A shortage of new gaming consoles has increased the demand for a ban on console scalping– the practice of using bots to buy stock and resell for profit. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles are still quickly selling out each time they restock, as lockdown restrictions are making it harder for consumers to get […]Read More
Keeping fit and gaming appear to be a recipe for sales success. A well-known example that combined the two effectively was Nintendo’s Wii Fit, from 2007. There are a slew of fitness focused videogame releases out there and in this feature we’ll take a look at two you may have missed. Game One: UFC Personal […]Read More
As we bid 2020 farewell, the final gaming releases of the year include immersive wartime adventures, Greek gods and monsters, a battle against time (and a dragon), gang warfare prohibition style and a little game called Cyberpunk 2077. Empire of Sin Make your moves to control the streets of Chicago in this turn-based strategy. Set […]Read More
While many games reach global audiences, there are also many that don’t get that far. In this article we delve into three games from the US that never made it to the UK. Game One: Mario Super Sluggers (2008) As everyone’s favourite platforming plumber, it’s not surprising that Mario has been the star of numerous […]Read More
After months of anticipation, the Xbox Series X finally went on sale on November 10th. Many eager fans have rushed out to buy the new console, with many posting photos of their purchase on social media. Worryingly, several videos and photos posted online on November 11th appeared to show plumes of smoke coming from the […]Read More
GamesRadar today announced that public voting has opened for the 2020 Golden Joystick Awards, which will be an online ceremony as with similar awards events this year. 18 categories are available for the public to vote on, including awards for Nintendo, Playstation, PC and Xbox Games of the Year respectively. Additional key categories available for […]Read More
In an industry-shaking move, Microsoft has bought ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda, for a massive $7.5 billion. But just how much does this change things? With the console wars reaching a near fever pitch it is no surprise that both Sony and Microsoft are fuelling the fire in an attempt to get fans […]Read More
Details regarding the price and release date for the Xbox Series X console, and EA Play's inclusion in the Game Pass Ultimate service. 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
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
Coverage of the first entry in Microsoft's Xbox 20/20 series, fan reactions, and the response from Xbox via Twitter.Read More
Microsoft have hosted their 2019 E3 Press Conference in Los Angeles. Kicking off the annual event, the presentation featured content from dozens of titles from the studio and their partners.Read More
Showcasing the upcoming releases and developments for Xbox and Windows 10, the conference featured one of the biggest lineups of games the company has ever shown, with over a dozen exclusives.Read More
Dinosaurs, (not so) secret agents, explorers, Yakuza, Rabbids and sharply tongued teens are just some of the characters that await players in some of this month’s releases. Read More
The Microsoft presentation included first looks at a wide range of titles and more details on the latest member of the Xbox family of consoles.Read More
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