The WhatsApp ‘Martinelli' scam is back and doing the rounds once again. Users of the app are forwarding a message to their contacts, which claims that a malicious video is going to be sent around with embedded malware. It is causing a bit of a ruckus, but there doesn't appear …
Read More »Niantic is teaming up with Nintendo once again for AR Pikmin game
Pokémon GO took the world by storm when it first launched back in 2016. Since then, the game has continued to consistently bring in a great deal of revenue every year. Developed by Niantic, Nintendo is once again partnering with the studio to bring another of Nintendo’s properties to life: …
Read More »Microsoft is rebranding Xbox Live
Xbox Live is as synonymous with the Xbox brand as the console itself. Since its launch in 2002, Xbox Live has allowed owners of Microsoft’s console to go online and play games with friends. After 18 years however, the console manufacturer has confirmed that the Xbox Live name will be …
Read More »Valve celebrates Half-Life: Alyx one-year anniversary with sale and mod recommendations
Given everything that happened last year, it can be easy to forget that Valve shipped Half-Life Alyx in 2020. This week, the game officially turns one-year old and Valve is celebrating that anniversary with the game's biggest discount to date. If you are currently stuck at home with a VR …
Read More »PSP, PS3 and PS Vita stores rumoured to be shutting down soon
With the evolution of technology, it is only natural that eventually older hardware and software get left behind. It would appear as though this will be the case with the PlayStation 3, PS Vita and PSP, which will all reportedly see their online stores shuttered for good later this year. …
Read More »Amazon Game Studios hires Rainbow Six Siege devs to work on new multiplayer IP
While Amazon has yet to successfully ship a game, the company has not given up on its game development efforts. Currently, New World is on track to release this year and now, some fresh talent is coming in from Ubisoft to help create a new multiplayer game. Amazon Game Studios …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Pro may be powered by Nvidia ‘Lovelace’ GPU architecture
We've been hearing rumours about a possible Nintendo Switch Pro model for years now, but things appear to be picking up steam this year. A report earlier this week revealed some key features of the upcoming Switch Pro, which will reportedly support Nvidia's DLSS technology. Now according to another tech …
Read More »You can play Watch Dogs Legion for free this week
It has been around six months since Watch Dogs Legion first released, so its about time for a free weekend. Later this week, Ubisoft will be making Watch Dogs Legion free to download and play for a limited time. Aside from that, the game also has a new roadmap for …
Read More »Square Enix cancels Final Fantasy XI mobile reboot
Back in 2015, Square Enix announced a new version of Final Fantasy XI for mobile devices, with a planned launch in 2016. That launch window came and went with no sign of the game. Now in 2021, the mobile reboot has been cancelled. The Final Fantasy XI mobile reboot was …
Read More »There are ‘plenty of stories’ left to tell in Doom series, Eternal set to get more updates
While Doom Eternal's latest expansion, The Ancient Gods Part 2, wraps up the story arc that began with Doom (2016), it is not the end of the series as a whole. The folks at id Software already have some ideas for future games, as well as plans for additional updates …
Read More »Resident Evil, Shrek, Naruto and more could crossover with Fortnite
Since its explosion in popularity, Fortnite has been home to a wide number of franchise crossovers, be it through major events, or simply the inclusion of new skins. It would seem Epic Games have no plans to slow down the rate of these crossovers, as a new survey has suggested …
Read More »Resident Evil Showcase announced for April
Last June, Resident Evil: Village was officially announced. Since then, Capcom have slowly teased more information, including releasing a playable demo. Ahead of its release on the 7th of May, and shortly after the official 25th anniversary of the series, Capcom has announced that a Resident Evil Showcase will be …
Read More »Fallout 76 gets 2021 roadmap
Though the game released initially to very little fanfare, Fallout 76 has continued to be consistently updated, bringing the game much closer to a traditional Fallout experience. With Microsoft’s recent acquisition of Bethesda, it seems that not much has changed in that respect, with the team now outlining its entire …
Read More »Rainbow Six Parasite gameplay leaks following closed technical test
We still don't know when Rainbow Six Quarantine/Parasite is coming out, but Ubisoft has been holding closed gameplay tests recently. Some early in-game footage leaked last month, giving us a few-second glimpse at the game. Now this week, someone has streamed over an hour of gameplay, revealing all the details …
Read More »Microsoft and others in talks to acquire Discord for as much as $10 billion
Microsoft isn't only interested in acquiring game developer studios, it seems the company is also looking at gaming-adjacent services for acquisitions too. This week, reports claim that Microsoft is currently in talks to buy Discord – potentially for more money than it spent on acquiring Bethesda. According to VentureBeat, Discord …
Read More »Nintendo Switch ‘Pro’ will reportedly offer DLSS
