While many of us expected the Battlefield 2042 beta to begin earlier this month, DICE seemed to find itself running behind schedule and as a result, the game was delayed from October to November. This release date shift also means that the planned beta was moved accordingly, with leaks suggesting …
Read More »This week’s Halo Infinite playtest will be available to all Xbox players
Halo Infinite underwent its biggest public playtest last weekend, but 343 Industries isn't done yet. This weekend, there will be another playtest and this time, it is open to all Xbox players, not just Halo Insider members. Unlike previous tests, you won't have to be part of the Halo Insider …
Read More »GOG speaks out against review bombing as Hitman gains criticism for online requirements
Back in 2016, IO Interactive rebooted the Hitman franchise with a focus on live service elements. As a result, many in-game features, like Elusive Targets, Contracts, Escalation missions and more require an online connection. With the game's recent release on GOG, some customers have learned this the hard way, leading …
Read More »Bayonetta creator tells fans to “simply buy a Switch”
Ever since the initial announcement in 2017, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Bayonetta 3. We recently saw the reveal of the game alongside a 2022 release date. Though not surprising, the game is exclusive to the Switch. Speaking to disappointed fans, the franchise's creator said “simply buy …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 2 multiplayer has no release date, but Naughty Dog is hiring
Ahead of The Last of Us Part 2's release last year, Naughty Dog confirmed that it would not be shipping the game with multiplayer. Instead, the game's planned multiplayer mode is being spun off into its own separate game. Things have been quiet since then, but this week, the studio …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 VR is exclusive to the Quest 2
There is nothing more fitting than a horror video game and an October release date. Such is the case with resident Evil 4 VR, which has now been confirmed to be releasing next month, offering a whole new way to play this classic survival horror title – though only for …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak will have simultaneous release on PC and Switch
Last week during Nintendo Direct, Capcom announced its first major expansion for Monster Hunter Rise. Sunbreak will be a ‘massive expansion' and while the initial trailer only confirmed a Switch release in 2022, Capcom has since clarified that the expansion will also be coming to PC at launch. Monster Hunter …
Read More »Easy Anti-Cheat and BattlEye confirm support for Steam Deck
While Proton will ensure that almost every game available on Steam can run on the upcoming Steam Deck, and PCs running Linux, there has been a big question mark hanging over certain multiplayer titles, as not all anti-cheat solutions support Linux. Fortunately, Valve has managed to solve this issue, and …
Read More »Monster Hunter Rise will get a ‘massive expansion’ in 2022
Monster Hunter Rise has quickly become a hit on Nintendo Switch and in early 2022, the game will also be launching on PC. After the PC launch, Capcom will be focussing its efforts on the game's first major expansion, Sunbreak, which is set to roll out next year. Last night's …
Read More »Naughty Dog teases “all-new content” for Last of Us Day
Previously called Outbreak Day, Last of Us Day is an annual celebration for the much-loved The Last of Us franchise. Ahead of 2021’s celebration, taking place on the 26th of September, the team at Naughty Dog have teased the reveal of “all-new content.” Making the announcement on the PlayStation Blog, …
Read More »New Steam Deck details emerge, including dual boot confirmation
The Steam Deck is one of the most anticipated and interesting pieces of upcoming hardware. Being the next major attempt at entering the video game hardware market, Valve looks to be wanting to hit a home run on its first try making a handheld. Valve has now answered some of …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms GeForce Now leak with DMCA filing
Earlier this month, a GeForce Now database vulnerability revealed a massive list of unannounced games from many major developers and publishers. Nvidia tried to cover for publishers by stating that the entries were “speculative” and not indicative of any privileged information. However, it seems Ubisoft didn't get the memo and …
Read More »KitGuru Games: Death Stranding is the BEST open world game EVER
With Death Stranding: Director’s Cut arriving today, I have decided to take a look back at the game, and will make the argument that Death Stranding is in fact one of the smartest and most involving games I have ever played in terms of the gameplay, making it in my opinion the best open world game, and one of the few that actually deserves to be an open world.
