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Though there is still much to know about the next generation of consoles, Microsoft has certainly begun to spin the wheels on its marketing for the Xbox Series X. Alongside the announcement of its 20/20 initiative, which will see new information revealed every month, the console manufacturer uploaded a short …

Virtual reality has allowed the gaming industry to offer wholly unique and new experiences for players to enjoy. Two of PC’s best VR titles include GORN, a goofy gladiatorial combat game, as well as The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – a free roaming survival horror adventure based in the …

Each month, Sony offers subscribers of its PlayStation Plus service a number of free games. For the month of May, subscribers can brave the outdoors in ‘Farming Simulator 19’, or build and control an entire metropolis in ‘Cities: Skylines’. Both of these games are available to purchase for free from …

The Last of Us Part II, Naughty Dog’s much-anticipated sequel, has had a tumultuous development. Originally set to release on the 21st of February, the game was delayed to the 29th of May citing the need for extra polish. Later however, due to COVID-19 the game was delayed indefinitely. Fortunately, …

There has been plenty of discussion around the hardware inside of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 but we haven’t really had a chance to see what the games will look like. That will be changing starting next week, as Microsoft is going to be showing off the first …

While battle royale games have offered a new and unique way for players to compete online, the game often requires a higher concurrent player count. With most battle royale games requiring 100 players per match, waiting times can be much longer than other games, especially as fewer and fewer people …

Due to the side effects of COVID-19, The Last of Us Part II was one of the many games which saw its release date altered. Interestingly however, unlike many other titles, Naughtly Dog’s much-anticipated third-person action stealth game was announced to be delayed indefinitely, despite the game being close to …

Recent rumours circulating the internet have suggested that Microsoft might be prepping for a May event, where the console manufacturer will reveal more information on the upcoming Xbox Series X and perhaps even the much-rumoured Lockhart. It would appear as though Phil Spencer himself has now corroborated the rumours, claiming …

Though the next generation of consoles are likely to bring with them a massive leap in performance and technical ability allowing developers to take full advantage of new technologies, there have been fears that the rumoured Xbox Lockhart could hold back all other next-gen systems. According to some developers however, …

The effects of COVID-19 has meant that many games have had to adjust their respective release dates in order to accomodate for the impact on developmental workflows and synergies. Luckily for Ubisoft, the publisher has been much less affected than some. Furthermore, it would appear as though Watch Dogs Legion, …

Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …

Prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ release on the 20th of March, it was well known that the Switch exclusive was going to be a success. Despite the high expectations, it would seem as though the game managed to perform even better than expected. According to the NPDs, Animal Crossing: …

When Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was announced, some fans were understandably frustrated by the game’s 30 day PlayStation 4 exclusivity, especially due to the fact that there had been no explanation by Activision as to why. According to a well-known Call of Duty insider however, the reason for the exclusivity …

Though God of War was always seen as one of PlayStation’s premiere exclusives, the franchise’s soft reboot in 2018 catapulted Kratos to new heights. In becoming one of the highest rated PS4 games of all time, and selling over 10 million copies, God of War (2018) certainly has much to …

Since Super Mario Maker 2 first released late last June, Nintendo have continued to update the game creation toolkit with new additions and added features. Back in December, Link from The Legend of Zelda was added as a playable character. Now, less than a year after its initial launch, Mario …

Late last month we reported on leaks which claimed that Mario was set to have a massive 35th anniversary. Nintendo are allegedly planning to re-release and remaster many of Mario’s classic adventures for the Switch. Further evidence of this has now sprung up, as a new listing discovered on Best …

Microsoft has been teasing something on Twitter about Cyberpunk 2077. Initially slated for a reveal today, Microsoft has spilled the beans earlier by uploading a video to the official Xbox YouTube channel, showing off the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X limited edition. In this trailer (posted below), you can …

Ninjala is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer action video game releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Featured in the most recent Nintendo Direct Mini, the game appears to take inspiration from Splatoon – Nintendo’s wildly successful competitive team-based multiplayer game. Set to release on the 27th of May, eager fans can …

Void Bastards is a first-person roguelike which was developed by Blue Manchu and published by Humble Bundle. Released in May of 2019, the game was originally an Xbox One console exclusive, arriving on Microsoft’s Game Pass as a day-1 launch. Nearly a year after its release, the game has now …

Cyberpunk 2077 was originally intended to release on this day, the 16th of April 2020. Unfortunately back in January the game was officially confirmed to be delayed until September. Even though CD Projekt Red felt as though the game would not be ready in time for its April release, many …

This week, new reports around Sony's PS5 launch plans emerged indicating a limited number of consoles available during the three-month launch window...

There’s no denying that the current pandemic has led to many aspects of the video game industry grinding to a halt. While some development studios have had to pivot to working from home, many smaller indie studios are unable to afford to do so. In light of this, Sony has …

Nintendo recently updated the Nintendo Switch to firmware version 10.0.0. The update brought with it much-requested features such as remappable buttons. Since its release however, users have been data mining the firmware, and have discovered that the latest Switch update has added preliminary support for a new hardware model, suggesting …

With the current state of the world, a large number of countries have enacted some form of social distancing requirements, with the reasoning being to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 – the virus that has rapidly swept the globe. PlayStation, in an effort to encourage people to stay home, …

Since its release in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has seen consistent firmware updates to improve various aspects of the hybrid console. The console has now reached a milestone firmware update – 10.0.0. Though the upgrades may be smaller than the number suggests, firmware 10.0.0 does bring with it one of …

Luke and Leo are back, and this time it's all about next-gen consoles

Every so often, a game comes around that leads to much debate and controversy. Back in 2014, that game was Hatred – an isometric shoot ‘em up where the sole purpose of the game was to enact a ‘genocide crusade’ and kill as many innocent civilians as possible. The title, …

Back when the Nintendo Switch launched, Gamevice filed a patent infringement lawsuit, claiming that the detachable controller design infringes on its own IP. A few weeks ago, Nintendo successfully got that case thrown out, but Gamevice is being persistent, with another legal dispute now coming to light. This time around, …

Disco Elysium was one of 2019’s breakout hits. As the debut title from Ukraine-based studio ZA/UM, the PC RPG went on to win a plethora of awards, including receiving the most awards from any game at the 2019 Game Awards. While it was already known that the developers were intending …

Crytek rendering engineer Ali Salehi stated in an interview that PS5 was the best next-gen console out of both Microsoft's and Sony's platforms. After Salehi's comments about PS5, the interview was removed and the Crytek engineer retracted his previous statement. During an interview made by Vigiato with Ali Salehi, the …