As impressive as the Meta Quest’s hardware is, equally as surprising is just how much Meta has been supporting the device’s software – constantly updating and improving the OS with new and interesting functionality. In a surprising move, Meta is now allowing other VR hardware makers to use their Quest …
Read More »PowerWash Simulator surpasses 12 million players
Ever since its 1.0 launch back in Summer 2022, PowerWash Simulator has been able to keep fans captivated not only through its satisfying gameplay loop, but also thanks to a number of free and paid DLCs – including a bunch of interesting and unexpected crossovers. A little under two years …
Read More »Dead Island 2 arrives on Steam with 50% discount
After spending many years in development hell, Dead Island 2 finally released last year to a surprisingly positive reception. Unfortunately, for some, the game was not made available on Steam, instead being a timed Epic Games Store exclusive. Following the announcement back in February, Dead Island 2 is finally available on Steam.
Read More »Billie Eilish is coming to Fortnite
Ever since the release of Fortnite’s Guitar Hero-esque Festival mode, we have seen an increasing number of musical artists added into the game. Following the likes of Eminem and Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish is set to drop onto the battlefield. As shared by Eilish herself on Twitter, the international superstar …
Read More »The Witcher 4 development is ramping up, Cyberpunk sequel in ‘early stages’
CD Projekt Red confirmed that The Witcher 4 was ramping up, with more resources being dedicated to the project now that Cyberpunk 2077 development has wound down. At this point, the new game is being “intensively worked on”, and work on Cyberpunk 2 at CDPR's new US studio is also …
Read More »Embracer Group is splitting up into three companies
Embracer Group has spent more than a year undergoing a major restructuring effort, selling off a number of studios and shutting down others to improve the company's financial situation. Now, Embracer has announced the next step in all of this, with the massive organisation splitting up into three companies. From …
Read More »Larian is already working on two new projects
Larian has already confirmed that it won't be working on another Baldur's Gate game, or any expansions for Baldur's Gate 3. Instead, the studio will be focusing on other projects, with two new games on the way, which studio founder, Swen Vincke, claims to be Larian's “best work ever”. Given …
Read More »Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 set to be a big upgrade over first game
After six long years, we are finally getting to return to medieval Bohemia to continue the journey of Henry. Warhorse Studios has officially announced Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The sequel is even set to be twice as big as the original game. Kingdom Come Deliverance released back in early 2018 …
Read More »Delta emulator for iOS remains at the top of App Store charts
Apple opened the door for emulators to appear on the iOS App Store, removing the need for any jailbreaking, or using something like the AltStore. Delta, one of the most popular Nintendo iOS emulators immediately took advantage of this opening, and has shot up to the top of the iOS …
Read More »7 Days to Die is finally leaving early access after 12 years
When a game enters early access, it might take a long time to reach version 1.0. Most games take less than two years to achieve that, but there are a few that extend way beyond that. 7 Days to Die is one such game, as it's finally leaving early access …
Read More »Valve finally updates Team Fortress 2 to 64-bit
While Valve has given Team Fortress 2 less attention than its other team-based shooter, Counter-Strike 2, it has not been abandoned. The game has received small updates at irregular intervals. The most recent update, however, is more significant than usual since it finally moves Valve's 17-year-old shooter into the 64-bit …
Read More »Fallout 76 hits new player milestone
The peak concurrent player count on Steam for Fallout games just keeps increasing. Thanks to the success of Amazon's new Fallout TV series and ongoing sales across all Fallout games, some Fallout games are hitting new all-time peak concurrent player counts. Based on the data gathered by SteamDB, Fallout 4 …
Read More »Humble’s ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle available now
Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. Those who enjoy farming of all kinds will find plenty to enjoy with the ‘Down on the Farm’ bundle – available now. As with most Humble deals, the …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits gets ESRB rating for Xbox
One of the most exciting games to release during the PS5’s launch year was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The first game from studio Ember Lab, Kena launched to consistent and positive reviews from both critics and fans alike. Finally, after more than two and a half years, Kena: Bridge of …
Read More »Leaker claims Far Cry 7 will star Cillian Murphy
The Far Cry series is best known for its roster of villains, with each of the franchise’s respective entries putting an increasing amount of focus on their antagonists. Following the star power of Giancarlo Esposito as Antón Castillo in the last game, Far Cry 7 will reportedly feature Cillian Murphy.
