Sony held a State of Play earlier this month and just last night, the Xbox and Bethesda Showcase took place. So far, Nintendo has not announced any major game announcement plans for this month, but according to multiple sources, there will be a new Direct stream very soon. Sony Santa …
Read More »Avowed has reportedly gone through reboots and major leadership changes
While there was some buzz around the idea that Obsidian would show Avowed gameplay during the Xbox showcase last night, Obsidian focused its announcements on two smaller projects instead – Grounded and Pentiment. In fact, according to new reports, it could be quite some time before Avowed is ready to …
Read More »Atlus is bringing Persona 5 Royal, P4 Golden and P3P to Xbox Game Pass and PC
While Todd Howard and his Starfield gameplay presentation was the big closer tonight at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Phil Spencer also got a huge announcement in just before the end of the show. Spencer took to the stage right before the Starfield reveal to announce Xbox's new partnership with …
Read More »Obsidian announces Grounded release date and new RPG ‘Pentiment’
While we didn't get any new information on Avowed or The Outer Worlds 2 during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase this evening, we did get new reveals for two other projects Obsidian is working on. Obsidian will have two games launching this year – Grounded and Pentiment. Grounded initially released …
Read More »Diablo IV 2023 release and Necromancer class confirmed in gameplay showcase
During the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Blizzard ended up on stage for a considerable amount of time. Not only did we get new announcements for Overwatch 2, but Rod Fergusson also took to the stage to give us a pretty deep look at Diablo IV in action. The new gameplay …
Read More »Overwatch 2 is launching in ‘Early Access’ for PC and Xbox this October
As expected, Blizzard had a fairly major presence at the Xbox and Bethesda showcase. Not only did we get a good dose of Diablo IV gameplay, but a major Overwatch 2 reveal also took place. The game will now be free to play, and it'll be launching in Early Access …
Read More »Riot is bringing all of its games to Xbox Game Pass
Today during the Xbox and Bethesda showcase, Microsoft announced a new partnership with Riot Games. Moving forward, all of Riot's titles will be available on Xbox Game Pass, giving subscribers premium access to games like League of Legends, Valorant and more. On PC, League of Legends will be available on …
Read More »Redfall gameplay reveal opens up Xbox and Bethesda showcase
The Xbox and Bethesda 2022 showcase has arrived, with a key focus on games coming out within the next 12 months. The show opened up with one of last year's surprises, Redfall, which now has an official gameplay trailer. Redfall opened up the show this year with a 6-minute gameplay …
Read More »Diablo Immortal player discovers hidden gameplay caps for free players
We've heard plenty about Diablo Immortal's microtransactions recently and the caps in place to ensure you have to spend money to get high-grade gems for your gear. As it turns out, there are other hidden gameplay caps in place that players are now beginning to discover. Echohack, a player with …
Read More »Xbox is reportedly reviving Banjo-Kazooie
The Xbox and Bethesda showcase is coming up later this evening and so far, very little has leaked. We already know about the new Forza Horizon 5 expansion, which will be revealed at the show, and now, one of Microsoft's other planned surprises may have been revealed. According to reports, …
Read More »BioWare teams up with Netflix for Dragon Age animated series
We've recently heard that EA is looking to bring Mass Effect to the small screen with a TV series produced by Amazon. As it turns out, EA had another show in the works, a Dragon Age animated series, which will be releasing on Netflix later this year. Dragon Age: Absolution …
Read More »God of War: Ragnarök to release in November
Sony has been extremely tight lipped this year when it comes to God of War: Ragnarök, sparking repeated speculation that the game will be delayed to 2023. According to a reliable source, however, the game is still on track for 2022, and is targeting a November release date. According to …
Read More »Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is heading to PC ‘imminently’
Surprisingly during State of Play and Summer Game Fest, we only received announcements for new PlayStation games heading to PC, with Sony remaining tight-lipped on Uncharted's release date. Fortunately, recent leaks point to Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection releasing very soon. Sony first announced Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection for …
Read More »Xbox plans to release at least five exclusives over the next year
During a press pre-briefing ahead of the Xbox and Bethesda showcase this weekend, the Xbox team made some interesting comments. While vaguely discussing the outlook for Xbox Game Studios over the next year, Microsoft plans to release at least five exclusives. As reported by Windows Central, during the briefing, a …
Read More »Former Blizzard RTS devs unveil Stormgate
Back in 2020, Blizzard confirmed that it was officially done with StarCraft 2 development, and with no immediate plans for a new sci-fi RTS, many StarCraft veterans left to form a new studio – Frost Giant Studios. Now two years later, the group of ex-Blizzard developers have revealed their new …
