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.
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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.
Lost Skies | the next game from the makers of I Am Bread and Worlds Adrift
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Lost Skies is billed as an open-world adventure for up to six players. It's coming up next from I Am Bread and Worlds Adrift's Bossa Games.
Monster Hunter World Iceborne: The Board Game smashes Kickstarter goal
by Lewis Packwood | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
The new Monster Hunter board game from Steamforged has raised more than £680,000 within 24 hours.
Tiny Thor | Norse-themed retro platformer out in June
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Tiny Thor, a platformer with stunning sprites by Xeno Crisis and Shantae pixel artist Henk Nieborg, is out on 5 June.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered gets new DLC three years after launch
by Lewis Packwood | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Part 1 of the DLC promised in the Kickstarter campaign for The Wonderful 101: Remastered finally arrives, with part 2 due next week.
Yes, gaming’s more accessible, but there's still work to be done
by Vikki Blake | May 19, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
We mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day with the hope that the best is yet to come.
Slayers X | Hypnospace Outlaw spin-off is out in June
by Ryan Lambie | May 19, 2023 | Gaming, News
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengeance of the Slayer - a first-person shooter spin-off from Hypnospace Outlaw - is out on 1 June.
Mortal Kombat 1 announced, new trailer marks occasion
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mortal Kombat 1 is the new entry in the series from NetherRealm Studios, and there's a new trailer to prove it.
Sony's Project Leonardo PS5 controller is now called Access
by Lewis Packwood | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sony's Project Leonardo PS5 accessibility controller gets a new name - Access - along with a batch of brand-new images.
Tako no Himitsu | New RPG inspired by GBA classic Golden Sun
by Lewis Packwood | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
The creator of Save me Mr Tako! is back with a love letter to Nintendo's Game Boy Advance years.
Nicolas Cage to guest star in Dead by Daylight
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nicolas Cage, the star of Con Air, The Rock and Willy's Wonderland, is to make a special guest appearance in Dead By Daylight.
Hudson Soft | The studio behind Bomberman and the PC Engine at 50
by Ryan Lambie | May 18, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Bomberman. The PC Engine. To mark its 50th anniversary, we take a fond look back at one of Japan’s earliest and most important video game companies, Hudson Soft.
