Over the past generation, video games’ file sizes have ballooned, with a number of games requiring more than 100GB of data. This has caused issues on both the console and PC side of the market. It looks as though developers are finally beginning to be more conscious of players’ storage …
Read More »PUBG now runs at 60fps on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X
When PUBG first launched on consoles, in many instances the game struggled to hit even a solid 30fps. Over time, the team at PUBG Corp have been optimising the game for both PC and consoles, making for a smoother experience overall. Now, in a surprise announcement, those who own a …
Read More »Call of Duty: Warzone’s Halloween event goes live today
During the month of October, many live service games get into the spirit of Halloween, offering limited time game modes with a spooky twist. Call of Duty: Warzone is now joining the fray, with its Haunting of Verdansk event beginning from today, and running until the 3rd of November, including …
Read More »Sony has mysteriously updated a number of its PS4 exclusives
With the PlayStation 5 right around the corner, many fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the next-gen launch titles such as Miles Morales and Demon’s Souls. That being said, many are just as likely to be wanting to play some of the PS4’s greatest hits. While currently, none of …
Read More »Porting future Xbox Games to Switch is “unsustainable,” claims Phil Spencer
Over the course of this generation, we have seen a number of first-party Xbox titles make their way onto the Nintendo Switch. With the likes of Ori and the Blind forest finding its way onto Nintendo’s hybrid handheld, Microsoft appeared to be willing to bring its games to the Switch …
Read More »Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free titles. This week, the storefront is getting into the spirit of Halloween, as the Horror Classic Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, is free to purchase and download. Alongside this, players can also get their hands on the …
Read More »Apex Legends has been rated for Switch
Since its launch back in February 2019, many fans of the Battle Royale game Apex Legends have been hoping to see a Switch version come to light. While it was later announced that a Switch port was on its way, we just received the clearest indication yet that the game …
Read More »Tales of Vesperia and Katana Zero come to Xbox Game Pass
On a bi-monthly basis, Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library, adding new titles, and sometimes taking some away. For the second half of October, the console manufacturer is bringing a wide variety of games, ensuring that there is a little something for everyone – including JRPGs such as Tales …
Read More »A Sonic the Hedgehog skin is coming to Fall Guys
Since its launch, Fall Guys has collaborated with a number of well established and renowned franchises such as Portal and Team Fortress 2. Soon however, players will be able to represent one of the biggest mascots in the history of video games, as Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to Fall …
Read More »Overwatch’s Halloween event goes live tomorrow
Despite launching in 2015, Overwatch continues to be enjoyed by a large number of players. As such, each year, the team-based hero shooter celebrates Halloween with a limited time event. Dubbed the ‘Halloween Terror’, players will be able to play a number of limited time game modes, while also potentially …
Read More »Sony is revamping the PlayStation Store, removing PS3/PSVita games
In the lead up to the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony appears to be settling its affairs in preparation for the new console. After recently revealing that it will be revamping the Trophy system, Sony has now announced that the PlayStation Store on the web will be seeing a …
Read More »Crystal Dynamics addresses Avengers’ waning player base
When Marvel’s Avengers launched last month, the release came with a respectable amount of fanfare. Most who played the games as a service title enjoyed the feeling of the various Marvel characters. That being said, after hitting the endgame, many appeared to get tired of the gameplay loop, leading to …
Read More »Outriders announces release date; includes full cross-play
Outriders, the sci-fi class-based third person shooter developed by People Can Fly was first announced back during E3 2019. Originally intended to release some time in 2020, the effects of COVID-19 had delayed the game somewhat. Now however, the studio has confirmed that Outriders will launch on the 2nd of …
Read More »ABZÛ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free games to users of its ecosystem. Following on from last week’s offering of Pikuniku, those with an Epic Games account can now get their hands on the underwater exploration title ABZÛ, as well as the 64-player tactical shooter Rising …
Read More »PlayStation 5 finally adds individual trophy tracking progress
While trophies and achievements do little in the way of adding a significant degree of substance to a game, the feature is loved by many, and for some, adds an extra degree of satisfaction in playing and completing a game. That being said, trophy tracking on PlayStation has historically been …
