Microsoft wasn't the only major publisher to hold an E3 press conference last night, Bethesda also returned for its fifth annual round of major announcements. We didn't get much of an update on Starfield or The Elder Scolls VI but we did get to see more of DOOM Eternal, which …
Read More »Gears 5 is launching in September on Xbox and PC
At E3 last year, Microsoft officially announced Gears of War 5 with an impressive looking gameplay trailer. Last night, we got to see a tiny bit more of the game, although the biggest news was the release date, with Gears 5 now set for a September launch. As previously leaked, …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass now available on PC alongside a much needed store upgrade
We've known for some time now that Xbox Game Pass will be coming to PC this year, in addition to various improvements to the Windows Store experience for gamers. Last night, Microsoft's new strategy became clear- Xbox Game Pass has now launched on PC, alongside a brand new app that …
Read More »Microsoft has acquired Double Fine and set up a new Age of Empires studio
Double Fine Productions has been floating around the gaming industry for almost two decades now and has delivered a bunch of cult classics. In recent years, the studio has turned to crowd funding platforms to fund new games but those days are now over, as Microsoft has acquired them. Double …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake releases in March 2020
It has been almost four years since Final Fantasy VII Remake was first announced. Development updates were few and far between while Square Enix focused on shipping Kingdom Hearts 3 but now, Final Fantasy is back in the spotlight once again. Square Enix will be showing off Final Fantasy VII …
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 now features Keanu Reeves, will release in 2020
Ever since last year's gameplay reveal, we've all been eager to see more of Cyberpunk 2077. That moment arrived last night, with a brand new cinematic trailer being shown live on Microsoft's E3 stage. Then, just when we thought it was over, Keanu Reeves appeared out of nowhere and announced …
Read More »Microsoft begins detailing Project Scarlett, the next-gen Xbox
Microsoft has begun sharing specs for its next-gen Xbox, powered by AMD's Zen 2 and Radeon RDNA architectures.
Read More »Blizzard cancels another StarCraft shooter to give more resources to Diablo 4 and a new Overwatch game
Many of you will remember when Blizzard was working on StarCraft Ghost, which would expand the franchise beyond RTS titles and into shooters. That game was cancelled back in 2006 but it turns out that a team at Blizzard had been working on a similar idea for the last couple …
Read More »Destiny 2: Shadowkeep announced, base game is going free and coming to Steam
Now that Bungie is independent once again and working Destiny all on its own, we are going to be seeing some major changes to the game this year. Not only is timed exclusive content going away for the PS4 version of Destiny 2, but the game's year-one content is going …
Read More »Google Stadia will have 31 games at launch but device support will limit accessibility
Last night, Google officially announced the launch details for Stadia. At this point, we know that it won't be based on the Netflix model as some had hoped, instead, those looking to embrace streaming will need to buy games individually. You can stream for free at 1080p and 60 frames …
Read More »Google Stadia launches in November but pricing sounds like a mess
Since Google first announced Stadia as its cloud gaming platform, there have been questions surrounding the game library and the business model. Many assumed it would adopt the Netflix model, as we've seen with similar services. Instead, Google is borrowing pieces of the Netflix model but will also sell full-price …
Read More »Bungie is making Destiny 2 and its year-one expansions free to play
Bungie is scheduled to announce the next major Destiny 2 expansion later today but one of the big changes coming to the game has already leaked out ahead of time. Destiny 2 and its year-one expansions will be going free-to-play in the near future as part of Bungie’s effort to …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will have ray-tracing
Last week, Activision officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a return to the series that propelled the franchise into the annual blockbuster it is today. Call of Duty titles often don’t get much credit for how good they look or how well they run but there will be plenty …
Read More »New Windows 10 update allows users to force Variable Refresh Rate in unsupported games
Microsoft has been making much more of an effort to get on the good side of PC gamers in recent years. There were some hurdles along the way, with issues surrounding the Universal Windows App system and the Windows 10 Store but things have been changing for the better in …
Read More »Pokemon Sword and Shield launch in November, will turn cute creatures into Kaiju
As promised a couple of weeks ago, today the Nintendo channel went live with a Direct stream focused entirely on Pokemon Sword and Shield. Not only did we get a better look at the world of the new game and some of the key Pokemon but we were also introduced …
Read More »Nvidia is bundling Shadow of the Tomb Raider with remaining GTX 10-series GPUs
