E3 is just a few months away and the ESA is slowly starting to confirm its plans for digital content in lieu of a physical event this year. While reports yesterday claimed that parts of the show may be tucked behind a paywall, the ESA has since stated that the …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 DLCs and expansions still on the way
While CD Projekt Red has decided to “reconsider” its plans for a standalone Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer game, the studio is not dropping future plans for additional single-player content, with free DLCs and expansions still on the way. Speaking on a conference call with investors, CD Projekt's Senior VP of business …
Read More »Alan Wake 2 is reportedly in development and funded by Epic Games
We learned last year that Remedy was working on two unannounced projects, both of which are being funded and published by Epic Games. Now, we may know what one of this projects is, as sources this week claim that Remedy is indeed working on Alan Wake 2. Alan Wake originally …
Read More »Chinese police raid ‘world’s largest’ video game cheats operation
The video game cheats business is huge, with some companies raking in millions by selling subscriptions to consistently updated cheats for different games. Perhaps the largest video game cheating operation was recently shut down, after a crackdown by police in China. According to The BBC, Chinese police in the city …
Read More »Genshin Impact to get PS5 update this Spring
Genshin Impact has become a massive success following its release last year. Currently available on PS4, mobile and PC, the team at MiHoYo have now announced that a native PS5 version will be released sometime later this Spring, featuring “enhanced visuals, fast loading, and DualSense controller support.” Though little is …
Read More »Xbox Game Streaming now supports backwards compatible titles
Backwards Compatibility has been a huge initiative for Xbox over the last six years. With the advent of cloud gaming, that won't be changing, as backwards compatible titles are starting to be supported via xCloud streaming. The announcement was made yesterday over on Xbox Wire, confirming that Xbox Game Pass …
Read More »Days Gone is free this month on PlayStation Plus
Each month, PlayStation offers a number of games for free to all of those with a PlayStation Plus subscription. For the month of April, subscribers can get their hands on Days Gone, Oddworld: Soulstorm, and Zombie Army 4: Dead War. all three titles will be available from the 6th of …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online is getting Xbox Series X/S and PS5 enhancements in June
It has been months since Bethesda first announced plans for Xbox Series X/S and PS5 upgrade patches for The Elder Scrolls Online. Things fell silent after the initial announcement but this week as part of the Blackwood Chapter Preview stream, we finally got an update, with the next-gen console versions …
Read More »April’s Games with Gold announced
Each month, Microsoft offers a number of titles for free to all those with an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Though in some ways less enticing than Game Pass, Games with Gold titles remain in your library for as long as you are subscribed to the service. The console manufacturer has …
Read More »No Man’s Sky gets ‘Expeditions’ update
No Man’s Sky has gone from a great disappointment to far exceeding the game’s original promise. Though Hello Games have more than redeemed themselves for the open-universe title’s bad launch, the studio continues to pump out new and free updates, the latest of which adds Galactic Expeditions, a new HUD …
Read More »Spider-Man: Miles Morales update adds realistic muscle deformation to suits
Since its release in November, Insomniac Games have been updating Spider-Man: Miles Morales with a number of new and experimental features. Previously, they added a 60fps mode which included ray-tracing, giving players the best of both worlds. In a surprise update, certain suits from the game will now feature “realistic …
Read More »Death Stranding composer announces departure from Kojima Productions
While Death Stranding may have been a divisive game, most agree that the title had a unique and excellent soundtrack which perfectly complemented the world of the game. Ludvig Forssell, who composed the soundtrack for Death Stranding and other Kojima games, has now announced his departure from Kojima Productions. Making …
Read More »The Medium and Observer studio backs away from acquisition talks
Blooper Team, the studio behind titles like The Medium and Observer, is backing away from acquisition talks. The studio was in search of a new home, but following the success of recent releases, the studio will now be staying independent instead. Blooper was in talks with a number of suitors, …
Read More »Fortnite on Switch gets boosted resolution
It’s not often that video games get improved graphics on the exact same hardware. Typically that privilege is reserved for enhanced consoles or newer generations of systems. However, the developers at Epic Games have seemingly managed to squeeze more out of the modest Nintendo Switch hardware, improving the resolution of …
Read More »2016’s Ratchet and Clank receives surprise PS5 patch
2016’s Ratchet and Clank serves as a reimagining of the long-running PlayStation mascot platformer. In the lead up to its much-anticipated sequel on PS5, Insomniac Games announced that the original game would be updated to run at 60fps on PS5 consoles. Making the surprise announcement on Twitter, Insomniac Games said …
Read More »Outriders PC system requirements and unlock times revealed
A day ahead of the game's launch, People Can Fly has updated the PC system requirements for Outriders. While the demo had its own set of system requirements on PC, the launch update includes an ultra settings section for those looking to play at 4K and 60 frames per second. …
Read More »The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 next-gen enhancement patches coming 2H 2021
Late last year, CD Projekt Red announced plans to upgrade The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for next-gen consoles and PC. Things have been quiet since, but the studio gave us a brief update this week, pointing to a release in the second half of 2021. Saber Interactive, the team behind …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 multiplayer spin-off cancelled
In the build-up to Cyberpunk 2077's launch, CD Projekt Red teased that it was working on a big multiplayer spin-off for release sometime in the next couple of years. Unfortunately, it looks like that project may no longer see the light of day, as the studio has “reconsidered” its plans. …
Read More »Nvidia’s latest driver adds Resizable BAR, Game Ready optimisations and more
Earlier this week, we were wondering when Nvidia may update us on the status of ResizableBAR support for the full range of RTX 30 series graphics cards. It turns out, we didn't have to wait long, with today's GeForce driver update unlocking the feature, amongst other improvements for Nvidia Reflex and game optimisations.
