EA Sports signs deal to bring Nike NFTs to its games
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, News
EA Sports games could soon feature Nike .Swoosh NFTS - though they're careful to call them 'virtual creations' rather than NFTs....
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Miasma Chronicles review | Engrossing tactics, iffy writing
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Jun 05, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Miasma Chronicles is the latest turn-based tactics game from the makers of Mutant Year Zero. Sadly, the engrossing strategy isn't matched by the storytelling...
BD-1 | Is the plucky droid Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s true star?
by Sarah Louise Dean | Jun 05, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
BD-1 makes a great companion, but does their expanded role in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor signify that the SWU has started to take droids seriously? Sarah Louise investigates...
Resident Evil | Capcom wants to know what you'd like remade next
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new Capcom survey asks the all-important question: what Resident Evil entry would you like to see remade next?
Hardly anyone played Star Wars Jedi: Survivor on hard
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Statistics released by EA show that players are much more likely to lower the difficulty on Jedi Survivor than increase it.
Duke Nukem | Evercade cover art will not be AI-generated after all
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
After an angry reaction from fans, Blaze announces that the new Duke Nukem Evercade cart won't use AI-generated art.
Everybody-1-2-Switch announced, launches in June
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Everybody-1-2-Switch, a sequel to 1-2-Switch, has been surprise announced by Nintendo. It's out on 30 June....
Hey, Activision: stop talking and start listeningÂ
by Vikki Blake | Jun 02, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
As CEO Bobby Kotick defends sexism accusations as "mischaracterisations" in a new interview with Variety, Vikki Blake wonders: what's next for Activision Blizzard?
Street Fighter 6 character guide | Which fighter is right for you?
by Alan Wen | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, Guides
Street Fighter 6 has a roster of 18 warriors available at launch. Here's our at-a-glance guide to the strengths and weaknesses of each character.
Street Fighter 6 World Tour guide: tips and tricks you'll need to become a world warrior
by Alan Wen | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, Guides
Get your bearings in Metro City and the world of Street Fighter in our in-depth guide to Street Fighter 6 World Tour....
Street Fighter 6 beginner’s guide | The basics you need to know
by Alan Wen | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, Guides
Our Street Fighter 6 beginner’s guide provides a rundown of all the basics you need to know about Capcom’s latest fighting game.
Redfall | Arkane Austin lost 70 percent of staff during development
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
According to a new Bloomberg report, a huge number of people left developer Arkane Austin during the development of the dismally-received Redfall.Â
Bobby Kotick is at it again
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
In an interview with Variety, the Activision Blizzard CEO claims that the company has been mischaracterised, and blames aggressive unions.
Raf Grassetti | God of War's art director joins Netflix's triple-A project
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
God of War art director Raf Grassetti has joined Netflix Games to work on its top-secret triple-A project....
Yuji Naka | Sonic the Hedgehog creator facing two and a half years in jail
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
Following his conviction for insider trading, Yuki Naka has received a jail sentence and fines of over ¥170 million.
Six Days in Fallujah | controversial shooter to launch over 10 years after its cancellation
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
Originally announced in 2009, Six Days in Fallujah is finally emerging in June as an Early Access tactical shooter.
Star Trek Resurgence review | An original story fans will love
by Chris Farnell | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Star Trek Resurgence mixes minigames with interactive storytelling to charming effect. Here’s our review of a game that Trek fans will almost c...
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance is out on PC this winter
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance, a real-time- strategy game based on the 2019 smash hit, is due to hit Steam in Winter 2023....
Male characters "speak twice as much" as their female counterparts, survey suggests
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
An extensive new bit of research indicates that men speak twice as much as women in the 50 RPGs sampled....
Developer denies using AI in its games, but says it is recruiting AI experts
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Taiwanese developer Rayark has refuted allegations that it's used AI to generate its game art, but adds that it's "recruited more members with AI...
How I built a brand new ZX Spectrum from scratch
by Charles Astwood | May 31, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
YouTuber Charles Astwood managed to build a new ZX Spectrum using modern components. Here, he lays out exactly how he did it...
Future Games Show accused of using fake questions in Diablo IV video
by Lewis Packwood | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The video 'Diablo 4 Devs Answer YOUR Questions' seems to include queries from non-existent Reddit and Twitter accounts.
Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom | portable pots have a cunning secret use
by Ryan Lambie | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Did you know that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's portable pots can be used as flexible joints? Well they can.
Why developers love Brutalist architecture
by Ewan Wilson | May 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Game developers are increasingly looking to Brutalist architecture when creating their virtual worlds. Here’s why......
BioWare's Anthem was made in 15 months says former developer
by Lewis Packwood | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
"We knew it wasn't ready," says ex-BioWare developer Ian Saterdalen as he details the extensive crunch involved in the making of Anthem.
Activision Blizzard deal | Microsoft's grounds for appeal detailed
by Ryan Lambie | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The CMA made "fundamental errors" when it blocked Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal, the latter's appeal document states.
Street Fighter 6 review | Triumphant
by Damiano Gerli | May 30, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Street Fighter 6 is simply the best the series has been in years. Here’s our review of Capcom’s triumphant fighting game…
Bungie's Marathon emerges as the most-viewed PlayStation Showcase trailer
by Lewis Packwood | May 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The teaser trailer for Marathon has been viewed more than 18 million times, although Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is close second.
Alone in the Dark reboot will star David Harbour from Stranger Things, Jodie Comer from Killing Eve
by Lewis Packwood | May 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The casting for the long-awaited Alone in the Dark reboot is revealed, along with a release date for later this year.
It's a gore-geous time to be a horror game fan
by Vikki Blake | May 26, 2023 | Featured, Gaming, Opinions
Strap in for a bloody good time this year! Horror videogames are thriving, even as other parts of the industry continue to struggle....
PlayStation Showcase | All of the announcements
by Lewis Packwood | May 25, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sony has revealed a bumper crop of games, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marathon, a new shooter from Bungie.
PlayStation Showcase May 2023: a missed opportunity for Sony
by Dan Cooper | May 25, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming
PlayStation’s first Showcase event since 2021 lacked momentum and wasn’t the knockout blow that some were expecting - and it might just let Xbox bac...
