Over the course of 2020, there have been a number of viral games which saw time in the video game limelight. Though titles such as Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout saw a great deal of popularity, the most viral game of 2020 has to be Among …
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2018’s God of War reportedly surpasses 25 million copies sold
Recently we reported that the 2018 reboot / sequel of God of War was estimated to have sold around 20 million copies to date. We now have more concrete figures, revealing that the 2018 Game of the Year winner has in fact surpassed this number by quite a margin. Since …
Read More »Among Us is coming to Xbox (and Game Pass) in 2021
Despite originally launching in 2018, there's no denying that 2020 has been a big year for Among Us. The imposter-styled online game has leaped to the top of the charts in 2020, both in its number of players and those watching through services such as Twitch. While the game was …
Read More »EA Play is now coming to Xbox Game Pass for PC in 2021
EA Play has already joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on consoles a few months ago. Initially, EA Play was also due to rollout to Xbox Game Pass for PC subscribers too before the end of the year but unfortunately, there has been a delay on that front. Microsoft/Xbox announced this …
Read More »Funimation streaming app may be coming to the Switch
Ever since the launch of the Nintendo Switch, many owners have been disappointed at the fact that the hybrid console offers very little in the way of video streaming apps. While all other consoles (and even older Nintendo systems) offered applications such as Amazon Prime and Netflix, the Switch has …
Read More »Remedy’s Control sells 2 million copies
Remedy’s Control released last year to a positive reception from both fans and critics alike. The game later went on to be nominated for Game of the Year at the 2019 game awards. Now, a little over a year after its launch, Control has officially sold over 2 million copies. …
Read More »Games are 10 years away from photorealism, claims Take-Two CEO
Over the past twenty years, video games have advanced graphically at a rapid rate, going from basic 3D polygonal shapes to extremely intricate environments and characters. As we embark on a new generation of consoles, this advancement will only increase further. According to the CEO of Take-Two, the video games …
Read More »Scott Pilgrim vs. The World release date announced
Many video games have been delisted over the years due to licensing issues, leading to discussions surrounding video game conservation. Luckily for fans of the Scott Pilgrim video game, this will no longer be an issue. Announced back in September, Scott Pilgrim vs The World: The Game Complete Edition has …
Read More »Persona 5 Strikers releases in the West early next year
We weren't sure that Persona 5 S would still make its way over to the Western market just a couple of months ago, but it seems those worries were unfounded. This week, Atlus West announced that Persona 5 Strikers will be coming in early 2021. In Japan, the game is …
Read More »Master Chief is reportedly coming to Fortnite
Fresh on the heels of the announcement that Kratos from the PlayStation-exclusive God of War franchise has dropped into Fortnite, it would appear that one of Xbox’s biggest mascots will be joining him. Leaked screenshots have revealed that Master Chief from Halo will also be arriving in Fortnite, completing 2/3 …
Read More »Kratos is coming to Fortnite
Just as Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 has concluded, Epic Games appears to be gearing up for another major season. In a surprise collaboration that few people could have predicted, Kratos from God of War is set to be coming to Fortnite as a purchasable skin. While yet to be …
Read More »New Switch software update 11.0.0 released
Since the Nintendo Switch first launched in early 2017, the hybrid console has received a large number of system software updates. That being said, most of them offered little new in the way of features or additions, sticking mostly to bug fixes and stability improvements. For update version 11.0.0 however, …
Read More »Original Super Mario Maker losing some online features in 2021
This week, Nintendo announced that it will be partially ending support for Super Mario Maker in 2021. The original game brought some life back to the Wii U in 2015 by allowing players to create and upload their own Mario levels for others to download. As of March 31st 2021, …
Read More »Cuphead ‘The Delicious Last Course’ pushed back to 2021
Cuphead is one of the best indie games to release during this current console generation, starting off as an Xbox One/PC exclusive and eventually transitioning to PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Studio MDHR are still working on the game now all these years later, but the upcoming expansion is going to …
Read More »Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity sold three million copies at launch
Earlier this year, Nintendo announced that it would once again be teaming up with Koei Tecmo Games, this time for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game has only been out for a short time but it is …
Read More »The World Ends With You is finally getting a sequel next year
After originally releasing on the Nintendo DS back in 2007, The World Ends With You received a second wind in 2018 thanks to its revival on the Nintendo Switch. It would seem that the Switch release reignited enough interest in the series to warrant a sequel too. Today, Square Enix …
Read More »The Game Awards 2020 nominees announced
The Game Awards are just a few weeks away, which means it is time to announce the nominees for 2020. Unsurprisingly, this year's nominee list for Game of the Year largely consists of PlayStation exclusives. Geoff Keighley uploaded the TGA nominee announcement video last night, covering nominees across a broad …
Read More »PlayStation CEO calls £70 a fair price for PS5 games
One of the biggest changes arriving with the PlayStation 5 is the increase in the standard price for some games from $60 to $70. This has created an even bigger jump in some markets such as the UK, which has seen the price of games such as Demon’s Souls go for £70 (~$92). In a recent interview, PlayStation’s CEO called this price ‘fair’ relative to “hours of entertainment provided.”
