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In recent days and weeks we have seen an increased focus on the backlash surrounding Microsoft’s desire to acquire publishing giant Activision Blizzard. In order to help the transaction to pass, Microsoft previously claimed that they would keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next 10 years. Now, they …

In recent months, there have been an increasing number of reports around a new PS5 revision, one that would replace the current disc and digital versions of the console with a single, redesigned PS5 console with a detachable disc drive. In the latest update to this story, it has been …

Horizon Forbidden West released earlier this year to critical and commercial success. As with the first game in the series, Forbidden West has now been announced to be getting an expansion. Titled ‘Horizon Forbidden West – Burning Shores’ this expansion will take players to “the untamed wilds of Los Angeles.” …

Forspoken is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive game set to release, with the open-world Action-JRPG launching in January 2023. Being a new IP with a unique combat system, Forspoken certainly has somewhat of an uphill battle in order to prove itself to skeptics. Fortunately, the best way to do …

It's been more than 6 years since the release of Final Fantasy XV, and while we have known for a while that its much anticipated sequel is planned to launch sometime during Summer 2023, no exact date was provided. Finally however, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI will …

Hideo Kojima has had a long and storied history with both Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards, and so it was not surprising to see the game creator present at the 2022 awards ceremony. What was perhaps surprising was the announcement that Death Stranding is set to get a sequel. …

After years of no updates, Nintendo in a surprising move announced earlier this year that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe would be receiving multiple waves of DLC, bringing 48 additional tracks to the game. Alongside these courses, Nintendo has also been bringing quality-of-life improvements to the game – with players now …

When Rockstar Games finally released GTA V: Expanded and Enhanced for current-gen systems, the sentiment surrounding the update was somewhat muted due to rather minimal improvements across the board – especially when it came to the game’s graphics. In a surprising move, Rockstar Games have now announced that GTA Online …

With God of War Ragnarök out and available, one of the next major PS5 games set to release is the Square Enix-developed open world parkour Action-RPG Forspoken. Arriving in January 2023, PlayStation has now announced a dedicated showcase for the game, going live tomorrow. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official …

Monster Hunter Rise released back in March 2021 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch to great commercial and critical success. Rise was later brought to PC the following year, with a PlayStation and Xbox release recently announced for early 2023. Unfortunately, those hoping to purchase the game physically on either console …

Despite Pokémon being the second-biggest media franchise of all time (with total revenue surpassing $71 Billion), the latest game entry in the series launched in an unacceptable state – with even Nintendo publicly apologising for the title’s poor condition. With the dust settled and almost 100 professional reviews now published, …

It has become increasingly common for video games to offer a photo mode to allow players the opportunity to take creative and fun screenshots. PlayStation has in particular pushed the functionality, with most of its first-party titles offering impressively in-depth photo capabilities. Though it was not available at launch, God …

PowerWash Simulator is one of the more surprising titles to hit virality earlier this year following the game’s graduation from Early Access into a full-fledged release. The team at FuturLab had hoped to keep this momentum going by bringing the game to other platforms, though unfortunately this has now been …

Just yesterday we reported that Neon White – the breakout indie hit – was seemingly coming to PlayStation due to a leaked listing on the New Zealand PlayStation Store. Now, this has been confirmed, with PlayStation announcing that Neon White will be arriving later this month. Making the official announcement …

Starfield represents one of the first major Bethesda games to be released in the wake of its acquisition by Microsoft, and as previously confirmed, the game will be an Xbox console exclusive. In a recent interview, the game’s director, Todd Howard, sat down to discuss Starfield’s exclusivity as well as …

The Pokémon games – and Game Freak – have not been known for their technical prowess, but even so, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been especially unstable, with terrible pop-in, poor performance, and a litany of bugs. Fortunately, the team seems committed to fixing the game, with patch 1.1 addressing …

2022 has been a great year for gaming, especially when it comes to indie games. One of the many breakout indie titles to release this year was Neon White – a fast-paced first-person puzzle platforming shooter. Though initially only released for PC and the Nintendo Switch, a PlayStation port has …

Sonic Frontiers launched earlier this month to great commercial success. With the title releasing across 9 different SKUs, Frontiers varies quite a bit from console to console – both graphically and performance wise. While the PS5 and Xbox Series X offer both 30fps and 60fps options, the Series S did …

Ever since Microsoft chose to focus on growing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, the quality of games being offered as part of the console manufacturer’s Games with Gold program has seen quite a decline. December’s free games have now been announced – further proving that Games with Gold may …

Gran Turismo 7 launched earlier this year to great fanfare – though the title was admittedly missing some necessary features. One major omission was the ability to sell your cars as a means to purchase others. Fortunately, this (and much more) is now available thanks to GT7’s latest free update. …

Recently, we reported that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet had the biggest launch of any game this year in the UK. It seems this sales success was mirrored worldwide, as it has now been revealed that the controversial game has in fact sold over 10 million copies within its first 3 …

Due to a whole host of reasons China as a market has been underutilised by console manufacturers, with most games not making it into the country – and few titles being exported. Sony’s China Hero Project was developed in order to help boost Chinese-made titles, with PlayStation now announcing its …

Media Molecule’s Dreams remains one of the most unique titles to be published by PlayStation, with the game-creation toolkit amassing a moderate-yet-dedicated audience. As part of its community efforts, Media Molecule hosts an annual Impy Awards where they celebrate some of the most creative Dreams – nominations for which have …

The relative accessibility of digital gaming has allowed for far more titles to be published to online storefronts for much less cost than would be required if wanting to do so in a physical capacity. This has had its advantages and disadvantages – with the latter being that storefronts are …

2022 has been a major year for games, with the likes of Elden Ring, COD MWII and more launching to record-breaking success. Despite this, Pokémon somehow continues to reign supreme, with the controversial Scarlet/Violet having the biggest game launch of 2022 in the UK. As reported by GfK and collated …

Despite having the functionality since all the way back in the PS3 days, few games take advantage of the PlayStation controller’s gyroscope support. Fortunately, one of the biggest franchises in the world – Call of Duty – has now added the ability for both PlayStation and PC players. As discovered …

As the video games industry continues to rely increasingly on online services and functionalities, there is an ever-increasing need to ensure that users of these services are safeguarded from harassment and harm. Microsoft has now released its first Xbox transparency review, revealing that over 33 million reports were made during …

Ever since its launch back in Autumn 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator has continued to evolve with constant and consistent updates – not only improving performance and graphics over time, but also the amount of content. Now as part of the franchise’s 40th anniversary, Microsoft Flight Simulator is getting an update …

In recent generations backwards compatibility has become much more of a major focus for the 3 main console manufacturers. While both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are backwards compatible with previous console games, the Switch is not, with Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto discussing the matter. During the company’s most …

Since its launch in Spring of 2017, the Nintendo Switch has consistently sold like hotcakes, with the handheld-console hybrid finding itself near the top of the list of best-selling video game consoles of all time. With the latest figures released, it is now evident that the Nintendo Switch is set …