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.
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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...
Sony announces its own version of the Wii U
by Lewis Packwood | May 25, 2023 | Gaming, News
Project Q will stream games from your PS5 console to a handheld screen, just like the Wii U did.
Triple-A games are too big and take too long to make – now what?
by Carlton Hill | May 25, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
With the biggest games taking up to seven years to make, what happens to the triple-A industry next? We caught up with some developers to find out.
Embracer reveals that a mystery $2 billion deal has fallen through
by Lewis Packwood | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Shares in the Swedish company Embracer fell more than 40% at the news an unspecified $2 billion deal fell through.
Nintendo taken to court over Mark Kart Tour lootboxes
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mario Kart Tour's lootboxes, present in the game until last September, "encouraged addictive behaviours" according to a class action lawsuit filed against Nintendo.
Forespoken | Patch update adjusts the game's "banter" levels
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Forspoken's latest patch update makes a number of changes, including "the frequency and content of the banter".
Total War: Pharoah | Ancient Egypt-set RTS sequel announced
by Lewis Packwood | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Creative Assembly has revealed that Total War: Pharaoh will launch in October 2023.
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake will reportedly be multi-platform
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater will be coming out on PC and Xbox as well as PlayStation, a report suggests.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the legend of Time to Penis
by Ryan Lambie | May 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Tears of the Kingdom players have been making and sharing all kinds of silly, rude clips. And the games industry even has a name for it: Time to Penis...
TTK Games | new studio founded by ex-EA DICE devs
by Ryan Lambie | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
TTK Games, headed up by former EA DICE and Battlefield developer Lars Gustavvson, has formed to make "a new next-generation online shooter."
Blizzard is using AI to generate concept art: "Prepare to be amazed!"
by Lewis Packwood | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Blizzard is using AI to generate its art, as the firm says: “We are on the brink of a major evolution in how we build and manage our games.”
Someone made a browser version of Screwball Scramble
by Lewis Packwood | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Screwball Scramble, the classic 1980s toy, is now playable in a web browser thanks to a fan build - but don't tell Tomy.
Man arrested for uploading gameplay footage in Japan
by Lewis Packwood | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
It marks the first time a YouTuber has been arrested in the country for uploading game footage without permission.
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is a single-player game, Insomniac confirms
by Ryan Lambie | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 won't have a co-op mode as previously mooted; it's a "single-player adventure" Insomniac says.
After Us: Creating hope amongst the ruins
by Jon Bailes | May 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
After Us is a surreal adventure about humanity’s potentially dark future. As the game launches, its makers talk about their ambitious follow-up to the indie gem, Arise.
The lost C64 version of Total Recall has been discovered
by Lewis Packwood | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
A 23-year search for the original version of Ocean's Commodore 64 game has finally borne fruit.
Cadence of Hyrule developer reportedly lays off half of its staff
by Lewis Packwood | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Brace Yourself Games, the studio behind Crypt of the NecroDancer and Cadence of Hyrule, has cut staff and cancelled upcoming projects.
Planet of Lana review | A cinematic masterpiece
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Planet of Lana weaves a heartfelt sci-fi fable through stunning visuals and beautiful music. Here’s our review of a superb platformer.
Pac-Man | Inside Lego's £230 arcade set
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Pac-Man Arcade is the latest retro-themed set from Lego. Designer Sven Franic has talked about its ingenious mechanical maze.
Overwatch 2 | director reflects on cancelled PvE Hero Mode
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller has written in more detail about the decision to cancel the game's much-anticipated PvE Hero Mode.
Alan Wake 2 | Actor blurts out potential October release
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Alan Wake 2 "out in October" says series voice actor Matthew Porretta. Remedy has yet to officially announce a release date.
Human Killing Machine | The Street Fighter II that time forgot
by Ryan Lambie | May 22, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Two years before Capcom changed the fighting genre with Street Fighter II, a British team made a sequel of its own. We talk to Leigh Christian, the artist behind Human Killing Machine.
