The recently released Saints Row reboot has been mired with quite a bit of controversy for all manner of reasons. Despite this, it seems the excitement surrounding the game was enough to push the title to having an excellent first week on the market, topping the UK sales charts and …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers will let you customise running speed, steering sensitivity, acceleration and more
3D Sonic the Hedgehog titles have been consistent in their inconsistencies when it comes to the way Sonic feels to control. With the upcoming Sonic Frontiers however, it seems as though SEGA will be allowing fans to customise the way sonic feels exactly to their liking, making the blue blur …
Read More »A new Mafia game is in development as franchise celebrates 20th anniversary
The Mafia franchise has had its ups and downs since its debut entry 20 years ago. That being said, the 2K-owned franchise is currently in good standing thanks to the release of the remakes/remasters of Mafia I and II back in 2020. With nearly 6 years since Mafia III however, …
Read More »Netflix’s new Resident Evil series cancelled after one season
While we have started to see a surge in the number of adaptations based on various video game properties in recent years, the Resident Evil franchise has always released a whole host of non-video game related media – most recently of which was the Netflix Original live-action Resident Evil show. …
Read More »Twisted Metal Season 1 has finished filming
Adapting video games into other mediums is seemingly one of the latest practices witnessed across the whole industry, with all manner of IPs being transformed into film and TV show formats. Announced all the way back in February 2021, the Twisted Metal TV show has now finished filming. In a …
Read More »GeForce Now surpasses 20 million registered players
Of all the many game streaming services, Nvidia’s GeForce now is one of the most interesting. Billed as a streaming service which allows you to play your already-owned PC games library but through the cloud, Nvidia has managed to carve out a nice niche for themselves, with the service now …
Read More »Sony lists every single accessibility feature coming to The Last of Us Part I
The Last of Us Part I, the remake of the 2013 video game classic, is set to launch in just one week. The team at Naughty Dog have gone into in-depth details on the game’s extensive list of accessibility options. While we already knew that the game would include audio …
Read More »SIFU Summer Update adds new modes, costumes and more
SIFU quickly became one of 2022’s biggest indie hits following its launch back in February. In the wake of its success, a content roadmap was revealed. Now, the team at Sloclap have announced all of the new additions coming with the ‘Summer Content Update’. Making the announcement, the SIFU team …
Read More »Konami is bringing back dozens of delisted games
As a publisher, Konami has taken many steps away from the limelight, especially when it comes to big budget releases. While the number of new games being created remains rather small (for now), the publisher has continued to dip its toes back into the industry – the latest move which …
Read More »Wii U emulator is going open source as Cemu 2.0 announced
Cemu is the definitive Wii U emulator, breathing a new life to the largely under-appreciated 2012 Nintendo home console. Following years of work, the emulator’s lead developer and founder has announced Cemu 2.0, while finally offering a Linux version. Making the announcement via Reddit, Exzap, the lead developer and founder …
Read More »Smash Bros. creator announces YouTube Channel – ‘Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games’
Masahiro Sakurai is one of the best known names in gaming, having been responsible for some of Nintendo’s biggest IP, including Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Following the conclusion of Smash Bros. Ultimate’s DLC, it seems Sakurai is expanding his horizons; creating a YouTube channel where he discusses game creation. …
Read More »New job listing teases Housemarque’s “next big game”
Finnish studio Housemarque saw its latest and greatest success with the release of the roguelite third-person bullet-hell Returnal back in 2021. A new job listing by the studio has offered some interesting details on the team’s “next big game.” Following the success of Returnal, Sony-owned studio Housemarque has already teased …
Read More »Steam Deck reservations are at their highest since the system’s launch
Valve finally started shipping Steam Decks earlier this year following a nearly year’s long wait from its initial reveal. Alongside the announcement that Valve are upping the rate of production of the much-desired handheld, they revealed that demand has also never been higher. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …
Read More »Genshin Impact had the most-watch Gamescom trailer
Gamescom’s Opening Night Live game showcase has come and gone, offering fans a new look at many of the most exciting upcoming games. With its conclusion, we now know which games caught the eyes of fans the most, with Genshin Impact coming out on top as the most watched trailer …
Read More »Obsidian’s Adventure game ‘Pentiment’ gets official release date
Obsidian Entertainment has a lot on its plate from The Outer Worlds 2, to Avowed and Pentiment – a narrative focused adventure title with a highly interesting art style. Players will be able to get their hands on the title soon, as Microsoft has now announced the game’s release date. …
Read More »Dying Light 2 ‘Community Update #1’ greatly improves graphics
