Knockout City is a competitive team-based multiplayer title inspired by the real-world sport of dodgeball. Initially a premium game, Knockout City has now been made free-to-start following a successful free trial. Knockout City launched on the 21st of May, retailing for £17.99. For the game’s first 10 days of release, …

While many of Ubisoft’s games have touched on political themes in the past, the publisher has often claimed that their games do not reflect any real politics, and are all merely deeply rooted in fiction. Many game developers have received criticism in the past for their non-position on the matter. …

Each month, Sony adds a number of games to its PlayStation Now game subscription service. While perhaps not as competitive as Microsoft’s Game Pass, it still offers plenty of great games. For the month of June, players can now download a number of major titles, including The Witcher 3: Wild …

As the video games industry matures, more and more older titles are left to the wayside, being largely ignored – especially if they were not revolutionary at the time. Despite digital media needing no physical space, server costs are eventually deemed too high for the product it’s hosting. Such is …

Thanks to modern technology, video games can accurately capture the likenesses of voice actors, bringing an added sense of reality to games. 2013’s The Last of Us took some creative liberties with characters, while others looked much closer to their real-world counterpart. Such is the case with Marlene. Played by …

With E3 just around the corner, and rumours of an imminent Switch Pro announcement, the beefed up Nintendo console is seeing more and more of its details finalised and leaked. A Chinese accessory manufacturer has gotten their hands on a significant number of details regarding the soon-to-be-announced Switch Pro. According …

Recently we reported that Sonic Colours was seemingly going to be getting a remaster thanks to a number of leaks. Now, during the Sonic 30th anniversary stream, SEGA officially announced that Sonic Colours would be getting a remaster, bringing the Wii game to modern platforms – except for Steam. Sonic …

During the early 2000s, SEGA released a number of Sonic the Hedgehog collections, offering many of the blue blur’s adventures in one convenient package. Over the years however, these collections subsided. Now they are back with the Sonic Origins, a collection of Sonic’s classic games, enhanced with new features. During …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the biggest games of 2019, selling well over 10 million copies. The 3rd person action-adventure game received PS5 and Series X|S support shortly after the consoles’ launch, but a bespoke next-gen version was also promised to be coming – with a new …

Each week, the best selling games on Steam globally are collected and ranked. For the week ending on the 23rd of May, the previously PlayStation-exclusive Days Gone has topped the charts, dethroning Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and boding well for the future of PlayStation games on PC. The top 10 …

As fans of the open-world zombie fighting parkour game Dying Light eagerly anticipate the release of its sequel, developers Techland are re-releasing the first game, bringing all of its content into one neat package. Dying Light: Platinum Edition has now leaked, bringing into question whether a next-gen patch is on …

Ghostrunner offered a satisfying gameplay loop in an interesting world. The action platformer was developed by Polish development studio One More Level and co-published by All In! Games and 505 Games. Following its successful launch last year, a sequel has already been greenlit and has officially been announced. In a …

Google Stadia has generally been regarded by most to be a disappointment. The game streaming service has until now underdelivered on its promises, and has failed to capture the market in any meaningful way. Despite all of these issues, the marketing lead for Stadia has told “any non-believers to take …

Ever since the PS5 was first revealed, some fans expressed their dislike for the black and white colour scheme adopted by the next-generation console. The DualSense also shared this look. Now, 6 months after its launch, Sony is finally releasing new DualSense colours. Making the announcement on its blog, PlayStation …

High Dynamic Range gaming took off half way through the previous generation. Offering more true-to-life colours and brightness, HDR supported games can help immerse players even more into their gaming experiences. Microsoft has now brought Dolby Vision support to Xbox, taking HDR gaming even further. Making the announcement, Xbox’s Major …

Kena: Bridge of Spirits served as one of the biggest surprise titles at the PS5 reveal event last year. Developed by Ember Labs, the studio’s debut game is set to release on the 24th of August. Despite this, it appears as though the studio is already working on its sophomore …

Super Mario Odyssey is widely regarded as being one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. While many fans assumed that the team would be working on a sequel to the game (which sold over 20 million copies), rumours suggest that the team is taking their talents elsewhere – …