*This piece contains gameplay and story spoilers for the first act of Ghost of Tsushima.* It’s only fitting that the PlayStation 4’s last console exclusive is one of its most interesting. Offering fun combat and a beautiful open world, Sucker Punch Production’s Ghost of Tsushima (2020) is the much-needed breath of fresh air before the […]Read More
Nearly fifteen years have passed since a mainstream Suikoden title hit the UK’s shelves. Despite being heralded as one of the greatest roleplaying series of all time, Konami have shown few signs of reviving the cult-classic from the ashes, much to the chagrin of Suikoden’s die-hard fans. Still, not all hope is lost, as JRPG fans have plenty to be excited about. […]Read More
The developers behind Square Enix’s Avengers game have just announced a surprising addition to their roster, Spider-Man. But there’s a catch, the character is exclusive to PlayStation. On August 3rd, just two days after National Spider-Man day, the Crystal Dynamics associate director Jeff Adams posted on the PlayStation Blog announcing that fan favourite superhero Spider-Man […]Read More
Take Two, the parent company of Rockstar Games has announced that there will be exclusive next-gen content from Grand Theft Auto Online. Speaking during the latest earnings call, the company stated that “…additional content exclusive to the new consoles and PC” is planned for the online game. The content is scheduled to arrive in 2021 […]Read More
Sony said that the DualShock 4 will be compatible with the PlayStation 5, but only when players are using PlayStation 4 games. If you're playing a new PlayStation 5 game, users will need to do it on DualSense as it's the newest and upgraded version of its controller. Read More
Microsoft has confirmed that their streaming platform, Project xCloud, will be available to players with a Game Pass Ultimate subscription from September 15. Currently priced at £10.99/$14.99/€12.99 per month, Game Pass Ultimate is Xbox’s premium subscription service. It includes Game Pass for both PC and console and the Xbox Live Gold service – which includes […]Read More
*THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS FOR PRESENTABLE LIBERTY* Picture this: the world as you know it has been turned on its head by a mysterious pandemic. You have no choice but stay in your room and play video games to pass the time, waiting for a message from a friend or an update from those […]Read More
Among the gaming delights on offer in August are the chances to put yourself in an iconic action franchise, take the lead in an immortal war, explore a new Colorado, discover the hidden past of an Alaskan family, or take your first steps into the Octagon or onto an NFL field. Fast & Furious: Crossroads […]Read More
In an uncharacteristic move for the Japanese company, Nintendo has issued a formal statement addressing allegations of sexual abuse and assault within the Super Smash Bros. community. Nintendo described the instances as “absolutely impermissible” and stated that they “condemn all acts of violence, harassment, and exploitation against anyone and that we stand with the victims”. […]Read More
Anyone familiar with the Marvel Cinematic Universe knows that, well – it’s pretty damn big. So condensing hours of stories, characters and adventure into a video-game can be difficult, to say the least. But Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are on a mission to give 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man a run for its money, with their […]Read More
CD Projekt Red has announced that there are no plans for a beta for their upcoming release, Cyberpunk 2077. The announcement came via the game’s official Twitter account after reports that several people received an email inviting them to take part in a beta. The thread then goes onto mention that any information regarding the […]Read More
At the beginning of June, Pokemon GO developer Niantic pledged to donate a minimum of $5 million from Pokemon GO Fest 2020 ticket sales as part of their social justice drive. However, following the success of this year’s Pokemon GO Fest, Niantic have now doubled their original pledge and have announced that they will be […]Read More
With Playstation and Xbox dominating the console wars, retro-gaming hardware maker Analogue has seized the opportunity to take on the handheld market, announcing the Analogue Pocket for launch in 2020. Unfortunately, the company announced in a thread on Twitter that the Analogue Pocket has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and won’t be shipping […]Read More
Microsoft has aired their summer gaming showcase. Streamed online due to the ongoing global pandemic, the presentation showcased some eagerly anticipated titles, along with some announcements of new projects from the company’s various studios and partners. Opening the showcase was a first look at the gameplay from Halo Infinite. Focusing on Master Chief, the gameplay […]Read More
If you ever find yourself staring blankly at a wall muttering “man, I really need more protected mobility,” then seek professional help…or stop playing Steel Division 2 (2019). Steel Division 2 is the latest offering from Eugen Systems. It’s a real-time tactics game simulating brigade level battles on the eastern front of WW2 during Operation […]Read More
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