Each year, ahead of the game’s proper release, Activision hosts a beta period for that year’s Call of Duty, giving fans early insight into the maps, guns, mechanics and more coming with the upcoming FPS. The beta period for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 has ended, with the publisher …
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 »New Terraria update arriving later this month
Despite announcing and releasing their ‘final update’ years ago, the Terraria team have continued to update the game with new features and content. Going live on the 28th of September is the Labor of Love update, once again bringing with it major changes. Terraria’s update 1.4.4 will be going live …
Read More »Flight Simulator Update 10 goes live with DLSS and more
Ever since its initial launch back in 2020, the team at Asobo Studio have continually improved all aspects of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator, with various tech and content updates making for a much more complete and bespoke experience. Content update 10 may be the biggest one yet, adding DLSS, DX12 improvements …
Read More »Xbox system update fixes DRM issues
Xbox systems have suffered from some DRM-related issues in the past, with the company’s consoles requiring an online connection in many instances in order to play even single player titles. Fortunately, a new update to the Xbox family of devices has made the system’s DRM much less intrusive. As discovered …
Read More »Street Fighter 6 closed beta announced
One of the most interesting and new aspects coming with Street Fighter 6 is the game’s new Battle Hub, bringing the close-knit fighting game community even closer with a centralised social hub. As part of Tokyo Game Show, Capcom announced that fans will be able to partake in a closed …
Read More »GoldenEye 007 announced for Nintendo Switch Online with multiplayer
Nintendo has slowly but surely been filling out its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service with titles from its N64 library. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that one of the most prolific yet elusive Nintendo 64 titles – GoldenEye 007 – is coming to NSO. Nintendo recently held its …
Read More »PS5 software update officially released with 1440p support and more
Back in July Sony released a new beta version of the PlayStation 5’s system software, bringing with it some much needed features including folder-like game lists; improved social features and much more. By far the biggest addition came in the form of 1440p support. After months of beta testing, the …
Read More »September’s first batch of Xbox Game Pass titles announced
Throughout each month, Microsoft adds a number of titles to its Xbox Game Pass library, allowing subscribers to experience a wide variety of games across all types of genres. The console manufacturer has now announced which titles will be dropping onto the service throughout the first half of September. Making …
Read More »Future Cyberpunk updates will overhaul police system, add vehicle combat and more
CD Projekt RED’s Night City Wire stream recently concluded, with the developer announcing and releasing patch 1.6 (the Edgerunners update) as well as giving fans their first look at the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion. CDPR is not yet done with Cyberpunk however, as the game’s director has confirmed that future …
Read More »Cyberpunk Edgerunners update goes live with hundreds of changes and additions
Many fans still feel burned by the broken launch of Cyberpunk 2077 almost 3 years ago now. Fortunately, CDPR have not yet given up on the game, with patch 1.6 – the Edgerunners update – now going live, adding new weapons, a transmog system, cross progression and so much more. …
Read More »Ubisoft teases what fans can expect at upcoming game showcase
In just a few short days, Ubisoft will be going live with its autumn edition of ‘Ubisoft Forward’ – a video game showcase where the publisher will give fans a deeper look into some previously announced games, as well as potential reveals for as-of-yet unknown titles. Ahead of this stream …
Read More »Halo-inspired sci-fi shooter Splitgate is ceasing development
First person shooters are one of the most popular genres in video games. That being said, it has historically been dominated by a few large franchises. One promising new multiplayer FPS game, Splitgate, is unfortunately ceasing development – though it is actually for an exciting reason. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Xbox Games With Gold announced for September
Each month, those with an Xbox Live Gold account (or an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription) are able to get their hands on a number of games for ‘free’. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to get their hands on a number of classic titles including Portal …
Read More »GeForce Now surpasses 20 million registered players
Of all the many game streaming services, Nvidia’s GeForce now is one of the most interesting. Billed as a streaming service which allows you to play your already-owned PC games library but through the cloud, Nvidia has managed to carve out a nice niche for themselves, with the service now …
Read More »PlayStation is shutting down its 1-to-1 support on Twitter
As technology gets more and more complicated, all manner of issues begin to spring up on an individual basis. In times such as these, one would typically turn to an official support line to ensure the problem gets resolved. Unfortunately, Sony will soon be shutting down its 1-to-1 PlayStation support …
