-
Xbox One February update detailed
The Xbox One February update has been detailed in full. The Xbox One hasn’t had an update since before the holidays, as Microsoft settled down to focus on providing a steady experience for new users. It looks like that will be changing soon, as Xbox Newswire listed all the details of the next update. The […]
-
All aboard the Payday 2 Hype Train for community rewards
Choo choo, kiddies; the Payday 2 Hype Train is on the move. Payday 2 developer Overkill Software has launched a community event called the Hype Train. By buying Payday 2 or any DLC between now and March 12, including pre-orders for the Overkill and Completely Overkill packs, players earn gallons of “Hype Fuel”. Fuel is […]
-
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires seems to have a pretty good edit mode
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires will once more allow players to create and customise a character to pit against ancient Chinese forces. The huge stack of Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires screens below show off the character editor, as well as various battlefields and scenarios. According to an accompanying press release, this year’s edit mode contains multiple […]
-
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot has officially launched
The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot has exited open beta. During beta, The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot gained crafting, open creation, barricades, more traps, rare creatures and clans. It’s now feature complete enough that Ubisoft has announced its official launch, adding the Infinite Pack to the free to play title to give players paid […]
-
Jaunty launch trailer celebrates the arrival of Cities XXL
Cities XXL looks like a remarkably cheerful little upgrade to the established simulation. An upgraded version of Cities XL, Cities XXL arrived on digital distributors today and arrives in store next week. Described as “a bigger, more complete city-builder pushing the city limits to the edge of your imagination”, it apparently has an improved game […]
-
Final Fantasy, Tomb Raider and more discounted in massive Square Enix Steam sale
Square Enix is throwing a huge Steam sale this weekend. Final Fantasy, Just Cause, Hitman, Deus Ex, Tomb Raider and more are all on sale through February 9 as part of Square Enix’s Steam publisher weekend. With discounts of up to 85% off on a huge range of titles, it’s well worth browsing. Here’s the […]
-
Persona 5 stars delinquents, was partially inspired by Lupin The Third
Persona 5 stars a pack of anti-heroes who may have a rather casual approach to property laws. Persona Team is finally ready to talk about its latest baby, releasing the first Persona 5 gameplay footage earlier today. Reading between the lines of information released so far, somehave speculated that the game’s protagonists are delinquents – […]
-
Call of Duty 2015 coming from Treyarch
The next Call of Duty game will be developed by Treyarch, Activision has confirmed. Call of Duty moved to a three studio development pattern as of Sledgehammer Games’ debut Advanced Warfare in November 2014. That leaves Treyarch and Infinity Ward to pick up the next two years, and as Infinity Ward’s last game, Ghosts, released […]
-
Destiny 1.1.1 patch to nerf auto rifles, fusion rifles and hand cannons
Destiny developer Bungie is making some big changes to weapons in this month’s 1.1.1 patch. Destiny players by and large disdain pulse rifles, preferring almost any other firearm to the burst semi-auto weapon. This, and their over-reliance on auto rifles, will be addressed in an upcoming weapons rebalancing, due in the Destiny 1.1.1 patch announced […]
-
Destiny: House of Wolves coming Q2, major update before the end of February
Destiny developer Bungie has outlined upcoming content plans in its latest communique. Destiny’s second expansion House of Wolves is coming sometime in the second quarter, Bungie has re-confirmed. The reiteration of this vague launch window is a response to rumours of a firm May release date along with a massive content leak detailing House of […]
-
Destiny and Hearthstone made Activision $450 million in 2014
Destiny has over 16 million registered users and Hearthstone has over 24 million, according to Activision’s latest financials. Combined, both titles have brought in over $450 million in GAAP revenue. Full Year Highlights Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare sell-through is $1 billion, which means sold to consumers. The Call of Duty franchise has now made […]
-
Republique Remastered coming to PC and Mac later this month
Camouflaj announced a remastered version of Republique will release on PC and Mac later this month. The episodic game was “rebuilt from the ground” up in Unity 5 and the remastered version includes the previously released three episodes. Two editions will be made available: the standard edition for $24.99 which comes includes the upcoming Episode […]
-
Gameplay, drama and war take center stage in this Final Fantasy Type-0 HD video
A trailer for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD has been released, and in it, you will see clips from the Final Fantasy 15: Episode Duscae video posted earlier today. Ok. Izana and his dying Chocobo made me really sad. Moving on. Final Fantasy Type-0 HD will be released on March 17 in North America and March […]
-
Latest Total War: Attila video features the Hun faction
The Hun faction stars in the latest video for Total War: Attila, dubbed The Ashen Horse. The Hun faction can perform ranged attacks at high speed, thanks to being able to cover the ground amazingly fast. This is all thanks to their super horses, which being low to the ground (lower than a quarter horse), […]
