Battlefield 5 first arrived way back in late 2018, being the first game in a long time to not feature a ‘Premium Pass' for DLC. In the months following launch, DICE has been releasing free content updates, and as the most recent chapter comes to an end, the studio has …
Read More »Sources reveal details on Horizon Zero Dawn 2
While there has not been an official announcement, a sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn is certainly in the works, although Guerrilla Games' ambition has been growing. According to reports this week, Sony has greenlit a trilogy. According to sources speaking with Video Games Chronicle, Guerrilla has been working on Horizon …
Read More »Google Stadia app surpasses one million downloads
Since Google Stadia first launched back in November 2019 for ‘Pro’ users, the streaming service provider has been quiet when it comes to how many users the service has amassed. Though no concrete details exist still, the Stadia app has now officially surpassed 1 million downloads, suggesting a rough estimate …
Read More »Nvidia adds another 30 titles to GeForce Now
A few weeks ago, Nvidia promised weekly library updates for its GeForce Now streaming service and so far, the company has been sticking to that. Today, the latest round of games were announced, including more Ubisoft titles, Divinity: Original Sin and more. As part of Nvidia's Indie Spotlight, there are …
Read More »Final Fantasy XII Steam update removes Denuvo DRM and adds new features
Square Enix has been making the news recently for accidentally removing important game files when patching games on Steam. Initially, Final Fantasy IX received a patch that seemingly deleted all Steam game files and now, Final Fantasy XII has had a similar screw up. Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age …
Read More »Mick Gordon promises to fix bad DOOM Eternal soundtrack himself
A few days ago, the official OST for the highly-praised DOOM Eternal was released to those who purchased the game’s collector’s edition. Unfortunately, some fans noticed that the soundtrack featured much flatter dynamic mixing when compared to DOOM (2016). The game’s composer, Mick Gordon, voiced his disapproval of the release. …
Read More »Nintendo disables NNID log-ins as it continues to investigate potential security issue
After a number of Nintendo account holders began reporting unauthorised log-ins last weekend, Nintendo began investigating for a potential security breach. At this point in time, it looks like up to 160,000 Nintendo accounts have been impacted so far, although Nintendo says the leak did not come from its side. …
Read More »Phil Spencer announces that next-gen game reveals are coming soon
Recent rumours circulating the internet have suggested that Microsoft might be prepping for a May event, where the console manufacturer will reveal more information on the upcoming Xbox Series X and perhaps even the much-rumoured Lockhart. It would appear as though Phil Spencer himself has now corroborated the rumours, claiming …
Read More »Minimal Affect is a parody of Mass Effect in a cartoon style
It's not every day that we see video games endeavour into the world of parodies. Developed by Toadman Studios and published by Sold Out, Minimal Affect is a comical sci-fi action RPG that makes fun of Mass Effect. As per EG7 (Enad Global 7), the group that owns both Toadman Studios and …
Read More »Hex-based rogue-like ‘For the King’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free-to-keep games. Last week, users were gifted Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia. Though this week is much more modest in comparison, fans of turn-based strategy games can enjoy ‘For the King’ entirely for free. The hex-based …
Read More »WiFi 6E is official and opens the 6GHz band for unlicensed use
The Federal Communications Commission announced that WiFi 6E was in the works earlier in April of this year. Now the vote has come through and WiFi 6E is official, offering up the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use in America. Earlier this month the FFC said that it had plans …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass for console is losing GTA V but gains Red Dead Redemption 2
Back in January, Microsoft made the surprise announcement that Grand Theft Auto V was joining the Xbox Game Pass library on consoles. The game, complete with the campaign and access to GTA Online, has remained available through the service since then. It will be leaving next month, but it is …
Read More »RaspbianXP offers a Windows XP experience for Raspberry Pi 4
Nowadays most news relating to the once so popular Windows XP refers to how different companies and services are droping their support for the operating system – including Firefox, Steam and Blizzard, just to mention a few. However, there is some good news for those who miss the old OS …
Read More »Xbox Lockhart won’t hold back other consoles, according to developers
Though the next generation of consoles are likely to bring with them a massive leap in performance and technical ability allowing developers to take full advantage of new technologies, there have been fears that the rumoured Xbox Lockhart could hold back all other next-gen systems. According to some developers however, …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 finds new Polish distributor as former company files for bankruptcy
CD Projekt Red is doing just fine financially but a former company from within the CD Projekt Group, CDP, has not had the same good fortune. CDP began life as CD Projekt’s distribution company but went independent back in 2014. The two were meant to partner again this year for …
