Given the sheer amount of good games that released over the last 12 months, it can be easy to forget that Cliff Bleszinski's ‘Lawbreakers' was one of them. The game had a rather unceremonious launch and promptly dropped off the map. This obviously became a talking point when it came …
Read More »The Nintendo Switch has become the fastest selling home console in the US
The Nintendo Switch hasn't been out for a full year just yet but it has already broken several milestones. The console is well on its way to surpassing the Wii U's lifetime sales in its first year but beyond that, Nintendo has declared the Switch as the fastest selling home …
Read More »Intel responds to CPU kernel access security flaw
Yesterday, Intel found itself in a bit of a bind after a security flaw went public. The flaw allowed users with modern CPUs on modern operating systems to gain access to the kernel, which opens PCs up to a range of cyber attacks. At the time, it was believed that …
Read More »There is now a pink Darth Vader mod for Battlefront II
There has been plenty of controversy surrounding Star Wars Battlefront II and EA’s monetisation decisions. This only got worse when EA attempted to defend itself, with CFO Blake Jorgensen explaining that the publisher didn’t want to ‘violate canon’ with skin options, using pink Darth Vader as an example of a …
Read More »ESA speaks out against World Health Organization’s ‘gaming disorder’ proposal
As we reported last week, currently the World Health Organization is pushing to have ‘gaming disorder' classified as an addiction under the ‘disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviors' banner. This would put gaming addiction in the same league as having a drug or alcohol addiction. Now, the Entertainment …
Read More »Monster Hunter: World will be heading to PC in ‘Autumn 2018’
Monster Hunter is one of those franchises that always seemed like it would be right at home on a PC, but for one reason or another, would always end up tied to a console. That is changing this year with Monster Hunter: World. This game was announced for PC and …
Read More »Overwatch will be getting a new map and hero soon
This week, Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan began discussing Blizzard's 2018 plans for the game and it looks like the studio will be getting the ball rolling very soon. For starters, Overwatch's next map, known as ‘Blizzard World', will be rolling out to all players very soon after spending a couple …
Read More »OS makers are scrambling to fix Intel CPU design flaw that allows kernel access
(Update 04/01/18): Intel has released a statement over the security concerns raised below. It seems that this may not be an issue unique to Intel's own CPUs and any performance impacts will be mitigated over time. You can find more details HERE. (Original Story 03/01/18): This week it has emerged …
Read More »Devil May Cry director begins teasing his new game following last month’s DMC 5 leak
Just a few weeks ago, a huge Devil May Cry 5 leak was unearthed, promising a 2018 release date and a reveal at E3 this year. Aside from various gameplay elements, the leak also claimed that Hideaki Itsuno, the director of DMC 2, 3 and 4 was returning for this …
Read More »Google has begun testing its new Fuchsia OS on the Pixelbook
Way back in August 2016, we began hearing about Google's mysterious new operating system called ‘Fuchsia'. It's an open-sourced project but so far, Google hasn't given us a proper showing of it. Back in May 2017 we saw a video of what the OS would look like running on a …
Read More »The latest Nintendo Switch hack paves the way for homebrew software
Back in March following on from the Switch's launch, hackers immediately found a browser exploit that allowed them to dig deeper into the console's inner workings. Now, right at the start of the year, hackers have managed to figure out how to get access to the Switch's kernel, paving the …
Read More »Valve denies automatically banning TF2 players for having ‘catbot’ in their OS username
Over the last couple of days, Valve has faced some criticism from Linux players after reports came in that automatic VAC bans were being passed down to those with ‘catbot' in their Linux username. For those who don't know, a catbot is an aiming cheat for Team Fortress 2, for …
Read More »Steam’s top selling games of 2017 have been revealed
Steam is essentially the home of PC gaming at this point, so if you want to see what games did well this year, then there is no better place than Steam's top seller list. This week, Valve published its list of the top 100 selling games on Steam over the …
Read More »Denuvo readies itself for 2018 titles with extra layers of DRM protection
With controversial DRM like Denuvo constantly slipping throughout the latter half of 2017, many thought this spelled the end of current anti-piracy measures as we knew it. It seems that news of its death has been greatly exaggerated, however, as Denuvo the added layer of VMProtect has made life much …
Read More »‘Swatting’ incident ends in death of innocent father-of-two
Swatting isn’t a new process in the streaming world. In fact, it’s been a punishable offense for quite some time, not just by Twitch, but by law as a waste of police time. Unfortunately, this holiday season hasn’t been kind to one family, who have tragically lost 28-year-old, father-of-two Andrew …
Read More »Resident Evil 7 has had a permanent price cut
2017 started off on the right foot with the release of Resident Evil 7. Not only did the game reinvigorate the franchise, but it set the standard for what turned out to be a great year for games all around. If you happened to miss out on Resident Evil 7 …