Read More »Konami improves Silent Hill 2 face model ahead of launch
After going a decade without any new releases, Konami has finally returned to the Silent Hill franchise, with their first major title being the upcoming remake of the classic Silent Hill 2. Unfortunately, much of the footage shared so far has been criticised by fans, ranging from issues of polish …
Read More »Industry archivists ‘Noclip’ release Half-Life 2 beta footage from E3 2003
As the video game industry ages, more and more of its history is being lost, with hours upon hours of important industry moments slowly being forgotten. Fortunately, since last year, the YouTube Channel / documentary creators ‘Noclip’ have been archiving these moments online in the best quality possible. The latest …
Read More »Sony takes LittleBigPlanet 3 servers offline for good following DDOS attacks
Though once a staple in the PlayStation’s library, LittleBigPlanet has not had a new entry since 2014’s LBP3. Unfortunately, the PS4 servers for the title were taken offline temporarily back in January due to continuous DDOS attacks towards the game. Sadly, the issue has not been resolved, with Sony now …
Read More »Cities: Skylines II creators release apology for current state of the game
In the wake of the downfall of EA’s SimCity series, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive released Cities: Skylines in 2015 to universal praise. Unfortunately, the team’s recent follow-up has not been quite as well received due to heavy performance issues. Finally, after more than 6 months, the team have released …
Read More »Prison Architect 2 delayed again just weeks ahead of launch
Prison Architect was a huge hit back when it first launched. For the sequel, the developers are going in a different direction with 3D graphics, rather than the first game's 2D-cartoon style. Unfortunately, while the game was set to arrive soon, delays have pushed the game back by several months. …
Read More »Turtle Beach retires Roccat brand but peripherals will live on
Roccat has been around for years and we reviewed many of their PC gaming peripherals over that time. The company was acquired by another peripheral maker, Turtle Beach, back in 2019. Now, Roccat is retired and folded into the Turtle Beach brand moving forward, marking an end to Roccat peripherals. …
Read More »Valve shadow-drops Dota 2: Crownfall
Since its inception, Dota 2 has primarily been a PvP game and while Valve has attempted to expand the lore with other projects like the ill-fated game Artifact, there has been no real ‘story' content. That is now starting to change, with Valve ushering in a limited-time Dota PvE event …
Read More »Netflix will no longer report quarterly subscriber numbers
Netflix kicked off its password-sharing crackdown last year, leading to several other major services doing the exact same thing. Now, Netflix has made the decision to stop sharing subscriber numbers with investors, something that the media company's bankrollers are clearly unhappy about. Netflix held its most recent quarterly earnings call …
Read More »The Division Heartland has reportedly gone through “significant changes”
Announced all the way back in 2021, we have heard very little about Ubisoft's upcoming free-to-play The Division spin-off ‘Heartland’. With how quiet the team has been, many fans wondered whether the game was outright canned. Fortunately, it seems as though this is not the case – though the final …
Read More »Sony reportedly in talks to acquire Paramount
Of the major US film and TV distribution companies, one of the biggest is Paramount. Known most recently in the gaming space for their work on the Sonic the Hedgehog films and spin-off show, new reports have claimed that media giant Sony might be in talks to acquire the company. …
Read More »Fallout TV Show’s 2nd season officially confirmed
We seem to be in a renaissance of sorts when it comes to video games being adapted into other media. Following the likes of HBO’s The Last of Us, Peacock’s Twisted Metal and the Gran Turismo film, Amazon Prime’s Fallout TV show has released to a wave of praise. It therefore comes as no surprise that a second season has now been officially confirmed.
Read More »Razer announces ‘Kishi Ultra’ USB-C controller with tablet support
Smartphones nowadays can do a whole bunch of stuff. From running console-quality titles like Genshin Impact to thousands of classic, retro or even modern games through emulation. Razer has been one of the core companies supporting the platform with its Kishi brand of mobile controller accessories – the latest of …
Read More »Baldur’s Gate 3 is getting new endings, including one inspired by Berserk
Larian impressed us all with how content-rich Baldur's Gate 3 was at launch. Since then, a series of free updates have expanded the game even further, giving players many reasons to keep coming back for a new playthrough. The next patch for the game is rolling out soon and it …
Read More »Fallout: New Vegas was not ‘retconned’ in TV series
While most have enjoyed the Fallout TV series, there has been a group of fans on social media that disagree with some of the story decisions made for the show. Due to locations mentioned in Fallout: New Vegas appearing in the show, many fans thought that the game was being …
Read More »GeForce Now is getting six more games this week, but loses access to League of Legends
While last week's GeForce Now update focused heavily on the new additions of Fallout 4 and Fallout 76, this week the spotlight is shining on a trio of brand new releases, including No Rest for the Wicked, which is shaping up to be a Last Epoch style hit in the …
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