First released in 2013, The Last of Us has become one of PlayStation’s biggest IPs, with its relatively humble beginnings later spawning a sequel and a remake – with much more on the way. Ahead of the franchise’s 10th anniversary, the team at Naughty Dog have announced that the series …
Read More »PlayStation 5 officially surpasses 30 million consoles sold
The PlayStation 5 has been a hot ticket item ever since it was first released in late 2020, with great demand and supply shortages leading to a highly popular console which few could buy. That said, two years into the console’s lifecycle, the PlayStation 5 has officially sold over 30 …
Read More »PlayStation 2 Emulator development indefinitely suspended following death threats
Over the past many years we have seen the game emulation scene explode in popularity, both in terms of the number of devices capable of emulating older titles, but also thanks to the tireless efforts of the software developers who continuously optimise the emulators to run better and support more …
Read More »Sony announces highly-customisable accessibility-focused PlayStation controller
Back in 2018 Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Adaptive Controller: An accessibility-focused piece of hardware which allowed for many different people with all manner of varying disabilities to play video games thanks to its intelligent design and customisability. Now, Sony has finally announced their own accessibility-focused controller – Project …
Read More »The Day Before developer reveals the game’s system requirements
The highly awaited open-world survival MMO, The Day Before, is just a couple of months away, with a March release date being announced this week during Nvidia's CES keynote, where the game featured as part of an RTX showcase. We already know the game will have ray-tracing features and support …
Read More »Valve reveals Steam Awards 2022 winners
Last month alongside the Steam Winter Sale, Valve also announced the categories and nominees for the 2022 Steam Awards. After taking on votes from millions of Steam customers, Elden Ring has now been crowned as the Steam Game of the Year – naturally, it also won the ‘best game you …
Read More »Arkane’s Redfall reportedly aiming for May release
While Arkane was due to debut its first Xbox exclusive, Redfall, in 2022, the game was delayed alongside Bethesda's Starfield, with both now planned for ‘the first half of 2023'. According to new reports, it looks like Redfall will now be arriving in May. Sources familiar with Arkane's plans have …
Read More »Overwatch 2 gets limited-time ‘Battle for Olympus’ free-for-all deathmatch
At its heart, Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter with a few core game modes. That said, thanks to seasonal events we see the team at Blizzard flex their creative muscles just a bit by including new and varied limited-time game modes. Starting from tomorrow, players will be able to …
Read More »HITMAN 3 rebranded to include the first two games completely for free
IO Interactive have been making a lot of great moves when it comes to the HITMAN franchise. Previously, those who owned the entire trilogy would be able to experience all three titles within HITMAN 3. Now, anyone who owns the 3rd game will be given HITMAN 1 and 2 for …
Read More »Prime Gaming’s free January titles revealed – including The Evil Within 2
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 first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a number of titles, including multiple Bethesda-published games. Available to add to your …
Read More »January’s Humble Choice games include DOOM Eternal and OlliOlli World
Each month, those who are subscribed to the Humble Choice service are privy to a number of games – letting you obtain a handful of titles for a relatively low price. For the first month of 2023, subscribers can get their hands on a nice variety of games, including the …
Read More »Square Enix VP teases a big Final Fantasy announcement for 2023
Despite its recent focus on NFTs, Square Enix hasn't yet forgotten about traditional gaming. Take the Final Fantasy series, for example. In 2023, we'll get Final Fantasy XVI and hear more about the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but that's not all. According to Yoshinori Kitase, there's also a big announcement …
Read More »Ubisoft’s upcoming Avatar and Star Wars titles will likely include microtransactions
Ubisoft has been putting microtransactions into its large single-player titles for years now, often selling batches of premium currency that can be used to obtain in-game resources to accelerate your progress. In unsurprising news, Ubisoft plans to continue monetising its single-player games, including major licensed titles like Avatar: Frontiers of …
Read More »System Shock Remake gets Spring 2023 release date
The System Shock Remake by Nightdive Studios has had a tumultuous development, with the title first hitting Kickstarter nearly 7 years ago. That said, it seems as though the game is finally ready for release, with the studio announcing that fans will be able to get their hands on this …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will reportedly be the last major Switch title
The Nintendo Switch launched in 2017 alongside the much anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Following its massive success, a sequel was announced – Tears of the Kingdom. With the sequel releasing 6 years after BOTW, new rumours are claiming that the upcoming title will be the …
