E3 2023 | Sega and Tencent among latest names to back out
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
E3 2023's event line-up takes another hit, as Sega and Tencent join Ubisoft in their withdrawal from the expo.
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom video compares Breath of the Wild locations
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 29, 2023 | Gaming, News
A new comparison video shows how similar Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's take on Hyrule is to its predecessor's, Breath of the Wild.
Max Payne | producer Scott Miller on the making of a classic
by Stuart Maine | Mar 29, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Max Payne, with its bullet-time and hard-boiled aesthetic, was one of 2001’s big games. Producer Scott Miller discusses the shooter's making.
Tears of the Kingdom focuses on its predecessor’s strongest aspect: creativity
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
By appealing to players’ creativity, Tears of the Kingdom proves that Nintendo understands what made Breath of the Wild so great, Ryan writes.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | new 10 minute gameplay video emerges
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Development on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is complete, and a new video shows off its gameplay and abilities.
Sony has "monopoly" on Japanese games market, say US members of Congress
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
has a "monopoly" and engages in "unfair trade practices" in Japan, Members of Congress tell the Biden administration.
Dolphin | GameCube and Wii emulator to hit Steam in 2023
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dolphin an emulator for GameCube and Wii, is set to release on Steam Early Access later this year....
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops are now officially closed
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nintendo officially closed down the 3DS and Wii U's eShops in the early hours of this morning, over a decade after launch.
MultiVersus | open beta closes in June, full game due in 2024
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
MultiVersus, Player First Games' brawler, is closing its Early Access in June, with a full release scheduled for next year.
Ubisoft pulls out of E3 2023
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ubisoft is the latest big name to withdraw from this year's E3. The publisher intends to run its own jamboree instead....
PSVR2 | The top 10 best games to play right now
by Alan Wen | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
PSVR2: from exclusives to remasters, here are the best games you need to go with your new, expensive PlayStation VR2 headset.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 10 minute gameplay video drops 28 March
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is to get a 10 minute gameplay video hosted by producer Eiji Aonuma, Nintendo has announced.
Resident Evil 4 Remake | files contain hints of upcoming DLC
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Resident Evil 4 Remake could be set to add another familiar game mode as DLC, its files suggest.
Left 4 Dead 3 mention spotted in Counter-Strike 2's files
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Left 4 Dead 3 gets a mention in Counter-Strike 2's code. Just don't expect Valve to actually make a sequel any time soon...
Dark and Darker | controversy-hit MMO pulled from Steam
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Dark and Darker, a fantasy MMO whose developers have already been accused of asset theft, has been pulled from Steam.
Viewfinder | New trailer for ingenious-looking photographic puzzler emerges
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Viewfinder looks like another ingenious, mind-melting puzzler in the vein of Portal and Superliminal. Here's a new trailer....
Squeeze holes: where did they come from, and what are they for?
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature, Featured, Gaming
Squeeze holes are a familiar sight in everything from Tomb Raider to God of War to Final Fantasy XVI, but why? We spoke to a couple of experts to find...
Resident Evil 4 | can a remake ever recapture the magic of the past?Â
by Vikki Blake | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Resident Evil 4 Remake is the big release of the moment. But can the industry ever move forward if we've constantly got one foot in the past?
LEGO 2K Drive announced, and it's out in May
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
LEGO 2K Drive mixes open-world arcade racing with some fairly popular plastic bricks. Here's the announcement trailer.
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened | new trailer showcases eldritch horror
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, the latest adventure from Frogwares, has a distinctly Lovecraftian new trailer.
Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries mode will be available in early April
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 24, 2023 | Gaming, News
Resident Evil 4 Remake will get its Mercenaries mode as a free slab of DLC, available from April 7....
Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space prove that single-player horror is here to stay
by Carlton Hill | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
Remakes like Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space prove that triple-A, single-player horror games still have value in today’s climate......
Mr Biffo's Game History: Survival horror, from Haunted House to Resident Evil
by Paul Rose | Mar 24, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Games have been trying to scare us for over 40 years. Mr Biffo explores how
Resident Evil 4 remake review | near perfect
by Carlton Hill | Mar 24, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Resident Evil 4 remake: with refined combat, visuals and level design, Capcom’s just made a modern classic even better. Our review......
Hellblade 2 video shows off cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 graphics
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Hellblade 2 has some incredibly detailed faces in it, as proven by a new video that shows off its Unreal Engine 5-driven graphics....
Counter-Strike 2 beta test now open to CS:GO players
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Counter-Strike 2's beta test begins imminently. If you're already a CS:GO player, you can get involved.
Sonic Origins Plus adds Game Gear titles and more
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sonic Origins Plus will reportedly add a wealth of hard-to-find Game Gear handheld titles, and a playable Amy Rose, to the retro mix.
System Shock remake's Nightdive Studio to be acquired by Atari
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Nightdive Studios, the team behind the forthcoming System Shock remake, is set to be acquired by Atari in a deal worth up to $20 million....
Tale of Tales: the studio that made art from video games
by Damiano Gerli | Mar 23, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Interviews
From 2003 to 2015, Tale of Tales was one of the games industry’s most unique indie studios. Its founders tell their story.
Counter-Strike 2 officially announced, trailers land
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Counter-Strike 2 has been officially announced, as Valve confirms the game with a series of reveal trailers....
R-Type | Fan-made Sega Mega Drive port gets an update
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
R-Type is getting a Sega Mega Drive port courtesy of an ingenious fan - and the first stage is almost complete.
Ubisoft has made an AI tool for writing chunks of game dialogue
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 22, 2023 | Gaming, News
Ubisoft unveils Ghostwriter, an in-house AI tool designed to "save scriptwriters time", complete with soothing explanation video....
