The Witcher | CD Projekt's multiplayer spin-off still in the works
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Project Sirius, CD Projekt's Witcher multiplayer spin-off, is still in the works under a new "framework", the studio has announced.
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Mortal Kombat | new game will reportedly feature DC's Peacemaker
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
The as-yet-unannounced Mortal Kombat sequel will feature DC's Peacemaker and is set for release in September, a new report suggests.
Infinity Pool review | Alexander Skarsgård's gone on holiday by mistake
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Reviews
Fun in the sun? Not when your resort-based horror-thriller is written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg. Our review of the trippy, disturbing...
Layers of Fear gets a free demo next week
by Ryan Lambie | May 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Layers of Fear, the horror remake from Bloober Team, is getting a playable demo on 15 May.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting rave reviews
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's embargo has lifted, and initial reviews are roundly full of praise. Game of the Year material? Quite possibly.
Mortal Kombat 12 is actually Mortal Kombat 1, leak suggests
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mortal Kombat 12 will actually be a reboot, resetting the clock back to Mortal Kombat 1, according to a recent leak.
Tears of the Kingdom uses ideas that wouldn't fit in BOTW
by Ryan Lambie | May 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tears of the Kingdom reintroduces ideas that had to be cut from Breath of the Wild due to the Wii U's technical limitations...
The future of gaming, according to EA's bosses
by Ryan Lambie | May 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
The future of gaming will involve AI-augmented development and "content as a platform," EA's bosses have said in a recent earnings call.
Dordogne | painterly adventure out in June
by Ryan Lambie | May 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dordogne, the gorgeous-looking watercolour adventure from Un Je Ne Sais Quoi, is out in June. Also, there's a new trailer to have a look at.
Pokémon studio Game Freak developing new IP with Private Division
by Ryan Lambie | May 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
Game Freak, the studio behind Pokémon, has signed a deal with publisher Private Division to make a new "action-adventure IP" codenamed Project Bloom.
Little Nightmares sequel in the works at Bandai Namco
by Ryan Lambie | May 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Little Nightmares 3 could be on the way, as Bandai Namco puts out a job listing related to the macabre series....
Redfall’s biggest missed opportunity
by Ryan Lambie | May 09, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Redfall has already been rated poorly for its bland visuals and dodgy AI. But its failure to deliver on a brilliant premise is arguably its big missed...
Street Fighter 6 to get open beta this month
by Ryan Lambie | May 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Street Fighter 6 is getting a final open beta test, scheduled to run from 19-21 May, with eight characters available to try out.
Prepare for Tears of the Kingdom with official Zelda banana milk and rice balls
by Ryan Lambie | May 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Want some snacks to go with your upcoming Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom playthrough? There's good news - though you may need a plane ticket to Japan...
Amnesia: The Bunker gets new 10-minute gameplay video
by Ryan Lambie | May 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Amnesia: The Bunker sees Frictional's horror series delve into the trenches of World War I. A new gameplay video shows what a scary place it can be.
Final Fantasy XVI blocked from release in Saudi Arabia
by Ryan Lambie | May 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Final Fantasy XVI won't be available for sale in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, apparently because Square Enix won't "make the necessary modifications."
Redfall | Xbox boss Phil Spencer "disappointed" with game's launch
by Ryan Lambie | May 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Redfall is "double digits lower than where we thought we would be" in its review scores, says Xbox boss Phil Spencer, but vows that Arkane "still has commitment to the game."
Scarlet Deer Inn | an action adventure made with embroidered graphics
by Ryan Lambie | May 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Scarlet Deer Inn uses embroidered fabric for every frame of its animation. A clip showing the creative process has, rightfully, gone viral.
10 splendid video game documentaries you can watch right now
by Ryan Lambie | May 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
From retro high score champions to esports to the struggles of game development, here are 10 feature-length video game documentaries to suit all...
Atari's Star Wars 1983 coin-op | remembering a masterpiece of arcade tech
by Ryan Lambie | May 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Atari's Star Wars coin-op combined cutting-edge hardware, 3D action, and digitised sound combined to make a true arcade classic.
Planet of Lana | hits Game Pass this month
by Ryan Lambie | May 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Planet of Lana, the hand-painted puzzle-platformer, is out on Game Pass on 23 May. There's also a new trailer to have a look at.
Marvel's Midnight Suns | Switch version canned
by Ryan Lambie | May 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Marvel's Midnight Suns is no longer appearing on Nintendo Switch, Firaxis has announced. The PS4 and Xbox One versions are out on 11 May, though.
Redfall | PC version gets hundreds of ornery reviews on Steam
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Redfall is currently rated 'Mostly Negative' on Steam following hundreds of reviews from decidedly grumpy PC users.
R-Type | artist reveals "controversial" origins of its iconic boss
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
R-Type was one of the most iconic shooters of the 1980s, thanks in no small part to its creature designs. Artist Akio Oyabu has revealed that his original boss designs were "controversial" at developer Irem.
Honkai: Star Rail uses AI to aid development
by Ryan Lambie | May 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Honkai: Star Rail, the recently-launched turn-based RPG, uses "latest AI technologies", developer miHoYo reveals.
PlayStation 5 | Sony shipped 6.3 million consoles between January and March
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
PlayStation 5 sales are really starting to pick up, with 6.3 million units shipped in the last quarter. Total sales? Over 38 million.
Shinobi Non Grata | side-scrolling hack-and-slash out in May
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Shinobi Non Grata looks like another sterling nod to ninja platformers of the 1980s and 90s. The hack-and-slash is out on 25 May.
Kirby | Masahiro Sakurai digs into the first game's development secrets
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Designer Masahiro Sakurai shares a lengthy, must-see video exploring the development secrets behind the original Kirby's Dream Land on the Game Boy....
Flashback 2 | new gameplay trailer, November release window announced
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Flashback 2, the belated sequel to the 1992 cinematic platformer, is out in November. Its makers have also released a shiny new gameplay trailer.
Control | Former lead designer founds new studio at NetEase
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Control lead designer Paul Ehreth has left Remedy to found a new studio, Anchor Point, with Chinese tech giant, NetEase.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard purchase blocked by UK regulator
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The UK's CMA has blocked Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, claiming it could lead to "less innovation and choice".
Unrecord | The problem with its bodycam realism
by Ryan Lambie | Apr 26, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Unrecord, the upcoming bodycam tactical shooter, has already garnered praise and criticism. But it also risks playing into the hands of video gaming’s harshest critics.