Read More »Bethesda games will be “either first or better” on Xbox systems, claims Microsoft
Since it was first announced that Microsoft had purchased ZeniMax Media for $7.5 Billion, fans of Bethesda and its titles have been curious as to whether the console manufacturer intends to limit the publisher’s titles to Xbox platforms in the future. The company’s CFO has offered a hopeful statement on …
Read More »NieR Replicant’s remaster may be coming to the Switch
NieR: Automata took many by surprise when it first launched back in 2017. Since then the game has gone on to sell far beyond Square Enix’s expectations, bringing a new set of eyes onto the franchise. In the wake of this success a remaster/remake of the original NieR game was …
Read More »Deathloop tipped to release in May 2021 according to PS5 Store
For the last few years, Arkane Studios has been working on a multiplayer game called Deathloop. While this title was originally due to launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC later this year, it was delayed until Q2 2021 back in August. Now, the PlayStation store has revealed a more …
Read More »Minecraft Dungeons gets cross-platform multiplayer next week
Minecraft was one of the first games to push cross-platform multiplayer between consoles, PC and even mobile. Minecraft Dungeons launched without cross-play multiplayer, but that will be changing later this month. Earlier this year, Mojang announced that a future update would bring cross-platform multiplayer to Minecraft Dungeons, but no date …
Read More »Opinion: The Best Games of the Generation!
As we approach the final weeks of the Eighth generation of consoles, it's high time that we took a deep breath, looked back, and showed appreciation for all of the fun, exciting and emotional experiences that we’ve gone through over the past 7 years. Here we look back at some of the best PlayStation 4 and Xbox One video games.
Read More »Corsair announces HS70 Bluetooth gaming headset
Corsair is expanding its headset line-up again this month, this time with the new HS70 Bluetooth gaming headset, providing wired and wireless audio for a wide range of devices. The HS70 Bluetooth has three connection options, one for high-fidelity 24-bit/96KHz audio over USB and or 3.5mm jack, or wireless audio …
Read More »Ruined King: A League of Legends Story is coming in early 2021
Last year, Riot Games announced Riot Forge, a new initiative to expand the League of Legends IP with a mix of new games, some of which will be single-player titles developed by third-party studios. The first single-player League of Legends game is now almost ready for prime time, with a …
Read More »Sony expects to sell 100 million PS5 consoles
With the PlayStation 4 racing past 100 million consoles sold, and many believing that Nintendo’s Switch could do the same thing, it appears as though the 9 figure sales number for consoles is quickly becoming the standard. Such is the case with the PlayStation 5 at least, as the console …
Read More »Super Mario 3D All-Stars update will add accessibility options
In the past, Nintendo has been criticised for its lack of accessibility in its games. While the console manufacturer still trails behind many other developers in that respect, they do appear to be moving in a positive trajectory. In an upcoming update to Super Mario 3D All-Stars, players will be …
Read More »A demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity may be coming soon
One of Nintendo’s major releases for the remainder of 2020 is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The musou-style hack n slash title serves as a prequel to the much-loved The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. While this alone may be enough to entice fans to purchase the game, …
Read More »The much-rumoured Switch Pro might use a Mini-LED display
Though it feels like forever ago since there was first talk of a Nintendo Switch Pro, as we inch closer towards 2021 more alleged details appear to be surfacing, the latest of which suggests that the mid-generation refresh of Nintendo’s rumoured upcoming console will sport a Mini-LED display, which will …
Read More »HyperX introduces the Cloud II Wireless headset
HyperX has just launched a wireless version of its well known Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless headset offers the same design, comfort, performance, and durability of its wired counterpart, with the addition of some extra features. Aimed at delivering the high-quality audio, the Cloud II Wireless features 53 mm …
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