PlayStation maker Sony is currently in talks to acquire FromSoftware, the developer behind Elden Ring, Dark Souls and Bloodbourne, as part of a buyout of its owner, the Japanese publishing giant Kadokawa. Read more Read more ›
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At this evening's Xbox showcase, Bethesda and developer Machine Games gave us all another little peek at Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.The team shared a look at what it calls a "pivotal cinematic", in which Indy and his sidekick (for this game at least) Gina "make a startling discovery in the Himalayas". There is a kerfuffle over a stone, and of course, some explosions and bad guys getting thrown... Read more ›
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The 90s may be back, as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's roster of provocative policial characters makes clear, but at Treyarch it might be a bit closer to 2013. Just as Battlefield 4 had Levolution and Driveclub had its Drivatars, Black Ops 6 is reviving the once-popular trend of making up silly words for neat, new, though not exactly groundbreaking ideas.In COD's case, it's 'omnimovement', Black Ops 6's headline... Read more ›
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I am very sorry to report that, no, you cannot play as former UK Prime Minister, Conservative party leader and unanimously beloved human being Margaret Thatcher in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Despite promising signs in the initial reveal trailer from developer Treyarch, where big Maggie features alongside the similarly well-liked Saddam Hussein, George Bush Senior, and Bill Clinton - and the fact that Ronald Reagan was playable in... Read more ›
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Four years after its initial announcement, Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot has finally resurfaced, offering a first gameplay reveal for this reimagining of developer Rare's classic spy-flavoured first-person shooter. Announced back in December 2020, Microsoft's Perfect Dark reboot was initially being developed exclusively by The Initiative, a studio specifically set up to handle its creation. However, the project has been hit by numerous set-backs since then and Tomb Raider developer Crystal... Read more ›
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Annapurna revealed new teen drama game Mixtape from the developer of The Artful Escape, featuring skateboards, romance, and an iconic soundtrack. Developer Beethoven and Dinosaur's next game was shown at the Xbox Game Showcase: a coming-of-age action adventure game with a soundtrack featuring DEVO, Roxy Music, Lush, The Smashing Pumpkins, Iggy Pop, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and more. Take a look at the trailer below. Read more Read more ›
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Life is Strange will return with a new murder-solving adventure, starring the series' original protagonist Max Caulfield, now all grown up. Today's first trailer, shown during the Xbox Showcase, sees Max return to using her powers when her best friend (no, not that one) turns up dead. But this isn't quite the same power Max had in Life is Strange 1. This time, it sounds like she has the ability... Read more ›
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Arguably one of the more intriguing new game announcements from tonight's Xbox Games Showcase, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a new turn-based RPG from French studio Sandfall Interactive. Combining fantasy and 'Belle Époque' art influences, you'll be leading the titular expedition to try and stop the mysterious Paintress, a being who's slowly wiping out the last remnants of humanity by painting numbers on a strange monolith - with each number... Read more ›
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Fallout 76 players will be able to turn themselves into Ghouls in early 2025, Bethesda announced during the Xbox Games Showcase this evening. It's a series first for the Fallout universe, and a move that's sure to make the millions of new players who have started playing the Fallout games in the wake of the Fallout TV show jump with irradiated joy.You'll need to reach Level 50 before you can... Read more ›
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Microsoft's Fable reboot will launch for PC and Xbox Series X/S in 2025, it was confirmed tonight in a new trailer. We previously hadn't been given a release window for the upcoming fantasy role-player, despite seeing it a year ago at the last Xbox Showcase. And, just like last year, Fable's latest trailer confirmed another legend of British comedy will be featured. Yes, Super Hans from Peep Show, AKA Matt... Read more ›
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Konami provided a fresh look at Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater at tonight's Xbox Games Showcase. After snippets at previous showcases, this new trailer showed off plenty of gameplay of the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake. However, there's still no release date. Take a look at the trailer below. Read more Read more ›
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Developer Undead Labs has given a fresh look at State of Decay 3 - the reportedly troubled latest entry in its zombie survival series - courtesy of a moody cinematic trailer. State of Decay 3 was announced nearly four years ago, during Microsoft's July 2020 Xbox showcase. Two years later, with the game still nowhere to be seen, reports began circulating allegations of sexism and mismanagement at Undead Labs, with... Read more ›
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Compulsion Games, developer of We Happy Few, showed more of its upcoming adventure game South of Midnight during the Xbox Showcase this evening - and let us know the project will arrive for PC and Xbox Series X/S at some point next year, in 2025. A meaty trailer showed off stylish action as well as a bit of gameplay, as its heroine scampered around the bayou, rode a big talking... Read more ›
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Starfield is getting an update this evening as Bethesda shows off a first look at expansion Shattered Space. As part of today's Xbox Games Showcase, Microsoft and Bethesda showed a trailer for the expansion, which is taking on a distinct space horror vibe. There's still no release date though, it's simply slated for 2024. Read more Read more ›
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Kicking off this evening's Xbox showcase, we got a look at Doom: The Dark Ages, and oh my days, it looks awesome. "Before he became a hero," the video begins, "he was the super weapon of gods and kings." And what a super weapon he was. But, don't let me tell you. You can check out Doom: The Dark Ages' reveal trailer for yourself below. Doom: The Dark Ages will... Read more ›
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard got a first trailer today during the Xbox Showcase, and it looked very good indeed. BioWare's RPG has a slightly stylised artstyle - in this trailer, at least - and a cool-looking roster of new companion characters... except not all of them are new. In amongst the roster are a couple of familiar faces. Varric we knew would be back in this next installment. But also... Read more ›
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Starship Troopers: Extermination is finally leaving early access, and to celebrate, developer Offworld has confirmed that the sci-fi FPS will also be making the jump to console.Starship Troopers: Extermination launched in early access back in May 2023, initially providing just a small sample of the first-person shooter on Steam. Now the game is ready for a full release debut on PC via Steam, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on 11th... Read more ›
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Tenjutsu is an all-new roguelike action game from the designer of Dead Cells.While we didn't get a release date when Devolver Digital made the reveal, we did get to see some gameplay courtesy of a comprehensive, if brief, announcement trailer, which you can see below:"Step into the shoes of a renegade yakuza hellbent on defying her former associates and loosening their grip on the Secret Garden City in this fast... Read more ›
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Developer Black Salt Games has confirmed that Dredge's highly anticipated second DLC, The Iron Rig, will release on 15th August, 2024.The indie fishing adventure will, ahem, "lure players back in" with new fish, new boat upgrades and gadgets, and a brand-new storyline.Playable at any time in your Dredge adventure, The Iron Rig sees you join the Ironhaven Corporation to "collect resources to build a formidable base of operations, unlocking new... Read more ›
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The first Destiny 2 clan to complete The Final Shape's raid has unlocked a final mission for all Guardians to close out the sci-fi shooter's expansive story.It took the Parabellum clan 19 hours to work their way through Salvation’s Edge – and what a triumph it was – but the bigger surprise was that as the cut-scenes played out the end of Destiny's epic decade, a hitherto secret mission became... Read more ›
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Master modder Luke Ross has released yet another update to his REAL VR mod and for the first time in ages it's not for a Ubisoft game! On this week's VR Corner, I take a look a Luke's flat screen to VR mod for Sucker Punch's epicly beautiful Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut on PC. The video itself shows off sections from the first 90 minutes of the game, which... Read more ›
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