Tetris is one of the most well known video games ever. Originally launched in 1984, the puzzler has since been released on dozens of platforms and seen countless variations created – all while keeping to the formula which made the original so addictive. One of the most recent iterations, Tetris …
Read More »Fortnite’s latest in-game event sees 12.3 million concurrent players
Though Fortnite may no longer be the constant talk of the town as it was in 2018 and 2019, the free-to-play battle royale is undoubtedly still incredibly popular. This can be seen with the game’s most recent collaborative effort with musician Travis Scott. The in-game concert, which first took place …
Read More »Bots are coming to PUBG on console
While battle royale games have offered a new and unique way for players to compete online, the game often requires a higher concurrent player count. With most battle royale games requiring 100 players per match, waiting times can be much longer than other games, especially as fewer and fewer people …
Read More »Stadia Connect, featuring new games, announced for this Tuesday
Since Google Stadia was first announced the game streaming service has kept its fans updated through its ‘Stadia Connects’ – a digital Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State-of-Play styled livestream. Though it has been over 8 months since the last Stadia Connect, it looks like the streaming platform finally has new …
Read More »The Last of Us Part II leaks online
Due to the side effects of COVID-19, The Last of Us Part II was one of the many games which saw its release date altered. Interestingly however, unlike many other titles, Naughtly Dog’s much-anticipated third-person action stealth game was announced to be delayed indefinitely, despite the game being close to …
Read More »Google Stadia app surpasses one million downloads
Since Google Stadia first launched back in November 2019 for ‘Pro’ users, the streaming service provider has been quiet when it comes to how many users the service has amassed. Though no concrete details exist still, the Stadia app has now officially surpassed 1 million downloads, suggesting a rough estimate …
Read More »Mick Gordon promises to fix bad DOOM Eternal soundtrack himself
A few days ago, the official OST for the highly-praised DOOM Eternal was released to those who purchased the game’s collector’s edition. Unfortunately, some fans noticed that the soundtrack featured much flatter dynamic mixing when compared to DOOM (2016). The game’s composer, Mick Gordon, voiced his disapproval of the release. …
Read More »Phil Spencer announces that next-gen game reveals are coming soon
Recent rumours circulating the internet have suggested that Microsoft might be prepping for a May event, where the console manufacturer will reveal more information on the upcoming Xbox Series X and perhaps even the much-rumoured Lockhart. It would appear as though Phil Spencer himself has now corroborated the rumours, claiming …
Read More »Hex-based rogue-like ‘For the King’ is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week the Epic Games Store offers its users a number of free-to-keep games. Last week, users were gifted Just Cause 4 and Wheels of Aurelia. Though this week is much more modest in comparison, fans of turn-based strategy games can enjoy ‘For the King’ entirely for free. The hex-based …
Read More »Xbox Lockhart won’t hold back other consoles, according to developers
Though the next generation of consoles are likely to bring with them a massive leap in performance and technical ability allowing developers to take full advantage of new technologies, there have been fears that the rumoured Xbox Lockhart could hold back all other next-gen systems. According to some developers however, …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII sales fall as Ring Fit Adventure re-enters charts
With gyms being closed and outdoor exercise being limited, many fitness-based games have found themselves being in high demand. The prime example of this is Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure, which has seen a huge surge in demand, leading to prices skyrocketing. It would seem as though the Japanese console manufacturer …
Read More »Watch Dogs Legion will allegedly launch alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X
The effects of COVID-19 has meant that many games have had to adjust their respective release dates in order to accomodate for the impact on developmental workflows and synergies. Luckily for Ubisoft, the publisher has been much less affected than some. Furthermore, it would appear as though Watch Dogs Legion, …
Read More »Microsoft trademarks new Xbox Series X logo
Though Microsoft has offered its fans a look at many aspects of the upcoming Xbox Series X including the controller, specifications and even the console itself, the console manufacturer ironically has yet to show the Series X’s logo. A recent trademark filed by Microsoft has now informed us on what …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot Mobile soft-launches in select countries
Ever since the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy was remade for current hardware in 2017, fans of the series have been wondering what was next for the platformer. 2019 saw the remake of Crash Team Racing, and now following on from that is Crash Bandicoot Mobile, “A new kind of Crash adventure …
Read More »Animal Crossing: New Horizons is third fastest selling Nintendo title ever
Prior to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ release on the 20th of March, it was well known that the Switch exclusive was going to be a success. Despite the high expectations, it would seem as though the game managed to perform even better than expected. According to the NPDs, Animal Crossing: …
