Male characters "speak twice as much" as their female counterparts, survey suggests
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
An extensive new bit of research indicates that men speak twice as much as women in the 50 RPGs sampled....
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Developer denies using AI in its games, but says it is recruiting AI experts
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Taiwanese developer Rayark has refuted allegations that it's used AI to generate its game art, but adds that it's "recruited more members with AI...
Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom | portable pots have a cunning secret use
by Ryan Lambie | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Did you know that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's portable pots can be used as flexible joints? Well they can.
Activision Blizzard deal | Microsoft's grounds for appeal detailed
by Ryan Lambie | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The CMA made "fundamental errors" when it blocked Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal, the latter's appeal document states.
Nintendo taken to court over Mark Kart Tour lootboxes
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mario Kart Tour's lootboxes, present in the game until last September, "encouraged addictive behaviours" according to a class action lawsuit filed against Nintendo.
Forespoken | Patch update adjusts the game's "banter" levels
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Forspoken's latest patch update makes a number of changes, including "the frequency and content of the banter".
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake will reportedly be multi-platform
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be coming out on PC and Xbox as well as PlayStation, a report suggests.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the legend of Time to Penis
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Tears of the Kingdom players have been making and sharing all kinds of silly, rude clips. And the games industry even has a name for it: Time to Penis...
TTK Games | new studio founded by ex-EA DICE devs
by Ryan Lambie | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
TTK Games, headed up by former EA DICE and Battlefield developer Lars Gustavvson, has formed to make "a new next-generation online shooter."
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a single-player game, Insomniac confirms
by Ryan Lambie | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 won't have a co-op mode as previously mooted; it's a "single-player adventure" Insomniac says.
Planet of Lana review | A cinematic masterpiece
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Planet of Lana weaves a heartfelt sci-fi fable through stunning visuals and beautiful music. Here’s our review of a superb platformer.
Pac-Man | Inside Lego's £230 arcade set
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Pac-Man Arcade is the latest retro-themed set from Lego. Designer Sven Franic has talked about its ingenious mechanical maze.
Overwatch 2 | director reflects on cancelled PvE Hero Mode
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller has written in more detail about the decision to cancel the game's much-anticipated PvE Hero Mode.
Alan Wake 2 | Actor blurts out potential October release
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Alan Wake 2 "out in October" says series voice actor Matthew Porretta. Remedy has yet to officially announce a release date.
Human Killing Machine | The Street Fighter II that time forgot
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Two years before Capcom changed the fighting genre with Street Fighter II, a British team made a sequel of its own. We talk to Leigh Christian, the artist behind Human Killing Machine.
Lost Skies | the next game from the makers of I Am Bread and Worlds Adrift
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Lost Skies is billed as an open-world adventure for up to six players. It's coming up next from I Am Bread and Worlds Adrift's Bossa Games.
Tiny Thor | Norse-themed retro platformer out in June
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tiny Thor, a platformer with stunning sprites by Xeno Crisis and Shantae pixel artist Henk Nieborg, is out on 5 June.
Slayers X | Hypnospace Outlaw spin-off is out in June
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer - a first-person shooter spin-off from Hypnospace Outlaw - is out on 1 June.
How Fast X director Louis Leterrier helped save Alien: Resurrection
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | News
Exclusive: how a moment on the set of Alien: Resurrection dug the film out of a problem, and turned Louis Leterrier's career....
Louis Leterrier interview | Fast X, Jason Momoa, and Alien: Resurrection
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Feature
Fast X director Louis Leterrier talks exclusively to us about replacing Justin Lin as director, the influence of French cinema on action movies, and how he saved Alien: Resurrection.
Mortal Kombat 1 announced, new trailer marks occasion
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mortal Kombat 1 is the new entry in the series from NetherRealm Studios, and there's a new trailer to prove it.
Nicolas Cage to guest star in Dead by Daylight
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nicolas Cage, the star of Con Air, The Rock and Willy's Wonderland, is to make a special guest appearance in Dead By Daylight.
Hudson Soft | The studio behind Bomberman and the PC Engine at 50
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Bomberman. The PC Engine. To mark its 50th anniversary, we take a fond look back at one of Japan’s earliest and most important video game companies, Hudson Soft.
Fast X review: a bludgeoning high-octane pantomime
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Reviews
Director Louis Leterrier hurriedly steps into the driving seat for Fast X. Here’s our review of a loud, long sequel…...
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | new site will help you build intricate machines
by Ryan Lambie | May 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Struggling to build stuff in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? A new website shows you how to build tanks, buggies, mechs and more besides....
Pac-Man 99 to shut down in October
by Ryan Lambie | May 17, 2023 | Gaming, Uncategorised
Pac-Man 99, the online multiplayer take on Namco's arcade staple, is to be shut down this autumn, Nintendo has announced.
Overwatch 2 | PvE Hero Mode scrapped
by Ryan Lambie | May 17, 2023 | Gaming, News
Overwatch 2's PvE Hero Mode, one of its major selling points, has been cancelled, as Blizzard decides to "shift strategy."...
Hawken | mech shooter getting an unexpected revival
by Ryan Lambie | May 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Hawken, the mech shooter last seen in the wild some five years ago, is getting revised as Hawken Reborn - and it hits Early Access on 17 May. ...
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt | development has ended
by Ryan Lambie | May 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Development has ended on the toothsome battle royale Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt, its studio has announced.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal approved by the EU
by Ryan Lambie | May 15, 2023 | Gaming, News
The European Commission has waved through Microsoft's proposed bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, it's been announced....
Black Finger JET | new run-and-gun from makers of Metal Slug
by Ryan Lambie | May 15, 2023 | Gaming, News
Black Finger JET is a new run-and-gun from the makers of Metal Slug and R-Type. Here are the first details.
Gaming Lobby | whynow's latest video game podcast focuses on soundtracks
by Ryan Lambie | May 15, 2023 | Gaming, News, Podcasts
Gaming Lobby, whynow's very own podcast, has a new episode to listen to. Parappa The Rappa is among the games under discussion in a soundtrack-focused...