Read More »Nintendo 64 games come to Switch…for an added price
Ever since the announcement of the Nintendo Switch Online service, many fans have been disappointed at the service’s relative lack of systems supported, with only NES and SNES games being added since the console's launch in 2017. Nintendo 64 games have finally been announced for the service – though fans …
Read More »Bayonetta 3 trailer reveals gameplay and 2022 release date
Just as leaks suggested, last night during Nintendo Direct, Bayonetta 3 finally resurfaced, four years after initially being announced. This time around, we have a proper trailer packed with plenty of in-game footage and gameplay, as well as a release date. PlatinumGames is back, with Bayonetta 3's development being led …
Read More »The Initiative partners with Crystal Dynamics for Xbox’s Perfect Dark reboot
Back in 2018, Microsoft formed a brand new studio, The Initiative, led by former Crystal Dynamics head, Darrell Gallagher, to work on a major new game, which we now know to be the Perfect Dark reboot. The Initiative won't be embarking on this journey alone though, as the studio has …
Read More »Nintendo website leaks Bayonetta 3 and new Kirby game for 2022
We're still hours away from Nintendo Direct, but some of the big reveals planned have already begun to leak. Earlier this afternoon, Hollow Knight Silksong's release date leaked, and now, Nintendo's official website has revealed further games ahead of time, including the release date for Bayonetta 3, and a brand …
Read More »Two Minecraft games are in development
Minecraft is the best selling video game of all time with over 200 million copies sold. Since Microsoft’s purchase of Mojang, the console manufacturer has been trying to capitalise on the IP releasing new and adjacent Minecraft games – to varying levels of success. The company continues to leverage the …
Read More »Fortnite could be banned from Apple until 2027
One of the biggest video game stories in recent years revolves around the Epic Games v Apple lawsuit, which saw the Fortnite creator have its biggest money maker banned from the Apple App Store. Following the recent conclusion of the trial, it was revealed that the battle royale game may …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Sable and more join GeForce Now this week
Nvidia continues its mission to grow GeForce Now this week with another 12 games joining the library. Notably, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which just launched to great reviews on PS5, is also available on PC and is streamable, as is Team 17's latest title, Sheltered 2. Kena: Bridge of Spirits …
Read More »Hollow Knight Silksong release date potentially leaked
Hollow Knight is widely regarded as one of the best metroidvanias in modern times – perhaps ever. This has made the wait for the much-anticipated sequel all the more painful. Announced all the way back in early 2019, very little has been seen from the game. It seems that Silksong …
Read More »Metroid Prime 1 coming to Switch in 2022 according to leaks
Ever since the Nintendo Switch was first announced, one of the most requested ports was that of the Metroid Prime trilogy. For years now we have heard rumours of its existence, though Nintendo has yet to confirm anything. According to an insider however, fans may finally be able to play …
Read More »Steam ‘Instant Play’ could do away with lengthy game downloads
Over the last decade, game file sizes have grown tremendously, to the point where some titles can take up an entire storage drive on their own. This has also resulted in much longer download times for games. We've seen attempts to get around these download times with a ‘ready to …
Read More »What to expect from tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct stream
Rumours have been swirling about the next Nintendo Direct stream for months now. At the start of September, we began hearing that there would be something happening later this month. As it turns out, Nintendo does have a big stream planned, and it will be taking place tomorrow. Today, Nintendo …
Read More »Twitch strikes deal with music industry as part of crackdown on unlicensed audio
YouTubers are well aware of the issues that the DMCA system imposes and recently, Twitch streamers have been dealing with similar headaches, in large part due to music licenses. After months of lengthy discussions, Twitch appears to have now reached a deal with the music industry, but details on how …
Read More »PS4 update fixes major CMOS battery issue
As the video games industry gets more and more mature, concerns have begun to be raised regarding the preservation of video games. Just as how the games are important, so too is the hardware that these titles run on. It was therefore concerning when it was discovered that upon the …
Read More »Microsoft’s Windows 11 PC health check app just got a lot more helpful
As Microsoft gets ready to officially launch Windows 11 in just a couple of weeks, the PC Health Check app has been improved to give you more details on why your PC may not be compatible with Windows 11. The app's first version was released in June, but back then, …
Read More »You can play Halo Infinite multiplayer early over the next two weekends
Just as promised, there will be more Halo Infinite multiplayer tests taking place this month. Those that registered as a Halo Insider by September 13th have begun receiving invites for two public playtests, with the first taking place this week, and the second taking place next week. From tomorrow, the …
Read More »Quantic dreams’ Star Wars game to be open-world
Recently we reported that Quantic Dreams is currently working on a Star Wars game. At the time, we postulated on what the game could be about and how it would fit into the Quantic Dream formula. New information has now leaked, revealing that this game will stray far away from …
Read More »Fortnite collaborates with Balenciaga for £1000 jacket
Fortnite has long been the game with the highest number of crossover franchises, brands and more. From Marvel to God of War to the NBA and more, the Battle Royle game has become a metaverse of cross promotions and marketing. This latest collaboration is perhaps the weirdest yet however, as …
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