Bethesda has just begun rolling out the latest patch for Starfield but not everyone is thrilled with some of the changes this time around. A sudden change in policy for mods installed through the Creation Club is set to break a lot of saves. The new Starfield update changes the …
Read More »Xbox Game Pass will finally get Activision titles starting in August
Due to the FTC's pending court case against Microsoft over the acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has been quite slow in merging Activision IP with the wider Xbox ecosystem. We expected to see an update on Activision games coming to Game Pass in June during the Xbox Showcase, but nothing …
Read More »Nintendo has no plans to adopt Generative AI for game development
While most of the big major publishers in the west are looking to invest in generative AI and implement it to speed up development timelines, Nintendo is going in its own direction. During a recent investor Q&A, Nintendo executives confirmed that the company has no plans to begin using generative …
Read More »Capcom’s Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess demo available now
Capcom has consistently released demos for its games ahead of time, be it for the new Monster Hunter, Resident Evil, or otherwise. Ahead of the game’s official launch on the 19th of July, Capcom have now released a demo for their upcoming new IP Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess. Making …
Read More »July’s Humble Choice includes A Plague Tale: Requiem
Humble’s Choice subscription service is a great way to get a bunch of games each month for a relatively low cost – aided by the fact that you can freely pause and unpause your subscription at will. For the month of July, those subscribed to Humble Choice will be able …
Read More »PS3 and Xbox 360-era Battlefield games to be delisted this month
The Battlefield series has fallen far from grace over the years, with the direct Call of Duty competitor struggling to maintain relevance in a post live-service world. Despite the series’ heyday being during the PS3 and Xbox 360 era, EA have now announced that a number of its most popular …
Read More »Rogue-lite racing game ‘TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials’ announced
The Transformers franchise have had a rather inconsistent existence in the video game space, with some entries exceeding expectations and others being severely disappointing. Hopefully this next game is part of the former, as a new rogue-lite racing game titled “TRANSFORMERS: Galactic Trials” has now been announced. Arriving later this …
Read More »Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster gets PC system requirements
The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is more of a remake, with the entire game being rebuilt using Capcom's newer RE Engine technology, which also powered the recent Resident Evil sequels and remakes. Capcom has announced a September launch date and even showed off some graphics comparison images. Now, it is …
Read More »Nintendo continues to target Switch pirates with new lawsuits
Nintendo is not giving up on its crusade against Switch piracy, as it has filed two new lawsuits against individuals who allegedly promoted and profited from modded consoles and pirated games. Interestingly, one of these lawsuits targets one of the moderators behind the popular r/SwitchPirates subreddit. As spotted by TorrentFreak, …
Read More »Sega’s Crazy Taxi reboot is taking inspiration from Forza Horizon
Sega has already confirmed plans to bring back its classic driving game, Crazy Taxi. While the original game was primarily a single-player experience, Sega's reimagining will see a greater focus on multiplayer and open-world mechanics, taking inspiration from popular racers like Forza Horizon. In a recent development update, the team …
Read More »Palworld rises in Steam Charts following big new update
Palworld has shot back up in the charts this week, thanks to the game's latest major update, which adds a full new island for players to explore. The new Palworld update brings the new island, Sakurajima, to the game for all players. It is the largest update the game has …
Read More »The next batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass revealed
The next batch of titles for Xbox Game Pass subscribers have now been announced. There will be eight new games joining the library over the next couple of weeks, with a little something for fans of platformers, adventure games and sports. Journey to the Savage Planet is one of this …
Read More »Microsoft and Nvidia may soon turn your Xbox into an RTX 4080 powered gaming PC
Microsoft has walked back on its plan to turn any TV into an Xbox with its own cheap cloud streaming box. The new plan seems to be turning the Xbox into a powerful gaming PC. According to new leaks, Microsoft and Nvidia are now working to bring GeForce Now to Xbox consoles, which would allow users to turn their consoles into RTX 4080-powered gaming beasts...
