit fighting game community even closer with a centralised social hub. As part of Tokyo Game Show, Capcom announced that fans will be able to partake in a closed …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Odyssey comes to Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass sees a whole host of titles come and go on a monthly basis. As part of Microsoft’s recent Tokyo Game Show stream, it was announced that Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is now available on Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft recently held an ID@Xbox showcase where the console manufacturer announced …
Read More »GoldenEye 007 is coming to Xbox Game Pass WITHOUT online play
One of the most surprising announcements at Nintendo’s recently held Direct was the reveal that the long-elusive GoldenEye 007 would be leaving its Nintendo 64 shackles and would be coming to the Switch. Even more surprising however is the fact that the game is set to also come to Microsodt’s …
Read More »PS5-exclusive Project EVE officially called ‘Stellar Blade’
Almost exactly one year ago at Sony’s September 2021 PlayStation State of Play, the console manufacturer announced Project EVE: a spectacle action game in the vein of Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, offering “fluid and zestful” combat. One year later and Project EVE has been shown off once again – …
Read More »Remake of Japanese exclusive ‘Yakuza Ishin’ announced
The Yakuza franchise is bigger than it's ever been, with the latest titles seeing success across multiple consoles, a spin-off in the form of Judgment has now become its own successful sub-series and a live-action adaptation is in the works. Despite this, it is still surprising – though exciting – …
Read More »Team Ninja announces PS5 exclusive ‘Rise of the Ronin’
Sony’s recent State of Play game showcase brought with it the announcement and unveiling of many new and interesting IP, not least of which is Rise of the Ronin: an action-RPG game from Team Ninja – the studio behind Nioh, Stranger of Paradise and Ninja Gaiden. Making the announcement at …
Read More »Discord voice chat is now live on Xbox
Discord is one of the most popular messaging platforms used by video game enthusiasts thanks to its voice chat functionalities and room-based servers. It was previously confirmed that the service would soon be coming to systems other than PC and mobile – namely PlayStation and Xbox. With PlayStation getting the …
Read More »Switch Remaster of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land announced
Nintendo recently held a Direct game showcase where the console manufacturer showed off some exciting announcements including the title and release date of the Zelda Breath of the Wild sequel. Amongst this however was a smaller announcement: that of a port for the Nintendo Wii’s ‘Kirby’s Return to Dream Land.’ …
Read More »GoldenEye 007 announced for Nintendo Switch Online with multiplayer
Nintendo has slowly but surely been filling out its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service with titles from its N64 library. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that one of the most prolific yet elusive Nintendo 64 titles – GoldenEye 007 – is coming to NSO. Nintendo recently held its …
Read More »Limited Edition God of War DualSense controller announced
Sony recently held a State of Play where the console manufacturer gave fans another look at the highly-anticipated God of war Ragnarok. Alongside this upcoming piece of software, Sony announced some accompanying hardware, with a God of War Ragnarok themed controller on its way. Available on the 9th of November …
Read More »Microsoft announces ID@Xbox Autumn Showcase
For years now Microsoft has championed its ID@Xbox program, offering a spotlight to many indie titles which would otherwise possibly fall under many players’ radars. Part of this initiative includes hosting ID@Xbox showcases – the latest of which has now been announced. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, Microsoft …
Read More »Deviation Games co-founder deviates from studio before shipping first title
Last year it was announced that ex-Call of Duty developers Jason Blundell and Dave Anthony‘s newly formed studio Deviation Games is partnering with PlayStation on a brand new AAA IP for the console manufacturer. Unfortunately, nothing has been shown from this game so far, and now to add a spanner …
Read More »Cheaper Xbox Elite Series 2 Core announced
The Xbox Elite Series of controllers offer a premium option for all those who want to maximise their gaming potential. This comes at a heavy premium however, costing significantly more than a Standard Xbox controller (£159.99 to be exact). For those who want a slightly more premium experience while not …
Read More »Humble announces 2K ‘Megahits’ Bundle
Humble Bundles are a great way for you to buy a collection of related titles for a relatively low cost – with a small portion of the proceedings also going to charity. Humble’s latest bundle has now gone live, allowing you to get your hands on a number of publisher …
Read More »Sony calls Call of Duty deal “inadequate on many levels”
Microsoft’s intention to purchase Activision Blizzard for $70 Billion came as a surprise to many when it was first announced earlier this year. Since then, the situation surrounding the publisher’s biggest multi-platform franchises have been in flux – especially Call of Duty. While we do know current deals set in …
Read More »PS5 software update officially released with 1440p support and more
Back in July Sony released a new beta version of the PlayStation 5’s system software, bringing with it some much needed features including folder-like game lists; improved social features and much more. By far the biggest addition came in the form of 1440p support. After months of beta testing, the …
Read More »AMD shows off FSR 2.1 as a dozen more games are supported
AMD’s Fidelity FX Super Resolution has been going from strength to strength. Though the technology’s original 1.0 implementation left much to be desired, the company’s launch of FSR 2.0 back in May was met with great enthusiasm. AMD have not been resting on their laurels however, and have now officially …
Read More »Corsair announces the ‘K100 AIR’, an ultra-thin wireless mechanical keyboard
Mechanical keyboards are great for their tactility, accuracy and overall pleasant hand-fell. This typically comes at the cost of thickness, with most being rather chunky. In recent years we have started to see manufacturers offer more slimmed-down mechanical keyboards. Corsair have now revealed their own take on the ultra-thin mechanical …
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