Nvidia started off this month promising to bring over 60 games to GeForce Now. As we near the end of May, the final batch of GeForce Now games for the month have been announced, bringing over another 22 titles. The standout here is Biomutant, which launched on the 25th of …
Read More »Sony seemingly confirms that Uncharted 4 is coming to PC
Sony has been slowly but surely showing increasing amounts of support for the PC platform. Following the release of Horizon Zero Dawn, and the most recent launch of Days Gone, it seems as though the next PS4 game to get a PC release will likely be Uncharted 4. During a …
Read More »Borderlands 3 is getting cross play on all platforms except for PlayStation
Gearbox has some good news today – Borderlands 3 is finally getting cross-play support. The bad news is that this won't be enabled for PlayStation, as publisher 2K Games requested that the feature be disabled for Sony's console. Gearbox CEO, Randy Pitchford, made the reveal on Twitter this afternoon, stating: …
Read More »Dying Light 2 release date leaks
Techland is set to show off Dying Light 2 once again later today, but the game's release date may have already leaked. The studio has previously said that Dying Light 2 is still planned to release in 2021, but it may just barely make the cut. As spotted by Okami13 …
Read More »Square Enix announces Dragon Quest 12 and Dragon Quest 3 Remake
Today, Square Enix held a Dragon Quest showcase stream for the series' 35th anniversary and the publisher was not short on announcements. Not only did we get an announcement for Dragon Quest 12, but an older classic is also getting a remake. The major announcement here is Dragon Quest 12: …
Read More »Sony reveals that 41% of PlayStation players are female
Despite the fact that the video games industry has typically been viewed as a ‘boys club’, across the industry’s billions of players there is a great deal of diversity. PlayStation recently revealed that its portion of female players has been steadily increasing, with 41% of all PlayStation owners identifying as …
Read More »Nintendo Switch Pro to be announced before E3
We've been hearing about the ‘Nintendo Switch Pro' for years now, with rumours beginning back in 2019. Now, it looks like all the mystery will finally be put to rest soon, as multiple sources this week have said that Nintendo will announce its new Switch model before E3. According to …
Read More »Roger Craig smith returns to voice Sonic the Hedgehog
Despite being one of the most recognisable video game properties around, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has been relatively silent – at least in the video game space. With 2021 being the blue blur’s 30th anniversary, SEGA has confirmed that a dedicated showcase is happening later today. Ahead of this …
Read More »noblechairs Elder Scrolls Edition gaming chair now available
Back in early 2020, noblechairs partnered up with Bethesda to produce officially licensed gaming chairs based on Bethesda’s biggest game franchises. So far, we’ve seen Fallout and DOOM get the noblechairs treatment and now, The Elder Scrolls is getting its turn in the spotlight. Back in January, the noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair …
Read More »Microsoft announces combined Xbox and Bethesda conference
With E3 rapidly approaching, video game developers and publishers are beginning to advertise their respective conferences and game showcases. With the recent acquisition of Bethesda by Microsoft, some fans wondered how the console manufacturer would handle future showcases. It has now been revealed that Xbox and Bethesda will combine their …
Read More »Resident Evil x Dead by Daylight officially detailed
During a recent anniversary stream celebrating 25 years of Resident Evil, Capcom revealed that the long-running survival horror franchise would be crossing over with Dead by Daylight, the asymmetrical multiplayer horror title. Details were light at the time, though more information has now been revealed. During the 5th anniversary stream …
Read More »Pokémon Legends Arceus is releasing in January 2022
Back in February, Game Freak and Nintendo announced the next major game in the Pokémon franchise – Pokémon Legends Arceus. We already knew that this was a game scheduled for 2022, but it looks like the game will be out much earlier in the year than expected. Today, The Pokémon …
Read More »Valve ‘SteamPal’ will reportedly be a Switch-like handheld PC with docking features
Yesterday, dataminers spotted some curious new code strings in Steam, pointing to a new device called ‘SteamPal', as well as a new controller codenamed ‘Neptune'. Now, more sources have spoken out on what Valve is working on, reinforcing the theory that Valve is working on a handheld console of sorts. …
Read More »Microsoft will announce the “next generation of Windows” very soon
For the last 6 years, Windows 10 has been continuously updated to elevate the user experience, but it looks like the next generation of Windows is now on the way. During Microsoft's Build 2021 conference this week, the company's CEO, Satya Nadella, stated the client OS will receive “one of …
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog showcase announced
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. SEGA’s mascot may have had its ups and downs over the decades, but the franchise remains as one of gaming’s most recognisable. After a great deal of silence, the publisher has finally announced a Sonic the Hedgehog showcase, which is set …