Read More »Diablo Immortal had the ‘biggest launch in franchise history’
Over the last week since Diablo Immortal's launch, much of the game's positives have been overshadowed by criticism of the game's microtransaction and loot systems. Blizzard is remaining silent on these issues and appears to be refusing to address any of the concerns players have. One week on from launch, …
Read More »Apple M2-powered 16-inch MacBook Pro and iPad Pro on the way
Apple launched its next-generation M2 processor earlier this week, alongside a new MacBook Air and a 13-inch MacBook Pro featuring the chip. Before the end of the year, we should see even more M2-powered devices from Apple, including bigger MacBook Pro models, and a new iPad Pro. According to Bloomberg, …
Read More »AMD unveils new Ryzen CPU and APU roadmaps
AMD's annual Financial Analyst Day wasn't only focused on upcoming Radeon products. During the event, AMD also shared a lot of details about its upcoming processors, with new roadmaps for upcoming Ryzen CPUs and APUs. With the first Zen 4 products set to release this year, we've come to the …
Read More »Both Summer Game Fest and E3 will have separate in-person events next year
We previously reported that despite being absent this year, the ESA confirmed that E3 will return in 2023 with not only a digital event, but an in-person one too. Interestingly, Geoff Keighley, host and creator of the Summer Game Fest Showcase, announced that he too will be coming back in …
Read More »TLOU’s standalone multiplayer game detailed
Ever since Naughty Dog announced that they were spinning The Last of Us Part II’s originally-planned multiplayer mode into a standalone experience, fans have been eagerly awaiting for more news on the game. Finally, the studio has started to speak on the game, offering the first details while also claiming …
Read More »The Last of Us Part 1 announced for PS5 and PC
The 2022 Summer Game Fest Showcase concluded with the official confirmation of, and a trailer for The Last of Us Part 1: A from the ground up remake of the near decade old PlayStation 3 classic. What’s more, the game is launching in September for PlayStation 5, with a PC …
Read More »Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fears
In 2016 Bloober Team released Layers of Fear, a psychological horror game which helped put the Polish video game studio on the map. Since then, the team have worked on all manner of games, from a sequel (Layers of Fear 2) to a licensed game (Blair Witch) to a brand …
Read More »Saints Row: Boss Factory Demo released
The Saints Row reboot has so far been met with a somewhat mixed reception, with some fearing that the new direction the game is taking moves it too far away from what makes a Saints Row game. Ahead of its launch on the 23rd of August the team at Deep …
Read More »Marvel’s Midnight Suns is launching in October and features Insomniac’s Spider-Man
Marvel’s Midnight Suns has the potential to be one of the best games of the year. Developed by Firaxis Games of XCOM and Civilization fame, the tactical role-playing game takes the calculated gameplay of XCOM and combines it with the expansive world of Marvel and its characters. During Summer Game …
Read More »Goat Simulator 3 announced
Goat Simulator launched all the way back in 2014 on April Fool’s Day after being initially developed as a joke. Marketed for its litany of bugs, glitches and funny interactions, Goat Simulator managed to stand out from the tribe with its balance of objective-focused gameplay and open sandbox-ness. After more …
Read More »Troy Baker and Roger Clark are working on 3rd-person thriller ‘Fort Solis’
In November 2021, we reported that Troy Baker and Roger Clark were working on a project together based on a photo shared by Clark to Instagram. During the Summer Game Fest Showcase, this project was finally revealed. Summer 2022 is officially the Summer of horror, with the upcoming Dead Space …
Read More »Activision shows off 7 minutes of Call of Duty MW2 gameplay
Summer Game Fest has officially kicked off with a showcase hosted by none other than Geoff Keighley. Being one of the biggest gaming events of the year, Call of Duty had to make an appearance – and appear it did with a substantive seven minute long gameplay demo for the …
Read More »The Call of Duty franchise has made over $30 Billion
The Call of Duty franchise is without a doubt one of the biggest in gaming. Ever since the explosive success of 2007’s Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the first-person shooter franchise has become the game to beat each year when it comes to sales – with very few other …
Read More »You can currently get 11 of Capcom’s best games for just £15
As a publisher, Capcom holds some of the most iconic and enjoyable video game IP’s – many of which have been treated with great care . Now, you can get your hands on some of the publisher’s best games through the Capcom Summer 2022 Bundle, offering 11 games for one …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers’ disappointing footage is said to be from an “Early Build”
After years of waiting for the next mainline title in the franchise, SEGA finally showed off gameplay for Sonic Frontiers to fans. Unfortunately, as of now, the game’s ambitions seem to be held back by a large number of technical issues. According to SEGA however, the footage seen so far …
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