We currently exist within a cross-generational period, with many of the newest titles releasing also coming to previous-gen systems. One game which won’t be back-ported to PS4 is the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which according to publisher Square Enix is due to the enhanced SSD speeds of the PS5. …
Read More »Rockstar reportedly abandons plans for ‘next-gen’ port of RDR2
Recently we reported that Rockstar Games had plans to remaster Grand Theft Auto IV as well as the original Red Dead Redemption. Unfortunately, these plans were dropped following the less-than-stellar release of the GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition. Unfortunately, it seems as though a PS5 / Series X port of …
Read More »Naughty Dog addresses crunch culture as TLOU Part 1 goes gold
Almost every studio goes through a period of crunch as a game nears its release date. While neither healthy nor good, it is a common practice in the industry. Fortunately, studios are taking steps to undo this culture of crunch, with Naughty Dog claiming that the upcoming The Last of …
Read More »Sony wants to be the ‘Nike’ of gaming peripherals
Sony has slowly been dipping its toes more and more into the PC gaming space, most recently announcing a set of gaming headsets and monitors targeting PC players. According to the console manufacturer, this is just the first step in becoming the ‘Nike’ of gaming peripherals...
Read More »PUBG’s ‘next-gen’ update launches tomorrow – though it is lacking on PS5
PUBG: Battlegrounds remains one of the most popular battle royale shooters currently, especially in the wake of its free-to-play release. That being said, until now, the game offered no upgrades for PS5 and Series X|S users. Launching tomorrow, the ‘next-gen’ update brings many improvements across the board – though much …
Read More »The first next-gen Xbox game ever shown is also coming to Switch
Bright Memory: Infinite kicked off Microsoft’s first Xbox Series X|S game showcase back in mid-2020. Two years on, the game is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PS5 on the 21st of July. Interestingly, this ‘next-gen’ game is also coming to Nintendo Switch on the same day. Described …
Read More »It takes Two sells 7 million copies in one year
It takes Two was one of the biggest surprise hits of 2021. Developed by Hazelight Studios of A Way Out fame, the indie studio’s latest award-winning co-op title has now sold over 7 million copies in just one year. Announced by Hazelight Studios on Twitter, the developer said: “Over 7 …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD will no longer be playable after September
While digital gaming brought with it many conveniences, it also puts your full library into the hands of the storefront – meaning you never truly own your games. The downsides to such a thing can be seen with Ubisoft’s treatment of its games – as the single player Assassin’s Creed Liberation HD will soon no longer be playable even if you own the game...
Read More »Skateboarding sim ‘Session’ leaves Early Access this September
The popularity of certain sports within the medium of video games has waned and waxed over the many years. Currently, the skateboarding genre is seeing a resurgence with one of the most prominent upcoming titles being Session: Skate Sim. After a lengthy development and Early Access period, Session is set …
Read More »Killing Floor 2 is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of games for free to all those with an Epic Games account. From now until the 14th of July, you can get your hands on the RPG card battler ‘Ancient Enemy’, as well as the co-op first-person zombie shooter Killing Floor …
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 »Open-world terminator game announced
The Terminator franchise has seen its tumultuous reputation rise and fall across all mediums, from films to video games. Following on from 2019’s well-received Terminator Resistance, an open-world survival game set in the Terminator universe has now been announced. The 2022 Nacon Connect game showcase recently concluded, showing off and …
Read More »Fall Guys surpasses 50 million players in two weeks
Over a week ago we reported that Fall Guys Free For All, the free-to-play re-launch of Fall Guys, attracted more than 20 million players in just 48 hours. Two weeks on from release, we now have updated figures which reveal that the game has now passed 50 million players. Making …
Read More »Biomutant to get free native next-gen update
Released in mid-2021, Biomutant is an action RPG developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic. The game suffered from a lengthy development and so despite it releasing after the launch of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it only offered previous-gen versions. Now, finally, more than one year …
Read More »The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience is being delisted this weekend
The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience shadow-dropped on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S last month, giving console owners a peek into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Less than a full month after launch however, the demo is getting delisted, meaning you have until this weekend to add …
Read More »Another Nintendo leaker claims Switch Pro to be revealed soon
Just yesterday we reported on a new rumour reviving the notion that a Nintendo Switch Pro is on its way. In the wake of this, another leaker who has in the past correctly leaked Nintendo hardware is now claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be announced near the end of the Summer.
