After all the wars against orcs and creatures in Middle-earth, there’s now a game where you can finally relax and smoke a pipe under a big oak tree. At least, that’s what it looks like in Weta Workshop and Private Division’s recently announced Tales of the Shire. However, it’s unclear what the game will be […]
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Microsoft gets approval to buy Activision Blizzard
The UK competition authority, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), stated today that it no longer sees any obstacles to Microsoft’s acquisition of the gaming company Activision Blizzard. CMA is one of several competition authorities worldwide that had previously opposed the acquisition, but after Microsoft pledged certain commitments in relation to its purchase of Activision Blizzard, […]
Razer and Dolce & Gabbana collaborate on a collection
Do you want a gaming chair at home but have too much money and want something more luxurious? Then today is your lucky day because Razer, in collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana, is releasing a collection. The main attraction is Razer’s Razer Enki Pro chair, which comes in black and gold. But if that’s a […]
A closer look at UFC 5
If you’re in the mood for some simulated brawling and vroom-vroom, EA has games for you, namely UFC 5 and EA Sports WRC. In an attempt to sell these games to you, they have released two longer clips where they talk in more detail about what you can do in these games. Above, you can […]
Valve hints that Counter-Strike 2 could be released next Wednesday
After various rumors, Counter-Strike 2 was finally unveiled in March as an upgrade to CS:GO, where all your hard-earned items will carry over. It promises updated maps, dynamic smoke grenades, impressive water, and gameplay mechanics that don’t rely on tick rate. So, when is it coming out? We don’t know for sure, but the official […]
The action-packed supernatural shooter game Witchfire has been released in early access
Witchfire has looked really impressive in the gameplay videos released by the developer, The Astronauts (which includes people who have worked on titles like Painkiller and Bulletstorm), and now players can finally experience their witch-hunting FPS for themselves. The game was released in early access on the Epic Games Store yesterday, and initial impressions seem […]
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (Yakuza 8) is set to be released in January
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth (or “Yakuza 8”) appears to be just as wild and entertaining as its predecessors, at least based on the gameplay trailer we’ve been treated to. We also have a release date to look forward to: January 26, 2024, when it will be available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series […]
Alpha Test GTA-Man Benzies’ New Game Everywhere
The expansive game-in-game title Everywhere is approaching closed alpha testing. It’s now possible to apply to get access to early code. The exact start date for the alpha hasn’t been disclosed. Everywhere is being developed by Build a Rocket Boy, a studio created by Leslie Benzies after he left Rockstar in 2016. Benzies served as […]
Dragon’s Dogma 2 gives us a nine-minute gameplay overview
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a highly anticipated and welcome sequel, and, like its predecessor, it’s an action role-playing game where players are accompanied by several AI-controlled companions. During the ongoing Tokyo Game Show, Capcom has been present, showcasing more of the game, including a gameplay walkthrough where they share a bit about what we can […]
Sea of Thieves is finally getting a private game mode
Sea of Thieves has been sailing the seven seas for over five years now, and the stream of new content shows no signs of slowing down. New features are also being introduced, and soon there will be a very welcome addition that players have been requesting since the beginning. In a preview of season ten […]
Party Animals is criticized for the lack of promised offline play
Party Animals is the latest in a series of party games where players take on the roles of mischievous characters to either help or hinder their fellow players in various scenarios. It was released earlier this week, and while many have a positive outlook on it, it has also received criticism for an error in […]
The UK appears to be leaning towards approving Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has delivered a preliminary decision today, and they have changed their stance. In April of this year, the CMA initially rejected the $68.7 billion mega-deal, citing concerns that it could stifle competition in cloud-based gaming. Since then, Microsoft has taken measures, such as allowing Ubisoft to handle the streaming […]
The cyberpunk life simulator Nivalis gets a new, stunning trailer
Nivalis is a “life simulator” set in a futuristic cyberpunk city. If the city feels familiar, it’s because it’s the same one featured in the taxi game Cloudpunk, and once again, Ion Lands is responsible for the development. You start at the bottom, not only of the social ladder but also of the city itself, […]
Octopath Traveler II is coming to Xbox next year
The first Octopath Traveler game was released on Xbox, and Xbox players will not be left without the sequel. During the Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix revealed that Octopath Traveler II will be released on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S early in 2024. Additionally, it will also be available on the Microsoft Store, after […]
Release Trailer for Payday 3
Yesterday, Starbreeze opened the servers for the game Payday 3. To celebrate this event, a release trailer for the game also appeared yesterday, which you can check out here. As usual, there are various editions of the game, so depending on your budget there are several different options. Payday 3 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, […]
