Software & Gaming

Microsoft releases new software updates for its Xbox consoles at a regular cadence, adding both small and large changes alike. June’s system update brings improvements to customisation, network switching and more. Making the announcement on the Xbox Wire blog, June’s Xbox update includes new features across the Xbox Series of …

For the past decade or so, FromSoftware have had a strong following, with each of their titles selling millions of copies. The release of Elden Ring in 2022 however put the developer on a whole other level – quickly becoming by far the studio’s best selling game. Ahead of the …

Each month, Sony updates its PS Plus Extra/Premium libraries with a plethora of games. Beginning this month, the Premium tier has gotten a notable boost, with PS2 and PSVR2 titles now included in the package. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, Adam Michel – the Director for Content Acquisition …

The Past few years for Call of Duty has not been the best reception-wise, with Vanguard and the latter Modern Warfare sequels receiving quite a bit of criticism from fans. The return to the Black Ops series with this year’s upcoming entry seems to have attracted a lot of attention, …

Astro Bot was by far the biggest reveal from Sony’s recent State of Play Showcase, with the 3D platformer seemingly set to take the crown from the long-reigning champion of platformers – Mario. Arriving in just a few months, the team at Asobi have confirmed that Astro Bot will be …

One of the biggest surprises from the recent Summer Game Fest Showcase was the official announcement of LEGO Horizon Adventures, a retelling of 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn which has been completely reimagined in the style of the LEGO Movie. The team have now shared additional details on the game’s tech, …

SteamDB has long been a popular tool which uses specific APIs to offer users a ton of information on all the goings about happening on Steam – letting you track things such as game updates, concurrent users and more. An equivalent for the Epic Games Store was recently launched – …

If you're planning to upgrade your graphics card soon, this new AMD bundle might interest you. If you buy a Radeon RX 7800 XT or 7700 XT graphics card from select retailers, you can claim up to two games from a list of four. The newly announced bundle only applies …

Capcom recently held a global election campaign in which fans were able to vote for their favourite video game from the publisher, as well as their favourite character. With over 250,000 votes, the results are in – and quite surprising. Those who took part in the election were asked 10 …

While we have yet to get any story DLC for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Insomniac Games have been supporting the title since its release last year with a bunch of new suits, features and more. As part of an update arriving next week, 8 more outfits are being added – including …

The Resident Evil series is by far Capcom’s biggest, with each entry selling millions upon millions of copies – especially in recent years. That said, the most recent original title in the franchise – Resident Evil Village – has managed to surpass all which came before it, achieving a new …

Sony’s support for retro PlayStation titles has been somewhat mixed this generation, with its PS Plus Premium plan being the primary way to play PSOne and PS2 titles. That said, of the limited selection currently available, many have had trophy support added after the fact. In a surprise update, more …

Late last month after a great deal of hype – and many internal delays – Ubisoft’s XDefiant finally released for all the world to play. Following the official reveal of the game’s Season 1 update during the publisher’s ‘Ubisoft Forward’ showcase, the team have now revealed that XDefiant has surpassed …

It’s safe to say that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is one of the biggest financial failures of the year, with the live-service title reportedly having lost publisher Warner Bros. over $200 million so far. Despite this, WB has confirmed that at the very least, Suicide Squad will get …

With the latest generation of iPhone and iPad devices, we have seen an increased focus by Apple on turning them into gaming machines, with a plethora of AAA console titles making their way onto the iOS platform. One company which has shown a great deal of support is Capcom, bringing …

Phil Spencer had been pretty quiet ever since the announcement of the many studio closures going on at Xbox. That said, the executive emerged in an interview with IGN following the conclusion of Xbox’s Game Showcase, discussing a number of topics including the potential for an Xbox handheld. Spencer in …

During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, we were given another look at Playground Games’ Fable, and though no release date was given, the game does appear to be shaping up rather nicely. In a surprising announcement, it was later revealed that Eidos Montreal of Deus Ex fame have been assisting …

During Microsoft’s Xbox Games Showcase, we were given another look at Avowed from Obsidian Entertainment. During the show, the team confirmed that the RPG would still be releasing in 2024. Though not stated during the showcase itself, an official release date has now been announced – though seemingly by accident. …

We often see many writing off Call of Duty each year, claiming that each new entry is somehow worse than the last, only for them to be critically re-examined years down the line. For instance, after having the most disliked trailer upon its initial reveal, many now praise Infinite Warfare for its fresh take on the franchise. This isn't new though, in fact, Call of Duty has been more innovative in the shooter space than any other shooter in the past decade.

Just over a month ago, the industry was stunned when it was announced that Microsoft would be shutting down 4 of its studios, including the critically acclaimed Tango Gameworks as well as Arkane Austin. Typically a vocal person, Xbox Head Phil Spencer had instead remained silent on the matter. Finally, …

Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has not had the best of time during its development. Announced back in 2020, the game was in the works at Ubisoft Mumbai/Pune, however following a less-than-stellar first showing, the project was moved over to Ubisoft’s Montreal studio with assistance from …

Ubisoft recently held its video game showcase for the Summer, giving us a greater look at the likes of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, alongside a ton of updates for its many live-service titles. One such game was the recently-released XDefiant; the first Season of which has been officially detailed. Arriving on …

Almost exactly one year ago, the team at Asobo Studios announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – a follow-up to 2020’s much-loved  title, bringing with it game engine improvements, over a dozen new jobs and more. During Microsoft’s most recent game showcase, we got another look at the upcoming simulator – …

Since its official announcement back in May of last year, many fans of the Metal Gear Solid series have been eagerly awaiting for additional information on MGS Delta: Snake Eater – in particular what gameplay will look like. During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Konami officially gave us our first …

First announced all the way back in 2020 via a cinematic teaser, the much-anticipated Perfect Dark reboot has not had the smoothest development, with Crystal Dynamics of Tomb Raider fame coming in to assist with development. Finally however, we have gotten our first proper look at the title, including gameplay. …

The first Life is Strange introduced us to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, two highly memorable characters who are beloved by many. While Chloe got her own spin-off prequel in LiS: Before the Storm, Max has been absent since the original 2015 title. In a surprise announcement at the Xbox …

Rebellion Developments are known best for their work on the Sniper Elite franchise, having released 5 mainline entries in the series alongside a bunch of spin-offs. With Sniper Elite’s success secured, the team have now announced a brand new single-player survival-action IP: Atomfall. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, Atomfall …

Avowed is an upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, the makers of Star Wars: KOTOR; Pillars of Eternity; Grounded; South Park: The Stick of Truth and of course Fallout: New Vegas. Set in the same universe as PoE, the 2024 title gave us another look at gameplay – though no concrete …

Last month, Ubisoft officially lifted the curtains on Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a flashy cinematic teaser, giving us our first look at the world – but no gameplay. While a full deep-dive is expected at Ubisoft’s upcoming showcase, a hint of the game’s new mechanics were shared during Xbox’s Game …

With Halo: Infinite failing to become the 10-year live-service juggernaut that Xbox was hoping it would be, the state of the iconic franchise is currently in limbo. That said, according to one industry insider, Microsoft is set to go back to the well, remastering the original Halo: Combat Evolved for …