Bethesda | Head of publishing retires after 24 years
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda head of publishing Peter Hines is retiring, ending a 24-year career at the company, culminating in the release of Starfield....
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Payday 3 | The number of PC players has dropped sharply since launch
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Heist sequel Payday 3 has suffered a major drop in PC players since September, with its userbase having dropped over 90 percent since launch.
Alan Wake 2 will be receiving 'pretty significant' free DLC
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Director Sam Lake has said that Alan Wake 2 will be receiving some substantial free DLC, in addition to paid DLC after launch.
The trouble with pre-order bonuses and 'pay-to-play early' promotions
by Vikki Blake | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
If you want to play an anticipated game early, you'll have to pay a lot more. Vikki digs into a problematic, increasingly common practice.
Just Stop Oil protest disrupts EGX
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 16, 2023 | Gaming, News
Just Stop Oil protesters sprayed orange paint over TVs during a Tekken 7 tournament at the EGX conference in London.
The remake of Lollipop Chainsaw is now a remaster
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Yoshimi Yasuda has said that Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will be a remaster - although he didn't clarify what that means.
Ubisoft confirms details of its deal to stream Activision Blizzard games
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ubisoft holds the rights to stream current Activision Blizzard games and those released in the next 15 years through Ubisoft+ in perpetuity.
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard deal has finally closed
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
After months of drama and bits of paperwork flying around, Microsoft now officially owns Activision Blizzard....
PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is now a YouTuber
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2023 | Gaming, News
Having left PlatinumGames, Hideki Kamiya is at a loose end for a year - so he's set up his own YouTube channel...
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl preview | Atomic hell
by Alan Wen | Oct 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Open world post-apocalyptic shooter sequel Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is as brutal as it is buggy. Here's our hands-on preview:
Strictly Limited Games addresses lengthy game delays and unveils new Speedrun initiative
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
With some customers waiting over a year for their orders, Strictly Limited Games says "we need to do better" and promises more transparency.
Paradox chalks up The Lamplighters League as a loss and confirms layoffs at Harebrained Schemes
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 12, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sales of The Lamplighters League have been "a big disappointment" for Paradox, which has laid off staff at developer Harebrained Schemes.
Six obscure Super Mario games you’ve (probably) never played
by Steven Tucker | Oct 12, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Ahead of Super Mario Wonder’s launch, we look back at half a dozen of the most obscure Mario games ever released.
The Lego Animal Crossing sets have been revealed
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
The five Lego Animal Crossing sets have now been revealed, and range in price from £12.99 to £64.99. But where's K.K. Slider?
Sony unveils a new-look PlayStation 5 with a removable disc drive
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 11, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new, smaller version of the PlayStation 5 is set to replace the current version, and will be available in the US from November.
Loddlenaut preview: combines the twin joys of tidying up and looking after adorable creatures
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Created by two NYU graduates, Loddlenaut is a promising combination of PowerWash Simulator and the Chao Garden from Sonic Adventure.
Activision Blizzard anticipates adding games like Call of Duty to Game Pass in 2024
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
In a social media post, Activision Blizzard has said it expects to "begin adding games into Game Pass sometime in the course of next year".
John Riccitiello steps down as head of Unity, effective immediately
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 10, 2023 | Gaming, News
In the wake of widespread anger at Unity's 'Runtime Fee' price plan, Unity has announced that John Riccitiello has stepped down as CEO.
From Cocoon to Elden Ring, gaming’s finest quality is its ability to surprise
by Jon Bailes | Oct 10, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The element of surprise is a rare yet vital component in video games, Jon Bailes writes, and encourages us to look at real and imagined worlds in a new light.
A blizzard of new demos is arriving today as part of Steam Next Fest
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
The October 2023 edition of Steam Next Fest starts today and will be running until 16 October, providing hundreds of free demos.
Staff at CD Projekt Red and Avalanche have unionised
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Workers at Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red and Just Cause creator Avalanche Studios have joined trade unions.
Sonic Superstars preview | A return to the series’ Mega Drive-era form
by Alan Wen | Oct 09, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
The blue blur and pals return in a 2.5D platformer that may just recapture the series’ Mega Drive era highs. Our preview of Sonic Superstars…
The Lord Of The Rings Gollum | Former devs describe its troubled making
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
Former developers at the now-closed Daedalic reveal the chaotic making of The Lord Of The Rings Gollum - including allegations that its apology was written using ChatGPT.
A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection launches on 17 October
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
David Crane's NES game A Boy and His Blob and its Game Boy sequel The Rescue of Princess Blobette are coming to the Switch and PlayStation.
Lego Animal Crossing sets are on the way
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Lego and Nintendo have announced Lego Animal Crossing with a teaser trailer showing the Animal Crossing residents in minifigure form.
Cyberpunk 2077 | There's a live-action project in the works
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
CD Projekt RED is collaborating with Anonymous Content on a live-action project set in the world of Cyberpunk 2077, although it's a way off.
Yes, I'm angry about games industry job cuts - and you should be, too
by Vikki Blake | Oct 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Companies are cutting costs at the wrong end of the scale – and it's our games that will suffer for it, Vikki Blake writes.
Laid-off employees sue BioWare over severance pay, while more workers are let go
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Seven former BioWare employees are suing the company over "low offers" of severance pay, as news emerges of more workers being laid off.
Ubisoft | Five former employees arrested in sexual harassment probe
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Former chief creative officer Serge Hascoët and four other former Ubisoft employees have been arrested over sexual harassment allegations.
Hyenas | Cancelled game was reportedly Sega's "biggest budget" title ever
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Stories are beginning to emerge about Hyenas' troubled development, including the size of its budget and the involvement of director Neill Blomkamp.
Cocoon review | An orb-inspiring puzzler
by Alan Wen | Oct 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Former developers of Inside and Limbo return with a mind-boggling puzzler that places worlds within worlds within worlds. Our review of Cocoon:
Bungie posts a job ad for Generative AI engineer
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Destiny studio Bungie has posted a job listing for a Generative AI engineer who can "collaborate with artists, designers, engineers, and more."