Read More »New rumours claim summer reveal for Nintendo Switch Pro
It feels like every other day a new rumour pops up claiming that Nintendo is mere days or weeks away from announcing the elusive and much-desired Switch Pro. Today is one such day, as an industry analyst is claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be revealed some time this summer.
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 »Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 reportedly coming in 2024
Video games based on anime have existed for almost as long as the medium itself. Of all these adaptations, one of the most well known properties to find success in video games was Dragon Ball, with 2016’s Xenoverse 2 being particularly successful. It seems a sequel is set to arrive …
Read More »Cult-Hit action game Lollipop Chainsaw getting a remake in 2023
Lollipop Chainsaw is a highly interesting video game. Released back in 2012, the hack-and-slash title was the brainchild of video game director Suda51 and famed film writer/director James Gunn. Though not fully appreciated during its time, Lollipop Chainsaw will be getting a second chance in 2023 with a full-blown remake. …
Read More »What Remains of Edith Finch to get native PS5 / Series X release
What Remains of Edith Finch is an award-winning narrative focused ‘walking simulator’ which took many by surprise upon its initial release in 2017. Since then, the game has been ported to all manner of systems, from the Switch to even iOS. Thanks to the Taiwanese ratings board, we now know that …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise ships 10 million units as Sunbreak surpasses 2 million
Monster Hunter Rise released last year on Switch to explosive success. The game’s much-anticipated ‘Sunbreak’ expansion has been out for just one week, however in that time it has already managed to ship 2 million units. Making the announcement via a press release, Capcom revealed that “Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour might be coming to PC
While Sony has over time adopted a more multi-platform approach to its game development, Nintendo has remained rather rigid with its own first-party titles. The exception to this rule has been with the mobile market, where Nintendo has translated some of their franchises into mobile experience. It seems that one …
Read More »PC exclusive Inscryption rated for PS4
Inscryption was one of the highest rated PC exclusives of 2021, offering a genre-bending experience in which the less you know going into it, the better. It seems console players may soon get to experience the journey that is Inscryption, as the game has now been rated for PS4. As …
Read More »Call of Duty suffers major leak showing COD 2024 and more
Call of Duty is continuing its typical release schedule, with this year’s COD, Modern Warfare II, coming from development studio Infinity Ward. Meanwhile Treyarch are working on their own COD title, which isn’t set to come out until 2024 (due to delays). Despite this, a significant number of assets from COD 2024 somehow found their way into Warzone Mobile, giving us a look at maps, guns and more.
Read More »Bungie and NetEase reportedly working on a mobile Destiny game
Mobile hardware is more powerful than ever, allowing developers to create and release competent and comparable mobile ports of some of the industry’s biggest titles. It seems Bungie is planning to enter the mobile space, as the studio is reportedly working on a Destiny mobile game in collaboration with NetEase. …
Read More »Sony patent suggests legacy peripheral support coming to PS5
Sony’s current implementation of backwards compatibility and emulation of previous generations of systems has left a lot to be desired, however the company looks to be determined to improve it over time. A new patent from Sony shows that the console manufacturer may be planning to bring support for its …
Read More »PSVR2 cable will be detachable – and that’s a big deal
Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset remains oddly elusive, with the hardware maker slowly but surely drip-feeding information on the next-generation headset. This latest nugget of information is small yet significant as according to insiders, the PSVR 2 headset will utilise a detachable cable. In the latest episode of the PSVR …
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 »Sucker Punch rejects inFamous and Sly Cooper rumours
For quite some time now we have been hearing a number of leaks from multiple sources claiming that both the Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises are set to be revived. Sucker Punch Productions – the original studio behind both franchises – has now released an official statement squashing these rumours. …
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