Read More »Days Gone and MediEvil, among other games announced for PlayStation Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of games to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the Halloween month of October, the console manufacturer is adding horror and horror-adjacent games including the Sony Bend-developed Days Gone, as well as the remake of the PlayStation classic MediEvil. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Genshin Impact estimated to already have made $50 million in just one week
Genshin Impact took many people by surprise when it launched last week. The free-to-play, open world, Breath of the Wild inspired action RPG released to much fanfare thanks to its fun gameplay, exciting world, and generous gacha mechanics. All this has led to the creation of a game which many …
Read More »Netflix shares a first look at Geralt in Season 2 of the Witcher
As we begin to approach the first anniversary of Netflix’s The Witcher, thoughts are beginning to shift towards the upcoming season 2. While there is currently no release date for the follow-up season – barring a vague 2021 – filming is currently underway. To satiate fans during the long wait, …
Read More »ZeniMax Online announces pre-production for AAA game
Microsoft’s recent purchase of ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion served as a major boon for the console manufacturer’s first party output. These recently acquired studios have now begun to share details on their future projects. One such studio is ZeniMax Online. Known best for the Elder Scrolls Online MMO, the …
Read More »Genshin Impact has biggest ever launch for a Chinese game
Genshin Impact made waves upon its initial announcement due to its inspirations from titles such as Breath of the Wild. With the game finally launching last week, it has become clear that the game has managed to amass a number of fans. Following the news that Genshin Impact received over …
Read More »Google’s latest Chromecast won’t support Stadia at launch
Though Google has been much quieter on Stadia than when the service first launched late last year, the search giant still very much supports the game streaming service. Still, it appears as though Stadia is far from the company’s main priority, as the new Google Chromecast, which was announced at …
Read More »Pikuniku is free on the Epic Games Store
One of the best aspects of the Epic Games Store’s free weekly game program is the fact that it can introduce new and unique games to a wide audience, allowing players to experience new sides to video games. This week, the unique co-op adventure-puzzle game, Pikuniku, is available for all …
Read More »Three Yakuza games are free-to-play on Xbox this weekend
While the Yakuza series has historically been synonymous with PlayStation, Microsoft have put a great deal of effort into bringing the much-loved series to Xbox, even going so far as to make the next-gen version of Yakuza: Like a Dragon a timed-exclusive on Xbox Series X/S. If you have yet …
Read More »Apple TV app will be coming to PlayStation and Xbox
Late last year, Apple launched its Apple TV+ video streaming service, which saw the iPhone manufacturer join the likes of Netflix and Amazon in creating and distributing original programming to its subscribers. Over the course of the past year, the Apple TV app has slowly been making its way to …
Read More »Vampyr and Need for Speed are October’s PS+ titles
Each month, Sony offers two PlayStation 4 games for free to all those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s PlayStation Plus online service. For the month of October, players can get their hands on the choice-based action RPG Vampyr, as well as the open-world racing title Need for Speed: …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for October announced
Since the introduction of Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft’s other subscription service, Xbox Live Gold and its Games with Gold program, appears to have fallen to the wayside a little bit. Still, for the month of October, Microsoft is offering those with Xbox Live Gold memberships a number of games suitable …
Read More »Among Us surpasses 3.8 million concurrent players; 100 million downloads
Just as Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout saw a sudden and rapid burst of success, so too has Among Us. Originally released in 2018, the online multiplayer ‘social deduction’ game saw a recent surge in its player base thanks in part to online streamers. Just quite how successful the game has …
Read More »Forza Motorsport 7 and Brutal Legend announced for Game Pass
On a regular basis, Microsoft updates its Xbox Game Pass library, both adding new games to the service, and taking some away. For the first half of OCtober, subscribers can look forward to getting their hands on DOOM Eternal, Forza Motorsport 7, and Brutal Legend, to name a few. The …
Read More »Demon’s Souls Deluxe Edition announced and detailed
Yesterday, Sony provided updates on a number of its upcoming first-party PlayStation 5 titles. Finally opening pre-orders for the likes of Spider-Man Miles Morales and Sackboy: A Big Adventure, the console manufacturer also revealed a number of Deluxe Editions for these titles, showcasing what fans can obtain by putting down …
Read More »Black Ops Cold War Zombies to be revealed tomorrow
Treyarch’s Call of Duty titles are often just as enjoyed for its Zombies mode as it is for its single player campaign and multiplayer. This year’s Call of Duty will be no different, as the studio previously confirmed that Zombies would be returning. Though we have yet to see any …
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