This afternoon, it was reported that multiple developer sources had seen the Nintendo Switch 2 during a behind-the-scenes demo session at Gamescom last month. Now, we have some more details about what was specifically shown and it would appear that the Switch 2 will ship with the features we've been …
Read More »Lies of P fixes many issues ahead of launch, including its dodging mechanic
Lies of P is the latest Souls-like to capture the hearts of fans, letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, dark Belle Époque world. Following the release of a demo back in June, the game’s director spoke on how fan feedback was helping to make the in-development …
Read More »Phantom Blade Zero to get playable demo in 2024
During Sony’s PlayStation Showcase earlier this Summer the console manufacturer showed off a number of exciting new games. One of the standout titles was Phantom Blade Zero – an action heavy experience which features some of the most flashy and bombastic combat seen in a video game. For those who …
Read More »ID@Xbox Demo Fest begins next week
The ID@Xbox program was created by Microsoft to help boost the visibility of smaller indie titles, promoting and supporting these creative endeavours. As part of this, Microsoft started its ID@Xbox Demo Fest – the next one of which will go live next week. Making the announcement on the Xbox blog, …
Read More »Lies of P demo has been downloaded over 1 million times
Following the overwhelming success of the Souls franchise we have witnessed many teams taking on the task of trying to carve out their own niche within the genre. One of the more exciting Souls-likes is the upcoming Lies of P; letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, …
Read More »Final Fantasy XVI demo arriving today
While the notion of demos has fallen out of popularity in recent years, one of the few companies to consistently release demos for its games is Square Enix. Such is the case with the upcoming Final Fantasy XVI – offering a demo with hours of content and save data transfer. …
Read More »Lies of P demo available now
Following the overwhelming success of the Souls franchise we have witnessed many teams taking on the task of trying to carve out their own niche within the genre. One of the more exciting Souls-likes is the upcoming Lies of P; letting you play as the famous Pinocchio in a cruel, …
Read More »Final Fantasy 16 will be getting a multi-hour long demo
We're just one month away from the launch of Final Fantasy 16. Today, first-impressions pieces went live from select media outlets based on a recent hands-on demo. Now, Sony has confirmed that we'll get to try the game out for ourselves soon ahead of launch. Final Fantasy 16 will be …
Read More »The Layers of Fear UE5 demo has arrived, full game releases in June
Last week, Blooper Team announced that it would be releasing a demo for Layers of Fear, the remake of the original game built from the ground up in Unreal Engine 5, making use of some of the engine's unique features like Nanite and Lumen technology. Now, that demo is freely …
Read More »Layers of Fear UE5 remake will get a demo next week, PC system requirements announced
Blooper Team has been working away on an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Layers of Fear for a while now with the goal of releasing this summer. While we don't have a final release date yet, a playable demo is on the way next week. Blooper Team will release a …
Read More »Capcom releases Street Fighter 6 demo
Street Fighter 6 is on the way this summer and Capcom is ramping up to launch with the surprise release of a new demo. The demo is out now on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, with plans for an Xbox and PC demo next week. The Street Fighter 6 …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake demo now available on all platforms
Last night during the Capcom Spotlight stream, the publisher officially unveiled the Resident Evil 4 Remake demo. The demo is already available for PC, Xbox and PlayStation, giving players a chance to play a portion of the game early. The Resident Evil 4 Remake demo, otherwise known as the Chainsaw …
Read More »Bayonetta Origins demo released
Many fans were left surprised by the announcement of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon as it seems to differ quite a lot from the mainline entries in the spectacle fighter franchise. If you are still unsure what to think about the upcoming title, a demo has now been …
Read More »Resident Evil 4 Remake demo and Mercenaries mode announced
Last night during Sony's State of Play stream, a new Resident Evil 4 Remake trailer debuted, giving us a look at new gameplay scenes ahead of launch next month. The game's upcoming VR mode has already been announced, but there is also a demo on the way, in addition to …
Read More »Like a Dragon: Ishin! Combat Demo released
Like a Dragon: Ishin is an interesting game, as while the title is part of the long-running Yakuza [Like a Dragon] franchise, Ishin is a remake of a spin-off which only released in Japan all the way back in 2014 for both PS3 and PS4. Almost a decade later and …
Read More »Octopath Traveler II Demo available now on all platforms
It has become increasingly uncommon for video game publishers to release demos for their games, especially prior to the title’s launch. That said, Square Enix has historically been rather good in this regard – with the publisher dropping a demo for the upcoming Octopath Traveler II on all target platforms. …
Read More »Nightdive releases free demo for System Shock Remake ahead of launch
The System Shock remake has been in the works for a long time now, but launch is just around the corner. With the game releasing next month, the developers have released a demo, giving players free access to the game's first level. If you've never played System Shock before and …
Read More »Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty to get another demo later this month
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an upcoming Souls-like from Team Ninja – the studio behind the much-loved Nioh series. Set to release on the 3rd of March, a second demo for Wo Long has now been announced; available on all platforms on the 24th of February. Making the announcement on …
Read More »Steam Next Fest goes live with hundreds of demos
Steam’s Next Fest event sees hundreds of demos for upcoming games released for a short period of time, allowing users to get a taste of just some of the games set to arrive on Steam in the not-too-distant future. The latest iteration of Steam’s Next Fest has now gone live, letting you play hundreds of demos over the course of the next week.
