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Huge Microsoft leak reveals redesigned Xbox Series X with no disc drive

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

Leaked documents show two new Microsoft consoles and a brand new Xbox controller, as well as hints of a handheld.

Starfield review | A shallow sea of stars

by Carlton Hill | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Despite its huge ambition, Starfield never quite captures the cohesion or sense of adventure found in Bethesda’s earlier RPGs. Our review of a flawed sci-fi epic:

Switch 2 | Nintendo reportedly showed upcoming console to Activision in 2022

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 19, 2023 | Gaming, News

Nintendo briefed Activision about its upcoming Switch 2 console last year, internal documents suggest.

Jaws: The Text Adventure is ten years old today

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 18, 2023 | Gaming, News

"You nibble playfully at her toes, then consume most of her main organs." Welcome to Jaws: The Text Adventure by Matt Round.

Unity apologises for 'confusion and angst' over Runtime Fee and promises changes

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 18, 2023 | Gaming, News

After an extraordinary outpouring of anger from developers, Unity has said it will make changes to its Runtime Fee policy.

Our highlights from yesterday's Nintendo Direct

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 15, 2023 | Gaming, Guides, News

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door! F-Zero 99! Trombone Champ! Here's a look at the best bits of the latest Nintendo Direct.

Lies of P review | A Soulslike with no strings attached

by Carlton Hill | Sep 15, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

Soulslike action RPG Lies of P doesn't quite step out from Bloodborne's shadow, but it's still a slick and stylish experience. Our review:

Most of us wouldn't watch an unfinished film, so why play unfinished, early access games?

by Vikki Blake | Sep 15, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

Not all early access games end up as revered as Baldur’s Gate 3 – so why do we take the risk? Vikki Blake has a few thoughts…

Stig Asmussen next to a screenshot of Star Wars Jedi Survivor

Stig Asmussen, director of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, leaves Electronic Arts

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

The director behind EA's Star Wars games Fallen Order and Survivor has left the developer Respawn.

Amstrad Addict is a limited-edition magazine dedicated to the Amstrad CPC computer

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

The makers of Pixel Addict have produced a one-off magazine to celebrate the Amstrad CPC 464, 6128 and Plus machines.

Unity allegedly "hasn't figured out" how to count installs

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

Counting game installs - a cornerstone of Unity's upcoming Runtime Fee - hasn't been "completely figured out", someone claiming to be an employee writes.

FZ: Formation Z | NES-era mech shooter reboot coming in 2024

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, News

Fans of 1980s-style transforming mechs rejoice: FZ: Formation Z, a side-scrolling shoot-'em-up from the NES era, is getting a current-gen reboot in 2024.

Super Bomberman R 2 review | Not a blast

by Alexander Chatziioannou | Sep 14, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews

A couch co-op classic celebrates its 40th birthday. Sadly, Super Bomberman R 2 fails to add anything explosive to the formula. Our review:

The developers quitting Unity: an at-a-glance guide

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 14, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides

The makers of Cult of the Lamb, Among Us and Frogsong are among the developers who’ve said they’re quitting Unity in the wake of its Runtime Fee debacle.

Unity's Runtime Fee is John Riccitiello's Don Mattrick moment

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions

The unveiling of the Unity Runtime Fee echos the confusion and outcry of Don Mattrick's disastrous Xbox One reveal ten years ago.

The Sims 5 will be free to download says EA

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 13, 2023 | Gaming, News

The Sims 5 will exist alongside The Sims 4 and will be free to play, EA has announced, though players will still pay for "content and packs."

Unity announces new 'Runtime Fee', developers respond angrily

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 13, 2023 | Gaming, News

Unity is to introduce a ‘Runtime Fee’ in January 2024 that will see developers pay 20 cents per install after a certain thresholds. The response has not been pretty.

Cassette futurism | Alternatives to the sci-fi space aesthetic that almost every game uses

by Chris Farnell | Sep 13, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides, Interviews

Starfield's the latest in a long line of games to embrace the cassette futurism looks. But as Chris points out, other aesthetics are available.

Steam is 20 years old today

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

Valve's Steam officially launched on 12th September 2003, 20 years ago today, sparking a revolution in game distribution.

Switch 2 | Nintendo patent hints at a possible new Joy-Con design

by Lewis Packwood | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

A patent issued by Nintendo describes a joystick which uses the Hall effect, which would eliminate Joy-Con drift in the Switch 2.

Internal email confirms that Embracer is looking to sell Gearbox Software

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

An internal email confirms that Embracer Group is considering putting Gearbox Software up for sale. "Nothing has been decided yet," Gearbox's chief communications officer adds.

XDefiant | Ubisoft shooter delayed after failing console certification checks

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 12, 2023 | Gaming, News

Online shooter XDefiant has been delayed after it failed console compliance tests. "If it HAD passed, then we would have been able to ship at the end of Aug," Ubisoft writes.

To boldly go: ranking the best toilets in No Man’s Sky

by Chris Farnell | Sep 12, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides

If you need a loo break while exploring the galaxy in No Man's Sky, there's a surprising number to choose from. We rank the best toilets the game has to offer.

Stalker 2 | Fire breaks out at developer GSC Game World's offices

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

A fire broke out at the Prague offices of Stalker 2 developer GSC Game World last week. It's not yet known whether it'll affect the game's release date.

Starfield | Official mod support coming, says Todd Howard

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Gaming, News

Official mod support is on the way for Starfield confirms Bethesda's Todd Howard, and will likely be available in 2024.

The strange and complex world of patented game mechanics

by Ryan Lambie | Sep 11, 2023 | Feature, Gaming

Is the practice of patenting game mechanics a good or bad thing? Are there justifiable reasons to do so, or does it stifle creativity? We spoke to a couple of experts to find out.