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.
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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.
Atari has bought the long-running retro community AtariAge
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Atari has snapped up the AtariAge website, adding to a portfolio that includes Nightdive Studios and MobyGames.
E3 2024 won't take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
The ESA has parted ways with ReedPop, and has confirmed E3 2024 won't take place at its traditional LA venue.
Like A Dragon Gaiden contains a club with live-action 'sexy scenes'
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Like A Dragon Gaiden will feature a club where the player can romance hostesses and trigger 'sexy' live-action scenes. What year is it again?
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon review | Mech-ing Gundam dreams a reality
by Carlton Hill | Sep 08, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
FromSoftware revives a cult mech action series with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon - and the results are explosive. Our review:
Switch 2 reportedly shown off at Gamescom, along with a Zelda: Breath of the Wild tech demo
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo showed a select group of developers the Switch 2, along with a Zelda: Breath of the Wild tech demo, a report suggests.
Daytona USA 2 will finally make its console debut in November
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Along with Fighting Vipers 2, Daytona USA 2 will be included as a minigame in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.
You can steal items in Starfield by playing hockey with them
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dragging an item counts as stealing in Starfield. But nudging it along the floor with another item is totally legit.
Skull and Bones | Ubisoft's pirate sim loses another creative director
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Creative director Elisabeth Pellen has reportedly left the production of Ubisoft's troubled pirate sim, Skull and Bones.
SegaWorld London: remembering the beginning of the end of an era
by Alan Wen | Sep 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
On the 27th anniversary of its opening, Alan Wen remembers Sega’s futuristic indoor theme park, SegaWorld London, and an old childhood friendship.
A Profound Waste of Time issue 3 is now available to preorder
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
The third issue of the gorgeous, infrequent video game magazine A Profound Waste of Time features interviews with Fumito Ueda and Shu Takumi, among others.
Alone in the Dark release date pushed back three months to January
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
THQ Nordic has pushed the release date of Alone in the Dark back to 16th January owing to the packed October launch schedule.
Starfield | An early glitch put a killer shark in an elevator
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda's Peter Hines recalls an early Starfield glitch that saw a killer shark take a ride in an elevator and terrorise a city's populace.
Starfield may be amazing, but I’d rather play Sea of Stars
by Jon Bailes | Sep 06, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
As Starfield hogs the limelight, Sea of Stars serves as a reminder of the Japanese RPG's uniquely imaginative appeal, Jon Bailes writes.
Baldur’s Gate 3 review | The ultimate D&D simulator?
by Alan Wen | Sep 06, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Is ambitious sequel Baldur's Gate 3 the Rolls Royce of RPGs? As the PlayStation 5 version emerges, here's Alan Wen's review.
'Treat yourself to 19 inches of Venom' declares PlayStation UK - and much smirking ensues
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Twitter has been having a field day with PlayStation UK's saucy '19 inches of Venom' innuendo.
Retro Game Challenge and its sequel heading to Nintendo Switch
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Retro Game Challenge, better known in Japan as GameCentre CX: Arino's Challenge, is heading to the Nintendo Switch in remastered form.Â
Starfield | You can't land on planets from space - but you can fly inside them
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
YouTuber Alanah Pearce flies for seven hours to see whether it's possible to land on Pluto in Starfield - then proceeds to hurtle straight through it.
Pikmin Finder infests your house with sentient, wide-eyed flora
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
There's Pikmin all up in your kitchen (and bathroom, and living room) thanks to Nintendo's new AR experience, Pikmin Finder.
Ratatan | Patapon successor ends Kickstarter campaign with over £1 million in pledges
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
Patapon creator Hiroyuki Kotani's spiritual successor Ratatan has ended its Kickstarter campaign with well over £1 million in pledges.
The Fabulous Fear Machine preview | A wickedly satirical take on the art of fearmongering
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 05, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Narrative strategy title The Fabulous Fear Machine sees you control the nation by spreading conspiracy theories and urban legends. Lewis takes a closer look...
Taito Milestones 2 review | A welcome mix of coin-op classics and obscurities
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The NewZealand Story and Metal Black are among the highlights in Taito Milestones 2, an eclectic collection of arcade titles from yesteryear. Our review:
Someone has worked out how to play Armored Core VI with a Steel Battalion controller
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
With a few mods and a special cable, it's possible to get Armored Core VI working with Capcom's giant Steel Battalion Xbox controller.
Gunbrella | New action-adventure from the makers of Gato Roboto out in September
by Ryan Lambie | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Gunbrella is a side-scrolling action adventure with lots of gory gunplay and unique traversal mechanics, and it's out this month.
Surprise! The Chinese Room is making Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2
by Lewis Packwood | Sep 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is now being developed by British studio The Chinese Room, and is set for release in 2024.
Cloud gaming | Is the sky really the limit?
by Alan Wen | Sep 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Despite some false starts, cloud gaming is becoming a reality - and accessible entry to high-end gaming. So is the technology at its silver lining? Alan Wen investigates.
