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...
Read More »Metroid Prime HD release window leaks
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 …
Read More »A bespoke next-gen version of Apex Legends may be on its way
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 …
Read More »Onexplayer’s Mini portable console is the latest Steam Deck rival
One Netbook already showcased a Steam Deck rival in May 2021, but the company has already followed that up with a new and improved model. Named Onexplayer Mini, the company's new console is powered by the Intel Core i7-1195G7, offering a minor upgrade over the original console in terms of …
Read More »Microsoft discontinued Xbox One consoles in late 2020 but no one knew
While Sony has reportedly delayed discontinuing the PlayStation 4 to compensate for the lack of PlayStation 5 consoles, it turns out that Microsoft discontinued its previous-gen consoles in late 2020, soon after the Series X|S launch. That's according to The Verge, who had a word with Cindy Walker, senior director …
Read More »Persona 6 might be a PS5 exclusive
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 …
Read More »‘Persona on Switch’ is finally happening
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 …
Read More »Twisted Metal’s new development studio revealed
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 …
Read More »Sony’s PS Plus reinvention may be happening soon
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 …
Read More »Sony reportedly originally planned to discontinue the PS4 in 2021
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 …
Read More »S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 delayed by 7 months.
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 …
Read More »Kirby and the Forgotten Land is coming sooner than you think
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 …
Read More »Three of the best Assassin’s Creed games are coming to Switch
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 …
Read More »The Series X|S is the fastest-selling Xbox generation of all time
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 …
Read More »Destruction All-Star devs reportedly no longer working on Twisted Metal
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 …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West will be improving everything wrong with the first game
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 …
Read More »AyaNeo Next to ship with Ryzen 7 5800U or 5825U
AyaNeo recently announced that its Next console would ship with a Ryzen 7 5800U, but things are already changing now that AMD has announced the Ryzen 7 5825U. The AyaNeo Next Advance will remain with the Ryzen 7 5800U, but the standard and Pro variants will now come with AMD's …
Read More »More Microsoft characters are coming to Fortnite (including DOOM Slayer)
At the rate that Fortnite is continuing to add new characters to its ever-increasing roster of IPs, many would think that the Battle Royale game would soon run out of new characters. It seems that is not the case, as 2022 is set to bring with it many Xbox and …
Read More »Fall Guys looks to be getting a native next-gen port
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was one of the biggest surprise hits of the year when it launched back in 2020. While it may no longer be the talk of the town, the game continues to see a healthy and active user base. PS5 players may soon be seeing major improvements …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers received almost $1500 worth of games in 2021
Each month, PlayStation Plus subscribers are given a number of games for free. With 2021 coming to an end, we now know the total value of all of the games given away during the year – and it is much more than the $60 price tag for an annual subscription. …
Read More »God of War Ragnarok’s release window has leaked
With the unpredictability of video game development, Sony have made it a point to not share release dates for games generally until the title is near completion. Such is the case with God of War Ragnarok which – aside from a delay from 2021 to 2022 – has seen little …
Read More »COVID-19 has delayed Final Fantasy XVI by half a year
Final Fantasy XVI is the next major entry in the long running and highly successful JRPG franchise from Square Enix. While fans were expecting some news regarding the game before the end of the year, the team has now confirmed that FFXVI was hit with COVID-related delays – though hopefully …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West offers half a dozen skill trees
Horizon Zero Dawn released in 2017 to critical and commercial success, offering a beautiful open world with fun gameplay and an interesting story. Despite being an action-adventure title, the game dipped its toe into some RPG mechanics. It seems the upcoming sequel will be leaning much heavier into the RPG …
Read More »Some of Xbox Game Pass’ best titles are leaving soon
Xbox Game Pass represents excellent value for money, offering over 100 quality titles for a relatively low monthly cost. Unfortunately due to the nature of digital games and subscription services, third-party titles are only available until their contracts expire. Such is the case with the Yakuza series, with many of …
Read More »January’s PS+ games leak – and it looks to be a very strong month
Each month, two PS4 games and a PS5 title are made available for free to all those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus service. January’s free games have now leaked, and if the line-up proves to be true, then PS+ will be off to a very strong start in 2022. As …
Read More »Horizon II will feature robot monkeys and a giant snake
One of the most exciting aspects to 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn was the way in which Guerilla Games took various animals and turned them into robot killing machines. The upcoming Horizon Forbidden West is doubling down on this concept, adding God of War-like enemies including a gigantic robot snake. Ahead …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West’s file size is twice as big as Zero Dawn’s
As video games get more and more ambitious, we have seen files balloon in size, with the biggest games now taking up almost 250GB. PlayStation is trying to combat this with its Kraken compression technology. Even with that, however, the upcoming Horizon Forbidden West is looking to be a hefty …
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy’s ray tracing update tested
One of the biggest features advertised with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S is the fact that they are able to take advantage of hardware accelerated ray-tracing, offering highly realistic shadows, lighting and reflections. Not every game has taken advantage of this feature, however Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy …
Read More »Ubisoft is “looking into” adding 60fps support for AC: Origins on console
One of the best perks to owning a new Xbox Series X or PS5 is the fact that developers have been returning to their back catalogue of games and adding next-gen support for many titles – namely in the form of free 60fps patches. Such is the case with 2017’s …
Read More »PS Plus subscribers will now get the PS5 version of FFVII Remake for free
Back in February, it was announced that all PlayStation Plus subscribers would be getting the much-loved remake of Final Fantasy VII for free in the month of March. Shortly after that, the PS5 version of the game was announced with a free upgrade – except for those who purchased the …
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