The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience shadow-dropped on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S last month, giving console owners a peek into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Less than a full month after launch however, the demo is getting delisted, meaning you have until this weekend to add …
Read More »Another Nintendo leaker claims Switch Pro to be revealed soon
Just yesterday we reported on a new rumour reviving the notion that a Nintendo Switch Pro is on its way. In the wake of this, another leaker who has in the past correctly leaked Nintendo hardware is now claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be announced near the end of the Summer.
Read More »Ubisoft Forward is coming back on September 10th
Ubisoft had already announced it would reveal more about the future of the Assassin's Creed series in September 2022, but it seems Ubisoft plans to show more than that. The company has just scheduled a Ubisoft Forward event for September 10th, so there's a good chance we'll get news for …
Read More »Rockstar reportedly scrapped GTA 4 and RDR remasters to focus on finishing GTA 6
Rockstar-focused reporter, Tez, recently revealed that the studio has scrapped plans for future remasters in an effort to allocate more resources to Grand Theft Auto VI. Other sources have since come forward to confirm this, adding that Rockstar doesn't want a repeat of the GTA Trilogy. Rockstar apparently had plans …
Read More »New rumours claim summer reveal for Nintendo Switch Pro
It feels like every other day a new rumour pops up claiming that Nintendo is mere days or weeks away from announcing the elusive and much-desired Switch Pro. Today is one such day, as an industry analyst is claiming that a Switch Pro is set to be revealed some time this summer.
Read More »Square Enix delays Forspoken to 2023
While Forspoken was initially planned for a May 2022 launch, rough gameplay previews led to a lengthy delay, pushing the game back to late 2022. Now, Square Enix has given the developers a bit more time, pushing the game back once again into early 2023. In an update posted this …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West update brings 120Hz mode and VRR support
Ever since release, the developers behind Horizon Zero Dawn have been working on patches and quality of life updates. The latest patch is arriving this week, and it includes two particularly major improvements – VRR support and a 120Hz mode. With Patch 1.17, Horizon Zero Dawn now has a high …
Read More »God of War Ragnarök is releasing on the 9th of November
Sony has finally broken its silence on God of War: Ragnarök, confirming an early November release date on PS4 and PS5. The announcement also brings along a new trailer and confirmation of the game's collector's edition. As announced on the PlayStation Blog, God of War: Ragnarök is now releasing on …
Read More »Xbox Games with Gold will stop offering X360 games from October
Xbox Live Gold is Microsoft’s long running subscription service which allows for console owners to access multiplayer functions within games, while also giving away a number of titles for ‘free’ on a monthly basis. From October onwards however, Microsoft will no longer include Xbox 360 games as part of ‘Games …
Read More »UK CMA opens investigation into Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal
Back in January, Microsoft announced plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a deal worth a record-breaking $69 billion. However, the deal is far from done, as Microsoft faces regulatory challenges. This week, another hurdle was placed in the way, as the UK's Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) announced plans to …
Read More »Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 reportedly coming in 2024
Video games based on anime have existed for almost as long as the medium itself. Of all these adaptations, one of the most well known properties to find success in video games was Dragon Ball, with 2016’s Xenoverse 2 being particularly successful. It seems a sequel is set to arrive …
Read More »Yakuza and new ID@Xbox titles headline July Game Pass update
July is shaping up to be a good month for Xbox Game Pass subscribers, with a few promising indie titles joining the library, alongside the return of several Yakuza titles, making the entire series playable from start to finish once again. The Yakuza games returning to Xbox Game Pass was …
Read More »Cult-Hit action game Lollipop Chainsaw getting a remake in 2023
Lollipop Chainsaw is a highly interesting video game. Released back in 2012, the hack-and-slash title was the brainchild of video game director Suda51 and famed film writer/director James Gunn. Though not fully appreciated during its time, Lollipop Chainsaw will be getting a second chance in 2023 with a full-blown remake. …
Read More »Ubisoft will re-reveal Skull and Bones tomorrow
It's finally time to see Skull and Bones in action. Following on from multiple leaks in recent months, Ubisoft has confirmed plans for a Skull and Bones re-reveal, taking place tomorrow evening...
