A couple weeks ago we reported that the viral hit Powerwash Simulator would be getting a crossover with Final Fantasy VII – the second piece of free DLC based on another video game IP. At the time, few details were shared, with the team simply saying “Please wait for future …
Read More »More launch window PSVR2 games announced
The PlayStation VR2 is less than one week away from launch, and as such we have seen Sony beginning to seriously ramp up its marketing of the device. Of course, a VR headset is only as good as the games it supports, and so it is exciting to see even …
Read More »MultiVersus loses 99% of its daily player base
Following the overwhelming success of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we witnessed many developers and publishers take heavy inspiration for their own titles, with a number of Smash Bros. “clones” released in the years since – to various degrees of success. One of the standouts was Warner Bros, free-to-play ‘MultiVersus’. Unfortunately, …
Read More »Kingdom Come: Deliverance hits 5.5 million sales milestone, game gets new VO languages
Kingdom Come: Deliverance holds a special place in many people’s hearts due to its in-depth and hardcore RPG mechanics – leading to a unique experience when compared to other similar titles in the genre. Released in 2018, the game is currently celebrating its 5th anniversary. As part of this it …
Read More »Gran Turismo 7’s VR update detailed including new showroom
Recently we reported that Gran Turismo 7 is set to get a VR update come the release of the next generation PlayStation VR2 headset later this month. Ahead of its launch, Polyphony Digital has fully detailed and explained this upcoming update – including the full scope of the game’s VR …
Read More »Bungie confirms that Destiny 2 will soon get more challenging
Destiny 2 is not a hard game. Thanks to the game’s movement and combat mechanics, simplistic enemy AI and snappy aim-assist, the game is highly satisfying to play – though perhaps not the most challenging in PvE environments. Ahead of Destiny 2’s massive Lightfall DLC, the team has confirmed some …
Read More »Unannounced Twisted Metal game might offer a VR mode
Though not officially confirmed, it has long been rumoured that a Twisted Metal game is currently in development at Firesprite. With the PlayStation VR2 roughly one week away from launch, it is encouraging to hear that the destruction derby title might be compatible with PSVR2 – as is the case …
Read More »Microsoft confirms that Xbox Game Pass negatively affects sales
When Xbox Game Pass was first introduced, many interested parties showed concern for the health of the video games industry, fearing that offering such a subscription service would cannibalise sales. At the time, the company claimed the opposite – though we now know that titles coming to Game Pass statistically …
Read More »Physical ‘The Last of Us Part I Firefly Edition’ announced for PC
The Last of Us Part I is 6 weeks away from launching on PC – being the first game in the series to do so. In an interesting move for the platform, Sony has now announced that you will be able to purchase a physical PC collectors edition of the …
Read More »PS5 sales have tripled year-on-year
Due to a whole host of factors, when the PlayStation 5 was first released in late 2020, it suffered from a great deal of stock shortages – putting a heavy hamper on the system’s sales. Finally, last month Sony claimed that 2023 would be the year when the PS5 no …
Read More »ATLUS RPG Soul Hackers 2 reportedly coming to Xbox Game Pass
ATLUS has had a strong relationship with Microsoft in recent years, with the Xbox console seeing some of the developer’s biggest titles (i.e. Persona) brought to it. Likewise, many ATLUS games have found their way onto Xbox Game Pass – the console manufacturer’s game subscription service. Following the inclusion of …
Read More »The Division 2 Season 11 update delayed again due to major bug
While Ubisoft is more than willing to kill off less-than-successful live service titles, the ones that do succeed tend to receive MANY years of updates. One such title is The Division 2. Released in 2019, the game is set to soon get its 11th season however due to a new …
Read More »23-hour long documentary on the development of Psychonauts 2 released
In recent years we have seen a greater effort by both studios and publishers to document the development process for a wide variety of games. One studio familiar with such documentaries is Double Fine Productions – having now released a massive 32-part documentary on the development for Psychonauts 2. Back …
Read More »CS:GO hits new all-time peak with 1.32 million concurrent players
CS:GO seems to be the game that will never die. Despite being released over a decade ago now, the competitive team-based first person shooter has only gone from strength to strength, hitting a record 1.3 million concurrent players back in April 2020. Since then, the game’s popularity has ebbed and …
Read More »Future Mario Kart 8 DLC waves will include new characters
Mario Kart 8 has had a highly interesting life. Beginning as a Wii U Game with some DLC, it was then ported to the Switch. For years, that was it…until we got the Booster Course Pack, adding 48 new tracks. Interestingly, the upcoming 4th wave of DLC will be the …
Read More »Sonic Origins Plus seemingly confirmed as game gets rated in Korea
Back in mid-2022 SEGA released Sonic Origins, a collection of the 4 classic Sonic titles remastered and bundled into one package alongside a bunch of extras. While a good collection, some fans were hoping for more. Luckily, it seems this will be the case as the Korean ratings board has …
Read More »PlayStation State of Play coming this month, claims insider
Back in January we saw Microsoft go live with a developer direct, giving Xbox players some insight into a number of upcoming games – as well as the surprise announcement and immediate release of Hi-Fi Rush. PlayStation has been rather quiet so far in 2023, though this is set to change with a State of Play stream seemingly set for later this month.