Dying Light 2 recently made its presence at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase, where the developers announced the title’s first piece of story DLC – Bloody Ties, Alongside the announcement of Dying Light 2’s first paid DLC, the team at Techland also announced the free ‘Community Update #1’, adding a …
Read More »Media Molecule announces DreamsCom 2022
Deamscom is an annual digital E3-style showcase which takes place within the PlayStation exclusive ‘Dreams’. Following the success of last year’s event – which allows for players to show off their work on a digital show floor, DreamsCom is back in 2022 later this month. Making the announcement on Twitter, …
Read More »2023 will be “the most exciting year in Dead Cells history”
Released all the way back in 2018, Dead Cells is a rogue-lite metroidvania-inspired action platformer featuring fast and frantic combat alongside a near endless amount of unique weapons. Since its release, the game has received consistent content updates. 4 years on, the game is still going strong, with 2023 promised …
Read More »Amazon’s Fallout TV show has begun filming
We seem to have entered a new age for adaptations of video game franchises. From Uncharted to The Last of Us to Sonic and even indies such as Little Nightmares, all manner of IP are being translated into film and TV form. One of the most high profile shows is …
Read More »PlayStation is shutting down its 1-to-1 support on Twitter
As technology gets more and more complicated, all manner of issues begin to spring up on an individual basis. In times such as these, one would typically turn to an official support line to ensure the problem gets resolved. Unfortunately, Sony will soon be shutting down its 1-to-1 PlayStation support …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Razer Kishi V2 – Not quite a ‘zero compromise’ controller
Razer recently released the Kishi V2 USB-C mobile gaming controller, and after getting my hands on it I can safely say that, objectively speaking, the Razer Kishi V2 is the best mobile gaming controller currently available – though it’s far from perfect...
Read More »Sonic Origins Team working on fixes for game
The tale of Sonic Origins is a tragic one. The collection of classic Sonic titles remade for modern systems should have been an easy win for the Blue Blur. Unfortunately, the collection launched with a plethora of problems – problems which are now actively being worked on. Sonic Origins took …
Read More »Stranger of Paradise update will let you play as any party member
Stranger of Paradise is one of the more interesting Final Fantasy spin-offs. The action souls-like has resonated with fans of the franchise – including the game’s edgy protagonist. That being said, soon you will be able to select and play as any of the game’s party members in an upcoming …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima sells just under 10 million copies in two years
Ghost Of Tsushima was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2020. Launching to immediate success, the game has continued to sell well, with the team at Sucker Punch Productions now confirming that two years on, Ghost of Tsushima is almost at 10 million copies sold. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Activision publisher page goes live on Steam
Earlier this year Activision announced that it would be making a return to Steam after years of absence forcing PC players to use the publisher’s own bespoke launcher. Ahead of Activison’s full return to the platform, the publisher now has an official Steam page. Going to https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Activision will now take …
Read More »Leaker believes we will see Silent Hill at Tokyo Game Show
For years now we have been hearing leaks and rumours surrounding the yet-to-be-announced Silent Hill franchise revival, though publisher Konami has remained entirely silent on the matter. That being said, according to one leaker, we will finally see Silent Hill officially announced at the upcoming Tokyo Game Show. This rumour …
Read More »Sony announces new PlayStation Stars loyalty program
For years, Microsoft has offered a loyalty program to its users, allowing Xbox players to earn points which can later be redeemed for a number of things, from games to gift cards to sweepstakes and even charity donations. Sony now seems to be following suit, offering their own loyalty program called …
Read More »New single-player Alien game announced
The Alien franchise has had a rocky and inconsistent track record across all of the various mediums which it exists within, including video games. 20th Century Games has now announced a partnership with Survios to create a brand new “intense single-player, action-horror game set in the iconic Alien universe.” Making …
Read More »Unity CEO calls devs who don’t bake monetisation into games “****ing idiots”
In the wake of the announcement that video game engine creator Unity and IronSource are set to merge, the company’s CEO sat down for an interview, where they claimed that those who do not embed monetisation into their games early on in the process are “****ing idiots.” John Riccitiello, the …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök to offer multiple graphics options on PS5
Console gaming has historically been known for offering few options when it comes to graphics and performance. Thankfully, the added power of the ‘next-gen’ consoles has allowed for developers to give players more flexibility with their games. God of War Ragnarök will be no exception, offering multiple graphics and performance options …
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