We've known for a while now that Bethesda has greenlit a few unannounced games after being acquired by Microsoft. We've seen a couple of these games already, including titles like Redfall and recent surprise hit, Hi-Fi Rush. Bethesda does have another unannounced game in the works – SpyTeam. We first …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms The Crew 3, announcement coming tomorrow
Over the weekend, we learned a few new details about Ubisoft's next racing game, tentatively referred to as ‘The Crew 3', the third in a series of open-world racing games. As it turns out, the official reveal for this game is right around the corner. Recent leaks revealed that The …
Read More »Sony says you’ll have ‘a much easier time’ getting a PS5 this year
The PlayStation 5 has been in high demand since its launch in November 2020. While the console is easier to find in stock now, it still regularly sells out. However, with the new PS VR2 headset, Sony plans to double down on console supply to support the launch, while also …
Read More »Horizon multiplayer spin-off discovered in early Horizon Forbidden West build
We've known for some time now that Guerilla Games originally envisioned its Horizon series as having a multiplayer component. Plans for this were scrapped early on in development of Horizon Zero Dawn, but recently, early footage of multiplayer gameplay has leaked online. It would seem that after scrapping multiplayer plans …
Read More »Starfield is ‘playable from start to finish’ but release date still in flux
While a good chunk of Xbox's recent Developer Direct showcase focused on Redfall, Bethesda's other major 2023 game, Starfield, was unfortunately absent. While the game's release date is still a mystery, we have recently learned that the game is indeed complete, in the sense that it can be played from …
Read More »Amazon Studios reportedly working on Tomb Raider TV series
We've known for some time now that Amazon is teaming up with Crystal Dynamics to publish the next major Tomb Raider game, which will reportedly be officially unveiled later this year. As it turns out, the deal may reach beyond gaming, with rumours now claiming that Amazon is making a …
Read More »Kingdoms of Amalur might be getting a sequel according to job listing
The video games industry is a rather secretive place, however one of the primary ways we hear about unannounced games ahead of time is through job listings. Thanks to a new post, it seems as though the cult classic Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning might be getting a sequel. As discovered …
Read More »PS5 launch title The Pathless finally comes to Xbox and Switch
One of the most exciting titles released alongside the PlayStation 5 in November of 2020 was The Pathless – a momentum-based open world title which would see you take on the role of a “master of archery who travels to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that …
Read More »February’s PlayStation Plus games leak ahead of time
As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for February 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that next month will feature three free PlayStation 5 games, including Destiny 2: Beyond Light. As reported by billbil-kun – who has accurately leaked PS Plus titles ahead …
Read More »The Crew 3 will use a new game engine according to datamine
Last week we reported that Ubisoft’s entire game line-up for 2023 had leaked, with one of the biggest unknown titles set to release this year being the unannounced The Crew 3. Ahead of its official reveal we now have more details, including the fact that the game will be using …
Read More »HBO releases Episode 1 of The Last of Us online for free
HBO’s The Last of Us adaptation has been receiving rave reviews from critics and fans alike while also seeing an impressive number of people flock to the premium service in order to experience the acclaimed show. That said, if you remain somewhat on the fence or can’t afford the subscription, …
Read More »Phil Spencer discusses lay-offs, confidence in Activision acquisition and more
Phil Spencer is not one to shy away from the limelight, being one of the more vocal executives in the industry, partaking in interviews while being relatively candid at the same time. As part of a new interview, the head of Xbox discussed all manner of topics, ranging from the company’s recent string of layoffs to the struggling Activision-Blizzard acquisition.
