GTA 6 | Take-Two hints at 2024 release - again
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 09, 2023 | Gaming, News
GTA 6 could be with us as soon as next year (that's 2024, number fans) an earnings call from publisher Take-Two hints.
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Cozy Grove | The magic and making of a unique cosy life sim
by Rowen Cameron | Aug 09, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Cozy Grove, about an idyllic island populated by bear spirits, was one of 2021's most unique games. Developer Spry Fox talks to us about making a very different kind of cosy life sim.
Papers, Please at 10, and how it inspired one writer to get back into gaming
by Alan Wen | Aug 08, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
As Lucas Pope’s indie classic Papers, Please celebrates its 10th anniversary, Alan Wen reflects how this lo-fi dystopia’s mundanity reintroduced him...
Red Dead Redemption being ported to Switch and PS4
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Following rumours of a current-gen remaster, Rockstar has instead announced a Red Dead Redemption port for Switch and PlayStation 4.
Gregory Horror Show | Cult classic PS2 game is 20 years old today
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Based on an experimental Japanese CGI anime series, Gregory Horror Show is one of the weirdest games on the PS2.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks series return after more than 20 years
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
SNK's Neo Geo fighting series is back, as Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves gets a teaser trailer featuring Terry Bogard and Rock Howard.
Azucena the Peruvian Coffee Queen is a new addition for the upcoming Tekken 8
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Along with revealing a new character, Azucena, Bandai Namco announces that Raven will be returning for Tekken 8.
Third-person action adventure games: has the genre run out of ideas?
by Jon Bailes | Aug 07, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Third-person action adventure games have been dominant for too long. But what, Jon Bailes wonders, can replace them?
Synced hands-on preview: techno-apocalypse now
by Alan Wen | Aug 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Previews
Can this free-to-play rogue-like looter shooter survive the merciless online shooter market? Alan goes hands-on with Synced…
Baldur's Gate 3 gets over 470,000 simultaneous players within hours of launch
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Within hours of its launch on 3 August, over 470,000 people were playing Baldur's Gate 3 simultaneously, according to Steam.
Quake II remaster will be announced next week, report suggests
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
A Quake II remaster will be announced on 11 August, a report claims, likely as part of QuakeCon 2023.
Remnant 2's Archon class | The genius of hiding secrets for dataminers to findÂ
by Vikki Blake | Aug 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Yes, there are positives and negatives to datamining, but stunts like Remnant 2 and its hidden Archon class are good for all of us.
Secret of Mana at 30 | How its troubled making reshaped an entire industry
by Steven Tucker | Aug 04, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Thirty years on from its release, the real story of classic SNES RPG Secret of Mana isn’t swords and sorcery, but corporate intrigue and business paths not taken.
Nintendo announces record profits
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
The success of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have resulted in record-breaking profits for Nintendo.
Radiant Silvergun | Treasure's shooter classic coming to PC
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Treasure's 1998 cult classic shoot-'em-up, Radiant Silvergun, is coming to PC via Steam later in August.
Alone in the Dark | Collector's Edition announced, includes big statue
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
A 26cm Dark Man statue and a creepy doorhanger are among the extras in the Alone in the Dark Collector's Edition.
The Callisto Protocol studio to lay off 32 staff
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance Studios is to lay off 32 employees as it makes "strategic changes".
Fort Solis | New trailer emerges ahead of August release
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
Developer Fallen Leaf has put out a new trailer for the sci-fi thriller Fort Solis, out 22 August.
Vampire Survivors | An unreleased director's cut reportedly exists
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
A different, unreleased 'director's cut' of Vampire Survivors exists, according to one person who claims to have played it.
Tiny Thor review | As hard as a Norse god’s hammer
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Tiny Thor is a puzzle-platformer with a neat hammer-throwing mechanic, lovely graphics, and some strikingly tough challenges. Here’s our review.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor getting PS4 and Xbox One ports
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Despite Respawn's original statement that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a "true new-gen experience", it's getting ports to PS4 and Xbox One ports after all, EA says.
Dead by Daylight | Alien DLC announced
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dead By Daylight is getting a content update based on Ridley Scott's 1979 classic, Alien. More details are due to emerge on 8 August.
Blood West | Chapter 3 trailers tease December's full release
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
New footage of environments and weapons provides a glimpse of stealth FPS Blood West's upcoming Chapter 3, out in December.
The Making of Karateka: inside Digital Eclipse’s fascinating interactive documentary
by Damiano Gerli | Aug 02, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
Editorial director Chris Kohler tells us about the work that’s gone into The Making of Karateka - an interactive dive into Jordan Mechner’s seminal game.
8BitDo's mechanical keyboard takes us back to the Famicom/NES era
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
8BitDo has unveiled a new mechanical keyboard with a look and colour scheme inspired by the NES and its Japanese counterpart, the Famicom.
Side Bullet | A new, side-scrolling take on the battle royale shooter announced
by Ryan Lambie | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
Side Bullet is an upcoming, free-to-play battle royale shooter. The major difference? It's a 2.5D side-scroller.
The Expanse: A Telltale Series review | A brisk, dark space adventure
by Alan Wen | Aug 01, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Space is the new narrative frontier for Life is Strange developer Deck Nine. Here’s our review of The Expanse: A Telltale Series…
The top 100 best 16K ZX Spectrum games ever - part 2
by Stuart Campbell | Aug 01, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
The 16K ZX Spectrum was only around for a year, but it got a surprisingly large library of games. Here’s part 2 of our top 100, counting down from 50 to number one…
Nintendo Switch successor could be out in mid-2024, report suggests
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Industry sources have told VGC that the successor to the Nintendo Switch could be out next year, and that dev kits are already with key studios.
Venba review | Food for the soul
by Alan Wen | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Much more than a cooking game, Venba is a short but nourishing drama about heritage and cultural identity. Here’s a our review.
Xeno Crisis announced for Super Nintendo
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Super Nintendo owners are getting their own port of Bitmap Bureau's corking top-down shooter, Xeno Crisis. It's out later this year....
Helldivers 2 rumoured for October release as game gets Mature ESRB rating
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
The launch of shooter sequel Helldivers 2 is said to be imminent, as the ESRB gives the game a Mature/17+ rating.
