Throughout its many decades in the industry, Sony has both created and shut down a number of first-party PlayStation studios – as have all console manufacturers. It seems the PlayStation creator still holds some reverence for these studios, as it may be bringing one of them back, in one form …

Since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, it seems that Rockstar Games has been struggling to find its mojo once again. Amongst rumours of GTA VI’s development issues, the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release of the now two-gen old GTA V is reportedly also facing problems. …

While the Xbox series X|S are capable of playing games from every single generation of Xbox systems, the PS5 can only go as far back as the PS4. This could change soon however, as a new discovery lends credence to the rumour that full BC is coming to the PS5. …

When it comes to backwards compatibility and emulation, Nintendo is in many ways lagging behind the curve – whether intentionally or not. Fortunately, dedicated fans are keeping even failed systems such as the Wii U alive through emulation. The team behind the biggest – CEMU – has now announced its …

While Sony clearly still puts a lot of stake into the notion of first-party exclusive games, the console manufacturer has now shown that it is willing to put some of its biggest titles out for PC players to enjoy. 2018’s God of War recently came to Steam – to a …

Halo: Infinite’s multiplayer mode has had players on a roller coaster of emotions, as 343 Industries managed to make one of the best Halo games in years, but also one of the most frustrating. One of the biggest issues with Infinite - it's in-game storefront - will be fixed next week...

Dying Light 2 may have had a lengthy development, however, once the game does finally come out (and it is intended to on the 4th of February 2022) fans will be embraced by the world of Dying Light 2 for the next half decade – as Techland revealed their post …

While many Metroid fans continue to wait for the long-anticipated Metroid Prime 4, others simply want a way to play the previous games using modern systems. At least when it comes to the first game, Nintendo fans may soon get their wish, as the leaked Metroid Prime HD is said …

While backwards compatibility has ensured a smooth transition between console generations, with PS5 and Xbox Series X|S being able to play many older titles with new-gen improvements, nothing can replace a bespoke version crafted for these new systems. In the case of Apex Legends, it’s looking as though those with …

The Persona franchise has had a long and storied history with PlayStation, aligning and associating themselves with the console manufacturer when it comes to major mainline releases. Such was the case with Persona 5 (although it did release across two generations of systems). This will reportedly not be the case …

Persona is one of the highest rated JRPG franchises of all time, seeing global fanfare and abundant excitement anytime a mainline game is announced. Thanks to its structure, Persona games are perfect for pickup and play sessions, and so it is exciting to see that Persona fans may soon find …

Recently we reported that Lucid Games, the studio behind 2021s neutrally-received Destruction All-Stars, would no longer be working on the upcoming Twisted Metal reboot game. Previously, all we knew of the new studio was that it was a first-party dev team. However, we now know exactly who. In a report …

We previously reported that Sony was planning on revamping its PlayStation plus subscription service in order to be more competitive with Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass. It seems the announcement of this newly created service may in fact be coming quite soon. In a report by VentureBeat, UK video game retailers …

Ahead of HITMAN 3’s second year on the market, IO Interactive previously announced that they would be going live as part of a year 2 reveal stream. Alongside the announcement of many new additions and improvements, it has also been confirmed that the complete HITMAN Trilogy is coming to Xbox …

As the PS5 enters its second year on the market, the much desired console is just as difficult to obtain as it's ever been. While Sony is still unable to meet demand for the current-gen system, they are reportedly compensating for the lack of PS5s by extending the previous-gen system's …

Back in December we reported that the granddaddy of the battle royale genre (at least as it pertains to video games) PUBG Battlegrounds announced that after more than 70 million copies sold, the game was going free-to-play. Now that fateful day has arrived. From today, the 12th of January 2022,  …

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is the much anticipated and long-awaited sequel to the first person shooter franchise, set to release as an Xbox series X|S console exclusive this April. Unfortunately the game has seen a major delay pushing it back to the end of 2022. In a post on …

As video games have gotten more and more complicated, Rockstar Games has continued to push the boundaries of what an open world game can look and feel like. What this has meant however, is that their games are taking longer and longer to make -  so long now, that we may only see one game from the studio this generation...

Many fans were pleasantly surprised when Kirby and the Forgotten Land was first announced back in September 2021. Unlike a large majority of the pink Hero's outings, this latest entry is looking to be a wholly new adventure. The best part is, it's coming out sooner than you think. Making …

While the Nintendo Switch is an excellent handheld-console hybrid in its own right, releasing alongside dedicated home systems has made for a wide disparity in fidelity. Fortunately, many developers have compensated for this through the re-release of older games onto the Switch. Soon, Switch owners will be able to play …

Gaming is bigger than it's ever been, both in terms of mindshare as well as profits. Whether in consequence, or due in part to, Microsoft is feeling the positive effects of the current gaming boom, with Phil Spencer revealing that the Series X|S is the fastest selling Xbox console family …

It is common to see many video game IPs crossover with the LEGO franchise – both inside and outside of video games. One upcoming set – namely an Overwatch 2 set – has now been indefinitely delayed, as the toy manufacturer is “reviewing our partnership with Activision Blizzard.” Activision-Blizzard have …

As part of a multi-media franchise revival, Sony has been pushing to see the return of the classic PlayStation destruction derby series Twisted Metal. Previously, we reported that the title was being developed by Lucid Games – however this is seemingly no longer the case. According to VGC, Lucid Games …

While HITMAN III may be the final game in the World of Assassination Trilogy, developers IO Interactive are not yet done with Agent 47 as the game enters its second year on the market, IOI have now announced a HITMAN III Year 2 reveal stream. Making the announcement on their …

Horizon Zero Dawn became an instant hit when it launched in 2017, selling 10s of millions of copies and solidifying Aloy as a lifelong PlayStation mascot. Even so, the game was not perfect, and featured some noticeable issues. Thankfully, the upcoming Forbidden West sequel is looking to fix all of …

Nvidia’s RTX technology is mighty impressive, and has helped many PC players make the most of their Nvidia GPUs. Unfortunately, the company's RTX technology requires bespoke implementation on a game-by-game basis. Fortunately, 10 more games are now seeing support being added – including Hitman III. In a recent blog post, …

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are currently one of the biggest and most controversial topics in gaming. Deemed as the future by some, but a simple scam by others, many publishers have begun exploring the application of NFTs into video games. SEGA had such plans, however has now reversed the decision following …

Zynga is one of the most well known video game publishers in the mobile space, having released classics such as Farmville, Words With Friends and more. Their repertoire within the mobile space must have piqued the interest of Take-Two Interactive as they have acquired the company for $12.7 Billion. Making …

Following in the footsteps of services such as PlayStation Plus and Games with Gold, each month, those with a Prime Gaming account (through Amazon/Twitch Prime) can get their hands on a number of premium games for free. This month, subscribers can look forward to quality titles including Star Wars Jedi: …

Each day, the Epic Games Store has been offering a new title for free as part of the storefront’s 15 days of free games. To conclude 2021, Epic is giving away the complete Tomb Raider Trilogy for free. Available to purchase for free from now until the 6th of January …