Back in February, Arrowhead Studios hit it big with Helldivers 2, reaching the top of both the Steam and PlayStation charts. In the months since, the team have continuously updated the game with new and free content. It therefore comes as little surprise that Helldivers 2 has already become the …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Why Ghost of Tsushima Hits DIFFERENT – Choices
Sucker Punch Productions has always been one of PlayStation studios’ lesser-appreciated dev teams, with the Washington-based company releasing some of the most underrated games over the past many generations – including the excellent InFamous series. The team finally received their well-deserved flowers with the release of Ghost of Tsushima back in 2020 for the PlayStation 4. With the title finally set to come to PC, I wish to share with you just some of the MANY reasons as to why even in 2024, Ghost of Tsushima just hits DIFFERENT.
Read More »Cities: Skylines II patch brings DLSS support
Last week, we reported on the current troublesome state of Cities: Skylines II. Though the devs warned players ahead of launch, the 2023 title has been and continues to be plagued with all manner of performance issues – leading to a recent apology from the devs and publishers. Promising to …
Read More »Valve announces new ‘Advanced Access’ label for games like Starfield and Suicide Squad
Throughout the years, we have seen many different methods used by publishers in order to squeeze that little bit extra cash from players. Such techniques have included DLC, microtransactions, loot boxes and battle passes. The latest trend to begin hitting the industry sees publishers charging extra for a couple days …
Read More »Fallout London creators might “be forced to release” their previously-delayed mod
Fallout London is an interesting total conversion mod created by Team FOLON which has been in the works for years now. Initially planned to release on the 23rd of April, the game-sized mod was delayed due to the surprise announcement of Fallout 4’s ‘next-gen’ update. Depending on how many complications …
Read More »Dead Island 2 arrives on Steam with 50% discount
After spending many years in development hell, Dead Island 2 finally released last year to a surprisingly positive reception. Unfortunately, for some, the game was not made available on Steam, instead being a timed Epic Games Store exclusive. Following the announcement back in February, Dead Island 2 is finally available on Steam.
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Read More »Humble’s ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle available now
Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. Those who enjoy farming of all kinds will find plenty to enjoy with the ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle – available now. As with most Humble deals, the …
Read More »Cities: Skylines II creators release apology for current state of the game
In the wake of the downfall of EA’s SimCity series, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive released Cities: Skylines in 2015 to universal praise. Unfortunately, the team’s recent follow-up has not been quite as well received due to heavy performance issues. Finally, after more than 6 months, the team have released …
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Read More »xDefiant’s server test reportedly taking place this weekend
XDefiant has had an interesting development. Published by Ubisoft, the upcoming free-to-play first-person shooter has been received with a great deal of positivity during its many public testing periods. Despite this, the game has suffered from development issues, leading to a bunch of delays. That said, the team are prepping …
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Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy might be coming to Game Pass soon
Part of the promise made by Microsoft following its acquisition of Activision Blizzard was that Xbox Game Pass subscribers would begin to see titles from the publisher added to its service. So far, one title has been added – being Diablo IV just a few weeks ago. That said, it …
Read More »Parkour cyberpunk puzzler ‘Ghostrunner’ will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games offers a title or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. With The Outer Worlds and Thief currently free to acquire, the platform holder has revealed that come this Thursday, the first-person cyberpunk parkour puzzler Ghostrunner will be free to own. Available …
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Read More »The Outer Worlds is free on the Epic Games Store
Every Thursday, Epic offers a new set of games to be available for free to all those with an Epic Games Store account. Though not always the most exciting offerings, this week’s promotion includes the complete edition of Obsidian Entertainment’s space-RPG The Outer Worlds. Available to download from today (and …
Read More »Bloodborne Kart (now named Nightmare Kart) releases next month
With it having been almost a decade now since the release of FromSoftware’s PS4 exclusive Bloodborne, fans have had plenty of time to fulfil their own desires for more Bloodborne in one form or another. One of the more interesting projects was Bloodborne Kart. Though the name had to be …
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Read More »The Outer Worlds and Thief will be free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. Though not always the most exciting offerings, next week’s free games include Obsidian Entertainment’s Fallout spiritual successor ‘The Outer Worlds’ alongside ‘Thief’. Available to claim for free from the 4th of April …
Read More »The Crew Motorfest’s Epic Games Store exclusivity ends next month
Over the past year or so, Ubisoft has slowly but surely been bringing its Epic Games Store / Ubisoft Connect exclusive titles to Steam. Following the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, The Division 2 and Scott Pilgrim vs The World, Ubisoft’s The Crew Motorfest is finally set to arrive on …
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Read More »Steam announces family library sharing overhaul
Of all major platforms, Steam has been one of the best when it comes to allowing families to share their game libraries. In a surprising move, Steam’s family program has now been expanded in an even more consumer-friendly manner. Making the announcement on their blog, the team at Valve said …
Read More »Steam surpasses itself once again with 36 million concurrent players
Over the past few years, the Steam platform has seen strong and consistent growth, with the PC-based service reaching record numbers of concurrent players every few months. Just recently however, the service has seen a massive surge in players, having now reached 36 million concurrents – one week after hitting 35m.
Read More »Latest Humble Bundle includes Saints Row and Red Faction
Humble Bundles offer a strong selection of thematically linked titles on a regular basis for a heavily discounted cost. The latest bundle offers a collection of the now-unfortunately-shuttered Volition Studios’ best work, including Saints Row and Red Faction. Available to purchase for the next 3 weeks, the ironically-named Plaion: The …
Read More »Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, Epic Games offers a title or two for free to all those with an EGS account. Though not always the most exciting offerings, this week’s release includes the most recent entry in the dormant Deus Ex series. Available to add to your library right now (and will remain …
Read More »Valve reveals top 100 most-played Steam Deck games
With the release of the Steam Deck back in 2022, Valve has been keeping track of exactly what kind of games owners have been playing on its portable handheld. With us having entered the Steam Deck’s 3rd year on the market, Valve has revealed the top 100 most played games …
Read More »Diablo IV, Naraka: Bladepoint and more to get RTX upgrades
Ahead of the annual Game Developers Conference, Nvidia has announced a lengthy list of games – both old and upcoming – which are set to be further enhanced by its RTX capabilities; with the likes of Diablo IV set to get ray-traced reflections and shadows in just a few short …
Read More »Survival action-RPG ‘V Rising’ leaves Early Access in May
V Rising is a survival action-RPG which sees players “Awaken as a vampire,” forcing you to “hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive”. The game first launched in Early Access back in 2022, and after nearly two years of work, …
Read More »DRM-free God of War comes to GOG with launch discount
Late last year, GOG announced that Sony Santa Monica’s critically acclaimed God of War would be available to purchase on their store free of any DRM. Finally after a couple month’s wait, God of War is available on GOG with a hefty 50% off launch discount. Making the announcement on …
Read More »‘Humble Heriones’ bundle announced for International Women’s Day
Humble Bundles typically offer a strong line-up of titles for a relatively low price, letting you get your hands on small and large games alike. In celebration of International Women’s Day, the company has released its latest ‘Humble Heroines: Action, Adventure & Intrigue’ Bundle. Available for the next three weeks …
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