Ever since 2013 when it was announced that EA would be the exclusive publisher of Star Wars games, many fans expressed disappointment at the fact that they wouldn’t get to see some of their favourite developers tackle the IP. While the agreement in place won’t expire until 2023, Ubisoft has …
Read More »Many PlayStation exclusives get updated release windows
CES 2021 is currently underway, and while the video games industry tends to stay away from the consumer electronics show, Sony often makes its presence known in order to showcase its many other products. Despite this, some PlayStation news did in fact come out of the show, as b-roll footage …
Read More »Nintendo announces newly designed Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch
Due to the nature of the Nintendo Switch and the ability for the console-handheld hybrid to swap out its joy-cons for other colours and designs, Nintendo has released far fewer limited edition Switch consoles when compared to its previous handhelds. This appears to be finally changing, as the console manufacturer …
Read More »Bethesda announces Indiana Jones game developed by Machine Games
Though there once was a time when licensed games were nothing more than cheaply made tie-ins created with the purpose of getting more money from fans of the property the game is based on, in recent years there has been a resurgence in high quality licensed video games from major …
Read More »Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets free next-gen update
During this transitionary period between the new generation and the – now old – generation of consoles, many publishers have gone back to update their library of games to take greater advantage of these new consoles and their extra power. The latest game receiving a next-gen patch is Star Wars …
Read More »67% of all games sold in 2020 were digital
Though just a few years ago the idea of a digital-only console could have been considered a laughable prospect, both Sony and Microsoft now offer such a device. It would appear to be for good reason too, as in 2020 across the UK, 2/3rds of all games that were sold …
Read More »CES 2021: Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now are coming to LG TVs
Both Google Stadia and Nvidia’s GeForce Now allow those with a strong internet connection to stream games to a multitude – though still somewhat limited – number of devices. The number of compatible machines which can use these services will soon expand however, as LG has promised that both Google Stadia …
Read More »Retailers list Mass Effect: Legendary Edition for 12th of March release date
The original Mass Effect trilogy remains one of the few set of games which are currently stuck on the PS3 and Xbox 360 generation of consoles. Almost 9 years after the conclusion of Shepard’s story, the Mass Effect Trilogy is making its way to new hardware. Announced in November, Mass …
Read More »Black Ops Cold War’s Zombie mode offers week-long trial
Many online multiplayer titles offer sporadical free weekends, allowing those who have yet to purchase a game to experience what they may be missing out on. Call of Duty is no stranger to offering free weekends. Interestingly however, this time it is the Zombies mode that will be made free – …
Read More »CES 2021: HyperX unveils new PC and console gaming peripherals
Besides expanding the availability of the Cloud II Wireless, Pulsefire Haste, and Cloud Revolver + 7.1, HyperX has announced two new peripherals for PC and consoles at CES 2021: the Alloy Origins 60 mechanical keyboard and the ChargePlay Duo controller charging station for Xbox. Starting with HyperX’s first 60% gaming keyboard, the …
Read More »Voice actor confirms that Persona 5 Strikers was delayed due to COVID-19
Though many of SEGA’s Japan-focused games have historically seen staggered releases, with the Western release arriving months after its Japanese debut, the wait for Persona 5 Strikers’ localisation was longer than most. Though no specific reason was given at the time, one of the game’s voice actors has now confirmed …
Read More »2020’s top 10 best selling games in the UK revealed
At the beginning of each new year, it is always interesting to take a look back at the past 365 days and reflect upon the games that came out during that time. For the UK market, it has now been revealed which games managed to make it to the top …
Read More »The Switch outsold all other consoles combined in 2020
Though Nintendo is often left out of the discussion when it comes to ‘console wars’ due to its power disparity and out-of-sync release schedule, the Nintendo Switch has silently been dominating the charts. For the entirety of 2020, the handheld hybrid outsold all other video games consoles combined in the …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II wins over 200 GOTY awards
Though shows such as Geoff Keighley’s annual Game Awards set the precedent for which games are considered to be the best of the year, there are hundreds of other awards presented by dozens of individual outlets. Though winning even just one Game of the Year award is a privilege, the …
Read More »Star Wars Battlefront 2 Celebration Edition will be free on Epic Games Store next week
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the weekly free games on the Epic Games Store, then you’ll know that this week, you can nab a free copy of indie strategy game, Crying Suns. Next week though, there is a much bigger game being given away – Star Wars Battlefront …
