Gran Turismo 7 is looking to be a graphical showpiece for the PS5. Initially intended to launch in 2021, the game was delayed to 2022. During the recent Sony PlayStation showcase it was finally announced that GT7 would be coming to the PS4 and PS5 in March 2022. Making the …
Read More »GTA V comes to PS5 in March 2022
Back during the PS5 reveal event it was announced that GTA V would be getting ANOTHER remaster, this time bringing the game to the PS5. Known as the ‘Expanded and Enhanced’ edition, very little was known about the game. Finally, we have more details about what to expect, including when …
Read More »Spider-Man 2 announced with Venom as the villain
At today’s PlayStation showcase, Insomniac Games surprised fans when they announced two entirely new games. The first was a new Wolverine game, with the second being a teaser for Spider-Man 2, featuring Venom as the villain. During the end credits to 2018’s Spider-Man, Venom was teased as a future villain. …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection announced for PC and PS5
A couple months back we reported that Uncharted 4 might be coming to PC, thanks to a leak from Sony's fiscal reports. At today’s PlayStation showcase, it was finally announced – though the team managed to subvert expectations, giving players even more than they wanted. Making the announcement during the …
Read More »Insomniac Games is making a Wolverine game
Insomniac Games pushed superhero video games to new heights with 2018’s Spider-Man. They quickly followed it up in 2020 with Spider-Man Miles Morales. In a surprise announcement during the PlayStation showcase, it was officially announced that the team would be developing a Wolverine game. While Insomniac Games are working hard …
Read More »Xbox Series S may be refreshed with a 6nm APU next year
The Xbox Series S released less than a year ago, but Microsoft reportedly has a refresh planned already. According to reports this week, the Xbox Series S will transition to a new 6nm APU in 2022 in an effort to undercut a smaller PS5 model. According to Moore's Law is …
Read More »Flight Simulator update improves Germany, Switzerland, and Austria one year after launch
While Microsoft’s Flight Simulator launched all the way back in August 2020, the team at Asobo studio have continued to improve the game by adding higher resolution maps, hand crafted buildings and more to some of the world’s biggest cities. This is due to the fact that while AI has …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII (not that one) is coming to PlayStation Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service not unlike Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. While much cheaper than Game Pass, the quality of titles added to the service on a monthly basis is quite often less appealing than Microsoft’s. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to play 7 …
Read More »New inFamous game rumoured to be announced at PS5 showcase
Two days from now, PlayStation will be hosting its much-anticipated PS5 showcase. While nothing has been officially revealed by Sony – aside from the fact that there will not be any PSVR2 news – the console manufacturer has pitched this event as being the big one for PlayStation in 2021. …
Read More »People will “lose their minds” at new PlayStation game claims God of War creator
While God of War creator David Jaffee has not been associated with PlayStation for many years now, the game director continues to follow the industry closely. According to Jaffe, PlayStation is currently working on a new game so “bad ass” that fans will “lose their minds” when it is revealed. …
Read More »Shawn Layden predicts that PS5 games will cost $200 million
As the video games industry matures, we have seen more and more AAA titles pushing the boundaries of video game budgets, with the biggest titles rivaling that of the most expensive blockbuster movies. It seems that with the power of next gen systems, this cost will only increase, with the …
Read More »Steam Deck release on pace as dev kits begin to ship
Following the surprise announcement of the Steam Deck, fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of the Valve-developed handheld device. With the earliest shipments set for December this year, Valve has now begun to send out development kits, allowing developers to prepare their games for the upcoming hardware release. …
Read More »Sony rumoured to be building a AAAA studio in Japan
While Microsoft has been snapping up video game development studios left and right, Sony has taken a much more methodical approach, acquiring studios which have been closely aligned with the console manufacturer for years. It seems the latest shake-up by the company may involve the creation of a new studio …
Read More »Half a dozen Final Fantasy games come to PS Now
PlayStation Now is a game subscription service in a similar vein to Xbox Game Pass. Each month, a number of titles are added to the service. While we do not yet know the full list of games coming this month, PlayStation has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will …
Read More »September’s PlayStation Plus games announced
Each month, PlayStation offers a selection of games for free to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on three titles, two PS4, and a PS5 game – including Hitman 2, and Predator Hunting Grounds. Available from the 7th of …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will not offer a free PS5 upgrade