Read More »Infinity Ward details plan to combat Call of Duty: Modern Warfare cheaters
Recently, there has been a surge in complaints about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Warzone and the issue of cheaters. Many console owners playing via cross-play have spoken out about the number of cheaters entering the matchmaking pool. Since then, Infinity Ward has responded, detailing a few measures to help …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII sales fall as Ring Fit Adventure re-enters charts
With gyms being closed and outdoor exercise being limited, many fitness-based games have found themselves being in high demand. The prime example of this is Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure, which has seen a huge surge in demand, leading to prices skyrocketing. It would seem as though the Japanese console manufacturer …
Read More »Watch Dogs Legion will allegedly launch alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X
The effects of COVID-19 has meant that many games have had to adjust their respective release dates in order to accomodate for the impact on developmental workflows and synergies. Luckily for Ubisoft, the publisher has been much less affected than some. Furthermore, it would appear as though Watch Dogs Legion, …
Read More »Valve responds to source code leaks
Yesterday things at Valve took a bit of an unexpected turn, as the source code for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 leaked online. Previously the code here was only made available to Source Engine licensees, but the public release could have led to new exploits for Valve’s multiplayer …
Read More »Microsoft trademarks new Xbox Series X logo
Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …
Read More »The Division 2 gets an eight-hour timed trial
Ubisoft has drawn new players to The Division 2 with a series of free weekends over the last year but now, there is a new timed trial in place, similar to the one for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Now, those interested can play the game for eight hours for free, before …
Read More »Desperados III release date has been announced, set for June 16
The release date for Desperados III has been revealed, and the game will be available for all supported platforms on June 16, 2020. Alongside the announcement, THQ Nordic also released a trailer showing off the main character, the gunslinger John Cooper. According to THQ Nordic, Desperados III is a prequel …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot Mobile soft-launches in select countries
Ever since the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy was remade for current hardware in 2017, fans of the series have been wondering what was next for the platformer. 2019 saw the remake of Crash Team Racing, and now following on from that is Crash Bandicoot Mobile, “A new kind of Crash adventure …
Read More »Artifact 2.0 will have a single-player campaign
Earlier this month, Valve announced that Artifact 2.0 and detailed some plans for mechanical changes and beta testing. Now, Valve has opened up a little bit more about the overhaul, confirming that a single-player campaign is going to be introduced too. Artifact was always intended as a way to unleash …
Read More »Animal Crossing: New Horizons is third fastest selling Nintendo title ever
Prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ release on the 20th of March, it was well known that the Switch exclusive was going to be a success. Despite the high expectations, it would seem as though the game managed to perform even better than expected. According to the NPDs, Animal Crossing: …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 still on track for 2020
Larian has had great success with the Early Access model, with both Divinity: Original Sin and its sequel using the system to garner feedback and greatly improve the final game. That same approach will be taken with Baldur’s Gate 3 later this year, although progress has been slowed by the …
Read More »Modern Warfare 3 remastered is real, will be a timed PlayStation exclusive
When Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was announced, some fans were understandably frustrated by the game’s 30 day PlayStation 4 exclusivity, especially due to the fact that there had been no explanation by Activision as to why. According to a well-known Call of Duty insider however, the reason for the exclusivity …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake sold 3.5 million copies at launch
Final Fantasy VII Remake was already billed as one of the most highly anticipated games of the year and it looks like launch sales have backed that up. In the three days that followed the game's release, Square Enix sold 3.5 million copies. Those are the sales numbers for between …
Read More »Fortnite finally comes to the Google Play Store
Though Fortnite has been available on Android for over a year and a half, fans who wished to play Epic’s battle royale game on their Android smartphones had to navigate to Epic’s website in order to download the APK directly. This was due to Epic disagreeing with the Google Play …
Read More »Razer unveils new Blade Stealth 13 with world’s fastest 13.3” display
Razer has revealed its updated Razer Blade Stealth 13 that comes equipped with the "world's fastest 13.3” display with a 120Hz refresh rate" alongside a discrete GTX 1650 Ti GPU and low-power Core i7 processor...
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