Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to those with an Epic Games account. Last week saw Football Manager 2020, Stick it to the Man, and Watch Dogs 2 all on offer for free. Replacing these titles this week is a re-release of the classic …
Read More »The Last of Us’ ‘Outbreak Day’ renamed due to COVID-19
When The Last of Us first launched in 2013, the notion of a modern global pandemic was nothing but fiction at the time. Now, as the entire world has been plunged into such a pandemic, the series’ creator’s annual fan event ‘Outbreak Day’ has taken on a different meaning. It …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass hits 15 million subscribers
It is increasingly becoming clear that Xbox Game Pass is core to Microsoft’s strategy for the next generation of Xbox gaming. Alongside the recent announcement that Bethesda is joining Xbox Games Studios, the console manufacturer revealed that its Game Pass subscription service has reached 15 million subscribers – an increase …
Read More »Xbox Design Lab will be suspending operations until 2021
While the idea of customised controllers and exciting alternate colours is nothing new for video game consoles, Microsoft appeared to take the concept one step further when they first created Xbox Design Lab. Letting users completely customise their Xbox controllers in an official capacity, Xbox Design Lab allowed for fans …
Read More »18 of PS4’s best games will be given to PS5 owners for free
At Sony’s most recent PlayStation 5 showcase event, alongside the announcement of exciting new titles such as a God of War Sequel and a first look at Demon’s Souls gameplay, the console manufacturer revealed that all those who buy a PlayStation 5 will receive 18 of the PS4’s most “generation …
Read More »[Update: Watch Dogs 2 added] ‘Stick it to the Man’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Update: In a surprise addition, Epic Games has added Watch Dogs 2 and Football Manager 2020 to its free weekly games list for this week. Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users with a number of free games. While this week, only one title is on offer, it …
Read More »Donkey Kong Country 2 and Picross comes to SNES Online
While Nintendo appeared to take a break from adding new titles to its NES and SNES Online services, the console manufacturer seems to once again be bringing new titles on a semi-regular internal. For the month of September, Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Mario Picross, and other titles are set …
Read More »Beat Saber announces new multiplayer mode
Despite the continued maturity of Virtual Reality, Beat Saber remains one of the best titles utilising the unique hardware capabilities of VR to its fullest. Thanks to this success, the team has continued to evolve the game, adding new features and songs. The latest addition to Beat Saber has now …
Read More »Twitch is testing the addition of ads mid-stream
While ad revenue is fundamental to the current set up of the internet and internet-based entertainment platforms, the existence of ads has often frustrated users. That being said, while in many instances these ads are intelligently placed for minimal negative impact, sometimes platform holders take it too far. This may …
Read More »Xbox Series X and S pre-order time and retailers announced
With the Xbox Series X and S launching on the 10th of November, and pre-orders set to go live in just under a week, demand for the next generation consoles is likely to be at its peak. Meanwhile the effects of COVID-19 has led to various complications both for production …
Read More »Warhammer: Vermintide II comes to Xbox Game Pass
Throughout each month, Microsoft announces and adds new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While the titles joining the service for the first half of September were already announced, the console manufacturer has now revealed what titles subscribers can look forward to for the rest of the month …
Read More »Where the Water Tastes Like Wine is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers a number of free titles to those with an Epic Games account. Replacing last week’s offering of Into the Breach is the narrative-driven adventure title ‘Where the Water Tastes Like Wine’ as well as the rail network simulation title ‘Railway Empire’. Both titles …
Read More »Super Mario 3D All-Stars is the 2nd best selling game of 2020 on Amazon
When Nintendo announced Super Mario 3D All-Stars, there was little doubt in anyone’s mind that the game was going to sell well. That being said, it is still surprising nonetheless to see that the collection of classic Mario adventures has already become the second best selling game of all of …
Read More »Microtransactions in Cyberpunk 2077’s multiplayer spin-off will “create a feeling of value”
While Cyberpunk 2077 will soon be upon us, the upcoming RPG from CD Projekt Red will later be joined by a standalone multiplayer title set in the same universe. While the developers have confirmed that the multiplayer game will include microtransactions, they have stressed that “the goal is to get …
Read More »The original Super Mario All-Stars comes to Switch’s SNES Online
While Nintendo has slowed down the rate at which it adds new titles to its NES and SNES Online services, the console manufacturer recently brought a new game to the service – or more accurately, a collection of games. In celebration of Mario’s 35th anniversary, the original Super Mario All-Stars …
