In partnership with Universal, Nintendo has been building its own suite of theme park attractions and locations, with the past few years seeing the opening of Super Nintendo World in Japan and Hollywood. As part of the company’s plans for expansion, Nintendo looks set to introduce dedicated Zelda, Pokemon and …

During the 2023 Game Awards SEGA made a highly surprising announcement – revealing 5 new games for the first time all at once. What’s more, each of these titles represent new entries in much-loved yet long-dormant franchises. At the time, the publisher claimed that even more such games were in …

Before Ubisoft had Assassin’s Creed, they had Prince of Persia – a stealth-action platforming series which shared many similarities with the AC franchise it later inspired. More than a decade since the last mainline entry, Prince of Persia is back and better than ever – with the upcoming ‘Lost Crown’ …

Back in October last year we reported on a leak which claimed that following the relative failings of Halo: Infinite, the team at 343 Industries dropped future use of their bespoke Slipspace Engine – instead opting to use Unreal Engine 5 for the next title. Though yet to be officially …

Following the overwhelming success of Minecraft, we have seen the team at Mojang expand the IP outwards into other gaming genres. One such project was Minecraft Legends – a real-time strategy game featuring familiar Minecraft elements. Despite having launched less than a year ago, support for the game has now …

Each month, Sony updates its library of PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium titles, adding and removing games on a regular basis. Kicking off the year, Sony has now officially announced the full list of titles set to drop onto the service next week. Available from the 16th of January, PlayStation Plus Extra …

In celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary, Thermaltake took to CES 2024 to announce a whole host of new products. Alongside an entirely new and elegant blue colourway, the company has announced the Ceres 330 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis and a new series of air coolers – ASTRIA. The …

Back in 2012, video games took the top spot in the UK when it came to ranking the biggest entertainment mediums by revenue. In the decade since, gaming has remained consistently at the top…until now, with video content officially surpassing gaming as the biggest entertainment medium in the UK. As …

One way in which console manufacturers measure the success and growth of their platforms is by looking at the number of monthly active users. In that respect, PlayStation has now announced that they have broken their previous record, amassing 123 million MAU in December last year. Announced during CES (and …

Back in November, we reported that a vital piece of casting for Season 2 of HBO’s The Last of Us had seemingly been finalised, with Kaitlyn Dever said to be taking on the role of Abby Anderson. Now, HBO has officially confirmed the casting – setting up for a highly …

Last week, we reported on a leak which claimed that Microsoft was prepping to host an Xbox Developer Direct some time soon – just as they did in January of 2023. Now, the showcase has been officially announced by Microsoft, taking place in just a week’s time. Making the announcement …

Most major video games have internal mock reviews conducted during their development, giving the studio and publisher an idea of what the general public will think of a game ahead of its release. According to one insider, internal mock reviews for Xbox’s upcoming Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga have put the …

Sea of Thieves has proven to be one of Xbox’s most successful console exclusives. Launching all the way back in 2018, the game has gone from strength to strength, selling millions of copies on Steam alone and promising a decade’s worth of support from the team at Rare. With more …

Dragon’s Dogma released all the way back in 2012, falling under the radar – though amassing a cult-like status amongst those who played the open world RPG. While the first game in the series was hampered somewhat by its technology, Capcom appears to be going all-out for its sequel, announcing …

13 years after the release of the first game, Alan Wake returned last year to a great deal of fanfare – launching a GOTY nominated sequel and a Fortnite crossover. 2024 looks set to continue the streak, with the multiplayer horror game Dead By Daylight seemingly teasing the arrival of …

For years now, both Microsoft and Square Enix have been promising that the highly successful MMO Final Fantasy XIV would be coming to Xbox consoles at some point in the future. Last year, they finally revealed that the game is planned to launch some time in 2024. After a great …

Over the past few years, we have seen the Steam platform grow from strength to strength, surpassing its own concurrent user count on a semi-regular basis. Almost exactly one year since it broke its last record, Steam has once again hit a brand new peak.

Final Fantasy XIV has been one of the best redemption stories in the history of gaming. Following its failed 2010 launch, the game was taken back to the drawing board, with the much more well-received FFXIV: A Realm Reborn arriving in 2013. In the decade since, the MMO has gone …

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of what has become one of Capcom’s biggest franchises – Monster Hunter. Though initially a relatively niche title, the past two entries (MH: World and Rise) have done gangbusters for the publisher, with the former now selling 23 million copies. Releasing a new year’s message …

During the 2023 Game Awards, industry legend Hideo Kojima appeared on stage alongside horror filmmaker Jordan Peele to offer further details on their Xbox console exclusive ‘OD’. While we still know very little about the game/experience, Kojima has claimed that OD will be one of his most experimental games ever. …

After going a literal decade without any new Silent Hill games, 2022 saw Konami finally unveil a bunch of projects in the works. One of the most exciting was undoubtedly the remake of the classic Silent Hill 2. In development by horror aficionados Bloober Team, it seems as though the …

During last year’s PlayStation Showcase, Konami officially announced and unveiled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – a remake of the Kojima directed PS2 classic. Aside from the initial announcement trailer, we have seen little from the game. That said, it seems as though the MGS3 remake is planned to …

Humble Bundles are a great way for video game fans to acquire a number of high-quality titles for a relatively low price. Available right now, Humble have announced their ‘Heroes of Film and Television’ bundle, offering well over a dozen licensed titles across many franchises for less than a pound …

Phasmophobia hit it big back in 2020 when the game was released in Early Access, launching to near immediate success. In the years since, the team at Kinetic Games have continued to work diligently on the game, improving it across the board. Following multiple delays for the console release, the …

Each week, Epic gives away a game or two for free to all those with an Epic Games account. Kicking off 2024’s free games promotion is Eidos Montreal’s well-received (though underrated) Guardians of the Galaxy. Available to add to your library right now (and will remain so until the 11th …

Last year, Microsoft surprised many when they hosted their Xbox Developer Direct, announcing and showing off a bunch of games – and even shadow dropping the surprisingly excellent Hi-Fi Rush. Though the console manufacturer has yet to announce a 2024 edition of the direct, a showcase is reportedly happening quite …

As far back as 2014 there have been rumours circulating that a Minecraft movie was in development. We have heard bits and pieces regarding the film in the many years since, with the movie claimed to be arriving in 2025. Now, we have perhaps had the biggest piece of news …

The launch of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 introduced the concepts of achievements and trophies respectively. While PlayStation’s trophies have managed to hook in quite a few platinum hunters, Xbox’s achievement system has fallen out of relevance in recent years. With that in mind, Microsoft is reportedly prepping to …

2023 was a massive year for games, with AAA studios and indies alike releasing their titles to a great wave of success. One such success story can be seen with Dave the Diver – having now sold over 3 million copies in under 6 months. Making the announcement on Twitter, …

Each month, those subscribed to Humble’s Choice service are able to get their hands on a number of titles for a relatively low price. For the first month of 2024, the publisher is giving away 8 games in total, including Midnight Suns and Two Point Campus. Costing £8.99 a month, …