Gran Turismo 7 is an impressive PlayStation console exclusive for a number of reasons. Not only is the game rich with content, but it is also a tech showpiece, taking advantage of all the various PS5 hardware and software features. It was previously announced that GT7 would be getting a …
Read More »New details leak regarding PS5 with detachable disc drive
Back in September we reported that Sony was developing a new SKU of the PlayStation 5 which would see the console include a detachable disc drive. Little was known at the time, however we now have more information, including the fact that the disc drive will not be backwards compatible …
Read More »Following delays, PowerWash Simulator is finally coming to PlayStation and Switch
Back in December, we reported that the hit indie game PowerWash Simulator was having its update delayed, alongside a pushing back of the launch date for the game’s multi-platform release on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, this delay has turned out to be not too long, as the game will …
Read More »Naughty Dog teases The Last of Us Factions with new concept art
While it was initially a shame to hear that The Last of Us Part II was not going to launch with a Factions multiplayer mode, this quickly dissipated when it was revealed that a standalone dedicated Factions game was in the works. While we have yet to see any concrete …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold starts the year off with a fizzle
Ever since Microsoft chose to focus on growing its Xbox Game Pass subscription service, the quality of games being offered as part of the console manufacturer’s Games with Gold program has seen quite a decline. January’s free games have now been announced – proving that the service will not be …
Read More »Souls-like Mortal Shell surprise drops onto the Switch
Mortal Shell is one of the better known Souls-like titles. The action-RPG which “tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world” released back in August 2020 to a warm reception from fans of the genre. Since then, the game has been improved with next-gen support and an expansion. Now, …
Read More »Microsoft might bring ads to Xbox Game Pass through cheaper tier
Many have claimed that Xbox Game Pass is the best deal in gaming (including the company itself), and while that may be the case, for some, coughing up £10.99 every month is too much. For those, Microsoft may be set to introduce a new cheaper ad-supported tier, thanks to a …
Read More »Nintendo Switch is set to surpass both PS4 and Game Boy in total sales
Since its launch in Spring of 2017, the Nintendo Switch has consistently sold like hotcakes, with the handheld-console hybrid finding itself near the top of the list of best-selling video game consoles of all time. With the latest figures released, it is now evident that the Nintendo Switch is set …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI is 95% complete
Fans have been eagerly anticipating Final Fantasy XVI ever since it was first unveiled all the way back in September 2020. Announced to be releasing some time in mid-2023, it seems as though the team at Square Enix are more than equipped to meet this date, with development on Final …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass November update headlined by Obsidian’s next game
We've hit the first Tuesday of the month, which means it is time for another Xbox Game Pass update. Over the first couple of weeks of November, we can expect ten more games to join the library, including the latest title from Obsidian Entertainment. While we've just passed Halloween, there …
Read More »Microsoft claims to subsidise up to $200 per Xbox console
Recently, we reported that the Head of Xbox Phil Spencer discussed the potential for its gaming products to increase in price. This statement has been met with some apprehension from fans and in the wake of this, Spencer has offered details on just how much the company is supposedly subsidising …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol will offer a 60fps performance mode on consoles
Recently, we reported that the upcoming Gotham Knights would be launching with just one graphics mode on consoles; that being a 30fps experience. With most current-gen titles offering multiple performance options, its absence is notable. Fortunately, one upcoming game which WILL offer multiple modes is The Callisto Protocol. A rumour …
Read More »Xbox October update adds many quality-of-life improvements
Microsoft has in recent years been keeping its consoles up to date on a consistent and monthly basis, adding new features, removing old bugs and making the overall experience much better. For the month of October, Xbox owners will be privy to a number of new and convenient quality-of-life improvements. …
Read More »Persona 5 Royal, Amnesia and more are coming to Xbox Game Pass
Twice a month, Microsoft announces its latest line-up of games which are set for release on its Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has now detailed the list of games which we can expect to see drop onto the service during the remainder of October. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Sony has sold 2 million PS5s in the UK
Nearly two years on from its initial launch, PlayStation 5 consoles are still hard to find, with most retailers selling out new stock as quickly as it arrives. Though still plagued by supply issues due to global circumstances, Sony has managed to sell more than 2 million PS5 consoles in …
Read More »Sega indefinitely delays strategy title ‘Humankind’ for consoles
