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 »Tencent is looking to acquire more Japanese studios
Recently we reported that NetEase was in final talks with SEGA’s Toshihiro Nagoshi to poach the Yakuza creator, bringing him under the Chinese company's wing and giving him the freedom to create a new studio and IPs. It looks like NetEase isn’t the only Chinese-based company with an eye on …
Read More »Bethesda details three key locations in Starfield
While Starfield was one of the key highlights of Microsoft's E3 presentation back in June, we still know very little about Bethesda's new sci-fi RPG. Slowly but surely, more details are coming to light, with the latest news drop detailing three major locations from the game. In three very short …
Read More »Yakuza creator may leave SEGA to join NetEase
Toshihiro Nagoshi is one of SEGA’s most prolific names. Having joined the company all the way back in 1989, he has been in charge of some of the publisher’s biggest games, including creating the Yakuza franchise. Despite his lengthy history with SEGA, it seems he may finally be leaving the …
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 »Windows 11 can be installed on PCs with older CPUs, but updates might be blocked
While Windows 11's system requirements do call for a fairly modern CPU, Microsoft has revealed that it won't stop those with unsupported processors from upgrading to the new operating system. There are some drawbacks though, this method requires a clean install using an ISO, and Microsoft may block future Windows …
Read More »KitGuru Games: A Delayed Game is Eventually Good
“A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad”. This is a quote that has echoed throughout the video games industry. First said by Nintendo veteran and the father of Mario, Shigeru Miyamoto, the quote has been used and abused over the years when discussing the ever common practice of delaying games. But is it true?
Read More »Saints Row gameplay shown amid controversy over reboot
During Gamescom Opening Night Live, Saints Row was announced, complete with a cinematic trailer. That trailer turned out to be quite divisive amongst fans, leading to some backlash on YouTube and social media. In response, a second gameplay video has now been released. The cinematic trailer focuses on introducing characters …
Read More »Death Stranding may be getting a sequel according to Norman Reedus
Kojima Productions currently has multiple projects in the works, including Death Stranding: Director's Cut. As it turns out, there may also be a sequel on the way too, actor Norman Reedus has revealed. Reedus starred in the original Death Stranding as the main character. Recently during an interview, Reedus said: …
Read More »Asus is releasing BIOS updates to allow Kaby Lake and Skylake-based systems to run Windows 11
When Microsoft announced the system requirements for Windows 11, the lack of Skylake and Kaby Lake CPUs in the compatibility list came as a surprise. These chips are still relatively modern, so it would be expected that Windows 11 would support them. Fortunately for Asus motherboards owners, the company seems …
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: Blasphemous sequel confirmed for 2023
Blasphemous is a side-scrolling metroidvania which started its life as a Kickstarter project. The game ultimately proved to be successful both commercially and critically upon its release in 2019. Since then, the team at ‘The Game Kitchen’ have been releasing DLC for the game. Ahead of the final piece of …
Read More »EA’s SKATE is coming to PC for the first time ever
EA’s Skate franchise has just as dedicated a fan base as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It separated itself from other skating titles thanks to its ‘Flick It’ style of controlling, as well as the physics heavy gameplay. The franchise has been absent since 2010 on consoles, and never came to …
Read More »Bravely Default 2 is coming to PC after six months as a Nintendo Switch exclusive
Bravely Default started off as one of the best exclusives for the Nintendo 3DS and earlier this year, we finally got a sequel for the Nintendo Switch. While we didn't expect the series to make its way to other platforms, Square Enix has announced that Bravely Default 2 will be …
Read More »Seagate announces Halo Infinite-themed Game Drive for Xbox
Seagate has been partnering with Microsoft on storage drives for Xbox consoles for years now and that partnership continues this year alongside the launch of Halo Infinite. Today, Seagate announced the Game Drive for Xbox – Halo Infinite Special Edition, as well as a new Game Drive Hub for Xbox. …
Read More »Netflix begins testing game streaming
