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A couple months ago, Xbox was thrown into the centre of a new controversy when it was announced that the ‘Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics’ would not be coming to Xbox platforms – seemingly due to its use of the unsupported MT Framework. Microsoft was relatively quick to …

By now, it’s safe to say that PlayStation Studios’ live-service multiplayer hero shooter Concord is one of the biggest first-party failures in the platform’s history. Following abysmally low concurrent player counts and an estimated total sales of just 25,000 copies, Sony has been quick to respond – announcing the immediate ceasing of all sales alongside full refunds to everyone.

Over the past few years – but particularly during recent times – we have seen an increasing number of discussions surrounding Microsoft’s lower-powered current gen console: the Xbox Series S. Previously described by one dev as “annoying to optimize for,” the team behind the upcoming DUNE Awakening Survival MMO have …

Final Fantasy XIV is one of Square Enix’s most successful titles in recent years, with the highly popular MMO remaining stronger than ever more than a decade on from its initial launch. With the game finally available on Xbox consoles, FFXIV’s director has revealed ongoing plans to bring the MMO …

First released back in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, Guilty Gear -Strive- is the latest entry in the long-running and much loved 2.5D fighting game series from Arc System Works. In the years since, the game has found its way to additional platforms – with Xbox players getting the game …

Astro Bot is an upcoming 3D mascot platformer from PlayStation’s Team Asobi. While Astro has appeared in multiple games (including a PS5 pack-in title), the little bot is set to get his first big break with the PS5 exclusive ‘Astro Bot’. Ahead of the game’s launch, Astro Bot’s PlayStation Trophies …

MSI surprised us when it revealed the Claw 8 AI+ at Computex 2024, just three months after launching the Core Ultra 100-powered Claw 7. Back then, we learned about some differences, including design, screen, and a few other things, but a more recent report has gone into further details on …

Microsoft sold its current-gen console on the idea of delivering "True 4K" and "frame rates we've never seen before". However, when it came time to back up those claims, Xbox has fallen woefully short, with promises being repeatedly broken...

Despite launching almost a decade ago now, many publishers still release PlayStation 4 / Xbox One versions of their games. Following the announcement that Star Wars Ledi: Survivor is coming to last-gen consoles, the upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP has now also been confirmed to be getting a delayed last-gen release. …

Forza Motorsport released last year to a positive reception from critics – though much less so from long-term fans of the racing series. That said, the devs at Turn 10 have slowly been improving the final product with each successive patch. In their latest “Message to the Motorsport Community”, the …

Much like last year's PS5 redesign, the upcoming PS5 Pro has been widely discussed for months thanks to numerous leaks. Now, one of the most trusted leakers around has revealed what the newly upgraded console will look like. Bilbil-kun, who has a long history of accurate leaks, particularly where PlayStation …

Right at the start of 2024, Square Enix officially announced that the much-loved MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV would finally be coming to Xbox consoles. Following this, the publisher confirmed its intentions to bring more games to Microsoft’s platform – now reaffirming these plans once again.

During the most recent Nintendo Direct Partner showcase, we got another look at the upcoming LEGO Horizon Adventures – this time running on the Nintendo Switch. While the game is still officially slated to release sometime during ‘Holiday 2024’ Sony appears to have accidentally unveiled the game’s intended release date …

Over the course of the past generation, the Yakuza [Like a Dragon] series has gone from being a relatively niche franchise to one of SEGA’s biggest. Aided by the release of a remake of the original PS2 Yakuza back in 2016, the Like a Dragon series has seen strong growth …

Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. Hot on the heels of Gamescom – in which the console was said to be an “open secret” …

While General Nintendo Directs are quite a rare affair, the Switch maker keeps players content with plenty of 3rd party showcases throughout the year. Set to go live later today, Nintendo has announced its latest Indie World Showcase – as well as a joint Partner Showcase. Making the announcement on …

There was once a time when PlayStation stood competitive in both the home and handheld console markets, releasing classic systems such as the PSP and PS Vita. Unfortunately, the financial failings of the latter system saw Sony leave the handheld space. In the wake of the success of the PS …

Zotac was at Gamescom 2024 to show off the upcoming gaming handheld that it has been working on and share more details. Besides pricing, Zotac also hinted at an imminent release of the portable console, which has been corroborated by various retailers. The Zone is powered by the Ryzen 7 …

Since as far back as 2022, we have been hearing rumours, leaks and other various reports claiming that Sony is working on a PS5 Pro, with plans to launch sometime in 2024. While the console manufacturer has yet to officially unveil this mid-gen refresh, the unannounced console was reportedly an …

Despite the fact that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to release in just a few months, the team at Asobo Studio are continuing to add new features and improvements to 2020’s MSFS – with World Update XVII revamping Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Making the announcement on their blog, the …

Sea of Thieves marked one of the first Xbox exclusive games to come to PS5 as part of the company’s recent multi-platform pivot. So far, it seems as though this shift in strategy is paying off, as Sea of Thieves has reportedly sold over a million copies on PS5 since …

Risk of Rain is an excellent roguelike featuring tons of enemies, online co-op and much more. Released just ahead of the most recent generation of consoles, the game launched in late 2020 for the PS4 and Xbox One. In a welcome move, the team have announced a substantial – and …

Star Wars Outlaws is just over a week away, with the game set to launch on the 30th of August. Unsurprisingly, some people have gotten their hands on the title early, revealing some interesting inclusions. Despite no official word from Ubisoft themselves, Star Wars Outlaws actually includes a much-appreciated 40fps …

Each month, just as how they bring a bunch of new games to the PS Plus service, Sony also removes a number of games. Unfortunately, next month’s line-up of departees includes a massive first-party title in the form of Horizon Forbidden West. In going to the PlayStation Plus section on …

As part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass revamp last year, the console manufacturer unveiled a new tier of its subscription service. Replacing Xbox Live Gold, Game Pass Core offers console owners the ability to play games online as well as giving access to a limited line-up of games. Four months …

Running at just 1080p with an uneven 30 fps frame cap, Bloodborne is overdue for some form of update. Unfortunately, in the almost 10 years since the release of the game, we have gotten little-to-nothing in the way of enhancements. That said, last month the PS4 emulator ShadPS4 managed to …

Hideo Kojima and Geoff Keighley have had a strong relationship for many years, with the video game creator making an appearance at most of Keighley’s various industry showcases. With Gamescom the Opening Night Live Showcase mere hours away, Kojima appears to be teasing a new trailer for Death Stranding 2. …

Before they became the GTA and Red Dead studio, Rockstar Games would release a ton of different, unique and equally appreciated titles – from Mahunt to L.A. Noir. One of the most popular non-GTA/RDR games was Bully (Canis Canem Edit) – a 2006 open-world game set in a school where …

Antec has finally released the Core HS, the company's gaming handheld first announced at Computex 2024. Leveraging the Ayaneo Slide's design and featuring a 6-inch 1080p display that unfolds to reveal a QWERTY keyboard, this device comes to compete against the likes of Asus ROG Ally and the Lenovo Legion …

Announced back in 2022, The Plucky Squire is a unique platformer which lets you switch between a 2D and 3D perspective depending on your current realm. Initially planned to release in 2023, the game was unfortunately delayed – though we now have an official release date – alongside some exciting …