Read More »PAX and TGS cancelled again this year, will be replaced with digital events
Last year, every major gaming event was cancelled in favour of online alternatives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the situation is improving in 2021 with vaccinations rolling out, it looks like we'll be waiting another year for major in-person events to return, with PAX and the Tokyo Game Show …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 now available on PC and consoles
Yesterday, CD Projekt Red released the patch notes for Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2, listing hundreds of fixes all across the game. Last night, the patch officially began rolling out on all platforms, although people are having mixed results. The patch comes in the form of a 30GB download on PC, …
Read More »Leaks suggest Valve is working on a follow-up to Half-Life Alyx
Last week, Half-Life: Alyx officially turned a year old and one of the lead developers on that game, Robin Walker, teased that fans of the series should be excited about possibility again now that Valve has opened the door for future Half-Life games. Now this week, new leaks are starting …
Read More »Activision forces popular Call of Duty stat tracking site to shut down
When it comes to competitive shooters, there are often a lot of ‘hidden' stats that are tracked but not presented in-game. To make up for that, those really looking to improve often head to fan sites to see more detailed performance metrics. These type of stat trackers exist for Counter-Strike, …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 1.2 patch notes reveal massive list of fixes
Last week, CD Projekt Red began talking about some of the changes coming in Cyberpunk 2077's next patch, including improvements to police AI, driving and keyboard bindings (PC only). Now, with the patch set to land within the next couple of days, the full patch notes have been released, revealing …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise sold four million copies at launch
Monster Hunter Rise officially launched for the Nintendo Switch last Friday and the game has already become a huge success, selling 4 million copies worldwide over its launch weekend. Capcom's announcement also points out that this number includes both physical and digital sales. For comparison, Monster Hunter World, which shipped …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot: On the Run downloaded over 8 million times at launch
March has been a big month for Crash Bandicoot, not only have we seen Crash Bandicoot 4 launch for next-gen consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC, but a mobile spin-off has also come out, which garnered over 8 million downloads on its first day. Crash Bandicoot: On the Run launched on …
Read More »Blizzard removes WoW 30, 90 and 180 day game time cards to push subscriptions
Blizzard has caused some drama this week after making changes to ‘game time' codes for World of Warcraft. While previously people could buy game time cards for 30, 60, 90 or 180 days, three of those options have been removed, leaving 60 day game time purchases as the only option. …
Read More »Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver temporarily removed from Steam for ‘important updates’
Square Enix hasn't really done much with the Legacy of Kain IP since acquiring Eidos and Crystal Dynamics, but that could be changing soon. Recently, Square Enix mysteriously removed Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver from sale on Steam, with the promise of “important updates”. The change was first spotted by …
Read More »Kojima’s next project will be announced “quite soon”
Ever since its release in 2019, many fans of Hideo Kojima have been wondering what Kojima Productions has planned next. Though the creator has given a few hints, very little is known about his next project. That being said, according to the studio’s art director, Kojima Productions’ next project could …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise will release on PC in ‘early 2022’
Following on from rave reviews earlier this week, Monster Hunter Rise is officially launching on the Nintendo Switch today. While the game is exclusive for now, the game will eventually come to PC, with Capcom currently targeting an ‘early 2022' launch. Monster Hunter Rise producer, Ryozo Tsujimoto, previously revealed that …
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