Image Courtesy of Xbox Game Studios PlayStation seems content with angering players, but it’s not the only console maker that’s making big, widely despised moves, as Xbox has been in its share of hot water as of late. This streak has continued with rumors regarding potential changes to Xbox Game…
HBOThe Last of Us is a controversial saga no matter how you slice it. The sequel to the video game, The Last of Us Part II, shocked fans by writing off Joel Miller, the beloved fatherly protagonist. Season 2 of the HBO TV series did the same thing just two episodes in. While Season 1 was almost…
Remedy Entertainment has filed a trademark for “Alan Wake’s Return,” no, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. That’s because the studio did the same in 2016, and the news made waves big enough to warrant a response from Sam Lake himself. At the time, Sam confirmed the trademark wasn’t for a new…
The developers of Gears of War: E-Day have announced the launch PC specifications to run the game. One of the biggest game releases of next month is just around the corner, and it’s an XBOX console exclusive. There’s a lot of anticipation for this title, as it’s a prequel in the series and releases…
(Image credit: Coffee Stain Publishing) When battling tree-swinging trolls, ice-spitting dragons, and fire-breathing skeletal demigods, it's hard to think of a skill more important than dodging. A shield or a weapon held up defensively can help, sure, but escaping deadly attacks in Valheim is often…
The Blood of Dawnwalker developer Rebel Wolves has teased that the game's controversial time mechanic could be dropped in a sequel. This time mechanic just so happens to be the RPG's core feature, and it could result in The Blood of Dawnwalker 2 being an entirely different experience. The year 2026…
"I'm not sure yet what’s next for Heart Machine to survive" Heart Machine, the US-based makers of Hyper Light Drifter, its multiplayer spinoff Hyper Light Breaker, and last year’s Possessor(s), have laid off "nearly everyone" on staff after an unnamed publisher pulled funding for their next,…
Rockstar Games plans to support GTA Online "beyond" the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, parent company Take-Two has confirmed. During a recent shareholders meeting (via ResetEra), Take-Two said "we will continue to support GTA Online after GTA 6 release and beyond." Rockstar had already confirmed…
Marvel’s Wolverine is finally out on PS5, and the game seems to feature some truly bizarre bugs. Since launching earlier this week, many PlayStation fans have reported that they’ve greatly enjoyed Wolverine, prominently seen by the fact that it boasts a staggeringly high 4.82/5 rating on the PS…
England and Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer was temporarily banned on Twitch this week He was streaming the upcoming EA Sports FC 27 ahead of an agreed embargo He responded in a light-hearted manner on Instagram, asking the streaming service to “unban me pls." Cole Palmer, everyone’s favorite…
In case you missed it, Magic: The Gathering has returned to Middle-earth in a big way. The Lord of the Rings set is widely regarded as one of the strongest Universes Beyond releases yet, and The Hobbit is already getting a pretty warm reception from players, too. The set only launched recently, so…
(Image credit: Valve (left) | Alan Chapman/Dave Benett via Getty Images for A24 Films (right)) As reported by IGN and Gabe Follower on X, Backrooms director Kane Parsons shared an Instagram story from Valve's Bellevue, Washington headquarters on September 16. The director has previously said that…
Plus a "Backstage Mode" offering a glimpse at how the game came together As many reservations as I had going into ZA/UM's Zero Parades: For Dead Spies earlier this year, what with all of the drama and upset that's surrounded the studio since Disco Elysium's release, it pleasantly surprised me. I…
Following its announcement at the end of August, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Sports Resort bundle is now available to preorder from select retailers (check it out here at Best Buy). Releasing on the same day as the game, October 22, this bundle comes with the Switch 2 console…
Twitch CEO has stated in a new interview that he expects GTA 6 Online to be released next year. GTA 5 has maintained its status as one of the top games in the market for a long time, celebrating its 13th anniversary today. One of the main reasons for the game’s continued success is its online…
Rockstar Games has confirmed the arrival of Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album alongside GTA VI on November 19. The 34-track album is available to pre-save on Spotify with pre-orders already live for physical copies. Yes, unlike the game itself, GTA VI: The Album is getting a physical release. There…
Magic: The Gathering has shown it’s happy to return to planes within the confines of its own universe, but the game’s Universes Beyond sets with Marvel are really only getting started. Last year’s underwhelming Spider-Man set was followed up by the much more impressive Marvel Super Heroes set in…
A British Pokémon card store has denied giving celebrities special treatment during a 30th Anniversary Pokémon card launch that left customers who had queued for hours empty handed. Geek Retreat Chelmsford, a gaming and collectible retailer in southern England, was one of the thousands of stores to…
Prior to its launch next month, Activision has revealed a sizable new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 that shows off the game’s campaign. Throughout Call of Duty history, a number of big-name actors have portrayed various characters in the series. This list has included the likes of Gary…
"We spent a lot of time talking with Rockstar about their plans" Despite Rockstar Games' silence on the matter, the cat rather seems to be out of the bag about GTA 6 getting its own online component that'll doubtless serve as GTA Online has for GTA 5. Court docs the studio themselves filed as part…
The Epic Games Store has officially updated its weekly free game line-up. Every Thursday, new titles become available for PC users to claim and keep forever. As always, you have a seven day window to claim said games with this week’s offerings departing on September 24 at 4pm BST. The two games…
Following a number of teases earlier this week, Rockstar Games has today announced Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album. This upcoming release is set to arrive on the same day as the video game and will contain a number of tracks from artists like Travis Scott, Keith Richards, and Future that will appear…
This is an IGN opinion piece from Matt Purslow, who loves RPGs both on the tabletop and in video game form. He appreciates any game that has an interesting take on the evil within, probably because his first ever RPG character was the son of the god of murder. My sword slices through the final…
Nintendo's new Customer Appreciation Sale is full of game deals to look through, including some nice finds for Metroid fans. While Metroid Dread is one that's caught our eye in the sale (a perfect pick-up before Metroid Ravenous drops next year), the physical copy of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the…