Read More »JJ Abrams’ Portal movie back in ‘active development’
It has been years since JJ Abrams and Valve first began publicly talking about movies for IP like Half-Life and Portal. We may finally be starting to see some progress though, as the Portal movie is back in “active development”. Speaking with IGN this week, director JJ Abrams gave a …
Read More »Dying Light 2 re-reveal set for tomorrow
Tomorrow, Thursday the 27th of May appears to be a busy day for the gaming industry, alongside a State of Play focused on Horizon Forbidden West and a Sonic the Hedgehog showcase, it would seem as though the much-delayed Dying Light 2 is set to be re-revealed, thanks to some …
Read More »Horizon Forbidden West State of Play announced
Over the past few years, Sony has successfully created and mimicked he Nintendo style of online game showcases – all while making it its own. Dubbed ‘State of Play’ the PlayStation creator has focused more on offering deep dives into specific upcoming games. The next State of Play is set …
Read More »Tencent acquires minority stake in Alan Wake studio Remedy Entertainment
We've known for some time now that Remedy Entertainment is partnering up with Epic Games on future projects. This appears to have piqued Tencent's interest, leading to the company acquiring a minority stake in Remedy. Tencent is adding Remedy Entertainment to its long, growing list of video game studio investments. …
Read More »Skull & Bones has reportedly restarted development
The Ubisoft developed pirate ship combat game Skull & Bones has had a rough development. Announced back in 2017, the game kept getting pushed further and further away from its intended 2018 release date. Now, almost 4 years on from its initial announcement, Skull & Bones has reportedly restarted development …
Read More »Capcom reportedly working on Dragon’s Dogma 2 with RE Engine
Hope for a sequel to Dragon's Dogma was reignited a few years ago when the original game was remastered for modern systems. Now, it looks like we will be getting a sequel based on Capcom's RE Engine. According to Dusk Golem, who has a good track record with Capcom leaks, …
Read More »Sony releases new Uncharted film teaser
The Uncharted movie has had a long and troubled development, beginning all the way back in 2008. Over a decade later, the film is finally ready to see the light of day in February of next year. Ahead of the first official trailer, a new teaser for the film has …
Read More »Valve may be working on a handheld Steam console
Over the last couple of years, Valve has been working on Steam Cloud Gaming, allowing users to connect their Steam libraries to services like GeForce Now. Valve's cloud ambitions may not end there though, as evidence is pointing to a new handheld streaming device currently known as ‘SteamPal'. SteamDB creator, …
Read More »Rockstar has opened its own record label
When it comes to memorable soundtracks, Rockstar Games is one developer whose music comes to mind. The GTA and Read Dead Redemption studio has been celebrated in the past for its music, both original and licensed. Now the studio has announced that it is opening its own record label “CircoLoco …
Read More »Apex Legends Arena mode gets penalty system for match abandoners
Apex Legends' new 3v3 Arena mode has been live since early May and during that time, Respawn has been monitoring feedback for balancing and other additions. One major change coming to the mode is a new penalty system to lessen the number of people abandoning matches. Penalties for abandoning an …
Read More »Unreal Engine 5 to get updated showcase tomorrow
Many casual fans and tech enthusiasts alike were left surprised when Epic Games showed off Unreal Engine 5 for the first time last year. Just over a year after its blowout showcase, Epic Games is back with another look at the impressive technology of the next Unreal Engine, with a …
Read More »Private Division clarifies Microsoft owns The Outer Worlds after Obsidian acquisition
Take-Two caused some confusion in recent days, after executives spoke about The Outer Worlds during an earnings call, praising the game for surpassing three million sales and expressing excitement at being involved with the IP moving forward. This of course made it sound like Microsoft did not get the publishing …
Read More »Ubisoft claims ‘considerable progress’ made since last year’s harassment allegations
Last year, Ubisoft was forced to face its own internal culture issues, firing prominent executives and putting new systems in place to curb work-place harassment. A report earlier this month checked claimed that not much has changed at Ubisoft's offices, something that the publisher appears to have responded to today. …
Read More »Square Enix and Team Ninja working on Final Fantasy spin-off inspired by Souls games
Over the last year, Square Enix has announced a slew of new Final Fantasy projects, including expansions for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy XIV, as well as the next major game in the series, Final Fantasy 16. It looks like the publisher isn't stopping there either, as rumours …
Read More »Sonic Collection leaks via retailer
2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog. Despite being one of gaming’s most recognisable characters, SEGA have been rather quiet with regards to celebrating this milestone anniversary. Things seem to be ramping up behind the scenes however, as a Sonic Collection has now leaked online thanks to a …
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