Read More »Battlefield 2042’s next update will bring back classes
It has been over a year since Battlefield 2042 has released. After many patches to improve the game, DICE is finally adding the most requested feature by the community since the game was released. That feature is bringing classes back to Battlefield, which is scheduled to happen with a patch …
Read More »The Last of Us will be getting a second season
Since premiering a couple of weeks ago, HBO's The Last of Us has gone on to break multiple records, reaching huge viewership numbers. Now, HBO has confirmed the obvious – The Last of Us will indeed return for a second season. Many of us assumed The Last of Us would …
Read More »Sources claim Forza Motorsport will be delayed
While Microsoft initially announced plans to launch Forza Motorsport in the first half of 2023, a lack of release date announced during the recent Developer Direct stream has sparked rumours of delays. According to games reporter, Jeff Grubb, multiple sources have told him that Forza is likely to slip into …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free February titles revealed
Each month, those who are subscribed to Amazon Prime are privy to a number of free games as part of the company’s Prime Gaming initiative. For the month of February, subscribers can get their hands on a number of titles, including The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind. Available to add to …
Read More »Journey to the Savage Planet to get free PS5 and Series X|S upgrade
Journey to the Savage Planet is a fun and unique first person shooter which sees you explore a number of wonderful and weird worlds while offering fun gameplay to boot. Almost exactly three years after its debut on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, the game is getting a free PS5 …
Read More »Benchmarks show DirectStorage negatively impacts performance in Forspoken
Forspoken might not be the best game of the year, but the fact that it's the first PC game to use DirectStorage makes it worth investigating. PC enthusiasts have been testing the game to see how the storage technology affects the gameplay experience and discovered something unexpected. Indeed, loading times …
Read More »Stranger of Paradise could get a sequel if demand is high enough
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is an interesting title. The game was initially met with skepticism in the wake of its reveal, however sentiment grew much more positive following the game’s release – with its camp and cheesiness being contributing factors. A sequel has not yet been confirmed, however …
Read More »Separate single and multiplayer Far Cry games reportedly in development
One of the most consistent Ubisoft franchises is that of Far Cry, with the open world FPS series being generally liked across the board. It is therefore unsurprising to see that Far Cry 7 is reportedly in development. Interestingly, so too is a standalone multiplayer title. As reported by Insider …
Read More »Fntastic co-founders claim The Day Before delay was planned before trademark dispute
The Day Before has garnered a lot of hype over the past year, going on to become the most wishlisted game on Steam. Unfortunately, just over a month from the game's supposed March 1st release date, the game has been delayed and fans are beginning to question the game's existence. …
Read More »Dead Space Remake is the highest rated game of the year so far
EA surprised us all last year with the announcement of Dead Space Remake. Given EA's checkered history, there was some concern that a 'modernised' version of the game would bring about unwanted changes, similar to what happened with Dead Space 3. Fortunately, the reviews are now in and it looks like the team at EA Motive has delivered an impressive and faithful retelling.
Read More »Naughty Dog has moved on from Uncharted, but studio may continue The Last of Us
While many fans enjoyed The Last of Us Part II, some elements of its story were divisive among fans. Naughty Dog has not yet announced any plans for a third game, but the team is kicking around some ideas. This week, The Last of Us co-creator and director, Neil Druckmann, …
Read More »Among Us VR sells 1 million copies in two months
Among Us hit it BIG in 2020, with the social deduction game becoming one of the most viral titles of the year – and its popularity has not waned since. Despite being a significantly smaller market, Among Us VR has already managed to sell over 1 million copies in just …
Read More »Atomic Heart officially goes gold
Atomic Heart has intrigued players for years, ever since the alternate-history action-adventure FPS RPG was first announced all the way back in 2018. Since then, news on the game has been rather sporadic, though late last year it was announced that the game is coming in February. Nearly one month …
Read More »Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland leaves Squanch Games
Following the massive success of Adult Swim cartoon Rick and Morty, one of the show’s co-creators and lead voice actor Justin Roiland expanded his horizons into the video games space, founding Squanch Games (who later made the recently-released High on Life). The past few days however has seen a swath …
Read More »Free-to-play ‘Trackmania’ is the next Ubisoft game coming to Steam
The past few months has seen Ubisoft commit itself to bringing its previously Epic Games Store exclusive titles to Steam. We have seen the likes of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Roller Champions, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game and more added to the storefront slowly but surely. Three years since …
Read More »JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and more coming to Game Pass
Typically Microsoft announces and adds titles to its Xbox Game Pass service on a consistent basis twice a month. January 2023 however was rather light on additions…until now as during the Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct a bunch of games were announced to be coming before the end of the …
Read More »First-party Xbox title ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ officially announced and released
The Xbox and Bethesda Developer Direct has come and gone, bringing with it some expected announcements as well as a few surprises. Though its existence was leaked beforehand, Tango Gameworks of The Evil Within fame simultaneously announced and released Hi-Fi Rush – a rhythm focused action game “where the world …
Read More »Xbox monthly active users surpasses 120 million
While Microsoft saw a decline in gaming revenue last quarter, the number of monthly active Xbox users is up. As of last quarter, Xbox set a new record of 120 million MAUs. As VGC reports, in the second quarter of Microsoft's fiscal year, Xbox has registered record-breaking numbers of game …
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