Read More »July’s ‘free’ Nintendo 64 game announced
Each month, Nintendo adds one additional game to its library of Nintendo 64 titles as part of the company’s Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscription service. Following on from last month’s game ‘Pokemon Snap’ NSO members are set to receive another N64 Pokemon game this month. Coming to Nintendo Switch …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold will stop offering X360 games from October
Xbox Live Gold is Microsoft’s long running subscription service which allows for console owners to access multiplayer functions within games, while also giving away a number of titles for ‘free’ on a monthly basis. From October onwards however, Microsoft will no longer include Xbox 360 games as part of ‘Games …
Read More »Twitch is testing new ‘shared ban’ system for content creators
Ever since its inception, Twitch has suffered from a plethora of issues, be it trolling, stalking, harassment and even Swatting. The company has inadvertently announced a new system coming to the platform which will hopefully help stop repeat offenders: Shared bans. As captured by streaming reporter Zack Bussey, during a …
Read More »Ubisoft is shutting down servers for more than a dozen games
Many of Ubisoft games have some form of online connectivity, be it a full-on multiplayer game, or simply a single player title with online leaderboards. One unfortunate inevitability is that the servers of these games eventually shut down. Ubisoft has now announced that 15 games will be going offline in …
Read More »Tencent shows off new game engine developed with Cloud gaming in mind
Cloud gaming is still a rather fringe technology, with many game developers, publishers and console manufacturers exploring the potential of the cloud for video games. Gaming and tech giant Tencent has announced the START ENGINE – a brand new video game engine developed specifically for Cloud gaming. Making the announcement …
Read More »Fall Guys surpasses 20 million players 2 days after free-to-play launch
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout has had an interesting trajectory so far. Initially launched as a premium title (though given away for free on PlayStation Plus), Fall Guys saw rapid success as the latest Battle Royale-inspired multiplayer title. Relaunching as a free-to-play game seems to be paying off however, as more …
Read More »343i is “internally exploring” adding microtransactions to Halo: MCC
Ever since Bungie parted ways with Microsoft to work on Destiny, 343 Industries have been in charge of the Halo franchise – to varying levels of success. The latest controversy comes from the team’s most recent community update, where they announced that the team is “internally exploring” the notion of …
Read More »The Mighty Thor is finally coming to Avengers at the end of June
We’ve been hearing for months now that Jane Foster, AKA Mighty Thor, would be coming to Marvel’s Avengers as an alternate version of the God of Thunder. While the character was originally intended to release in May, thanks to a new trailer we now finally know when Jane Foster will …
Read More »DICE has a three year plan to save Battlefield
In recent years, the team at DICE has suffered an unfortunate fall from grace. Despite its selling point as a ‘next-gen Battlefield experience,’ Battlefield 2042 failed to capture the hearts and minds of fans, due in part to a lack of content as well as a litany of bugs and …
Read More »Square Enix invests in cloud gaming company Blacknut
Cloud gaming is becoming an increasingly adopted method of gaming in the industry, with all three major console manufacturers utilising it to some degree. Publisher Square Enix is now exploring the technology, announcing an investment into ‘B2B2C Cloud Gaming Platform Blacknut.’ Making the announcement via press release, the cloud company …
Read More »The original Pokémon Snap is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
For many, Pokémon Snap (1999) holds a special place in their heart, with the Nintendo 64 game offering Pokémon fans their first proper look at these pocket monsters in a 3D environment. As they have been doing since its launch, the Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack service is seeing one …
Read More »Fortnite looks to be getting a first-person mode
One of the most impressive aspects to Fortnite is the fact that Epic Games has, over the years, improved the fundamentals of the battle royale title. From new physics, to tactical sprinting to engine overhauls and more, Fortnite is in many ways a wholly different game from what it was …
Read More »Microsoft to follow PlayStation with limited-time game demos
For many, Xbox Game Pass is seen as being one of the best deals in gaming, offering hundreds of games for a relatively low monthly price. That being said, one area where PlayStation has managed to outdo Microsoft is with their recent offering of limited-time game trials to PS Plus …
Read More »Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl finally has voice acting
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl launched in late 2021 to a wave of positive reception. The Smash Bros-like took many of the best and most well known Nickelodeon stars from across the channel’s history and pitted them together in a free-for-all. Despite its personality-filled roster, the game lacked any voice acting…until now. …
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