Read More »Ciner Arts closes out the year with sizeable TimeSplitters Rewind developer update
2018 is all about looking forward, but with long-in-development projects like TimeSplitters Rewind, it’s hard not to look back occasionally. Capping off the year, Cinder Arts, the developers behind the retro-revival have given its second big update, detailing where the team is at. While development on TimeSplitters Rewind has been …
Read More »PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds hits a whopping 3 million concurrent players on Steam
It’s fair to say that 2017 is the year of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, as we’ve watched the title grow from alpha to full release. It seems to be capping off the year on a high, as the title has managed to top 3 million concurrent players on Steam. PUBG’s rise to …
Read More »Tiny Metal comes with big drama behind the scenes
AREA 35’s Tiny Metal released last week, bringing the much-missed turn-based shenanigans of Nintendo’s Advance Wars to multiple platforms including the Switch, PS4 and PC. Unfortunately, the title has been tied to lead director Hiroaki Yura’s other venture, Project Phoenix, which has been delayed since its 2013 conception and houses …
Read More »Valve’s upcoming game ‘Artifact’ is already playable, esports players are currently testing it
Back in August, Valve did the unexpected and announced a brand new game. It's called Artifact and all we really know about it so far is that it is a spin-off card game based on Dota 2. Things have been quiet since the initial announcement, but this week we learned …
Read More »An early PSN listing has revealed details on Destiny 2’s second expansion
It has only been a few weeks since the launch of Destiny 2's The Curse of Osiris expansion but we are already starting to hear about what's next. The current expansion pass for Destiny 2 covers two expansions, now thanks to an early PSN listing, we know a few key …
Read More »Microsoft accused of stealing fan’s concept art for PUBG advertisement
With PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds being just over two weeks old, Microsoft is understandably marketing it as much as possible. One of its latest ads, however, seems to have stolen another artist's concept art in a rather obvious way. In a tweet that has since been deleted, Microsoft posted an image of …
Read More »Shin Megami Tensei V for Nintendo Switch is currently in the ‘scrap and build’ phase
The Nintendo Switch has had a great year so far, we've seen plenty of excellent games launch on the system and even received a few teases for future games. One of the Switch's biggest upcoming exclusives is Shin Megami Tensei V, the first numbered game in the series to come …
Read More »World Health Organization pushing on Gaming Disorder to be a classified addiction
Being addicted to video games might finally be recognised by the International Classification of Diseases beginning next year, aptly named “Gaming Disorder.” The proposed diagnosis is in early stages, but would be housed under “disorders due to substance use or addictive behaviours,” and would follow the same line as gambling. …
Read More »Pokémon Switch RPG is rumoured to drop its traditional turn-based battle system
While Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon launched for the 3DS just last month, many have turned to Nintendo’s upcoming RPG announced for the Switch at this year’s E3. Not much is currently known about the title, but rumours are now suggesting that it might even drop its traditional turn-based …
Read More »Star Trek: Bridge Crew can now be played without a VR headset
Ubisoft launched its biggest virtual reality game to date earlier this year in the form of ‘Star Trek: Bridge Crew'. The game had a big showing at E3 in 2016, followed by an official launch in May 2017. Since its launch, the game has been exclusive virtual reality headset owners, …
Read More »Nintendo delays 64GB cartridges for third-parties until 2019
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive success for Nintendo, with the console matching the sales of its rivals. It isn’t all bells and whistles for the platform, however, as Nintendo has delayed its 64GB cartridges for outside publishers until 2019. Switching back to cartridges hasn’t just left a mark …
Read More »Sea of Thieves devs give an hour of gameplay, announce a new comic series
Ahead of its release in March, Rare is giving its Sea of Thieves a lot of attention. First, it reveals a companion comic book and now, it’s given us an hour-long gameplay trailer straight from the developers themselves. The comic series is being published by Titan Comics, who is also …
Read More »Sid Meier’s Civilization VI appears on iPad’s App Store
Firaxis is set to release its first expansion for Civilization VI early next year, with Rise & Fall offering a bunch of new features that will give players a fresh experience. Before that, though, Civ VI has made its way to iPad via the App Store for just $30 until …
Read More »StudioMDHR’s Cuphead goes Double Platinum with 2 million sales
While there are fakes of StudioMDHR’s Cuphead around, they say imitation is the highest form of flattery. I’d say there’s nothing more flattering than winning multiple awards and, now, passing the sales milestone of 2 million copies. Cuphead is a game that outdid itself within its first two weeks, breaching …
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