-
MGS 5: Ground Zeroes on PC, Pro Evo 15 sales “steady” in Q3 FY15
Konami has released its financials results for Q3 FY15, noting continued sales of Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes on PC and Pro Evolution Soccer 15, known in Japan as World Soccer Winning Eleven 2015. As for computer and video games, Konami said it will continue to focus its efforts on global development utilizing its […]
-
Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin runs at 1080p, 60fps; comparison video released
A video comparing Dark Souls 2: Scholar of the First Sin to the last-gen version has been released, along with confirmation that the game runs at 60fps in 1080p and features online co-op with up to six players. The resolution was confirmed for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions by IGN, which created […]
-
Here’s how you changed the multiplayer in Halo 5: Guardians
Thanks to all the feedback received from the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta, quite a few changes have been made to this portion of the upcoming shooter, such as the ability to turn off sprint in custom matches. Per a post from 343 Industries’ Josh Holmes on Halo Waypoint, changes were made to Spartan Abilities, […]
-
Assassin’s Creed Rogue release date and specs for PC announced
A release date for Assassin’s Creed Rogue on PC has been announced, along with the minimum PC requirements and the ability to use eye tracking tech. The PC version of the game was handled by Ubisoft Sofia in collaboration with Ubisoft’s Singapore, Montreal, Quebec, Chengdu, Milan and Bucharest studios. Players who pre-order any edition of […]
-
There were 20M matches played in the Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta
There were over 20 million matches played in Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta, Microsoft announced via a handy infographic today. There were also 2.5 million hours spent playing, which equates to around 290 years worth of gameplay, and over 181 million kills confirmed according to data from 343 Industries. “We’re thrilled with the results – […]
-
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate demo arrives on the US Nintnedo eShop
Nintendo has updated the North American end of the eShop with a demo for Monster Hunter Ultimate 4 and the Majora’s Mask-themed DLC for Hyrule Warriors. The full update is below. New this week Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Demo – 3DS Moon Chronicles DLC – 3DS KAMI – 3DS SpongeBob HeroPants – 3DS Kirby and […]
-
Here’s a flythrough video for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns
ArenaNet has released a flythrough video for its first Guild Wars 2 expansion, Heart of Thorns, showing off the vast jungle, cities, and other environmental aspects included in the new area, Maguuma. The jungle harbors survivors from the Pact Fleet which spends the day fortifying and repairing their positions. But when night comes, the map […]
-
Access your Pokemon Bank to receive Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr
Nintendo has announced subscribers to Pokemon Bank will receive special versions of the Johto region Pokemon Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr. These Pokemon are the final Evolutions of the first partner Pokemon from Pokemon HeartGold Version and Pokemon SoulSilver Version. Each is Level 50 and comes with a Hidden Ability not accessible through normal gameplay. Be […]
-
US Pokemon Winter Regional Championship tournaments dated
Locations and dates for the Pokemon Winter Regional Championship tournaments in the US have been announced, and for the first time ever, the St. Louis Winter Regionals will be streamed live on Twitch. Regional champions will get a chance to compete in the US National Championships, with winners heading to the 12th annual Pokemon World […]
-
It’s finally here! First gameplay footage of Persona 5 released
Rejoice, Persona fans: the first gameplay trailer for Persona 5 is here along with some insight from producer and director Katsura Hashino. First up, the trailer, which introduces the game’s protagonist and three additional characters: Ryuuji Sakamoto, Anzu Takamaki and the cat named Morgana. The screens are courtesy of Gematsu. Now, here’s an abbreviated version […]
-
This behind-the-scenes video for The Order: 1886 gets rather techy
A behind-the-scenes video for The Order: 1886 has been released, giving an idea of the development process which started while PlayStation 4 was “still an evolving set of specifications.” The video goes into building the game engine and how the Ready at Dawn team went about creating what you will be playing come February 20. […]
-
The cat cam in Final Fantasy 15 is purrrr-fect
Some direct feed footage pulled from the Final Fantasy 15 presentation at the Taipei Game Show, shows the “cat cam” in action. Finally we get to see how the world looks from a cat’s point of view in non-shaky cam form. Watch below. There’s also a dog cam video from December posted below, in case […]
-
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide announced for PS4, Xbox One, PC
Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide is a FPS, co-op action title in the works at Fatshark Games, and it’s coming to PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this year. Fatshark’s previous games include War of the Roses, War of the Vikings, Escape Dead Island and others. Set during the End Times of the Warhammer universe […]
-
Dark difficulty and permadeath: how hard is The Witcher 3?