While much of our focus has moved on to the RTX 20 series in recent months, the GTX 10-series of graphics cards still hold their own today and remain a good option for those looking to upgrade. If you are considering an older GTX 10-series GPU, laptop or pre-built PC, …
Read More »Bungie’s first post-Activision Destiny 2 expansion revealed in leak
Earlier this year, Bungie and Activision officially parted ways, turning Bungie into an independent studio once again with full control over the Destiny IP. This was exciting news for fans of the series, who had often accused Activision of meddling with the game's content and monetisation plans. Now, we are …
Read More »Starbreeze to layoff 25 percent of workforce amid financial troubles
Starbeeze has been having a rough time lately, with financial issues creeping in and the studio shutting down Overkill's The Walking Dead after losing the license from Skybound Entertainment. The publisher is still staying afloat for the time being but in an effort to get back on track, further cost …
Read More »Rocksteady won’t be appearing at E3 this year
It has been almost four years since Rocksteady released its last major game and there have been rumours surrounding what they are working on ever since. It could be another Batman Arkham game, or a Superman title, we've even heard rumours about Wonder Woman, The Justice League, Suicide Squad and …
Read More »Square Enix will finally show off The Avengers next week
It has been a couple of years since Square Enix first announced Marvel's Avengers. We've known that Crystal Dynamics is working on it for quite some time now but aside from that, no further information has been shared. That is all about to change as Square Enix has confirmed that …
Read More »Watch Dogs Legion leaked ahead of E3
There has been plenty of speculation around Watch Dogs 3. Hints found in the final cut scene of Watch Dogs 2 pointed towards a London setting for the third game and previous rumours have backed this up. Now, in keeping with Ubisoft tradition, details on the next Watch Dogs game …
Read More »Google confirms E3 plans for Stadia
Google Stadia is heading our way later this year and while there are still plenty of doubts surrounding the idea of cloud gaming and plenty of unanswered questions surrounding Stadia, we will finally start to get answers soon. This week, Google announced its E3 plans and will finally discuss new …
Read More »Microsoft will bring all future exclusives to Steam, Xbox Game Pass coming to PC soon
Since launching Xbox Game Pass around two years ago, Microsoft has been expanding on its revolving library with its own exclusives, in addition to some big third-party titles from the likes of Bethesda, Square Enix and more. We've been hearing about plans to launch a PC version of Game Pass …
Read More »Call of Duty: Modern Warfare won’t have a season pass, will have cross-play multiplayer and RTX support
Over the weekend, following a few leaks and some rumours, Activision officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, seeing Infinity Ward return to the series that propelled Call of Duty into the juggernaut it is today. Modern Warfare will have a bunch of changes compared to Black Ops 4, including …
Read More »The Steam Summer sale will kick off later this month
June is set to be a huge month for gaming- not only do we have E3 but the Steam Summer Sale will be kicking off in just a few weeks!
Read More »The studio behind Divinity Original Sin appears to be teasing Baldur’s Gate 3
We are officially in June and E3 is just a matter of days away, in fact the first major announcements will be happening at the end of this week. Unfortunately, some surprises are already leaking. In the case of Divinity Original Sin developer, Larian Studios, the team forgot to rename …
Read More »Computex 2019: Quake II and Wolfenstein: Youngblood get RTX support
To kick off Computex 2019, NVIDIA has had two big announcements so far. The first was the launch of the RTX Studio laptop initiative, aimed at bringing more workstation-grade laptops to market for creators. The second announcement is geared more towards the gaming audience, with two new games getting RTX …
Read More »Google will be answering some of the biggest questions surrounding Stadia soon
Back in March, Google announced Stadia, a wide-reaching cloud gaming platform that will integrate with YouTube and other forms of social media to provide instant access to games, in addition to reaching a wider potential customer base. A lot of the technical details sound impressive but information on pricing, real-world …
Read More »Several Telltale games are going to be removed from sale but some might be saved
Telltale Games unfortunately closed down last year after failing to recover from financial issues and shrinking sales. At the time, multiple Telltale series began to disappear from sale on digital storefronts but eventually, issues were resolved and some fan favourite games managed to remain on sale. Now, that situation is …
Read More »Dead Island 2 is still happening
Dead Island 2 was announced right at the start of the current console generation and has been missing in action ever since. The game has been passed to multiple studios at this point and official announcements have been few and far between. Apparently, Dead Island 2 is still coming and …
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