Grand Theft Auto 6 | Confirmed: debut trailer coming in December
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
Rockstar Games' Sam Houser has now confirmed that the debut trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 will arrive in 'early December'....
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Legend Of Zelda: Nintendo announces feature film
by Dan Cooper | Nov 08, 2023 | Gaming, News
We all suspected it was coming, and Nintendo has finally confirmed it: The Legend Of Zelda will be getting the feature-length treatment....
The Escapist | Editor-in-chief 'fired', prompting multiple staff resignations
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Videogaming outlet The Escapist has lost several staff, including Ben 'Yahtzee' Croshaw, as its editor-in-chief claims he was fired by bosses....
Burnout is now on Nintendo Switch - but not that Burnout
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
There’s a Burnout game on sale on the Nintendo Switch for £1.99 that is definitely not by EA. We suspect lawyers might get involved....
Sony kills Twitter on PlayStation
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 07, 2023 | Gaming, News
Sony has announced that X (aka Twitter) will no longer be integrated with the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 from 13th November....
Retro Studios was working on a Portal-style game after it made Metroid Prime 3
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
Unseen footage has emerged of a ‘Portal with combat’ game from Metroid Prime developer Retro Studios. Sadly, Nintendo turned it down....
A full-size Commodore Amiga retro console is on the way
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 06, 2023 | Gaming, News
The makers of the A500 Mini and C64 Mini have revealed their Phase 2 line-up, including a full-size Commodore Amiga....
Silent Hill: Ascension | Chat overlay disabled after it’s flooded with nonsense
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 03, 2023 | Gaming, News
The ‘massively interactive live event’ Silent Hill: Ascension has had a troubled launch week, it's fair to say.
Super Pocket review | Dedicated handhelds deliver more than just arcade hits
by Mike Diver | Nov 03, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Blaze’s new handheld, a low-cost alternative to its Evercade, offers an easy re-entry point for would-be retro gamers. Here’s our Super Pocket rev...
From Ants To Zombies | Bitmap Books provides a comprehensive survey of horror games
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 02, 2023 | Gaming
The handsomely-illustrated new book From Ants To Zombies covers 60 years of horror videogames, from the blocky 1970s to the blood-soaked present....
Dreams | Media Molecule co-founder shares early footage
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Mark Healey, who co-founded Media Molecule in 2006, has dug up a “early gameplay prototype for Dreams” - back when it solely used PlayStation Move con...
Phil Spencer says Xbox is planning a new big game release every three months
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
Xbox head Phil Spencer promises regular releases of big games, and emphasises that Xbox is a community, not just a console....
The Day Before | Delayed again, will now launch in Early Access
by Ryan Lambie | Nov 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
The studio behind The Day Before has delayed the zombie MMO's release again, and says it'll now launch in Early Access for $39....
Alan Wake 2 review | A survival horror of two halves
by Ignas Vieversys | Nov 01, 2023 | Gaming, Reviews
Remedy Entertainment goes for broke with an intense, daring sequel to its 2010 horror. Here’s our review of Alan Wake 2:...
Images emerge of an unreleased Daredevil game for PlayStation 2
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
Hidden Palace has revealed prototype footage of the unreleased game Daredevil: The Man Without Fear for PS2.
Bungie layoffs reportedly linked to a drop in Destiny 2 revenue
by Lewis Packwood | Nov 01, 2023 | Gaming, News
A Bloomberg report suggests that revenue from Destiny 2 was 45 percent below projections following the Lightfall expansion.
Bungie confirms layoffs - despite promises the Sony takeover wouldn't result in layoffs
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
An unconfirmed number of people have been laid off from Destiny developer Bungie, while reports suggest that games may be delayed.
Atari buys Digital Eclipse, creators of Atari 50 and The Making of Karateka
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Atari has purchased the studio Digital Eclipse in a deal worth up to $20 million as part of its "retro-focused growth strategy".
Devil World | Shigeru Miyamoto's obscure NES game hits Switch Online
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
For almost 30 years, Shigeru Miyamoto's Devil World has remained elusive - but now it's available for Nintendo Switch Online members....
Zombies Ate My Neighbors: 30 years of LucasArts’ graveyard smash
by Steven Tucker | Oct 31, 2023 | Feature, Gaming
Three decades after its original release, Zombies Ate My Neighbors remains surely the greatest B-movie-themed videogame of all time....
Ridge Racer | Namco's groundbreaking arcade racer is 30 years old today
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 30, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, News
Ridge Racer was released in Japanese arcades on 30 October 1993, 30 years ago today. It was nothing short of a revolution.
'Unauthorised' Xbox controllers to be blocked from November
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Third-party controllers are unlikely to work on Xbox consoles from 12 November 2023 as Microsoft cracks down on 'Unauthorised' accessories....
R-Type Sega Mega Drive port has a free playable demo
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
The fan-made Sega Mega Drive/Genesis port of the mighty R-Type is getting a playable demo soon, its creator has announced.
Dead Space 3 | Story producer would redo it "almost completely" if he could
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Former Dead Space 3 story producer Chuck Beaver has said he'd like to "redo" the horror sequel, with certain aspects reworked "from complete scratch."...
Cities: Skylines 2 is plagued by performance issues
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Cities: Skylines 2 has had a rough launch, with reviews recording performance issues. But one redditor thinks they've found the problem.
Batman: Arkham Knight | Robert Pattinson's batsuit appears, then vanishes
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Despite being eight years old, Batman: Arkham Knight got the surprise addition of Robert Pattinson's Batman suit, which subsequently vanished again.
Meta's VR division has lost an astonishing $11.47 billion in the past nine months
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Reality Labs, Meta's AR and VR division, has racked up huge losses at the same time as Meta has let go of around a quarter of employees.
Skull and Bones | Ubisoft delays its all-at-sea pirate sim - again
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Already a troubled production at Ubisoft, pirate sim Skull and Bones has been delayed again - this time until spring 2024....
FOMO, and the realities of playing games on a tight budget
by Vikki Blake | Oct 27, 2023 | Feature, Gaming, Opinions
If you can't play a game when the hype train's steaming ahead, what's worse – the FOMO or the spoilers on social media? Vikki Blake has a few thoughts.
Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope says he would consider using AI for his next game
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Lucas Pope suggests that his next game might incorporate AI: "I feel like if I don't maybe start using AI, then I'll regret it."
New gameplay trailer revealed for 1970s horror, Still Wakes the Deep
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
The Chinese Room has shown off gameplay footage from the highly anticipated Still Wakes the Deep, set on a Scottish oil rig in the 1970s.
The Spirited Away-inspired Spirittea launches on 13 November
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Publisher No More Robots has announced a release date for Spirittea, a game inspired by Stardew Valley and the movie Spirited Away.