The Witcher 3 is harder than Skyrim but easier than Dark Souls – unless you venture into permadeath territory. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is unusually positioned in the RPG pantheon. It has all the hallmarks of a game with the potential to go blockbuster – gorgeous, bar-setting graphics, a huge, lively world, and more […]
-
Final Fantasy 15 Episode Duscae demo releases on March 17
A trailer for Final Fantasy 15 Episode Duscae has been released to give you an idea of what to expect, and a release date for the demo has also been announced. The Final Fantasy 15 video below was pulled a larger video shown during last night’s Active Time Report live-stream with Hajime Tabata. The release […]
-
Dragon’s Dogma Online screens show the game’s different monsters and races
Dragon’s Dogma Online is looking really good, it’s shame we may never get to play it here. Following on from the impressive gameplay trailer. Capcom has released a few screens to show off its beautiful MMO. The Japanese publisher said that it won’t bring the game west, but we can hope. Thanks, AGB.
-
Steam beta update adds DLC details, browser cookie deletion
The latest Steam client beta update has finally recognised the prominence of DLCs in modern games. Those who opted in to get beta updates for their Steam client have received a good update last night. The update adds a new DLC view when you click on any game in your library. The list shows the […]
-
Deal: get Dying Light for 20% off on PC right now
If you’ve been holding off on buying Dying Light, this deal will probably change your mind. Indie Gala is offering the PC version of Dying Light for $47.99, that’s a 20% discount. The deal gets you a Steam key of the game. It’s live now and will go on for another two days and 20 […]
-
This live-action Smash Bros. video is pretty awesome
Smash Bros. looks pretty fun with real martial arts and real humans. YouTube user Tim Wang has made the awesome live-action short you’re about to watch. Aside from the general style and special effects, the video features some good martial arts action. The story is simple; Little Mac is trying to stop Ness, who turned […]
-
Destiny: which class better fits your playstyle?
Destiny’s three classes are every different from each other, so which one is right for you? If you’re new to Destiny, or even have been running the same main character since launch and are looking to make an alt, then this video is just the thing. Arekkz goes over the basic class differences and what […]
-
Nintendo Creators Program is already running into problems
Nintendo Creators Program is only a few days old and the firm is already running into issues working through the amount of submissions it received. Now that a few days have passed since the beta launch of Nintendo’s Creators Program, a few YouTubers have submitted their channels and videos to Nintendo for review. Nintendo had […]
-
Hardline rare reload animations just keep on coming
The rare reload animations of Battlefield Hardline just keep coming. Westie has collected a few more Hardline beta hidden reload animations in one video. You can see the AKM, RO933, and the RPG getting reloaded in really funny ways. Subscribe to Westie for more good Battlefield stuff, you’ll need it very soon.
