Ahead of the game's release later this month, Crytek has officially revealed the minimum and recommended PC system requirements for Crysis Remastered. The game was initially due out a couple of months ago but was delayed for further graphical improvement on PC, Xbox One and PS4. Crysis Remastered is set …
Read More »Critically panned Madden NFL 21 outperforms predecessor
EA’s Madden NFL 21 recently made headlines when it became the lowest rated video game of all time on Metacrtic based on user-score. Despite this, it appears as though the critically panned American Football title was unaffected by these reviews, as Madden NFL 21’s first week sell-through is 20% higher …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics is already hiring for its next (possibly Marvel related) project
Square Enix’ Marvel’s Avengers has only just released today to players across the world, yet it appears as though the game’s developer – Crystal Dynamics – is already preparing for its next project. The developers have posted a number of job listings for “a new original AAA game” which may …
Read More »The Witcher 3 is getting a free graphics upgrade with ray-tracing
In a surprise announcement today, CD Projekt Red has announced that it is working on an updated version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This will be a graphical upgrade, with one of the key features being the addition of ray-tracing for PC, Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. As …
Read More »Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 is one of the highest rated games of the year
The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise has had a rough time over the past several years. What began as a universally acclaimed franchise when it first released, began to see itself slip downhill, with Pro Skater 5 being the worst-reviewed in the entire franchise. It appears the series has redeemed …
Read More »The original Super Mario All-Stars comes to Switch’s SNES Online
While Nintendo has slowed down the rate at which it adds new titles to its NES and SNES Online services, the console manufacturer recently brought a new game to the service – or more accurately, a collection of games. In celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary, the original Super Mario All-Stars …
Read More »Into the Breach is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its fans a number of free games simply for using the store front. This week, account holders can get their hands on Into the Breach, the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game from the creators of FTL. For the uninitiated, Into the Breach is …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator crowned biggest launch game ever for Xbox Game Pass on PC
Xbox Game Pass has had some major launches over the years, but very few of those have been exclusive to PC. At this point, Microsoft Flight Simulator seems to be the biggest success story for Game Pass on PC so far, with the launch drawing in over one million players. …
Read More »Nintendo is releasing Super Mario 64, Sunshine and Galaxy remasters for a limited time
Back in March, we first began hearing rumours that Nintendo was planning a series of Super Mario remasters and re-releases for the Nintendo Switch in order to celebrate the character's 35th anniversary. Those plans were confirmed today, with Nintendo dropping a surprise Super Mario-focused direct this afternoon. The biggest piece …
Read More »GeForce Now gains Iron Harvest, Crusader Kings III, Guild Wars and more
Its time for another GeForce Now library update, this time headlined by Crusader Kings III and Iron Harvest, both of which are joining the GeForce Now library alongside their same day release on Steam. There are no specific ‘returning' games this time around, but interestingly enough, Guild Wars: Game of …
Read More »RTX 30 series launch bundle includes Watch Dogs: Legion and GeForce Now membership
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series is hitting the market in just a couple of weeks and early adopters can expect some freebies. At launch, the RTX 3090, RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 will be launching with a bundle, packaging in Watch Dogs: Legion – one of this holiday's ray-tracing …
Read More »NieR Replicant has been rated in Taiwan
The Taiwanese game ratings board is quickly becoming one of the prime ways that video games are being leaked to the public. Now, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… has been rated, suggesting that the remake/remaster of the cult PS3 title could be on its way soon. Discovered by Gematsu, the Taiwanese ratings …
Read More »There won’t be any next-gen Xbox news at Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show recently unveiled its line-up of showcases which are set to go live when the event begins later this month on the 24th of September. With Microsoft headlining the event with a 50-minute showcase, many fans hoped to see more news regarding the impending Xbox Series X (and …
Read More »Hello Games is working on its next ‘ambitious’ project
After a fantastic turn around and some major, free updates along the way, it looks like Hello Games is ready to move on from No Man's Sky and focus on its next big project. The studio has shipped several expansion-sized updates for No Man's Sky over the years and also …
Read More »Epic Games announces “#FreeFortnite” merch
There’s no denying that Epic Games has gotten creative when it comes to the lawsuit regarding itself and Apple, vis-a-vis the removal of Fortnite from the Apple App Store. While Apple has remained much more quiet on the situation, Epic Games has made sure to let it be known that …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 system requirements ‘coming soon’, game won’t be 200GB
