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Just over one year ago in October 2021 we reported that the leading PlayStation 3 emulator, RPCS3, had hit an impressive technological milestone: with every single PS3 game now at least loadable to some degree. One year later and the team have hit their next major goal – with 100% …

As with nearly every month now, the line-up of free PlayStation Plus titles for January 2023 have leaked ahead of time, revealing that Sony will be kicking off the year with two free PlayStation 5 games – including the rather timely Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. As reported by known …

A few years ago Microsoft decided to change the way they operated the Xbox ecosystem, opting to focus on its Game Pass subscription service. According to Microsoft themselves, this move was successful, with the service now officially boasting over 25 million monthly subscribers. Despite this, leaks are claiming that Sony …

Sony has been slowly but surely bringing its portfolio of PlayStation games to PC, with The Last of Us Part I and Returnal previously announced to be coming in 2023. Though leaks have in the past claimed otherwise, Gran Turismo 7’s Director has explicitly stated that no PC version is …

The Lara Croft Tomb Raider series has had multiple identities over the franchise’s decades long history, with Croft tackling a whole host of genres – including co-op isometric shooters. Originally announced back in 2021 to be coming to Nintendo Switch this year, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (2010) …

One of the best ways to entice players to re-experience your titles is to add a New Game Plus mode, allowing them to play through the story while keeping all the character progress from the initial playthrough. As with 2018’s God of War, Sony Santa Monica has confirmed that Ragnarok …

23rd of December 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of Gran Turismo, Sony’s premiere racing franchise – pushing PlayStation hardware time and time again with impressive graphics, smooth gameplay and a unique charm. 25 years on from the release of the first Gran Turismo, the series is now celebrating over 90 …

It is quite common for popular AAA video games to receive remasters at some point down the line, brushing up on gameplay and graphics to make for a modern-feeling package. It is much less common however for 2D pixel-art games to get remastered – but this is exactly what is …

Over the past few years, many PC titles large and small have released exclusively on the Epic Games Store, with Steam users needing to remain patient and wait for these contracts to end before picking it up on their preferred platform of choice. One such game locked behind the Epic …

Microsoft has been pretty silent this year. While Game Pass has continued to add quality titles on a monthly basis, the console manufacturer did little to show its face at 2022’s many gaming conferences and showcases. That being said, Microsoft may be set to start 2023 with a bang, as …

Mortal Shell is one of the better known Souls-like titles. The action-RPG which “tests your sanity and resilience in a shattered world” released back in August 2020 to a warm reception from fans of the genre. Since then, the game has been improved with next-gen support and an expansion. Now, …

Many have claimed that Xbox Game Pass is the best deal in gaming (including the company itself), and while that may be the case, for some, coughing up £10.99 every month is too much. For those, Microsoft may be set to introduce a new cheaper ad-supported tier, thanks to a …

It has long been rumoured that Guerilla Games is working on a multiplayer game set in the Horizon universe. Thanks to a number of new job listings, this fact has officially been confirmed, with multiple positions explicitly stating that the team is working on a co-op multiplayer Horizon title. Making …

Bluepoint Games helped kick off the launch of the PlayStation 5 with their excellent remake of the 2009 FromSoftware classic Demons Souls. Since then, the team have been relatively silent – until now, with us getting our first tease towards their next title. As part of the Seasonal celebrations, Sony …

The first 6 Final Fantasy titles are undeniable classics, however they are certainly not the most pleasant to look at – especially using today’s modern displays. The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters fix this and more, with many viewing them as the definitive versions of these titles. Unfortunately, the games were …

The Steam Deck has been a runaway success, with Valve entering the gaming hardware market in a new and interesting way – and introducing a whole new audience to PC gaming and its many benefits. Following this, the Steam Deck’s designers have discussed the future of the platform, including the …

Each month, those subscribed to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium are privy to an evolving library of titles. For the final month of the year, Sony has announced nearly two-dozen titles which are set to drop onto the service next week. Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, from the 20th …

Since the launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, we have seen a great many developers release next-gen updates for previously-published titles. Some have been paid and others free. In a surprise announcement, the hit indie game Night in the Woods has gotten a free next-gen update. Making …

Since its release in March of this year, Polyphony Digital has continued to update Gran Turismo 7 with new content, conveniences, and more. Update 1.27 is now live and brings with it nearly half a dozen new cars to race and take photos of. Making the announcement on the PlayStation …

Following the multiplatform release of the popular PlayStation JRPG Persona 5 Royal, developer ATLUS is set to bring the series’ two previous entries to modern systems. Ahead of the games’ release in January, the prices for these ports has been revealed – alongside confirmation that these titles will be coming …

Bayonetta 3 recently released for the Nintendo Switch to a strong launch, having already won an award for Best Action Game at the 2022 TGAs. While Bayonetta 3 took 8 years to come out following the release of Bayo 2, PlatinumGames seems to be in it for the long-haul, as …

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was first announced all the way back in 2021, offering fans a relatively quick tease of the upcoming PS5 exclusive. At the time, the game’s announcement was accompanied by a release year of 2023, and while we have seen nothing from the game since, a new leak …

With the release of The Last of Us Part II in 2020, fans of Naughty Dog’s games have been eagerly awaiting the studio’s next original project. According to an industry insider, at least one of the titles currently in development at Naughty Dog is none other than a 3rd entry …

As 2022 nears its end, many services have begun to look back at the past 365 days or so. Alongside a personalised 2022 wrap-up, Sony has released the list of its most popular PlayStation Plus titles. Sony has begun to sunset 2022 with its PlayStation Wrap-up, letting players see detailed …

Back in September, Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming reported that Sony plans to launch a new model of the PS5 which will be similar to the current iteration, except for the fact that the console’s disc drive will be removable. Ahead of its official reveal, test kits of the console …

In recent days and weeks we have seen an increased focus on the backlash surrounding Microsoft’s desire to acquire publishing giant Activision Blizzard. In order to help the transaction to pass, Microsoft previously claimed that they would keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next 10 years. Now, they …

In recent months, there have been an increasing number of reports around a new PS5 revision, one that would replace the current disc and digital versions of the console with a single, redesigned PS5 console with a detachable disc drive. In the latest update to this story, it has been …

Horizon Forbidden West released earlier this year to critical and commercial success. As with the first game in the series, Forbidden West has now been announced to be getting an expansion. Titled ‘Horizon Forbidden West – Burning Shores’ this expansion will take players to “the untamed wilds of Los Angeles.” …

Forspoken is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive game set to release, with the open-world Action-JRPG launching in January 2023. Being a new IP with a unique combat system, Forspoken certainly has somewhat of an uphill battle in order to prove itself to skeptics. Fortunately, the best way to do …

It's been more than 6 years since the release of Final Fantasy XV, and while we have known for a while that its much anticipated sequel is planned to launch sometime during Summer 2023, no exact date was provided. Finally however, Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy XVI will …