Disney's new combat racing game developed by Gameloft is coming to select platforms in early access on April 18th. Pre-orders are now available via three Founder's packs, each offering different tiers of in-game content, currency and cosmetics. Developed by the team behind the Asphalt series, Disney Speedstorm is a hero-based …
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Next Level Games is remastering F-Zero GX according to leaker
Nintendo owns some of the most iconic video game IPs, however many of them have not seen any new entries in years – or even decades. One such franchise is F-Zero: the hyperfast futuristic racing series. Almost 20 years after its last entry, the series is reportedly set to make …
Read More »Xbox signs deal to bring first-party games to Switch cloud gaming provider Ubitus
Yesterday Microsoft announced a new deal with a competing cloud gaming provider in an effort to convince regulators that its acquisition of Activision Blizzard won't squeeze the competition out of the market. Today, the company is announcing yet another deal, this time with a more widely known cloud gaming company. …
Read More »Microsoft signs new 10-year deal to bring COD and Xbox titles to rival cloud gaming service
In recent weeks, Microsoft has signed legal agreements to bring Activision Blizzard titles to additional platforms, including Nintendo consoles and Nvidia's rival cloud gaming service, GeForce Now. Microsoft is looking to pile on here with additional deals with competing companies. While Sony isn't playing ball with Microsoft's 10-year agreement, other …
Read More »Streets of Rage 4 gets massive free update with 300+ changes
Streets of Rage 4 came as a huge surprise to long-time fans of the side-scrolling beat ‘em up franchise. After being absent for so long the series came back with a vengeance in 2020 bigger and better than ever. In another surprise, the game has now received a free update …
Read More »Microsoft claims it could get Call of Duty and Warzone running natively on Switch
While Microsoft has signed a legal agreement with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty games to Nintendo consoles if the Activision Blizzard acquisition goes through, there has been doubt as to whether or not we'd see Call of Duty on the Switch. As it turns out, Microsoft is pretty confident that it could get a native version of the game working, even on the Switch's ageing hardware.
Read More »Multiple LEGO games reportedly cancelled after years of development
For nearly two decades now TT Games has made a name for itself thanks to the team’s work on the LEGO games franchise – having developed dozens over the years. Despite the success of their most recent title (LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga) a new report has revealed that …
Read More »Bayonetta Origins demo released
Many fans were left surprised by the announcement of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon as it seems to differ quite a lot from the mainline entries in the spectacle fighter franchise. If you are still unsure what to think about the upcoming title, a demo has now been …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players encounter save-deleting bug
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet launched with their fair share of issues and Game Freak has been slowly trying to get the game into better shape. Unfortunately, a recent update to the game that introduced expanded functionality and new content also introduced a bug that seems to be deleting some player …
Read More »Neon White is finally coming to Xbox as game gets rated by ESRB
Neon White was one of the most exciting breakout indie hits of 2022, with the fast first-person action game seeing you “exterminating demons in Heaven” using a combination of weapons, platforming and a lot of resets. Currently available on PC, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, Neon White looks set to be …
Read More »Latest PS5 OS update brings Discord voice chat, improves 1440p support and more
In February, Sony began publicly testing Discord voice chat on PS5 consoles through its beta software program. Now just a few weeks later, the feature is ready and is now rolling out to everyone. Those who own a PS5 can now use Discord voice chat on the console, just as …
Read More »PS5 sales in Europe increase by a massive 5X in February
Just recently we reported that the PlayStation 5 has been performing incredibly well thanks to supply shortages finally being sorted out. In the UK, the PS5 saw its sales grow by a huge 300% in February compared to the same month last year. Surprisingly, the console is doing even better …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy for Xbox One and PS4 has been delayed again
Hogwarts Legacy is already a success on PC and the latest-gen consoles. However, there's still a huge market of players still waiting to get their hands on the game on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. The Xbox One and PS4 versions were supposed to arrive in April, but the …
Read More »PS5 sales increase by over 300% in February
Due to a whole host of factors, when the PlayStation 5 was first released in late 2020, it suffered from a great deal of stock shortages – putting a heavy hamper on the system’s sales. Finally, in January Sony claimed that 2023 would be the year when the PS5 no …
Read More »BAFTA 2023 nominees include God of War Ragnarök, Stray and Elden Ring
BAFTA has announced the candidates for the 2023 BAFTA Gaming Awards, which will honour the greatest games of 2022. Nominations were collected for 45 different games designed by various developers, from the biggest studios to small independent teams. As per the yearly tradition, the BAFTA Games Awards will celebrate the …
Read More »The EU will reportedly approve Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition
The competition and market regulators are still evaluating Microsoft's planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard. While it seemed like things were trending towards the acquisition being blocked, sources this week have claimed that the EU is actually now planning to approve the deal.
