Since the launch of the very first Oculus devices, we have seen the virtual reality platform change and evolve drastically – for better and for worse. One of these changes was observed following the release of the Oculus Quest 2 which pushed the medium into adopting standalone headsets. Now, the …

In recent years we have seen many film and TV adaptations of games come out from development hell, with the Uncharted film releasing to commercial success, and production on HBO’s The Last of Us going smoothly. Unfortunately, the Oscar Isaac-led Metal Gear Solid film is stuck in limbo. The history …

Microsoft Flight Simulator released in 2020 to a positive reception with many praising the game’s rendering of the entire Earth – even if there were a few mistakes. Asobo Studio has since been updating its world country-by-country with accurate and bespoke mapping – the latest World Update of which is …

Today marks the 4th day of the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) which sees all manner of talks, discussions, announcements and details revealed regarding many aspects of the video games industry. Sony appears to be demoing their upcoming PlayStation VR 2 headset at the conference suggesting more news may be …

Square Enix’s Marvel’s Avengers has had a tough start, with the late 2020 live-service title struggling to get its promised content out of the door. Things have stabilised somewhat, but even so, it seems as though the next Avenger to come to the game will be an echo character. Industry …

The invasion of Ukraine by Vladamir Putin has affected many millions of lives, especially those residing within Ukraine. GSC Game World, known best for creating the STALKER franchise, recently announced their suspension of development on the game’s sequel due to the ongoing crisis. In a bittersweet moment for the team, …

Microsoft’s first-party controller customisablility has shined in recent generations, with players being able to control the colours of almost all aspects of the accessory. Likewise, Microsoft-designed custom controllers have never shied away from being flashy. Even so, their newest controllers are the oddest pair yet. Making the announcement on the …

With many video game franchises trying to adopt the highly-successful Fortnite model of crossing over with as many franchises as possible, Call of Duty is one of the few which seems to have some level of comparable success in that aspect. In an interesting move by COD, the iconic rapper …

When the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, many fans were excited by the prospects that a console-handheld hybrid could offer. One of the biggest omissions at launch however was the ability to organise games into folders. 5 years later Nintendo has finally added the functionality (sort of). In …

Godfall has had an interesting life. Originally announced as a PS5 exclusive, the game was the first title to officially be announced for Sony’s then-next-gen system. Since launch, the game has found its way to PC, via the Epic Games Store, and even the PS4. Now, Godfall is finally finding …

The Stanley Parable was one of the most exciting PC exclusives to release in 2013, offering players a unique story with dynamic narration, plenty of experimentation, and ultimately a wholly memorable experience. Originally released only for PC, the Stanley Parable was announced to be coming to consoles in 2019 – …

Netflix has leaned heavily over the past few years on producing original anime content based on popular video game franchises. Following adaptations of Castlevania, Dragon’s Dogma, and Cuphead to name a few, Netflix has now announced an anime based on the classic fighting franchise Tekken. Releasing some time in 2022, …

We have seen dozens of studios, publishers, console manufacturers and more all take a stand against Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. One of the latest to do so is HumbleBundle, which is offering a new bundle with 100% of proceeds going to charity. HumbleBundle used to be known for their generous …

Since the start of COVID-19 and the global pandemic, many aspects of every industry had to be shuttered or reduced in some way. For the video games industry, live events were no longer possible. Years on from the start of the pandemic, industries are opening up, and the annual Summer …

Back in March 2021 we reported that PlayStation had partnered with industry veteran Jade Rayond and her newly-founded Haven Studios. While a PlayStation console exclusive was already in the works, Sony has now taken this partnership further by acquiring Haven Studios. Making the announcement on the PlayStation blog, PlayStation Studio …

Millions of lives were flipped upside down following the invasion of Ukraine by Vladamir Putin. Many companies were quick to shun these actions, making public statements of support for Ukraine as well as donating money to the cause. Epic Games has now weighed in, announcing that 100% of its Fortnite …

Xbox has spent many years refining its Dashboard software, now offering a consistent experience across its console generations. Despite this, the console manufacturer is constantly improving features while adding new ones in. For the month of March, Xbox owners can look forward to a number of useful quality of life …

Nintendo has a storied and rich history both inside the video games industry as well as outside of it. With so many iconic characters and IP, it makes sense to expand beyond one medium. They have done just that with the Super Nintendo World theme park in Japan. Following that, …

While a majority of video game console manufacturers host large blowout events featuring some of their biggest IPs and upcoming games while also highlighting indies, Nintendo and Microsoft have dedicated showcases to shed light on some lesser-known upcoming games. Microsoft is set to host its third ID@Xbox showcase, which will …

The Steam Deck launched to a mixture of emotions, with those who managed to get the system at launch both applauding the console and its ambitions, but also acknowledging its current software-led issues. One of the biggest issues – the lack of Windows drivers – has now been partially resolved. …

Ikumi Nakamura became one of Tango Gameworks’ standout developers when she headlined the introduction of the studio's upcoming Ghostwire Tokyo. Since then she has left Tango to focus on herself, now announcing a brand new studio. In a recent interview with IGN, ikumi Nakamura officially revealed her brand new studio …

The Russain invasion of Ukraine as commanded by Vladamir Putin has seen widespread outcry from many international industries. Following in the footsteps of EA, Ubisoft, Nintendo, CDPR and more, Sony is now suspending sales of its software in Russia while also donating ot the cause. Following the invasion of Ukraine …

At the most recent Sony State of Play, fans of the popular anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure were treated to an exciting surprise, as the much-loved PS3 exclusive ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle’ is leaving the confines of the PS3 hardware and is coming to all modern systems in the …

Returnal was one of 2021’s surprise hits, offering highly fun and engaging gameplay all the while creating a world that was both visually interesting and fun to play through. While developers at Housemarque revealed that their next game will not be Returnal 2, it seems as though fans are getting …

The DualSense controller is an impressive piece of kit, with the console hardware being pushed beyond expectations thanks to a number of PC programs. Interestingly, Sony has actually made the controller slightly better in a number of ways, hopefully leading to a longer lifespan as well as an enhanced overall …

The music industry is notorious for having rather harsh copyright laws with a recent example seeing Nintendo forcefully remove over 1000 songs from YouTube. Fortunately not every company takes this approach, as Square Enix has now uploaded over 5000 songs to YouTube for all to enjoy for free. In late …

With E3’s grasp on the video games industry weakening, many other events have been formed to fulfill the annual ritual of Summer game announcements. One of these is the Future Games Show, and after a successful run in 2021, the showcase is returning later this month. The Future Games Show …

Since its launch in October 2021, Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack has seen a new game added to the Nintendo 64 library roughly once per month. March’s game has now been announced. From the 11th of March, those who are subscribed to NSO’s Expansion Pack can gain access to F-Zero …

Ahead of the launch of the Expanded and Enhanced versions of GTA V for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, prices for the remastered title have finally been revealed, offering an introductory price alongside it. With preorders for the next-gen versions of GTA V going live for the Xbox Series …

While the Steam Deck has officially launched, its limited production rate has meant that early adopters are having a bitter-sweet experience. The number of supported Steam Deck titles is rather small, however it is growing every day, with almost 1500 games now Steam Deck Verified / Playable. Making the announcement …