Loot boxes have recently become a point of controversy worldwide, and today a ground-breaking House of Lords commission concluded that they should be regulated under the 2005 Gambling Act. This act was passed with the intention of ‘protecting children and other vulnerable persons from being harmed or exploited by gambling’ while also ‘ensuring that gambling […]Read More
Kobe Bryant’s legacy as The Black Mamba’s continues, as 2K Games announced the former Los Angeles Lakers star will feature as the cover athlete of the third and final edition of NBA 2K21. Celebrating ‘a lifetime achievement of basketball excellence‘, officials from 2K Games stated that Bryant would feature on two versions of the Mamba […]Read More
As summer gets into full swing, gamers will be able to test their skills on the track, save the kingdom, take a dive into Welsh folklore, defend against a Mongol invasion or just destroy the world and harvest humans with this month’s gaming releases. F1 2020 Compete to be the best in the world with […]Read More
Following allegations of engaging in extramarital affairs, Ubisoft creative director Ashraf Ismail announced this week that he is stepping down from his role on Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Allegations against Ismail were first raised by Dani Porter Bridges on Twitter, who released text messages allegedly showing Ismail lying about his marital status over the course of […]Read More
Twitch has permanently banned five prominent streamers after nearly a hundred allegations of sexual assault and abuse came to light. Following a #MeToo wave on social media, hundreds of gamers – mainly women – came forward with their experiences of harassment, abuse and assault. Taking to platforms Medium and TwitLonger, many of those stories included […]Read More
With the latest season of Fortnite, Epic Games has reportedly removed police cars from the popular game. This comes amid ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States and worldwide. Launched last week, Chapter 2-Season 3 of Fortnite introduces new water-themed gameplay to the survival shooter, which as of May has […]Read More
The new trailer for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time promises an all new take on a classic series.Read More
Music battles, wild west adventures, tactical mastery and one of the most highly anticipated sequels are just some of the choices on offer to gamers this June. Valorant Battle lines are drawn in this action shooter. Valorant is a five-on-five tactical shooter where teams are tasked with detonating devices known as “spikes” in enemy territory […]Read More
Coinciding with its four year anniversary celebrations, ‘Dead by Daylight’ has announced its latest update. In a livestream hosted by the game’s director, Matthew Cote of Behaviour Studios, the new chapter has been revealed to be a crossover collaboration with Konami in the form of ‘Silent Hill’. It will feature the iconic Pyramid Head and […]Read More
Nintendo's trailer for Paper Mario: The Origami King features all the details you need to know about the latest entry in the Paper Mario series. Read More
Nvidia’s 2000 series of graphics cards are some amazing pieces of kit. Capable of running the most technically strenuous games in glorious HD at a high frame-rate, not to mention their unique ray-tracing capabilities, they soon became the end goal for many a PC Gamer to secure. However, along with their inarguable effectiveness came an […]Read More
Coverage of the first entry in Microsoft's Xbox 20/20 series, fan reactions, and the response from Xbox via Twitter.Read More
After a few days of teasing an announcement, The Sims 4 has unveiled their newest expansion pack. The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle Expansion Pack will feature a new location called Evergreen Harbour, which players will be able to evolve into their own eco-friendly haven, complete with community spaces and new residential builds. Players will also […]Read More
After a seven-year wait since the original, four years since the announcement and numerous delays, including an indefinite one as a result of Covid-19, the anticipation for The Last of Us Part 2 may have finally been dashed, as major plot details, screenshots and cutscenes have been leaked. Don’t worry, for the sake of those […]Read More
May’s gaming releases offer players an eclectic mix of titles. From dungeon capers to arcade stories and shadowy mysteries, there is something for everyone to enjoy this month.Read More
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