Read More »Release date for Hoyoverse’s Honkai: Star Rail seemingly leaked
MiHoYo (now known as Hoyoverse) hit it big in 2020 when they released Genshin Impact, making billions every year since and establishing the developers as ones to watch out for. The team’s next game following Genshin Impact is the turn-based RPG ‘Honkai: Star Rail’ and while no official release date …
Read More »We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie announced for all platforms
The Katamari series is a highly unique experience on pretty much all fronts: from the games’ stories to visuals, music, gameplay and more. Unfortunately, we have not seen a new mainline entry in over a decade. That said, following the surprise remaster of the first game in the series back …
Read More »Nintendo responds to Tears of the Kingdom’s pricing controversy
Recently we reported that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was seemingly set to retail for $70 – a $10 increase over other AAA Nintendo Switch releases and the first title to do so. This price increase was later confirmed by Nintendo, however in the wake of this …
Read More »Octopath Traveler II Demo available now on all platforms
It has become increasingly uncommon for video game publishers to release demos for their games, especially prior to the title’s launch. That said, Square Enix has historically been rather good in this regard – with the publisher dropping a demo for the upcoming Octopath Traveler II on all target platforms. …
Read More »Nacon Connect announced featuring Gollum, Robocop and more
Following Nintendo, many publishers have created their own Direct-style presentations, unveiling and updating fans on upcoming games through digital livestreams. Nacon has now announced its upcoming ‘Nacon Connect’ giving us a look at The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, Robocop and more. Making the announcement on Twitter, the French publisher …
Read More »Kingdom Hearts soundtracks finally added to music streaming services
For more than two decades the Kingdom Hearts series has gifted fans with countless beloved songs. Unfortunately, as with many video game OSTs those paying for premium music streaming services were unable to listen to any of it – having to resort to fan covers of the iconic soundtrack. Finally …
Read More »Cities: Skyline Remastered announced; free update for existing owners
One of the better practices we have witnessed during this latest console generation is the willingness by developers and publishers to offer free next-gen upgrades for many pre-existing titles. The ever popular city building simulator Cities: Skylines has now been announced to be getting a PS5 and Series X|S remaster …
Read More »Tekken 8 will release by March 2024
Throughout 2022, Bandai Namco had teased and shown off the much-anticipated Tekken 8 on a number of occasions. Despite the marketing, neither a date nor even a year was offered regarding when fans can expect to get their hands on the title. Fortunately, we now have a release window. As …
Read More »HBO’s The Last of Us hits new viewership milestone with 4th episode
The 15th of January saw HBO’s The Last of Us premiere to a huge audience, with the episode reaching 4.7 million viewers during its airing – the second highest debut for HBO since 2010. Since then, each successive episode seems to have continued to amass a greater audience, with the …
Read More »Pokémon Scarlet/Violet becomes 4th best-selling game in the series in 6 weeks
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet has become somewhat of a game of opposites. Despite being the lowest rated mainline entry in the series history due to many technical issues, Scarlet and Violet managed to become the fastest selling game in Nintendo history both domestically and worldwide – and not just on …
Read More »Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might cost $70 according to official Nintendo shop
With the release of the 9th generation of consoles, we have seen the upper base price of games shift from $60 to $70, with console manufacturers and publishers using the new hardware as justification. With the Switch releasing during the 8th generation, Nintendo has opted to keep its games at …
Read More »RDR2 officially sells 50 million copies as GTA V surpasses 175 million
It seems as though Rockstar’s games have reached a level of mainstream which pretty much guarantees that the developer’s title will be a smash commercial hit. Despite not having the same cache and history as Grand Theft Auto, Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 has now officially sold over 50 million …
Read More »PSVR2 exclusive Horizon Call of the Mountain officially goes GOLD
The PlayStation VR2 is set to launch later this month alongside a slew of virtual reality games. One of the headset’s premiere launch titles – Horizon Call of the Mountain – has now officially gone gold, meaning the game is unlikely to be pushed past its 22nd of February release …
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