When Mario Kart Tour was first announced, one of the most interesting decisions by Nintendo was to make the mobile racing title playable only in portrait mode. As the game races towards its first anniversary, players who prefer a wider field of view can now play Mario Kart Tour in …

With E3 and many other gaming conventions cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19 and the global pandemic, the opportunity for fans to get their hands on games before release has been severely limited. It is for that reason that Geoff Keighley teamed up with Xbox to bring more than 60 …

Though we recently reported that Sony is upping the number of PlayStation 5 consoles manufactured for launch from 6 to 10 million, it appears as though the console manufacturer may still be concerned about being able to meet the expected demand. Discovered on PlayStation’s website, fans may be limited to …

For years now, we’ve heard rumblings of the existence of a new title in the much-loved Splinter Cell franchise. The last game in the series released all the way back in 2013 and so fans are clamouring for a new entry. The wait may not be too long, as according …

In just a couple days, Microsoft will be hosting its Xbox Games Showcase, unveiling an hour’s worth of next-gen games. Though PlayStation is most often associated with Japanese developed titles, Phil Spencer has stated that he is “proud of what we're going to show on July 23” when it comes …

For a while now, OnePlus has been teasing both its upcoming budget-friendly smartphone, the OnePlus Nord, as well as its first set of truly wireless earphones. The OnePlus Buds, which is set to be officially launched this week, has now leaked showcasing three different colour options that will be available …

With The Xbox Series X set to release later this year, kicking off the next generation of gaming, one of the ways in which Microsoft is aiming to showcase the improvements set to arrive with the Series X is by enhancing current-gen titles to look and run better on the …

Ghost of Tsushima is the final major first-party game to release on the PlayStation 4. The open-world action-adventure title takes players to feudal Japan on a quest for revenge. While Ghost of Tsushima has received a great deal of attention thanks to its unique setting, things could have been very …

As we inch closer and closer to the next generation of consoles, the differing approach to the future of gaming between Sony and Microsoft is becoming more clear. While PlayStation has so far put a great deal of emphasis on its PS5-exclusive games, Microsoft is doubling down on its cross-compatibility, …

Each week, the Epic games Store offers its users a number of free games. While this week, only one title is on offer, the storefront has revealed which games are set to arrive next week, including the Sci-Fi exploration title Tacoma. Until then, fans can get their hands on the …

One of the biggest E3 moments in recent memory was when Keanu Reeves took to the Microsoft stage to reveal that he would play a significant role in CD Projekt Red’s much-anticipated open-world RPG Cyberpunk 2077. It would appear as though Reeves might not be the only big name to …

The movie adaptation of the popular first-party PlayStation franchise Uncharted has spent more than a decade in development hell. With more than six separate directors signing onto the project before ultimately leaving, and a litany of complete script rewrites, some fans wondered whether the film would ever see the light …

There's no denying that Microsoft Flight Simulator is an ambitious game. The upcoming PC and Xbox title is set to simulate the entire planet Earth, featuring over 1.5 billion buildings and 2 trillion trees. All of these textures and models aren't coming cheap, as it has now been revealed that …

Though Apple recently announced and released its iOS 14 beta, giving iPhone owners the opportunity to try its latest software additions, the smartphone manufacturer is continuing to introduce new features to those running iOS 13. iOS 13.6, which is available now, comes with a number of new features, including the …

During the early days of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many companies announced that production of their goods and services would be negatively impacted. One of these affected companies was Sony, who claimed at the time that it would be unlikely to match demand for the next-gen console’s launch, come its …

Google recently held its latest Stadia Connect stream, outlining the next 6 months or so of games and updates coming to the service. While many of the games announced are already available elsewhere, the search giant did unveil a few Stadia exclusives including a 64-player Battle Royale featuring the classic …

Google recently held its Stadia Connect digital stream, announcing that a number of pre-existing third-party titles are set to arrive on the service over the next 6 months or so. Alongside these announcements however, Google revealed that it has signed a number of exclusivity deals with 5 separate studios – …

Since its launch, Google Stadia has struggled to gain a foothold within the video games industry. The online-only game streaming service has encountered a number of issues on many fronts, including but not limited to its lack of games. In its latest Stadia connect, the search giant tackled this issue …

Though Xbox has traditionally fallen behind PlayStation when it comes to Japanese-developed titles on their platform, the console manufacturer has made a concerted effort to bring a number of these previously PlayStation console-exclusive games to its own Xbox System. Now, almost two years after its western PS4 release, Yakuza Kiwami …

Platinum Games currently has many titles cooking in the kitchen. One of these is Babylon’s Fall, a unique-looking seemingly lore-heavy hack ‘n slash. Announced back at E3 2018, the game has since seen very little in the way of development updates. Previously, Platinum Games promised that it would have more …

Though Ubisoft is often known for its output consistency, the past few years have seen the French publisher face a number of setbacks. One of these setbacks is reportedly Skull & Bones – the PvP pirate ship combat title. Announced back in 2017, there has been very little heard from …

One of the more unexpected stories to come out during 2020 has been Nintendo’s collaboration with LEGO, the plastic toy brick company. Most recently, both companies announced the LEGO Mario set, which sees the iconic mascot plumber recreated in block form. It would appear as though LEGO and Nintendo aren’t …

The Tomb Raider series is one of gaming’s most iconic. Since 1996, the series has released almost two-dozen games, spanning across almost any gaming platform available. Though the franchise has had its ups and down, Square Enix now appears to be preparing to release what it is calling “T.R.U.E. Tomb …

Late last month, Apple’s WWDC ‘Worldwide Developers Conference’ took place, announcing the next major software versions for its wide range of smart devices. Following the conference, iOS 14 was made available to developers, allowing them to begin prepping their applications for optimisation. Now, more casual users, who like to be …

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Though there was once a time when physical media was the preferred way to own video games, as time goes on, more and more video game players have begun to adopt digital media ownership. Previously, we have seen companies such as Sony and Nintendo report up to 50% of its …

Each week, the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free games. This week, fans of the digital platform can get their hands on three free games: The Escapists 2, Lifeless Planet, and Killing Floor 2. These titles are available to download now, and will remain so until …

Historically, Sony and Epic Games have had a strong relationship. The console manufacturer and game engine developer have previously partnered in a number of ways, including the recent Unreal Engine 5 tech demo. Now, it would appear as though the partnership is taking another step, as Sony has invested $250 …

With each new generation, console manufacturers have updated their video game cases to align with the design philosophy of the consoles themselves. For Sony, the PlayStation serves as a massive departure from all previous console designs. Now, following the reveal of the console hardware, the company has unveiled what the …

A few days ago, Pokémon GO officially celebrated it 4th anniversary. Releasing on the 6th of July 2016, Pokémon GO took the world by storm, incentivising millions to go outside, take a walk, and catch Pokémon. Though the game may no longer be part of the cultural zeitgeist, the AR …