Over the last six months, multiple sources have claimed that Netflix is working towards offering games as part of its streaming package. This was confirmed in July, with the streaming giant explaining that its efforts will focus on smaller, mobile titles at first. Now, the first streamable games are rolling …
Read More »Overwatch to Change McCree’s name following sexual harassment case
The Activision Blizzard sexual harassment lawsuit has brought with it many different knock on effects. Starting with Activision’s name not being featured in the Call of Duty: Vanguard trailer, the name of the popular Overwatch character Jesse McCree is being changed, as they were originally named after a Blizzard employee. …
Read More »Halo Infinite writer explains why campaign wasn’t at E3 or Gamescom
Halo Infinite gameplay debuted last year with our first and currently only look at the campaign. We expected to see some new campaign footage during E3 or Gamescom but both events have now passed and there is no new gameplay to be found. Now, 343 Industries has spoken up, explaining …
Read More »Halo Infinite PC system requirements announced
Following on from Gamescom, 343 Industries has announced the PC system requirements for Halo Infinite. The game is set to release on the 8th of December, and while the minimum requirements are fairly low, the recommended spec calls for a much more powerful gaming rig. As we've seen with The …
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 »Gamescom 2021: SIFU officially launches in February 2022
It seems like almost all of 2021’s biggest games have been pushed to 2022. This is an understandable eventuality due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the overall difficulty of developing a video game, and the desire to have the best launch possible. One of the games that was pushed out …
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 »Saints Row: The Third Remastered is free on the Epic Games Store
As part of Gamescom 2021’s Opening Night Live event, a reboot for the Saints Row series was announced, offering a look at what the team has planned for the future of the franchise – being positioned as a more grounded take on Saints Row. Those who wish to experience the …
Read More »Halo Infinite release date and limited edition Xbox Series X console announced
Halo Infinite was curiously absent from Microsoft's own Xbox showcase at Gamescom, but fortunately, the game did make an appearance at Gamescom Opening Night Live last night. Unfortunately, no new campaign gameplay was shown, but we did get a release date, a new multiplayer trailer and even the announcement of …
Read More »New World will have an open beta next month
Last month, we had the chance to play a good chunk of Amazon's upcoming MMO, New World, in closed beta. Now, with the game's release date just on the horizon, Amazon has announced dates for the game's open beta. The closed beta was limited to pre-order customers, but the upcoming …
Read More »Dying Light 2 will be available on GeForce Now at launch, 11 titles join library today
Alongside Gamescom this week, Nvidia is announcing the next 11 titles coming to GeForce Now this week. Beyond that, the company has confirmed that Dying Light 2: Stay Human will be available to stream to almost any device on day-one. We already knew that Guardians of the Galaxy would be …
Read More »XCOM studio announces Marvel-based Tactical RPG ‘Midnight Suns’
Prior to E3, there was a huge 2K Games leak, indicating that XCOM creators, Firaxis, are working on a Marvel game. Last night during Gamescom, the game was officially announced as Marvel's Midnight Suns, a tactical RPG starring a number of popular heroes, including those from The Avengers and X-Men. …
Read More »Saints Row reboot revealed, releasing in February 2022
Just as promised, last night during Gamescom Opening Night Live, the Saints Row reboot was officially announced. The new game will be ‘more grounded' than Saints Row 4, featuring a new story and cast of characters. The game, simply titled ‘Saints Row', is a reboot for the series set in …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West delayed to 2022
Recently, rumours began circulating that Sony's next major PlayStation exclusive, Horizon Forbidden West, would be pushed out of 2021. Last night, Sony officially confirmed it, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason behind the delay. Horizon Forbidden West will no longer be releasing on PS4 and PS5 in 2021. Instead, …
Read More »Clash of Clans studio published new game under a fake name
In the wake of some media products’ overwhelming success, the creators behind the art sometimes turn to pseudonyms when releasing their next project in order to test whether it can succeed in its own right. Such was the case with Clash of Clans developers Supercell, who released their most recent …
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