Read More »Into the Breach is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its fans a number of free games simply for using the store front. This week, account holders can get their hands on Into the Breach, the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game from the creators of FTL. For the uninitiated, Into the Breach is …
Read More »There won’t be any next-gen Xbox news at Tokyo Game Show
Tokyo Game Show recently unveiled its line-up of showcases which are set to go live when the event begins later this month on the 24th of September. With Microsoft headlining the event with a 50-minute showcase, many fans hoped to see more news regarding the impending Xbox Series X (and …
Read More »Destiny 2 and Resident Evil come to Xbox Game Pass
On a regular and consistent basis, Microsoft announces and adds new games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The console manufacturer has announced its next batch of titles set to be joining the service, and they include Destiny 2’s Shadowkeep and Forsaken expansions, as well as Resident Evil VII: …
Read More »Final Fantasy XV and Resident Evil join PS Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. For the month of September, Sony has revealed that subscribers can get their hands on the latest mainline Final Fantasy and Resident Evil titles, among other additions. The games joining PlayStation Now for the …
Read More »Microsoft is headlining Tokyo Game Show; full line-up announced
While the Summer Game Fest has only recently ended, there are still many more gaming events left for 2020. One of the biggest is Tokyo Game Show. Beginning on the 24th of September, fans will be given many first-looks at some of the biggest games set to come out of …
Read More »Second Ubisoft Forward games showcase dated
Due to the cancellation of E3, many publishers took to hosting their own digital games showcases. For Ubisoft, that was ‘Ubisoft Forward’. Taking place in July, the publisher showed off a number of titles including Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and Far Cry 6. Following its conclusion however, it was announced that …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold for September announced
Each month, Microsoft offers four free games to those who are subscribed to the console manufacturer’s Xbox Live Gold service. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on Tom Clancy’s The Division, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, de Blob 2, and Armed and Dangerous. These games …
Read More »HITMAN and Shadowrun are free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, the Epic Games Store gifts its users with a number of free games. Announced last week, Epic Games revealed that HITMAN would be one of the free games on offer. Alongside that however is the Cyberpunk RPG Shadowrun. Both titles will be available to download for free from …
Read More »The PlayStation 5 will support WI-FI 6 and Bluetooth 5.1
While the PlayStation 4 is generally agreed to be a great console, one of the main failings of the system is its WI-FI speeds, with many complaining over the course of the last 7 years about the PS4’s slow download speeds. It appears as though Sony will be rectifying this …
Read More »Fall Guys is the most downloaded PS Plus game ever
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launched earlier this month on both Steam and PlayStation. For PS Plus subscribers, the game was gifted day-and-date, giving Fall Guys a head start when it comes to the game’s playerbase. This appears to have worked out well, as the game has now officially become the …
Read More »PUBG and Street Fighter V are free on PlayStation Plus
Each month, Sony gifts its PlayStation Plus subscribers with two free PS4 games. For the month of September, subscribers can get their hands on the Battle Royale phenomenon that started it all, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, as well as the latest entry in one of the most high profile video game franchises, …
Read More »A full, uncut demo of Ratchet & Clank announced for Opening Night Live
Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live digital Gamescom event was recently announced to be taking place on the 27th of August, and will include over 20 games; spanning roughly 2 hours long. While not much else was revealed, we now know that a good portion of that time will be dedicated …
Read More »Katy Perry has announced her own video game
Katy Perry is an artist known best for her work in the music industry. It was therefore surprising and unexpected when the pop star announced that she would be releasing her own video game titled “Katy’s Quest” which sees Katy Perry take to the circus in order to help the …
Read More »Oculus Connect rebranded to Facebook Connect; event date announced
Recently, Oculus announced that use of its VR devices would soon require a Facebook account, in a move intended to bring the Oculus brand and its owner – Facebook – closer together. Now, the VR manufacturer’s annual ‘Oculus Connect’ event has been rebranded to Facebook Connect, with the next event …
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma Netflix trailer released
The past few years have seen a large resurgence in the number of high quality video game adaptations being produced. Netflix is one such production company, creating not only a Castlevania anime, but The Witcher (though it is technically based on the books), a Splinter Cell series, and a Beyond …
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