While many publishers have pushed back against the idea that next-gen games need to cost more money, with most opting to offer free next-gen upgrades when it is available, Sony has not been doing so for the most part. Such is the case with Horizon Forbidden West, which will see …
Read More »Halo MCC to get plague doctor armour set and more
While the Halo Master Chief Collection initially served as a way to bring many of the biggest Halo titles to modern systems, allowing fans to experience these classic titles in a new way, the game has slowly evolved to include much more content than that which was seen with each …
Read More »Xbox’s Rise of the Tomb Raider exclusivity deal cost $100 million
In the wake of the success of the 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot, many fans were looking forward to what was next in store for this renewed Lara Croft. Unfortunately, half of the game’s fans would not find out for almost a year thanks to an exclusivity agreement between Xbox and …
Read More »Nintendo looks to be adding Game Boy titles to Switch soon
The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service not only allows Switch owners to play with or against friends in multiplayer titles online, but also comes with its own selection of free games. Unlike PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold, the Switch’s free games come in the form of classic NES and …
Read More »Microsoft reaffirms that Starfield isn’t a timed exclusive
Despite the fact that they have announced multiple times that the upcoming Starfield is a full Xbox console exclusive, meaning that it will not make its way onto neither PlayStation nor Switch, many fans have still been holding out hope, due to previous Microsoft practices. The console manufacturer has come …
Read More »Disco Elysium rated for Switch and Xbox
Disco Elysium was a surprise hit when it was released in 2019. Taking The Game Awards by storm, the RPG won the greatest number of awards, soaring developers ZA/UM into the spotlight. Following its PC release, the game came to PlayStation and Stadia, with a promised Switch and Xbox release …
Read More »New PS5 models ship with significantly smaller heatsink
As previously reported, recently Sony began shipping an updated version of the PlayStation 5 console, which was mysteriously 300g lighter than the original, while also tweaking the installation process for the included console stand. Now thanks to teardowns, we know that the new SKU is lighter because Sony has swapped …
Read More »Discord is looking to double its valuation to $15 Billion
2020 and 2021 have been good years for Discord. The messaging service has seen explosive growth due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with users joining the service in order to continue spending time with friends. As big as the service has become, the service is looking to grow further, …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Death Stranding Director’s Cut full details revealed
As part of Gamescom 2021’s Opening Night Live, the upcoming Death Stranding Director’s Cut was given the spotlight, showing fans everything new that will be coming with this next-gen enhanced release, including a plethora of new delivery options, jump ramps and more. Ahead of its release on the 24th of …
Read More »Horizon Zero Dawn gets surprise 60fps patch on PS5
Sony has been slowly but surely updating many of its PS4 exclusive titles to offer some level of PS5 support. One of the most common methods is by updating the game to run at 60fps on the company’s latest console. Ahead of the sequel’s release in 2022, Horizon Zero Dawn …
Read More »Little Nightmares II gets next-gen ‘Enhanced Edition’ with ray-tracing
Little Nightmares II is a horror platformer which offers a unique and often harrowing aesthetic, seeing you play as “Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower”. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the game is …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Retro Rogue-like DOOM inspired FPS ‘Into the Pit’ announced
As the video games industry matures, some players wish to go back to the simpler times, when gameplay was the main focus, and fast-paced action was king. Into the Pit appears to be just that, taking heavy inspiration from the classic DOOM titles, but with a Wizardly twist. Announced to …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Massive State of Decay 2 update announced
State of Decay 2 is the latest game from development studio Undead Labs. Released in 2018, the game’s studio was later confirmed to have been acquired by Microsoft. While the team works on the game’s sequel, State of Decay 2 continues to be updated, bringing new content to its now …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: Humble’s games are coming day one to Game Pass
In recent years, Humble (the company behind Humble Bundle) has gotten into publishing video games. Some of the publisher’s titles have included breakout hits such as Temtem, Void Bastards, Prodeus and more. During the 2021 Xbox Gamescom conference, the console manufacturer revealed that they are partnering with Humble to bring …
Read More »Gamescom 2021: xCloud is coming to consoles this holiday
Gamescom 2021 is currently underway. Kicking things off is Microsoft, whose Xbox conference has featured many exciting announcements. One of these announcements has revealed that the console manufacturer’s xCloud game streaming service will be coming to consoles soon. Making the announcement during Gamescom (and providing further information on their blog), …
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