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While Microsoft’s Flight Simulator launched all the way back in August 2020, the team at Asobo studio have continued to improve the game by adding higher resolution maps, hand crafted buildings and more to some of the world’s biggest cities. This is due to the fact that while AI has …

PlayStation Now is a game subscription service not unlike Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. While much cheaper than Game Pass, the quality of titles added to the service on a monthly basis is quite often less appealing than Microsoft’s. For the month of September, subscribers will be able to play 7 …

Two days from now, PlayStation will be hosting its much-anticipated PS5 showcase. While nothing has been officially revealed by Sony – aside from the fact that there will not be any PSVR2 news – the console manufacturer has pitched this event as being the big one for PlayStation in 2021. …

While God of War creator David Jaffee has not been associated with PlayStation for many years now, the game director continues to follow the industry closely. According to Jaffe, PlayStation is currently working on a new game so “bad ass” that fans will “lose their minds” when it is revealed. …

As the video games industry matures, we have seen more and more AAA titles pushing the boundaries of video game budgets, with the biggest titles rivaling that of the most expensive blockbuster movies. It seems that with the power of next gen systems, this cost will only increase, with the …

Following the surprise announcement of the Steam Deck, fans have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of the Valve-developed handheld device. With the earliest shipments set for December this year, Valve has now begun to send out development kits, allowing developers to prepare their games for the upcoming hardware release. …

While Microsoft has been snapping up video game development studios left and right, Sony has taken a much more methodical approach, acquiring studios which have been closely aligned with the console manufacturer for years. It seems the latest shake-up by the company may involve the creation of a new studio …

PlayStation Now is a game subscription service in a similar vein to Xbox Game Pass. Each month, a number of titles are added to the service. While we do not yet know the full list of games coming this month, PlayStation has announced that a new Final Fantasy game will …

Each month, PlayStation offers a selection of games for free to all those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on three titles, two PS4, and a PS5 game – including Hitman 2, and Predator Hunting Grounds. Available from the 7th of …

While many publishers have pushed back against the idea that next-gen games need to cost more money, with most opting to offer free next-gen upgrades when it is available, Sony has not been doing so for the most part. Such is the case with Horizon Forbidden West, which will see …

While the Halo Master Chief Collection initially served as a way to bring many of the biggest Halo titles to modern systems, allowing fans to experience these classic titles in a new way, the game has slowly evolved to include much more content than that which was seen with each …

In the wake of the success of the 2013 Tomb Raider Reboot, many fans were looking forward to what was next in store for this renewed Lara Croft. Unfortunately, half of the game’s fans would not find out for almost a year thanks to an exclusivity agreement between Xbox and …

The Nintendo Switch Online subscription service not only allows Switch owners to play with or against friends in multiplayer titles online, but also comes with its own selection of free games. Unlike PS Plus or Xbox Live Gold, the Switch’s free games come in the form of classic NES and …

Despite the fact that they have announced multiple times that the upcoming Starfield is a full Xbox console exclusive, meaning that it will not make its way onto neither PlayStation nor Switch, many fans have still been holding out hope, due to previous Microsoft practices. The console manufacturer has come …

Disco Elysium was a surprise hit when it was released in 2019. Taking The Game Awards by storm, the RPG won the greatest number of awards, soaring developers ZA/UM into the spotlight. Following its PC release, the game came to PlayStation and Stadia, with a promised Switch and Xbox release …

As previously reported, recently Sony began shipping an updated version of the PlayStation 5 console, which was mysteriously 300g lighter than the original, while also tweaking the installation process for the included console stand. Now thanks to teardowns, we know that the new SKU is lighter because Sony has swapped …

2020 and 2021 have been good years for Discord. The messaging service has seen explosive growth due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, with users joining the service in order to continue spending time with friends. As big as the service has become, the service is looking to grow further, …

As part of Gamescom 2021’s Opening Night Live, the upcoming Death Stranding Director’s Cut was given the spotlight, showing fans everything new that will be coming with this next-gen enhanced release, including a plethora of new delivery options, jump ramps and more. Ahead of its release on the 24th of …

Sony has been slowly but surely updating many of its PS4 exclusive titles to offer some level of PS5 support. One of the most common methods is by updating the game to run at 60fps on the company’s latest console. Ahead of the sequel’s release in 2022, Horizon Zero Dawn …

Little Nightmares II is a horror platformer which offers a unique and often harrowing aesthetic, seeing you play as “Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower”. In a surprise announcement, it was revealed that the game is …

As the video games industry matures, some players wish to go back to the simpler times, when gameplay was the main focus, and fast-paced action was king. Into the Pit appears to be just that, taking heavy inspiration from the classic DOOM titles, but with a Wizardly twist. Announced to …

State of Decay 2 is the latest game from development studio Undead Labs. Released in 2018, the game’s studio was later confirmed to have been acquired by Microsoft. While the team works on the game’s sequel, State of Decay 2 continues to be updated, bringing new content to its now …

In recent years, Humble (the company behind Humble Bundle) has gotten into publishing video games. Some of the publisher’s titles have included breakout hits such as Temtem, Void Bastards, Prodeus and more. During the 2021 Xbox Gamescom conference, the console manufacturer revealed that they are partnering with Humble to bring …

Gamescom 2021 is currently underway. Kicking things off is Microsoft, whose Xbox conference has featured many exciting announcements. One of these announcements has revealed that the console manufacturer’s xCloud game streaming service will be coming to consoles soon. Making the announcement during Gamescom (and providing further information on their blog), …

Last month, reports of a revised PlayStation 5 began to surface, with a few subtle design changes in place and lighter materials. Now, this new PS5 seems to be shipping in some countries, with the main change making it easier to set up the system's base stand.  As reported by …

The Nintendo Switch has proven to be a highly successful console with a strong attachment rate. Thanks to its portable nature, certain games are much more suited to the console, and the platform breakdown for games sales have proven this in the past. Such is the case with Slime Rancher …

With the Director’s Cut for Ghost of Tsushima having been released today, Sucker Punch Productions also updated the game to version 2.04. As part of this update, fans have noticed many subtle and significant changes, including entirely new animations, an enemy lock-on and more. While there are likely to be …

Recently we reported that Rocket League was finally getting a 120hz mode on PS5 despite previously claiming it wasn’t possible due to the nature of backwards compatibility on Sony’s machine. It seems this wasn’t all that changed, as many aspects of the console’s backwards compatibility have seemingly been improved. As …

While the Xbox Series X|S previously received next-gen patches for Rocket League which brought the game up to a maximum FPS count of 120, the PS5 – due to the nature of its backwards compatibility – was unable to do so. However, it looks like Sony has been working on …

Microsoft has ensured that its Xbox Game Pass subscription service sees an influx of new titles join the it regularly throughout every month. Furthermore, already available titles consistently get updated with mobile and cloud support. Such is the case with the second half of August, including titles such as Star …