Read More »Valve removes AI bots from competitive Counter-Stike: Global Offensive matches
Competitive CS:GO underwent a fairly major change this week, with Valve removing bots from the game. Traditionally, if someone was kicked or disconnected from a competitive match, they would be replaced by an AI bot that another member of the team could take over after dying. This feature has now …
Read More »Path of Exile 2 likely not launching until 2022
Over the course of 2020, Grinding Gear Games has been working on wrapping up the story behind Path of Exile while also working on the sequel – Path of Exile 2. In June 2020, the sequel’s beta was pushed from 2020 to 2021 and while that may still be true, …
Read More »Missing Final Fantasy titles are still coming to Game Pass, says Microsoft
During Microsoft’s 2019 iteration of its Xbox fan convention X019, the console manufacturer revealed that 10 mainline Final Fantasy games would be making their way onto the Xbox via its Game Pass subscription service. This served as a significant move on Microsoft’s part, due to the typical association of Final …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver update fixes security flaws and bugs
Nvidia has kicked off 2021 with a new GeForce GPU driver update. This time around, the driver isn’t tied to a specific game release, but the update is recommended due to a number of security flaw and bug fixes. Nvidia’s new GeForce 461.09 driver update began rolling out yesterday and …
Read More »Datamine suggests ‘Switch Pro’ will have an OLED screen; 4k support
For what feels like years now, rumours have circulated surrounding the existence of a potential Switch Pro, helping Nintendo’s now almost 4 year old console-handheld hybrid to remain competitive amongst the next generation Xbox Series X|S and PS5. Though yet to be confirmed by Nintendo, the rumours are now persisting …
Read More »Epic Games acquires Rad Game Tools to bring further improvements to Unreal Engine
Epic Games announced its latest acquisition today. This time around, the gaming giant is picking up Rad Game Tools, which will bring some new improvements to the Unreal Engine. At the moment, Epic Games is working on Unreal Engine 5. The Rad Game Tools team will partner with Epic’s “rendering, …
Read More »InXile working on new first-person RPG in Unreal Engine 5
InXile has primarily been known for its high quality isometric RPGs over the years, particularly with Wasteland 2 and more recently, Wasteland 3. Looking ahead though, InXile will be trying its hand at first-person RPGs with one of its next projects. Since being acquired by Microsoft, InXile has been staffing …
Read More »Dying Light 2’s lead writer has left Techland
Dying Light surprised many when it first launched in 2015, offering a fun zombie-filled open world to explore and parkour around. The sequel, which was announced at E3 2018, appears to be struggling to get out of the gate however. In its latest setback, Dying Light 2’s lead writer has …
Read More »Twitch removes PogChamp emote “following statements from the face of the emote”
Since its creation, Twitch has put great emphasis on trying to push its creators and users of its platform in an attempt to foster a sense of community. One of the ways they did this was through their emotes, many of which feature the faces of popular streamers during iconic …
Read More »Windows 7 still running on over 100 million PCs
Microsoft ended support for Windows 7 back in January 2020 and while it looked like the ageing OS was in decline over the course of last year, Windows 7 installs had a slight uptick in the later months of last year. At this point, it appears that at least 100 …
Read More »Tactical Rogue-lite Crying Suns is free on the Epic Games Store
With the Epic Games Store’s daily free game offerings having officially concluded with the end of the year, the digital storefront has now returned to free games being offered on a weekly basis. Following on from last week’s offering of Jurassic World Evolution, those with an Epic account can now …
Read More »Cancelled Tomb Raider game resurfaces online with playable alpha build
Back in 2006, Core Design was hired to work on a remake of the original Tomb Raider. The remake would have released on Sony’s PSP, celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary. The project was ultimately cancelled in a near-completed state. Now, the development build has leaked, giving us a look at …
Read More »BioShock 1, 2, Infinite, and more come to PlayStation Now
Each month, Sony adds a number of new titles to its ever increasing library of steamable and downloadable PlayStation Now games. For the first month in 2021, the console manufacturer is adding a modest list of titles, including all three BioShock Games, The Crew 2, and more. Available right now, …
Read More »Outriders delayed from February to April
The folks at People Can Fly have been working on Outriders for a while now but as 2020 came to an end, the team behind the game realised they were going to need some extra time in development. As a result, Outriders is being pushed back an extra few months. …
Read More »Persona 3, 4, 5 and more soundtracks added to Spotify
Music can play a major role in elevating video games from being a good game, to a great one. Unfortunately access to video game music – especially from Japan – has historically been limited, leading fans to often resort to listening to covers of their favourite game soundtracks. A series …
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