Read More »Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s 4th Booster Course Pass release date announced
During last month’s Nintendo Direct the console manufacturer gave fans their first look at the 4th wave of DLC for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass. At the time, the DLC was announced to be coming at some point during the Spring. Now however, we have a proper …
Read More »Sifu is finally heading to Steam and Xbox
Sifu was without a doubt one of the best indie games of 2022, but due to platform exclusivity deals, there are still millions of gamers who have yet to try the game. That may finally change soon, as Sifu is set to finally hit Xbox consoles and Steam on PC. …
Read More »Trust introduces new wired and wireless Muta series controllers
Trust Electronics has updated the Muta gaming controller series with two new products: the Muta 541 wired controller and Muta 542 wireless controller. Both are now on sale, offering appealing features at an affordable price. This latest generation of gamepads, which will replace Trust's current Yula and Muta controllers, are …
Read More »Hogwarts Legacy has already sold 12 million copies
It is no secret that Hogwarts Legacy had a hugely successful launch, one quick look at peak concurrent player counts and deluxe edition pre-orders confirms that. However, we didn't have any specific sales figures. That changed last night, with Warner Bros confirming that 12 million copies have been sold so …
Read More »Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct announced
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is set to be huge for Nintendo, with fans across the world both hardcore and casual alike seemingly excited to see what the minds at Nintendo and Illumination have in store for the Italian plumber. Ahead of the film’s premiere on the 7th of April, …
Read More »Microsoft says PlayStation holds 80% market share in Europe
Microsoft sat down with the European Commission once again this week to further argue its case for the Activision Blizzard acquisition. In a press briefing after the meeting, Microsoft laid out its case, revealing Sony's dominant position in the European console market. At the briefing, Microsoft President, Brad Smith, produced …
Read More »Microsoft isn’t interested in acquiring Activision without Call of Duty
Yesterday, Microsoft had a meeting with the European Commission to further discuss the Activision Blizzard acquisition. Shortly after, Microsoft held its own press briefing to answer a few questions about the deal and the ongoing process. During this, Microsoft President, Brad Smith, was asked if the company would be open …
Read More »New Pokémon games will be announced next week
Pokémon Day lands on February 27th every year and typically, we get some new Pokemon announcements around that time too. This year will be no exception, with The Pokemon Company announcing its next showcase. Pokemon Presents is essentially a Pokemon-focused Direct stream, with announcements of new games and other side …
Read More »Official Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Switch console leaks in high quality
Right at the tail end of 2022, photos of what was claimed to be a limited edition The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom OLED Switch ware leaked. The images released were relatively low quality though appeared to be legit. Though yet to be officially announced, high quality promotional …
Read More »Ubisoft teases ‘strong line-up’ for E3 this year
While it has been reported that big names like Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft will skip E3 this year, we've been unsure on the status of other publishers, like Ubisoft, Square Enix, Capcom and others. Ubisoft has now confirmed where it stands on E3 this year. Speaking with GamesIndustry.biz, an Ubisoft …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 has sold 1 million copies in under two months
Bayonetta is perhaps one of the most curious cases of a Nintendo-exclusive IP. Originally a multiplatform release, the first game’s lack of commercial success would have killed the franchise if not for Nintendo who helped to fund the game’s two sequels. This seems to be paying off as the franchise …
Read More »PlayStation Vita Emulator finally released for Android
Smartphones are low-key the best emulation devices that one could ask for – especially if you have a relatively modern Android Smartphone. Thanks to the tireless work of countless developers you are able to emulate dozens of consoles on smartphones, from the NES to the PlayStation 2 and even the Nintendo Switch. Finally, the much-anticipated Android release for the PS Vita emulator ‘VITA3K’ has gone live.
Read More »Kingdom Come: Deliverance hits 5.5 million sales milestone, game gets new VO languages
Kingdom Come: Deliverance holds a special place in many people’s hearts due to its in-depth and hardcore RPG mechanics – leading to a unique experience when compared to other similar titles in the genre. Released in 2018, the game is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. As part of this it …
Read More »Apex Legends Revelry update introduces class system and Team Deathmatch
Apex Legends is celebrating its 4th anniversary this month and to mark the occasion, EA and Respawn have just unveiled the game's biggest update ever. Apex Legends: Revelry is now rolling out to all platforms, making changes and updates to virtually every aspect of the game. The Revelry update includes …
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