Sega and Amplitude Studios' grand strategy title, Humankind, first launched on PC last year. The game was due to get a console release this year, but complications bringing the game to PlayStation and Xbox consoles have forced Sega to indefinitely delay the release. As reported by VGC, the console versions …
Read More »Chivalry 2 and more announced for Game Pass
Chivalry 2 is a fun and wacky multiplayer hack-and-slash action game in which you battle others online using medieval weaponry. Launching last year to great success, Chivalry 2 is now set to come to Xbox Game Pass across both console and PC – among a line-up of other fun titles. …
Read More »Xbox update goes live with major Quality of Life improvements
Microsoft keeps its game consoles up to date with consistent software patches. The September patch – officially available now – brings with it some long-requested Quality of Life improvements, including a full library revamp. Making the announcement on the Xbox Blog, Jonathan Hildebrandt, the Principal Group Program Manager at Xbox …
Read More »Phil Spencer speaks out against console price hikes
Recently, Sony announced plans to raise the price of the PS5 in many countries outside of the US. At the time, Microsoft and Nintendo responded by saying there are no plans to raise prices. This week, Xbox’s Phil Spencer addressed the subject again, stating that now is ‘not the right …
Read More »Immortals Fenyx Rising, Exapunk and more join Xbox Game Pass
The first half of the month saw titles like Ghost Recon Wildlands, Two Point Campus, Cooking Simulator and Offworld Trading Company joining the Xbox Game Pass library. Now, Microsoft has revealed the titles coming in the second half of August, including another big Ubisoft release. Ubisoft is continuing to add …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass gets Ghost Recon Wildlands, Cooking Simulator and more this month
It is a new month, which means it is time for another Xbox Game Pass update. In the first half of August, Microsoft is bringing seven titles over, three of which will only be available on PC Game Pass. Ubisoft is continuing to add to the Game Pass library with …
Read More »Xbox update makes boot times even faster
The big news to come out of Xbox's Insider Program last week was that Discord integration is officially on the way. The upcoming Xbox OS update will be packing some other major improvements too, including a much faster boot time. Microsoft made some improvements to boot time over the course …
Read More »Bright Memory Infinite finally heads to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S this month
Bright Memory Infinite has already been out on PC for quite some time, offering next-gen level graphics and modern effects, like ray-tracing. It is an impressive looking shooter and soon, we'll see how the console versions stack up. Bright Memory Infinite came to PC last November, but the Xbox Series …
Read More »Polium announces the world’s first ‘web 3 gaming console’
Some studios are developing blockchain-based games with NFTs and such. Most of these are playable on mobile, web browsers and PCs, but it seems those interested in these types of games will have another platform to play on soon. A company known as Polium has announced the Polium One, a …
Read More »PC exclusive Inscryption rated for PS4
Inscryption was one of the highest rated PC exclusives of 2021, offering a genre-bending experience in which the less you know going into it, the better. It seems console players may soon get to experience the journey that is Inscryption, as the game has now been rated for PS4. As …
Read More »The full Yakuza series returns to Xbox Game Pass
At the end of last year, some of the best Yakuza games left Xbox Game Pass, removing Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Now just over six months later, the full Yakuza series is returning to the service. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can once again download and play …
Read More »20 million PS5s have officially been sold
Sony’s PlayStation 5 launched in November 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic. This has had a huge impact on the industry as a whole – particularly when it comes to hardware. As such, it is impressive to see that despite everything, Sony has now officially sold more …
Read More »PS5 stock shortages will [hopefully] be fully gone by 2024
Launching late 2020 smack in the middle of a global pandemic, the PlayStation 5 has struggled with major supply issues. Though Sony has managed to sell more than 17 million units, this figure falls far behind the PS4’s numbers. Unfortunately, while it seems supply constraints will continue for now, Sony …
Read More »Nintendo’s controversial NSO Expansion Pack service is officially a success
While the PC market has allowed for multiplayer games to be freely played online without any issues, all three console manufacturers offer subscription services for online play. Nintendo’s most recent service, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack has seemingly been performing well despite the initial controversy. The Nintendo Switch Online’s …
Read More »Microsoft patents method to transfer physical Xbox games to digital
Over the weekend, Xbox Live had a major outage, bringing to light some lesser known aspects of the Xbox DRM policy and locking many out of their games. Microsoft may already have a solution on the way to avoid this in the future, while also preserving the physical games market …
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