Read More »What Remains of Edith Finch to get native PS5 / Series X release
What Remains of Edith Finch is an award-winning narrative focused ‘walking simulator’ which took many by surprise upon its initial release in 2017. Since then, the game has been ported to all manner of systems, from the Switch to even iOS. Thanks to the Taiwanese ratings board, we now know that …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise ships 10 million units as Sunbreak surpasses 2 million
Monster Hunter Rise released last year on Switch to explosive success. The game’s much-anticipated ‘Sunbreak’ expansion has been out for just one week, however in that time it has already managed to ship 2 million units. Making the announcement via a press release, Capcom revealed that “Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, …
Read More »Halo co-creator will be working on new Battlefield campaign at Seattle studio
Back in October 2021, following the shuttering of his own independent studio, Halo co-creator, Marcus Lehto, joined EA to form a brand new studio. As it turns out, the newly created EA Seattle studio will primarily be focusing on Battlefield, looking to provide new single-player, or potentially co-op enabled campaigns. …
Read More »Skyrim Together Reborn is launching this week
Modders have been working on enabling co-op multiplayer for Skyrim for years in various forms, like Skyrim Together and Tamriel Online. Later this week, the most promising Skyrim multiplayer mod to date will launch – Skyrim Together Reborn. Skyrim Together Reborn is a version 1.0 update to Skyrim Together, marking …
Read More »PlayStation VR2 will use Tobii eye-tracking sensors
Back in February, eye-tracking specialist company, Tobii, announced to investors that it is in negotiations with Sony to provide tech for the PlayStation VR2 headset. Now a few months later, Tobii has officially been announced as the eye-tracking provider for Sony's next-gen VR headset. Tobii has been working on eye-tracking …
Read More »Diablo Immortal is still making $1 million per day
By now, you should know Diablo fans are not happy with Diablo Immortal. Most people consider it a cash grab, which is hard to counter-argue considering you may spend well over $100K to max out your character. Still, it seems some people don't mind spending that much, as the game …
Read More »Polium announces the world’s first ‘web 3 gaming console’
Some studios are developing blockchain-based games with NFTs and such. Most of these are playable on mobile, web browsers and PCs, but it seems those interested in these types of games will have another platform to play on soon. A company known as Polium has announced the Polium One, a …
Read More »Mario Kart Tour might be coming to PC
While Sony has over time adopted a more multi-platform approach to its game development, Nintendo has remained rather rigid with its own first-party titles. The exception to this rule has been with the mobile market, where Nintendo has translated some of their franchises into mobile experience. It seems that one …
Read More »PC exclusive Inscryption rated for PS4
Inscryption was one of the highest rated PC exclusives of 2021, offering a genre-bending experience in which the less you know going into it, the better. It seems console players may soon get to experience the journey that is Inscryption, as the game has now been rated for PS4. As …
Read More »The full Yakuza series returns to Xbox Game Pass
At the end of last year, some of the best Yakuza games left Xbox Game Pass, removing Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza Kiwami 2. Now just over six months later, the full Yakuza series is returning to the service. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can once again download and play …
Read More »Call of Duty suffers major leak showing COD 2024 and more
Call of Duty is continuing its typical release schedule, with this year’s COD, Modern Warfare II, coming from development studio Infinity Ward. Meanwhile Treyarch are working on their own COD title, which isn’t set to come out until 2024 (due to delays). Despite this, a significant number of assets from COD 2024 somehow found their way into Warzone Mobile, giving us a look at maps, guns and more.
Read More »Bungie and NetEase reportedly working on a mobile Destiny game
Mobile hardware is more powerful than ever, allowing developers to create and release competent and comparable mobile ports of some of the industry’s biggest titles. It seems Bungie is planning to enter the mobile space, as the studio is reportedly working on a Destiny mobile game in collaboration with NetEase. …
Read More »KOTOR 2 patch fixes multiple crashing issues on Nintendo Switch
Last month shortly after the launch of KOTOR 2 on the Nintendo Switch, players found a progression blocking bug roughly halfway through the game. Aspyr did offer a workaround that involves skipping a cutscene while it worked on an official patch and now, that update has finally arrived. Aspyr released …
Read More »Sony patent suggests legacy peripheral support coming to PS5
Sony’s current implementation of backwards compatibility and emulation of previous generations of systems has left a lot to be desired, however the company looks to be determined to improve it over time. A new patent from Sony shows that the console manufacturer may be planning to bring support for its …
Read More »PSVR2 cable will be detachable – and that’s a big deal
Sony’s upcoming PlayStation VR2 headset remains oddly elusive, with the hardware maker slowly but surely drip-feeding information on the next-generation headset. This latest nugget of information is small yet significant as according to insiders, the PSVR 2 headset will utilise a detachable cable. In the latest episode of the PSVR …
Read More »Twitch is testing new ‘shared ban’ system for content creators
Ever since its inception, Twitch has suffered from a plethora of issues, be it trolling, stalking, harassment and even Swatting. The company has inadvertently announced a new system coming to the platform which will hopefully help stop repeat offenders: Shared bans. As captured by streaming reporter Zack Bussey, during a …
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