Microsoft has recently announced the latest batch of Game Pass games, which are set to be released in the second half of January and early February. This wave of new games includes some exciting titles such as Persona 3 Reload, F1 23, and Palworld. The new additions start with the …
Read More »Ubisoft announces free-to-play platform shooter ‘BattleCore Arena’
Free-to-play games typically come with quite a big risk. Though the game could in theory make no money whatsoever due to its F2P nature, free-to-play titles have topped the charts for years now, with revenues far exceeding premium titles. One company which has consistently tried to enter the F2P market …
Read More »S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed to September 5th
GSC Game World's highly anticipated release, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, is now facing yet another delay, meaning fans will now have to wait a bit longer for the game. Originally slated to release in Q1 2024, the studio recently announced that the game will instead be released on September …
Read More »Ubisoft+ subscription service revamped
Though it often flies under the radar, Ubisoft has for many years now had its own game subscription service, allowing you to access a large portion of the publisher’s library for a monthly cost. Alongside the launch of Ubisoft’s latest Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, the publisher announced a …
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Read More »Final Fantasy XIV’s Xbox beta detailed
After years of waiting, Microsoft and Square Enix finally announced that the highly popular MMO Final Fantasy XIV would be coming to Xbox consoles next month via an open beta. Ahead of the game’s launch, Microsoft has detailed exactly how the beta will work. In what appears to have been …
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Read More »Street Fighter 6 sells 3 million copies
In the lead up to Street Fighter 6, both Capcom and fans alike seemed confident in the fact that this latest fighting title would be a big deal, with the publisher hoping to sell 10 million copies when all is said and done. Capcom is already well on its way …
Read More »Splatoon-like Foamstars to launch day-one on PS Plus
While Sony has not been quite as aggressive compared to Microsoft when it comes to adding day-one inclusions to their game subscription service, PlayStation Plus has had a decent number of launch-day inclusions – especially when it comes to 2nd party additions. One such upcoming title is the Splatoon-inspired Foamstars …
Read More »Persona 3 Reload, Palworld and more coming to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft updates its Game Pass library with a number of new and exciting titles. For the second half of January, the console manufacturer has now detailed the full list of titles dropping onto the service over the next two weeks, including the much-anticipated Persona 3 Reload and …
Read More »Sea of Thieves Season 11 announced with overhauled systems
Sea of Thieves has quietly become one of Microsoft’s best Xbox console exclusives. Launching all the way back in 2018, the game saw a lukewarm response upon its initial release. 5 years and 10 Seasons later however, the game is better than ever. Following rumours that Microsoft is planning to …
Read More »Corsair introduces new A115 dual-tower CPU air cooler
Corsair has launched a new CPU cooler, the A115 Twin Tower CPU Air Cooler. This new model is designed to handle the high temperatures generated by the latest Intel and AMD CPUs, with Corsair marketing it as the “most powerful and efficient air cooler” ever produced by the company. The …
Read More »Hellblade II release date leaks ahead of Direct
Hellblade II was the first game shown off by Microsoft for the Xbox Series X|S all the way back in December 2019. In the many years since we have seen a whole host of trailers – though no release date. Ahead of the upcoming Xbox Developer Direct, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has seemingly had its release date leaked...