-
There is a new ToeJam and Earl game in development
There is apparently a new ToeJam and Earl game in development. The original developer of ToeJam and Earl is working on a new entry in the classic franchise. According to a Facebook post on the game’s official page, a small team is in early stages of development of a new TJ&E game. A few pieces […]
-
Dying Light: how to play the secret Super Mario level
Want to access the hidden Super Mario level in Dying Light? Follow these simple instructions. You’ll need to have progressed to about half way through the game and have access to Sector Zero and Old Town. It’s from here you’ll be able to find the Easter egg – just follow the advice in the video […]
-
Watch someone beat Dying Light with no weapons
Dying Light’s heavy emphasis on melee really comes to the fore when you play the whole thing without picking up any weapons. That’s correct, no fancy crafted pipes or guns, just fists and kicks. YouTuber BOYvsVIDEOGAME dubbed it the Jean Claude Van Damme run. Because it’s all about dropkicking and punching. You can watch the […]
-
Battlefield Hardline PS4 matchmaking error due to servers reaching max capacity
Battlefield Hardline is very popular on PlayStation 4. So popular that servers have reached their max capacity and some players are having trouble connecting. A few reports of users not able to join a match in the Battlefield Hardline beta have appeared online. EA knows why and it’s probably good news for them. “If you […]
-
Battlefield Hardline feels like a true Battlefield game
The debate about whether Hardline is a “real” Battlefield game is over. The beta proves it is, say Matt Martin. “This is much closer to the Battlefield vision that Visceral struggled to articulate the first time around.” Sometimes you’ve just got to throw yourself into a game. Give me a gun, point me in the […]
-
League of Legends Oceania Pro League kicks off tonight
League of Legends is the focus of what Riot Games is calling “the first professional eSports league in Oceania”. Anyway, Riot Games Australia wrote to let us know that the Oceania Pro League (OPL) kicks off today, with eight teams to battle it out in weekly matches over a seven-week split. The top five teams […]
-
TwitchDates Pokemon episode one available now
Twitch Plays Pokemon has been reinterpreted as a visual novel dating sim, because of course it has. The first episode of TwitchDatesPokemon from fan group TableFort Studios has been released into the wild, and is playable for Linux, Mac and PC. Inspired by Twitch Plays Pokemon fan art, the visual novel stars a young female […]
-
Battlefield: Hardline has some awesome rare animations
Battlefield: Hardline includes a bunch of rare animations you have a very, very slim chance of seeing. According to the Battlefield: Hardline Twitter, there are some animations you have a 1 in 10,000 chance of seeing. Here’s one captured by YouTuber Hazard, which is pretty good: And of course, there’s the flip the bird spotting […]
-
Destiny: all-punching Titan review completes Crota’s End without guns
Destiny has a new set of heroes: the brave Guardians who punched their way through the Crota’s End raid in The Dark Below. Destiny is all about shooting, but for Titan players thee’s nothing more satisfying than punching foes to death. Brave Xbox One guardians Rob280, Im Zerkky, Unbridled Hate, purityGOON, AFC xp, VirtualxMayhem and […]
-
You need an S style rank to damage enemies with DmC: Definitive Edition’s Must Style modifier
More 60FPS DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition footage for the pleasure of your eyeballs. DmC: Devil May Cry Definitive Edition includes a new optional modifier called Must Style, which means you won’t be able to damage enemies until you hit S style rank. You can switch it on in conjunction with other difficulty modifiers […]
-
New Dying Light loot exploit offers infinite weapons
Dying Light developer TechLand might have stopped the last loot exploit, but clever players have already found another one. Here’s how to do Reddit user BillSavage’s trick: Open your inventory and highlight a stack of items (any item with a number next to it). Push the right stick to drop the item, but press the […]
-
Grow Home, Ubi’s new passion project, is out now
Will Grow Home be another delightful success like Child of Light and Valiant Hearts? Grow Home follows in the footsteps of other recent Ubisoft projects in being a downloadable game put together by a team in the gaps between big triple-A releases. It has players growing a beanstalk in order to reach a space ship, […]
-