Read More »Forspoken is getting a much needed PC demo
We were all surprised when Forspoken's PC system requirements were revealed earlier this month, calling for powerful GPUs like the RTX 3070 just to hit 30 frames per second. This has caused a lot of concern over the game's optimisation and PC performance. Fortunately, there will be a free demo …
Read More »Forspoken demo updated with major quality-of-life improvements
Forspoken is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive game set to release, with the open-world Action-JRPG launching in just a few short days. Being a new IP with a unique combat system, Forspoken certainly has somewhat of an uphill battle in order to prove itself to skeptics. Fortunately, the best …
Read More »Sonic Frontiers gets surprise Switch demo
Sonic Frontiers released late last year to great fanfare from long-time supporters of the series. What’s more, the general audience seemed to agree with the sentiment, with the open-zone game being one of the most well-received titles in years. If you have yet to be sold on the game, SEGA …
Read More »Forspoken Demo available to download right now for PS5
Forspoken is the next major PlayStation 5 exclusive game set to release, with the open-world Action-JRPG launching in January 2023. Being a new IP with a unique combat system, Forspoken certainly has somewhat of an uphill battle in order to prove itself to skeptics. Fortunately, the best way to do …
Read More »Time-limited Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty demo released for Xbox Series X|S and PS5
Thanks to a time-limited demo for current-gen consoles, those looking to try Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty can now do so. The demo is now available to download and will remain live until September 26th at 8:00 am BST. During Xbox's showcase at Tokyo Games Show 2022, the gaming company shared …
Read More »The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience is being delisted this weekend
The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience shadow-dropped on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S last month, giving console owners a peek into the potential of Unreal Engine 5. Less than a full month after launch however, the demo is getting delisted, meaning you have until this weekend to add …
Read More »Starfield looks incredible in new 15-minute gameplay reveal
To cap off the Xbox and Bethesda showcase this evening, Todd Howard took to the stage to properly introduce us to Starfield. We got a full 15-minute gameplay demo, giving us a look at new planets, game mechanics, character creation and more.
Read More »Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo released
Fire Emblem is making a return this year, with a new Warriors game arriving later this month. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will see the return of notable characters from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and a new story campaign. We can get an early taste of the game starting today, …
Read More »Unreal Engine 5 ‘Train Station’ demo showcases incredible graphics jump
Unreal Engine 5 has officially released for all developers and there are already a number of exciting AAA titles under development using the new tool set. It'll be a while before we see the first Unreal Engine 5 games in action, but indie developers are already putting together impressive demos …
Read More »Sony reportedly enforcing game trials for most titles
One of the advertised features of the soon-to-be-live revamped PlayStation Plus service is the ability to trial games before purchasing them. Though Sony has not yet gone into detail regarding these trials officially, new leaks have detailed the specificities of this promised feature.
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 gets 5-hour free trial on next-gen consoles
In case you missed it earlier, today Cyberpunk 2077 finally launched for new-gen consoles, bringing enhancements and optimisations to the game on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles. Given the original console launch for this game, some may be apprehensive about picking it up even now, but the good news …
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