Read More »Details surrounding Xbox exclusive ‘Contraband’ have leaked
Announced back in 2021, Contraband is an Xbox console exclusive currently in development by Avalanche Studios and set to be published by Microsoft themselves. While we know very little about the game officially, one insider has now offered our best look yet at the upcoming co-op heist game. As reported …
Read More »ATLUS reportedly developing multiple games for Netflix
Following the success of Persona 5, ATLUS have been pushed into the limelight, with the studio tackling new games, IPs and platforms. According to one insider, ATLUS is currently working on multiple games for Netflix. As shared by a notable ATLUS leaker, the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei creators are …
Read More »Mario + Rabbids sequel finally hits 3 million copies sold
One of the earliest surprise successes to come from the Nintendo Switch was Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, with the Mario/Rabbids crossover strategy game going on to sell over 7 and a half million copies. Its sequel, released in 2022, unfortunately fell under the radar, with Ubisoft themselves admitting that …
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Read More »Gears Collection reportedly being tested for release
This time last year, we reported that a Gears of War Collection was in the works, with little else known about the project at the time. Though there has yet to be any official word on its existence, the collection is reportedly nearing completion, with internal testing currently underway. As …
Read More »GAME UK to end its trade-in service
For many, a staple part of their childhood gaming habits would have been to trade in older games in order to buy the latest and greatest new releases. With the rise of digital media, we have seen retailers cut back on their in-person presence. One way in which UK retailer …
Read More »Long-rumoured Halo battle royale reportedly cancelled
While Halo Infinite may not have been the grand revival that Microsoft were hoping for the franchise, series co-developer Certain Affinity looked to be prepping to offer their own take on the franchise with a battle royale game. Though never officially announced, the long-in-development title has now reportedly been cancelled. …
Read More »Leaked RTX 3050 6GB specs suggest a considerable cut in performance
The rumour mill has been spinning for a while around Nvidia's reportedRTX 3050 6GB. Unlike the RTX 3050 8GB, this new model will have fewer cores, smaller memory sizes and bandwidth, and require less power. As such, it looks like the only similarity between the RTX 3050 released in 2022 …
Read More »Overwatch 2 update will reduce reliance on teamwork
From its inception, the Overwatch series was developed with teamwork in mind. Unlike other multiplayer first person shooters, the hero-based nature of Overwatch required teammates to take on certain roles, including tanks and healers. In a massive change for the shooter, Overwatch 2 will soon heavily reduce its reliance on …
Read More »Zowie unveils the U2 wireless gaming mouse
Zowie has unveiled the U2 wireless esports mouse featuring an all-new design. The U2 has a characteristic inward-curved shape on both sides, designed to appeal to claw grippers. Zowie has also fitted the U2 with an improved receiver for better wireless signal reliability and plug-and-play functionality. Despite being wireless and …
Read More »MSI plans to launch more Claw handhelds in the future
The MSI Claw garnered plenty attention as one of the most exciting gadgets showcased at CES 2024. It adds to the competition in the gaming handheld sector and represents Intel's first foray into this market with the Arc-based Core Ultra 100H series. MSI is aiming to have a presence in this market for years to come, as it has confirmed that it plans to launch more Claw consoles.
Read More »Next Battlefield could feature “Most Realistic Destruction Effects” ever
For many years, EA’s Battlefield franchise managed to set itself apart from Actvision’s Call of Duty through a number of ways including their focus on high-quality destructibility. Over the past many entries we have seen this unique-selling-point fall to the wayside. Fortunately, it seems as though DICE and EA are …
Read More »Atari and MyArcade are working on a 7-inch retro portable console
Over at CES 2024, Atari and MyArcade have announced they're teaming up to release a new handheld gaming console aimed at retro gaming fans. The new portable device is named Game Station Portable and features a 7-inch screen. Unlike the majority of the latest portable gaming consoles, it's not based …
Read More »Deep Rock Galactic surpasses 8 million copies sold
Deep Rock Galactic is a fun co-op first-person shooter which sees players working together to mine underground resources in fully-destructible environments, all the while trying to hold back the horde of enemies coming your way. Since its Early Access release in 2018, the game has sold better and better each …
Read More »Sand Land set to release on April 26th
Sand Land, the new game based on Akira Toriyama's work, finally has a release date. Announced in 2023 by Bandai Namco, the game is set to release on April 26th for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Join Beelzebub, the Fiend Prince, his escort Thief, and Sheriff …
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Read More »Fortnite’s total playtime beat COD, FIFA, GTA and Roblox combined
2023 was a record-breaking year for Epic Games and Fortnite, with the battle royale-turned ’metaverse’ title seeing waves of growth throughout the year. Despite this, the massive surge in players during 2023’s final months saw Fortnite surpass the likes of Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto and Roblox combined. As …
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