Pillars of Eternity 2 development to start “as soon as we can”, says Obsidian
Pillars of Eternity is nearly finished, and Obsidian is already thinking about the next one. A Pillars of Eternity sequel is definitely on the cards, Obsidian Entertainment CEO Feargus Urquhart told Polygon. “Eternity 2, that’s the next thing. Probably at the end of this month, Josh [Sawyer] and Adam [Brennecke], the key guys on the […]
-
These are the most powerful Pokemon
Pokemon Showdown has released a list of the most popular Pokemon amongst successful players. Hardcore competitive Pokemon is distilled down to its most pure form on Pokemon Showdown, an online simulator allowing you to just choose and customise your team and take them into battle without all that catching and training business. Here, trainers refine […]
-
Uncharted 4: achieving 60FPS is going to be “really fucking hard”
Uncharted 4 developer Naughty Dog isn’t sure it can lock down 60 FPS for Nathan Drake’s next adventure. PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4 is expected to be a demonstration of what the console can really do, thanks to Naughty Dog’s reputation for squeezing amazing performance out of hardware. A Naughty Dog representative had previously said the […]
-
Pre-order Mario Party 10 with Super Mario Amiibo at GameStop, Walmart
Mario Party 10 with the Super Mario Amiibo is now available for pre-order at GameStop. It will run you $59.99 and comes with the red base version of Mario. Walmart has it available for pre-order as well. Amazon doesn’t seem to have it available for pre-order as of yet. The game arrives on Wii U […]
-
Zombie mode in Call of Duty: World at War was almost cancelled
During his presentation at D.I.C.E. today, Treyarch boss Mark Lamia told the crowd Call of Duty: World at War’s zombie content was almost cancelled. Lamia said the team started working on the mode in secret when it was feeling “creatively restless” and due the fun the studio was having with it, he decided not to […]
-
Gold and silver versions of Super Mario Amiibo could be on the way
CPSIA certificates have popped up showing gold and silver versions of Super Mario Amiibo. The certificates state the Amiibo were manufactured in December and January, but Nintendo has yet to announced the figures. Both The Tanooki and Destructoid suggest the the Amiibo could possibly be handed out for Elite Status Club Nintendo members as a […]
-
This video provides a look at Bloodborne’s customization options
You will be able to customize your character in Bloodborne, and the video posted below shows you the various options to choose from. Posted by IGN, along with hair color, sex, clothing, accessories boy and face shapes are attribute options. Have a watch below. Bloodborne arrives on PS4 in March. Thanks, AGB.
-
This is what your PC needs in order to run Mortal Kombat X
The system requirements and recommendations for Mortal Kombat X have been announced by NetherRealm Studios, and you won’t need a super computer to run the game. Here’s the rundown courtesy of PC Gamer: Minimum requirements OS: 64-bit: Vista, Win 7, Win 8 Processor: Intel Core i5-750, 2.67 GHz | AMD Phenom II X4 965, 3.4 […]
-
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Havoc dated for PC, PS3, PS4
Havoc, first DLC pack for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, will be released on PC, PlayStation 3 and PS4 at the end of the month. Come February 26, PC and PlayStation owners can finally get in on the Exo Zombies co-op mode Xbox users were able to play first. The DLC also comes with the […]
-
The Underworld Ascendant Kickstarter has launched
OtherSide Entertainment’s Underworld Ascendant Kickstarter has launched. The independent games studio fronted by Paul Neurath, who worked on franchises such a Thief, System Shock and 1992′s Underworld, announced last month it would take the project to the crowdfunding site. Along with the Kickstarter video which is posted below, you will find demo footage and details […]
-
Hearthstone is latest title to be roasted by Honest Game Trailers
The latest game to be given the Honest Game Trailers treatment is Blizzard’s Hearthstone. There’s really nothing more to type really, as we’ll let Smosh Games’ video do all the talking. Enjoy.
-
Get to Work with The Sims 4 expansion pack this April
The first expansion pack for The Sims 4 is in development, and it’s called Get to Work. In it, players will take active control over their Sims’ careers in three new options: Be a Doctor: Your Sim can now spend their work day saving lives, treating patients, performing emergency surgery, and for the first time […]