There have been plenty of leaks and rumours pointing towards a Mass Effect trilogy remaster. Reputable insiders have added to this and BioWare itself has also prodded fans a little with previously unseen concept art teasers. Now, our latest piece of the puzzle is an expanded edition of the Mass …
Read More »GTA Online is getting its ‘biggest ever update’ this summer
Red Dead Online is getting a long awaited content update next week but Rockstar won't be leaving GTA Online players behind. GTA Online is set to get its biggest ever update this Summer. In an update blog posted this week, Rockstar not only announced the next Red Dead Online update, …
Read More »Red Dead Online is finally getting a new content update next week
Last week, Red Dead Online players began protesting the lack of updates from Rockstar by dressing up as clowns. As it turns out, this movement did catch the studio's attention, with the developers now announcing the next content update. In a blog post update this week, Rockstar announced that on …
Read More »G4 TV is set to relaunch in 2021
Way back in 2002, G4 TV hit the air waves, putting out TV shows dedicated to video game news, reviews and competitive tournaments. The channel went offline back in 2014, in part due to the shift towards streaming, leaving few viewers left for a TV channel dedicated to games. As …
Read More »Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is a new game, not just an expansion
During the Xbox Game Studios showcase earlier this week, Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis was announced, featuring a very impressive visual overhaul for the game. At the time, it was assumed that this was an expansion to the current PSO2, but as it turns out, Sega is giving the …
Read More »BioWare Austin director shares new details on Anthem 2.0
Earlier this year, BioWare finally spoke out on its Anthem reinvention plans, confirming that a team is dedicated to building Anthem 2.0 and will be working on it for however long it takes. The studio has been very quiet since then, but we finally got an update this afternoon. A …
Read More »Halo Infinite is still a ‘work in progress’, demo was played on PC
Last night, we all got a good look at Halo Infinite, with roughly 10 minutes of campaign gameplay. The demo was shown being played with a controller but it was not running on Xbox Series X or Xbox One hardware, instead the demo was indeed played and captured on PC. …
Read More »Apricorn launches the first USB 3.2 encrypted flash key with C-type connector
Earlier this week, Kingston announced a new trio of secure, encrypted USB keys. Now, we are seeing more hardware-encryption security keys hitting the market, with the latest being the Aegis Secure Key 3NXC USB drive from Apricorn. The main selling point for this one is “on-the-fly 100% hardware-based encryption”. One …
Read More »GRID Autosport adds Nintendo Labo support in multiplayer update
GRID Autosport is one of the biggest “authentic” racing games on the Nintendo Switch. Releasing late last year for the hybrid console, the game lacked any multiplayer support. Now, Switch players will soon be able to compete online as GRID Autosport is set to receive its multiplayer update on the …
Read More »Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition is coming to Game Pass and other platforms
After a year of exclusivity to the Nintendo Switch, Square Enix is officially bringing Dragon Quest XI S Definitive Edition to other platforms. The much improved version of one of the best JRPGs of this console generation is officially coming to PC, Xbox and PS4. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes …
Read More »Halo Infinite will be the last standalone release for the franchise
Yesterday evening, Microsoft held its much-anticipated Xbox Games Showcase, highlighting a number of games set to release on the Xbox platform in the coming years. The headlining title was unsurprisingly Halo Infinite, to which Microsoft showcased gameplay for the first time. Following this, more information on the upcoming sci-fi shooter …
Read More »The Outer Worlds is getting two ‘substantial’ story expansions
The Outer Worlds is returning this year, with Obsidian Entertainment releasing the first of two ‘substantial' story DLC packs. The first is called Peril on Gorgon and will see players travelling to an asteroid to investigate the origins of Adrena-Time, one of the consumable drugs in the game. Adrena-Time is a …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima has biggest launch week of any first-party PS4 title in Japan
Recently we reported that Ghost of Tsushima was suffering from stock shortages in Japan due to the sheer amount of demand for the title in the country. Now, more specifics on the game’s success has been revealed, with Ghost of Tsushima officially scoring the biggest launch week of any first-party …
Read More »Tacoma and Next up Hero are Free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users a number of free games. For this week, those with an Epic account can get their hands on the Sci-Fi exploration focused ‘Tacoma’, as well as the hand-drawn dungeon crawler Next up Heroes. Both titles are available to purchase for free …
Read More »Everything announced during the Xbox Game Studios showcase
The big day finally arrived, bringing us announcements for new RPGs from Obsidian Entertainment and Playground Games, as well as our first look at campaign gameplay from Halo Infinite and more.