As the much-rumoured Nintendo Switch Pro seemingly becomes more of a reality, more concrete details regarding the console have been leaking. According to Bloomberg, this upgraded Switch will arrive with a new chip, more RAM and DLSS. Bloomberg is quickly becoming the most reliable source for leaks on this long-rumoured …
Read More »Acer reportedly hit by $50 million ransomware attack
Acer has reportedly been hit by a cyber attack, leading to a $50 million ransomware demand. The attackers possibly abused a vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange, allowing access to internal systems. Microsoft recently released security updates to address vulnerabilities found in Exchange, but it would seem that Acer may have been …
Read More »Terraria becomes the highest rated Steam game of all time; sells 35 million copies
Last April we reported that the popular 2D action-adventure sandbox title Terraria had sold 30 million copies. Despite the final major update releasing last October, the game has continued to sell incredibly well, with the developers Re-Logic announcing that Terraria has now surpassed 35 million copies sold. Making the announcement …
Read More »HBO’s The Last of Us will “deviate greatly from the story” in certain moments
Of all the live action adaptations of popular video games, one of the most anticipated is HBO’s take on The Last of Us. Written by Neil Druckmann and created by Craig Mazin, the show has garnered a lot of talent, and as such, a lot of excitement. According to Druckmann, …
Read More »Resident Evil Village PC system requirements and multiplayer beta announced
Capcom's highly anticipated Resident Evil Village is coming out in just over one month's time, which means it is time to start talking about beta dates and PC system requirements. In this instance, Capcom has geared the recommended PC system requirements towards 1080p gameplay at 60 frames per second. We'll …
Read More »Valheim surpasses 6 million copies sold
With each new week, it seems as though the popular Vikings survival game Valheim manages to sell another million copies. Just under 7 weeks since its Early Access launch on the 2nd of February, Iron Gate has announced that Valheim has sold 6 million copies. Making the announcement, the team …
Read More »Fallout 4 and 76 limited to 1080p with FPS Boost
When Microsoft announced FPS Boost, the console manufacturer promised that fans would be able to play many of their favourite games which were previously capped to 30fps at 60fps and beyond on the Series X|S. While so far the number of titles supported is limited, the results have been impressive …
Read More »Yakuza 6: The Song of Life PC system requirements announced
SEGA has been working on bringing the full Yakuza series to PC for a few years now and the final piece of the collection is officially coming later this week. Ahead of the PC launch for Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, the game's minimum and recommended system requirements have …
Read More »Windows 10X reportedly coming H2 2021 for education and business devices
Back in 2019, Microsoft announced an operating system dedicated to dual-screen devices named Windows 10X. Initially scheduled for a release in 2020, Microsoft changed its focus onto devices with a single screen and changed the release date to H1 2021. Now, a new report suggests the release has been delayed …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD remaster coming to PC, Switch and PS4 in May
Two weeks ago, the upcoming remaster of Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne was rated by the ESRB, indicating a release date announcement very soon. This week, we got official confirmation, with Atlus announcing that the remastered cult-classic JRPG will be releasing on the 25th of May for PC and consoles. …
Read More »Gotham Knights has been delayed to 2022
While Rocksteady is working on its co-op Suicide Squad game, WB Montreal has been working on a co-op title of its own – Gotham Knights. While this game was originally going to release in 2021, the studio has realised that it needs more time, pushing the game back to 2022. …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077’s next major patch will fix police and driving
While CD Projekt Red initially planned to ship Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 in February, a cyber attack on the company resulted in a delay to late March. As we approach the update's release window, CD Projekt has shared some of the improvements that will be included. In a blog post …
Read More »Among Us gets new map ‘The Airship’, and other updates this month
Last year, the Among Us team announced that it would be scrapping plans for a sequel and bringing new content updates to the original game due to the surprising surge of player interest in mid-2020. It has taken quite some time to get the first major content update ready, but …
Read More »The Evil Within on Game Pass PC is a new port with new features
Recently, The Evil Within was added to Xbox Game Pass. In a surprising discovery however, on PC it would appear as though The Evil Within received an entirely new port which includes new features, quality of life updates, and more. As discovered by YouTuber Jigzaw_Killer, the Game Pass version of …
Read More »Payday 3 now ‘fully financed’ as Starbreeze enters co-publishing deal with Koch Media
We've known for a while now that Starbreeze has been searching for a publishing partner to help fund Payday 3. Now, the company has finally found one, with Koch Media set to co-publish the game. In an announcement today, Starbreeze confirmed that it has signed a €50 million publishing deal …
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