Read More »Capcom shows off comparison screenshots for Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Dead Rising, the 2006 cult classic zombie shooter, is getting a new lease of life with a next-gen remaster coming this September. Capcom announced the news today, promising a faithful but improved version of the game that started the franchise. The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster will feature enhanced graphics, including …
Read More »Nintendo plans to stop Switch 2 scalpers by making enough consoles to meet demand
Nintendo is already working to prevent scalpers from targeting its upcoming next-gen console. Speaking with shareholders, the company's president expressed confidence that it will avoid the supply shortages seen during the Switch's run, making it more difficult for scalpers to take advantage. According to VGC, Nintendo's president, Shuntaro Furukawa, assured …
Read More »Garry’s Mod successor ‘S&Box’ finally opening up preview access
Garry's Mod has been going strong for decades at this point, but the team at Face Punch studios has been hard at work on a spiritual successor known as S&Box, which will utilise Valve's newer Source 2 engine. So far, the game has been closed off to most thanks to …
Read More »DON’T NOD delays upcoming game due to Life is Strange
DON’T NOD is perhaps best known for creating the Life is Strange series. That said, the team have since moved on, instead working on new IPs while present and future LiS titles are handled by Deck Nine. In an interesting situation, DON’T NOD have now delayed their next game to …
Read More »Ubisoft confirms plans for Assassin’s Creed remakes
Over the past year, there have been rumours that Ubisoft is working on an Assassin's Creed IV remake. This entry in the series is unique thanks to its pirate-centric story and it was also the birthplace for Ubisoft's modern ship sailing and battle mechanics. Now, Ubisoft has confirmed that it …
Read More »SGDQ Humble Bundle includes a bunch of neat games
Humble Bundles are a great way for players to get their hands on a ‘bundle’ of games for a heavily discounted price. In celebration of this year’s Summer Games Done Quick charity event, Humble are offering a rather enticing SGDQ bundle. Available to purchase for the next two weeks, the …
Read More »Dragon’s Dogma 2 gets free 2 hour game trial
Dragon’s Dogma 2 has been a surprise hit for Capcom, with the sequel to the 2012 action-RPG having already sold over 2.5 million copies since its release back in March. If you have yet to hop into the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 however, a free trial is currently live. …
Read More »Satisfactory to get price hike following 1.0 launch
Satisfactory is a popular first-person open-world factory building game which was first released in early access back in 2020. Since then, the game has seen a bunch of updates and upgrades – bringing ray-tracing support with the game’s Unreal Engine 5 update and more. Ahead of Satisfactory’s 1.0 launch, the …
Read More »KitGuru Games: DSX – Unlocking the FULL power of DualSense on PC
Ever since I got a hold of my PS5 on launch day back in late 2020 I have been enamoured with the DualSense controller. The addition of brand new precise haptics alongside Adaptive Triggers (in combination with all the prior innovations seen with older PlayStation controllers), makes for an in-hand feeling which can only be had on PlayStation…sort of. Those wanting to truly unlock the potential of the DualSense – even far beyond the capabilities of the PS5 itself – can do so on PC thanks to the Steam application DSX...
Read More »FromSoftware suggests Elden Ring perf issues could be down to… mouse software?
FromSoftware has cautioned players experiencing performance issues while playing Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, suggesting that the culprit may be related to third-party computer mouse software running in the background… The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, which launched to critical acclaim on June 21st, has unfortunately been marred …
Read More »Multiple Assassin’s Creed Remakes are in the works according to Ubisoft CEO
Ubisoft has made it well known that it plans to go all out on Assassin’s Creed over the coming years, with almost a dozen games in the works and a hub to play them all in. It therefore comes as little surprise that at least a couple of those games are set to be remakes...
Read More »Forza Motorsport gets stealth visuals boost in latest patch
Forza Motorsport has unfortunately not hit in the way Microsoft were hoping – not helped by the fact that the final product appeared visually downgraded from its pre-release material. Though RTGI has yet to make its way into the game, some subtle visual tweaks were discovered in Motorsport’s latest patch. …
Read More »Valve adds new Steam Deck section to ‘Top Played’ charts
Valve has been on a spree recently, updating many of its services while giving others a facelift. Following the Steam Families revamp and the just-announced Steam Screen Recording function, Valve’s Steam Charts page has just gotten a new section. Making the announcement on Twitter, the official Steam Deck page revealed …
Read More »Xbox partners with Amazon to bring Game Pass to Fire TV Sticks
Just yesterday, we reported on Microsoft’s cancelled cloud-streaming Xbox console, with details on the abandoned technology being discovered through submitted patents. It appears Microsoft has no need for its own cloud streaming box, as they have just announced a partnership to bring Xbox Game Pass to Amazon’s Fire TV stick. …
Read More »Forza Horizon 4 breaks player record following announcement of its delisting
Yesterday, we reported on the unfortunate announcement that Microsoft’s Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted later this year “due to licensing and agreements with our partners”. As has been the case with many soon-to-be-delisted games, Forza Horizon 4 has now shot to the top of the PC charts, breaking its …
Read More »FSR 3.1 available now in 5 PlayStation Studios games
AMD’s FSR 3.1 is the latest and greatest iteration of their upscaling technology, separating the frame generation feature from their upscaler while also introducing improvements to said upscaler. Following its official unveiling in March, AMD FSR 3.1 has now arrived – and is coming first to five Sony games...
Read More »iOS ports of RE4, Death Stranding and more have reportedly underperformed
Apple took a big swing with their iPhone 15 series of phones, introducing a renewed focus on gaming with the announcement of iOS ports for a number of major AAA titles. Despite heavy hitters such as Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding and more being added to iOS, the initiative …
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