Read More »Modern Warfare 3 remastered is real, will be a timed PlayStation exclusive
When Modern Warfare 2 Remastered was announced, some fans were understandably frustrated by the game’s 30 day PlayStation 4 exclusivity, especially due to the fact that there had been no explanation by Activision as to why. According to a well-known Call of Duty insider however, the reason for the exclusivity …
Read More »Fortnite finally comes to the Google Play Store
Though Fortnite has been available on Android for over a year and a half, fans who wished to play Epic’s battle royale game on their Android smartphones had to navigate to Epic’s website in order to download the APK directly. This was due to Epic disagreeing with the Google Play …
Read More »God of War celebrates its second anniversary with purchasable life-sized Kratos bust
Though God of War was always seen as one of PlayStation’s premiere exclusives, the franchise’s soft reboot in 2018 catapulted Kratos to new heights. In becoming one of the highest rated PS4 games of all time, and selling over 10 million copies, God of War (2018) certainly has much to …
Read More »Super Mario Maker 2’s final major update announced
Since Super Mario Maker 2 first released late last June, Nintendo have continued to update the game creation toolkit with new additions and added features. Back in December, Link from The Legend of Zelda was added as a playable character. Now, less than a year after its initial launch, Mario …
Read More »Nvidia GeForce Now founders will have first billing delayed to June
Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming service has unfortunately suffered from a number of setbacks recently. Though the service and its technology is sound, many publishers have opted to remove their games from the service. Perhaps as a token of appreciation to its subscribers, or possibly for other reasons, Nvidia has informed …
Read More »Super Mario 3D World for Switch listed at Best Buy
Late last month we reported on leaks which claimed that Mario was set to have a massive 35th anniversary. Nintendo are allegedly planning to re-release and remaster many of Mario’s classic adventures for the Switch. Further evidence of this has now sprung up, as a new listing discovered on Best …
Read More »GRIS has sold over 1 million copies
With titles such as GTA V selling over 120 million copies, the news that a game has sold over 1 million copies may not seem like such a big deal, however for many – especially indie titles – this figure represents a major milestone. Such is the case with GRIS, …
Read More »Mick Gordon disapproves of DOOM Eternal’s OST release
The DOOM series is known and loved for a large number of reasons. One of the reasons is its soundtrack which has been composed by Mick Gordon for its last two entries. Gordon’s use of digitally synthesized progressive metal has resonated greatly with fans, and has contributed to the title’s …
Read More »Due to E3’s cancellation, next-gen console showcases rumoured to be revealed earlier
E3 2020’s cancellation represents a major blow for the games industry in 2020. The annual expo is oft-used as a platform for which game publishers can announce their latest projects. Traditionally taking place in June, many developers would either hold back announcements, or fast track them in order to line …
Read More »CS:GO surpasses DOTA 2’s Steam concurrent record
There was once a time when DOTA 2 held the record for the highest concurrent Steam player count undisputedly. Over the last few years however, it has seen competition from other titles such as PUBG, which broke DOTA 2’s all-time concurrent record of 1.29 million players back in September 2017. …
Read More »Free-to-play Nintendo Switch exclusive ‘Ninjala’ receives open beta
Ninjala is an upcoming free-to-play multiplayer action video game releasing exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Featured in the most recent Nintendo Direct Mini, the game appears to take inspiration from Splatoon – Nintendo’s wildly successful competitive team-based multiplayer game. Set to release on the 27th of May, eager fans can …
Read More »Xbox console exclusive ‘Void Bastards’ announced for PS4 and Switch
Void Bastards is a first-person roguelike which was developed by Blue Manchu and published by Humble Bundle. Released in May of 2019, the game was originally an Xbox One console exclusive, arriving on Microsoft’s Game Pass as a day-1 launch. Nearly a year after its release, the game has now …
Read More »Warframe may be coming to mobile according to company’s annual report
Warframe is perhaps one of this generation’s greatest success stories. Released in 2013, the free-to-play third person action-RPG shooter has seen continuous support from both fans and its developers ‘Digital Extremes’, with the game only improving over time. Thanks to the scalability and success of the game, it would appear …
Read More »SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated release date announced
During the height of its existence, THQ was known best perhaps for its licensed games. Released in 2003, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, became a cult hit amongst many video game fans. In amongst the plethora of remakes such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, Battle for Bikini …
Read More »Grand Theft Auto VI development rumoured to be more than ‘halfway done’
Yesterday we reported that Grand Theft Auto VI was seemingly confirmed to be in the early stages of development. Now, a well known Rockstar insider has weighed in on the news, stating that development is much further along than has been suggested...
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