Read More »GeForce Now adds Rock of Ages 3, Rogue Company and more this week
Thursday has officially become GeForce Now’s library update day, with new games added to the service every week. This week’s update includes nine more games coming to the service, including brand new releases like Rogue Company and Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break. There are no previously removed games …
Read More »Ubisoft’s next-gen launch games will remain at $60
Recently, there has been much discussion surrounding a potential increase in the price of AAA video games coinciding with the launch of the next generation of consoles. While some publishers have already announced a $10 price hike and others are considering it, Ubisoft has now announced that its upcoming next-generation …
Read More »Dreams’ VR update is now live
Dreams serves as one of PlayStation’s most unique and interesting first-party releases. The game creation toolkit received high praise thanks to its creativity and encouragement of others’ creative endeavours. Though the tools available to ‘Dreamers’ was already wide in scope, both Dreams and PSVR are getting a significant boost, as …
Read More »Ubisoft announces next “Ubisoft Forward” showcase for September
Recently, Ubisolft held its E3-styled games showcase, titled “Ubisoft forward”. Though the showcase lasted for less than an hour, and featured no real surprises, the publisher promised that it would hold a second Ubisoft Forward sometime later in the year. It would appear the showcase is set to arrive sooner …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIV gets its next major patch in August with revamped ‘New Player Experience’
After a few delays and some coronavirus-related troubles along the way, the Final Fantasy XIV team is officially ready to ship the game's next major content patch. Patch 5.3 is coming on the 11th of August, containing new content for those keeping up with the latest expansion, as well as a completely …
Read More »Gabe Newell has been a ‘COVID refugee’ in New Zealand since March
Half-Life: Alyx has been out since March 2020 and you may have been wondering, what have the folks at Valve been up to since then? Well in the case of Gabe Newell, he's been a ‘COVID refugee' in New Zealand for the last few months and as a thank you …
Read More »Microsoft teases Halo Infinite ahead of Xbox showcase
Microsoft’s next generation Xbox event is nearly here. As we count down the hours until the console manufacturer unveils what it has planned for the next generation of Xbox, Microsoft has given fans an early tease at one of the most-anticipated games set to be at the event – releasing …
Read More »GDC: One third of developers have had their games delayed due to COVID-19
We've seen plenty of game developers impacted by COVID-19 this year, with a number of games facing delays. Some titles have been pushed back further than others and now thanks to the results of a recent GDC survey, we have an idea of just how much of the industry has …
Read More »Breath of the Wild “clone” Genshin Impact gets release date
Genshin Impact received a lot of attention when it was first announced back in June 2019. The open-world action-RPG appears to take heavy inspiration in its visuals from titles such as Breath of the Wild. After many closed betas and much anticipation, the game’s developers MiHoYo have now announced that …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal officially surpasses 1.4 million copies sold
Persona 5 Royal is the enhanced/expanded version of the much-loved Persona 5. Released in October 2019 in Japan and March 2020 worldwide to universal acclaim, the game’s sales reception appears to be matching its critical one, as the developers (Atlus) have now announced that Persona 5 Royal has surpassed 1.4 …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima over performs in Japan, leading to stock shortages
Ghost of Tsushima is one of PlayStation biggest titles for 2020. That being said, some expressed concern at how the open-world samurai title would perform in Japan, especially as the game was developed by a US-based studio. It would seem however that Ghost of Tsushima is exceeding expectations in the …
Read More »Ubisoft PR Director fired as misconduct investigations continue
Last week, ahead of Ubisoft Forward, Ubisoft announced that it was letting go a number of high-profile executives following a wave of misconduct allegations. Today, the publisher adds another high-up employee to that list- Stone Chin, (former) Ubisoft PR Director. Chin confirmed his departure from the company with a statement …
Read More »Rocket League is going free-to-play
Rocket League recently held its 5 year anniversary, and now the team behind the popular title has announced that Rocket League will be going free-to-play for everyone this Summer...
Read More »Mafia: Definitive Edition remake gets a 15-minute gameplay reveal
We'll have to wait a little longer to play Mafia: Definitive Edition for ourselves, but to tide us over, 2K Games and Hangar 13 are showing off decent chunks of gameplay. As part of IGN's Summer of Gaming efforts, a 15 minute gameplay video for the game was produced, giving …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic is now on Steam
After moving on from Knights of the Old Republic many years ago, a team at BioWare decided to move into the MMO space, bringing Star Wars: The Old Republic to live. Previously, the game had only been available through its own dedicated launcher but last night, the long-running game made …
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