The Division 3 is now officially announced
Yesterday, Ubisoft issued a brief press release announcing that the game studio Massive Entertainment has begun development on a third installment of The Division franchise. They also mentioned that Julian Gerighty will oversee all The Division projects in the future. We may have over 40 million players, but The Division is still in its early […]
Gaming on the iPhone 15 Pro actually looks pretty decent
One of the features of the A17 Pro chip in the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max is that the chip is supposed to have 4 times faster ray tracing and 20 percent faster graphics. This has enabled game developers to release games like Resident Evil Village for the phone, and how it […]
The soundtrack for EA Sports FC 24
EA Sports has today unveiled the list of all the songs that will be available to listen to in the menus for EA Sports FC 24. As usual, there are plenty of artists from all over the world intended to inspire those who want to play digital football. The soundtrack includes 100 artists, and from […]
Nvidia showcases DLSS 3.5 in Cyberpunk 2077
Soon, the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion ‘Phantom Liberty’ will be released, and it will be possible to play it with Nvidia’s upscaling technology, DLSS 3.5, on computers whose GPUs support it. Ahead of the release of Phantom Liberty, Nvidia has demonstrated how DLSS 3.5 will significantly improve the game’s graphics, including a feature they call ‘Ray […]
Bluey is set to become a video game
The delightful Australian children’s series Bluey is soon getting its own game. In the game, you can play as various family members from Bluey’s family, and it’s described as an interactive sandbox adventure for up to four players. It seems like you’ll be able to visit different locations from the TV series and play together […]
Why are there zombies in Modern Warfare?
As you may know, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III will include a zombie mode that, according to the developers, is supposed to be bigger and better than ever. But one might wonder how all these zombies manage to find their way into the Modern Warfare universe. To clear this up, Activision recently released a […]
Microsoft seems to be interested in buying Nintendo
As has been known, a lot of internal information from Microsoft has leaked in the past week. In one of the leaked emails from 2020, there is information about some of the game companies Microsoft would like to purchase to strengthen its Xbox offering. At the top of the list was Nintendo, and Xbox Chief […]
Cheaper Version of ROG Ally Released
Asus has now released a slightly less powerful version of the handheld gaming PC, the ROG Ally, which they launched earlier this year. The only real difference between the version released earlier this year and the one being released now is that the processor in the cheaper version is slightly less powerful. In the initial […]
The next generation Xbox may arrive in 2028
A lot of information from Microsoft has leaked, stemming from their interrogation with the American competition authority FTC earlier this year, held when the FTC was deciding whether to allow Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard. In one of the now leaked documents, there’s some discussion about the next generation Xbox. Microsoft envisions the future Xbox […]
Final Fantasy Rebirth is PlayStation exclusive for at least three months
During Thursday’s State of Play broadcast, one of the highlights was a new trailer for the highly anticipated second part (of three) of the Final Fantasy VII Remake. In it, we learned that Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth will be released on PlayStation 5 on February 29th next year, but the version of the trailer that […]
Is space lonely? Void Crew offers space adventures with co-op
In space, no one can hear you scream, unless you’re playing Void Crew in co-op and shouting directly into the microphone. It was recently released in early access on Steam and has received excellent reviews from players. The game is all about co-op for two to four players, although it is technically possible to play […]
The Switch version of Mortal Kombat 1 receives scathing criticism
Mortal Kombat 1 officially releases today, but it has been available in ‘early access’ since last week for those who purchased the more expensive editions. The game has received good reviews, but people are not entirely satisfied with the Switch version. As expected, the graphics have been scaled down a bit on Nintendo’s console, but […]
The Elder Scrolls VI is not coming to PlayStation
It appears that The Elder Scrolls VI, Bethesda’s successor to Skyrim, will not be released on PlayStation. According to leaked documents from Microsoft, the upcoming game will be exclusive to Xbox and PC. The Elder Scrolls VI was announced back in 2018, and many have suspected that the game would not come to PlayStation after […]
A new Xbox design leaks
It appears that Microsoft is planning to update the Xbox Series X with both a new design and functionality in the coming year. Information leaked in connection with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard also seems to include details about upcoming Xbox models. As seen in the image above, the new Xbox Series X model, codenamed […]
Logitech releases new Yeti microphones with RGB lighting
Logitech G is launching three new products today: the microphones Logitech G Yeti GX and Logitech G Yeti Orb, as well as the light Logitech G Litra Beam LX. Most of us know that many gamers like to create content while playing, and the fact that sound and lighting can make this a bit more […]