Final Fantasy XVI review | Swords, sorcery and spectacle
by Carlton Hill | Jun 28, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Does the Final Fantasy franchise’s future lie in fast-paced, real-time action? Here’s our review of Final Fantasy XVI.
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Upforce Arena | Mystery project from Dead By Daylight devs
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Internal Microsoft documents mentioned a "current project" at Dead by Daylight developer, Behaviour Interactive. But what is Upforce Arena?
Aliens: Dark Descent review | Real-time tactics, sporadic tension
by Chris Farnell | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
The Aliens universe gets a real-time strategy game courtesy of Tindalos Interactive. Here’s our review of Aliens: Dark Descent.
Perfect Dark reboot still in "earliest stages" over three years on
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new report reveals that the Perfect Dark reboot has hit 'roadblock after roadblock' and is still in pre-production.
Bungie's new IP, Matter, could emerge in 2025
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new IP from Bungie - potentially the secretive Matter -Â is "expected to launch in 2025", Microsoft documents suggest.
Barbie's DreamHouse Xbox console revealed
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Along with Barbie-themed Xbox controller faceplates, and the news that Barbie's car is coming to Forza Horizon 5.
Microsoft once had plans to buy Sega, court documents show
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Internal documents appear to show that Microsoft came close to buying Sega in 2020, and had numerous other big-name studios on a list of potential acquisitions.
Enter the Matrix: exploring a unique tie-in game at 20
by Owen Williams | Jun 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Enter the Matrix attempted to revolutionise the relationship between movies and their tie-in games. The only enemy was the technology…
Dino Crisis 3 is 20 years old today. So when are we getting a new Dino Crisis game?
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Capcom's dinosaur survival horror series has now been AWOL for two decades, and fans are clamouring for its resurrection.
Goodbye Stadia, hello Playables: Google is experimenting with a new online games service
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new report claims that Google is internally testing a concept called Playables, which lets you stream games via YouTube.
Star Wars | The boldest, most interesting storytelling is now in video games
by Carlton Hill | Jun 26, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
While Star Wars movies and TV shows follow similar characters and plots, it’s in video games that new storytelling ground is being broken.
Star Wars: The Old Republic | BioWare "planning for 2024 and 2025"
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Despite moving to a third-party studio, Star Wars: The Old Republic will continue to be supported into "2024 and 2025", BioWare reassures fans.
"Xbox has lost the console wars" says Microsoft
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Defending its proposed purchase of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has said, "Xbox has lost the console wars," and its rivals will "continue to dominate."
Indiana Jones | upcoming game to be an Xbox and PC exclusive
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Bethesda and Machine Games' upcoming Indiana Jones will be an Xbox and PC exclusive, it's been revealed....
Exploring the weird billboard ads and shops of Irem's Vigilante
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Released in 1988, Irem's Vigilante coin-op - and later conversions - featured lots of side-scrolling action, and plenty of strange billboard adverts...
Final Fantasy XVI starter guide: 10 key tips for beginners
by Alan Wen | Jun 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides
Just getting to grips with Final Fantasy XVI? Then check out our starter guide, with ten tips to get you started in the vast world of Valisthea.
Final Fantasy XVI combat guide
by Alan Wen | Jun 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Guides
Need help mastering the real-time combat in Final Fantasy XVI? From precision dodging to using Eikon abilities, here’s the only guide you’ll need.
Sony wouldn't "risk" sharing PS6 info with Activision if it were owned by Microsoft
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Microsoft's acquisition deal would turn Activision Blizzard into a competitor, so Sony wouldn't share information about the PS6 if it happened, says Jim Ryan.
Pikmin 4 | All the delightful new things in its Nintendo Direct trailer
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo introduces the new Glow Pikmin, along with levels set inside a house, a first for the series.
Vampire Survivors is getting a free couch co-op mode
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
A free August update will add four-player couch co-op to Vampire Survivors - just as the game emerges on Switch.
Microsoft is increasing the price of Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Xbox Series X will cost another £30 from August, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is increasing to £12.99 a month.
Japan's Nintendo Direct got a Goemon spiritual sequel the west didn't
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Japanese Nintendo Direct showcased a new game by developer Good-Feel - a 3D action game inspired by the Goemon or Mystical Ninja series...
Nintendo Direct: Nintendo serves up whatever it can find at the back of the freezer
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Yesterday's Nintendo Direct served up a few past-their-sell-by-date game concepts, some reheated classics… but was it enough to keep us all fed?
Super Mario RPG announced, out in November
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Making its debut outside US and Japan, Super Mario RPG is getting a HD remake for Switch this November.
Detective Pikachu Returns is out on 6 October
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tim! Tim! Gaming's cutest private eye is getting a sequel, as Nintendo announces Detective Pikachu Returns. ...
Super Mario Bros. Wonder announced, out in October
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo is making a new side-scrolling Super Mario game in which the Italian plumber turns into an elephant. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is out on 31...
Activision Blizzard | FTC says Starfield and Redfall exclusivity is 'powerful evidence' for blocking deal
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
In its latest filing, the Federal Trade Commission points to Microsoft withholding Bethesda titles from PlayStation.
Secret Invasion | Marvel used AI to create show's title sequence
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Marvel's new Secret Invasion series uses AI to create a painterly landscape of invading Skrulls, its director has confirmed.
Mario + Rabbids sequel should have been on next Nintendo console, says Ubisoft boss
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Yves Guillemot says Nintendo advised Ubisoft to hold off on releasing Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope until there was a new machine.
Immortals of Aveum | fantasy shooter delayed for "further polish"
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Fantasy shooter Immortals of Aveum is being pushed back from July to an August release for "further polish" its developer has announced.
Electronic Arts is splitting into two organisations as part of major restructure
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
A major restructure will see Electronic Arts split into two companies: EA Sports and EA Entertainment.
SM64core | The musicians covering classic songs, Super Mario 64 style
by Damiano Gerli | Jun 21, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
By applying the MIDI instruments of Super Mario 64 to classic songs, a wave of musicians have invented a new genre: SM64core…