Read More »Persona 3 remake reportedly in development
Later this month, Persona 3 Portable is set to be released for modern systems after spending so long trapped on its original release hardware. Despite the upcoming re-release it seems as though ATLUS has much bigger plans for the well-loved JRPG, as according to an insider, a full blown remake …
Read More »Xbox exclusive ‘Fable’ completely restarts development, claims rumour
For the past many years, Microsoft has been somewhat known as the company which announces many games, yet somehow they seemingly are unable to get these titles past the finish line. Following developmental issues with Perfect Dark, Everwild and more, it appears as though the much-anticipated Fable has been completely …
Read More »Payday 3 gets new teaser trailer ahead of 2023 launch
It has been quite some time since we last had an update on Payday 3. The game was announced back in 2020, and funding for the game was secured in 2021. The game entered full production in 2022 and now just as the calendar turned over to the new year, a …
Read More »Destiny 2 subscription datamine was a hoax
Late last month, you likely saw a few articles covering a recent Destiny 2 datamine, which showed strings for a subscription option for the game. While the D2 Dataminers Discord server is usually a trusted source for these leaks, the mods of the server have now revealed that the subscription …
Read More »Until Dawn Studio’s PSVR2 title will feature enemies which respond to you blinking
Sony’s PlayStation VR2 headset is set for release in a few short months, and while the hardware’s £529.99 price tag might be hard to swallow, it is with good reason as the headset features many advanced technologies including eye tracking. We now know one of the ways this tech will …
Read More »ATLUS teases multiple unannounced 2023 titles
2022 was a big year for ATLUS, with the studio releasing multiple much-anticipated titles, including the long-awaited multiplatform release of Persona 5 Royal. With 2023 officially underway, the team have now teased their plans for the upcoming 12 months. To start off 2023, Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu collaborated with dozens …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake is in the “final spurt” of development claims producer
To some, Resident Evil 4 is one of the most important video games in history, with the title influencing the horror genre for years following its 2005 release. Nearly 18 years later, the remake is set to launch in March 2023. With just a few months left, the developers have now claimed RE4 Remake to be in the “final spurt” of development.
Read More »Square Enix discusses 2023 plans for NFTs
Throughout 2022 we saw both the rise and fall of NFTs, with game developers and publishers around the world announcing their own spin on the technology – before quietly moving away from the idea following backlash. One publisher that seems committed to the technology however is Square Enix, with them …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Special Edition Switch seemingly leaked
Unlike previous generations, Nintendo has remained somewhat conservative when it comes to releasing special edition versions of the Nintendo Switch. That being said, it seems a bespoke version of the handheld is planned for release alongside the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with images of the device …
Read More »Sony confirms it is researching wireless VR
In just two short months, Sony’s next-generation PlayStation VR2 headset will be released, improving upon the first iteration in literally every way possible. Even so, the headset will still need to be wired to the PlayStation in order to work (though admittedly with only one cable). In discussing this, Sony …
Read More »Steam Deck surpasses 7000 Verified/Playable titles
After a slow start due to supply issues and high demand, the Steam Deck has been hitting its stride on all fronts. 10 months after the first batch of Steam Decks were released to the wild, Valve’s popular portable handheld system now supports more than 7000 titles. As reported by …
Read More »Steam reveals the top 100 games on Steam for 2022
We are closing in on the end of 2022 and in keeping with tradition, Valve has revealed the top selling games of the year on Steam. This year's top 100 has some familiar titles, with the likes of Grand Theft Auto V, Rainbow Six Siege, Dota 2 and CS:GO making the list, in addition to a number of new titles, like Dying Light 2, Elden Ring and Monster Hunter Rise.
Read More »Dishonored Definitive Edition is free on the Epic Games Store
The Epic Games Store’s 2022 edition of its 15 days of free games program has officially come to an end, concluding with an exciting pair of titles. As hinted at previously, the final game on offer for 2022 is Dishonored: Definitive Edition – though it isn’t the only one. Available …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold starts the year off with a fizzle
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. January’s free games have now been announced – proving that the service will not be …
Read More »Nintendo may have scrapped Switch Pro to focus on Switch 2
For years, there have been rumours that Nintendo had plans for a ‘Switch Pro', providing a mid-gen power bump to the console. This all came to a head in 2021, when ‘insiders' convinced fans that a new Switch was on the way, only to be met with the Switch OLED, …
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