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 …
Read More »Metro: 2033 Redux is free on the Epic Games Store
As 2020 begins to wind down, Epic Games is once again – in what appears to now be an annual tradition – upping the stakes on its weekly free game program. During the final days of 2020, a new free game is being offered every 24 hours. Following on from …
Read More »The 2020 Steam Awards have been announced
As 2020 begins to wind down, many video game enthusiasts have been looking back at the past year, thinking of their favourtie gaming experiences in 2020. Your voice can now be represented and heard, as the 2020 Steam Awards are almost live, allowing you to vote for your favourite PC …
Read More »Stardew Valley’s 1.5 update is now live
Since its launch all the way back in 2016, ConcernedApe has continuously and consistently updated Stardew Valley with major and much-requested new features. The studio has now released its 1.5 patch, which represents perhaps one of the game’s biggest updates yet. Available right now on PC, and coming to consoles …
Read More »Ghost of Tsushima adds new outfits inspired by Bloodborne and more
Despite launching back in July, Sucker Punch has continued to support Ghost of Tsushima with a number of major updates, including but not limited to, adding a whole new multiplayer game mode into the open-world stealth action title. In another surprise update, a number of new outfits have been added …
Read More »Alien: Isolation is free on the Epic Games Store
In the days leading up to the end of the year, the Epic Games Store has upped its weekly free game offerings, now gifting a free title every single day. Currently, those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on Alien: Isolation, the much-loved BAFTA winning survival horror …
Read More »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 »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the best selling game in the entire series
When Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was released last year, it was met with a great deal of enthusiasm due in part to its focus on modernising the game’s engine, while also offering free and consistent content updates. Though each year is met with a new entry, talk surrounding Modern …
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 »Cyberpunk 2077 continues to top Steam charts despite controversy
Prior to its launch, Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the most anticipated games of 2020. This was reflected in its Steam charts placement, which saw the game topping the charts weeks prior to its launch. As is now clear however, the game released in a less than polished state. Despite …
Read More »The 2020 Game Awards nearly doubles viewership to 83 million livestreams
Each year, following the conclusion of The Game Awards, the show’s creator shares details on the success of the show. The 2020 Game Award once again saw major growth, achieving over 8.3 million concurrent viewers and 83 million livestreams in total. Taking to Twitter, The Game Awards’ creator Geoff Keighley …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator surpasses 2 million players
Microsoft Flight Simulator launched in August to great critical success. The PC game, which is set to come to Xbox in 2021, was the first major release in the franchise since 2006. Despite this, it would seem fans of the series remained loyal, as 4 months after the game’s launch, …
Read More »Fortnite adds 120fps mode on PS5 and Series X|S
With the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, console players can now for the first time experience 120fps gaming. Despite 30fps typically being the standard on consoles, a surprising number of titles have seen 120fps support added to its games. Following the latest update, those with a …
Read More »Death Stranding crosses over with Cyberpunk 2077
In recent years we have seen a number of video game titles crossover with each other, adding easter eggs and more into their respective games. Following on from the Cyberpunk 2077 Quadra Turbo-R V-Tech car being added into Forza Horizon 4, Death Stranding has now received an update adding a …
Read More »Sony plans to expand its ‘PlayStation Direct’ store to Europe
Though console manufacturers typically partner with retail stores in order to sell consoles, games, and accessories, Sony recently began to offer an alternative option, cutting out the middleman and allowing fans to purchase hardware and software directly from PlayStation. This service, dubbed PlayStation Direct, is currently only available in the …
Read More »Newly announced ‘The Callisto Protocol’ is set 300 years after PUBG
At the 2020 Game Awards, one of the more interesting game announcements was that of The Callisto Protocol. Though not much is known about it, aside from it being a survival horror game from the creator of Dead Space, it has since been revealed that the game is actually set …
Read More »Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo release a joint statement committing to safer gaming
While Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo may compete for market share in the video game space, there are a number of ideals which all three companies can agree on. Releasing a joint statement, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft announced their commitment to creating a safer environment for gaming, as “We believe gaming …
Read More »Nintendo Indie World Showcase announced for today
On a semi regular basis, Nintendo hosts its ‘Nintendo Indie World Showcase’, providing a platform to announce new and upcoming indie titles. The console manufacturer has now announced its next showcase, which will take place later today at 5pm UK time, offering “roughly 15 minutes of updates and new announcements.” …
Read More »Skyrim, Among Us, and Code Vein come to Game Pass
Twice a month Microsoft announces a new batch of games which are set to join its Game Pass subscription service. For the second half of December, the console manufacturer is taking advantage of its recent purchase of ZeniMax Media, adding Skyrim: Special Edition – alongside many other titles – to …
Read More »Steam sets a new concurrent user record
Though 2020 has undoubtedly been a tough year for both businesses and the general public, one knock-on effect of the global pandemic and nationwide lockdowns has been that people are playing games more than ever before. Though Steam recently set a new record for concurrent users, it has now outdone …
Read More »Sony issues refunds for Cyberpunk 2077
While PC players are able to refund any game purchased via clients such as Steam (as long as they haven’t played for more than 2 hours), PlayStation owners aren’t as fortunate, especially when it comes to digital games. That being said, there have been a few times when Sony has …
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 »The last of Us Part II breaks The Game Awards record
Last night the 2020 Game Awards took place. While many who watched were likely there for the game announcements, an equal number of fans were excitedly waiting to see whether their favourite game won an award. Despite its controversies, The Last of Us Part II managed to not only win …
Read More »Disco Elysium: The Final Cut announced
Last night Geoff Keighley took to the virtual stage to present the 2020 Game Awards. Alongside the awards ceremony itself, as is typical, a number of games were announced including the console release of last year’s critically acclaimed Disco Elysium. That’s not all however, as PC players will also enjoy …
Read More »Forza x Cyberpunk 2077 crossover announced
Though once a rare occurrence saved only for Super Smash Bros. more and more franchises are now crossing over in video games. The latest crossover to be announced is between Xbox’s racing franchise Forza and the recently released Cyberpunk 2077. Fans of both games can now get their hands on …
Read More »Pillars of Eternity is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of games to Epic account holders for free. As we near the end of the year, the storefront appears to be upping its offerings, gifting two Obsidian Entertainment RPGs entirely for free. Pillars of Eternity and Tyranny are both available to …
Read More »Twitch announces new content moderation policy
While Twitch streams are a great way to bring fans of a particular game or streamer together to experience the joy of video games all as one, the platform has unfortunately suffered in the past from issues involving toxicity. As such, the live streaming platform has now announced new policies …
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 »Miles Morales update adds 60fps with ray-tracing mode
When Spider-Man Miles Morales launched on the PS5, the open world title offered two different graphical modes: a 30fps mode with ray-tracing, and a 60fps one without. Now, in an update, Insomniac Games has added a third option, allowing players to experience the game at 60fps with ray-tracing on – though …
Read More »The Game Awards to feature 12-15 new game announcements
Over the past few years, The Game Awards has become a major focus for new video game announcements. It would appear 2020’s show is no different. According to Geoff Keighley, this year’s awards ceremony will feature between 12-15 new game announcements. In a Reddit AMA, The Game Awards’ creator Geoff …
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