Yesterday during Nvidia's GeForce RTX 30 reveal event, Cyberpunk 2077 was brought up in a couple of occasions. One was a ray-tracing showcase, showing off scenes from the game with ray-tracing effects active. The other was just a screenshot of the Night City skyline, used to illustrate a slide going …
Read More »Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment reportedly no longer up for sale
Back in mid June, Warner Bros parent company, AT&T, was reportedly in talks to sell off Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment – the company's massive game development and publishing division. Since then, Rocksteady and WB Montreal have revealed their next massive projects and now, it would appear that a sale is …
Read More »Destiny 2 and Resident Evil come to Xbox Game Pass
On a regular and consistent basis, Microsoft announces and adds new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has announced its next batch of titles set to be joining the service, and they include Destiny 2’s Shadowkeep and Forsaken expansions, as well as Resident Evil VII: …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil join PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the month of September, Sony has revealed that subscribers can get their hands on the latest mainline Final Fantasy and Resident Evil titles, among other additions. The games joining PlayStation Now for the …
Read More »Microsoft is headlining Tokyo Game Show; full line-up announced
While the Summer Game Fest has only recently ended, there are still many more gaming events left for 2020. One of the biggest is Tokyo Game Show. Beginning on the 24th of September, fans will be given many first-looks at some of the biggest games set to come out of …
Read More »Second Ubisoft Forward games showcase dated
Due to the cancellation of E3, many publishers took to hosting their own digital games showcases. For Ubisoft, that was ‘Ubisoft Forward’. Taking place in July, the publisher showed off a number of titles including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6. Following its conclusion however, it was announced that …
Read More »Xbox Series S leaks again via official Xbox controller packaging
There have been a number of rumours pointing towards the existence of a second next-gen console from Microsoft dating back a couple of years now. For a long time, we’ve been running under the assumption that this will be known as the Xbox Series S. At this point, the console …
Read More »Dead by Daylight is getting a graphical overhaul this year
The developers behind Dead by Daylight have been putting in plenty of work recently, upgrading the title with cross-platform progression and multiplayer. Now as we approach the Xbox Series X and PS5 launch, more upgrades are on the table, with a graphical overhaul coming for next-gen consoles and other platforms. …
Read More »World of Warcraft: Shadowlands system requirements call for SSD storage and beefier GPUs
It looks like World of Warcraft players may want to consider moving the long-running MMO over to an SSD soon, as Blizzard has updated the minimum requirements for World of Warcraft: Shadowlands. According to the new expansion's minimum system requirements, players should ideally be using an SSD. This is likely …
Read More »EA Play subscription now available on Steam
Just as expected, this week EA Play officially went live on Steam. The subscription service, formerly known as EA Access/Origin Access, has come to Valve's platform, bringing access to most of EA's back catalogue of titles for a monthly fee. As of the 31st of August, EA Play is available on …
Read More »Fall Guys tops Steam charts for 4th week in a row
There’s no denying that Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is a success. The Takeshi’s Castle styled Battle Royale game has continued to draw the attention of those who are playing it, and even those who are not. We recently reported that Fall Guys had sold 7 million copies on Steam in …
Read More »Over 6 million players took part in the Marvel’s Avengers beta
Marvel’s Avengers is one of the most high-profile releases for the remainder of 2020. Launching on the 4th of September, the co-op Destiny-like action title used its pre-launch period to host a number of closed and open betas. Now, as we reach the game’s official release, new figures have been …
Read More »Vigor set to launch on PS4 and PS5 later this year, Switch version to become free-to-play
Vigor, the shoot ‘n' loot survival title developed by Bohemia Interactive, is scheduled to release on Sony's current and next-gen consoles in 2020. Additionally, the Switch version of the game will become free-to-play later this month, allowing you to play it without buying the Founder's Pack. Developed by the creators …
Read More »The PS5 will use game sounds to generate better haptics
One of the major advances that Sony is pushing with the PlayStation 5 is the new haptics found on its DualSense controller. These haptics are intended to create a more immersive experience, with players being able to feel the grit beneath their wheels while racing, or the rushing of the …
Read More »Halo: Infinite is partnering with Monster Energy
While we don't yet know exactly when Halo: Infinite is launching, it hasn't stopped Microsoft from beginning to market the much-anticipated shooter. One way that the console manufacturer is drumming up excitement is through a partnership with Monster energy, which will allow fans to obtain double XP boosts, as well …
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