PlayStation quietly confirms major acquisition that Xbox gamers aren't gonna love

The rumour is no longer a rumour, so I hope youXboxfolks aren’t fans of soulslikes. Yeah, you can probably figure out where I’m going with this already, asSonyhas officially confirmed their interest in buyingElden RingandDark SoulsdeveloperFromSoftware’sparent company Kadokawa Corporation. Obviously they also madeBloodbornebut, well, you Xbox owners were never getting that one anyway. Advert Advert In case you need a quick refresher, we’vebeen hearing a lot of chatterregarding Sony’s purchase of Kadokawa Corporation since the end of last month....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 327 words · James Bailey

Red Dead Redemption 3's prequel setting has the perfect protagonist, fans agree

Rockstar may have been missing in action during last night’s The Game Awards but that doesn’t mean that its future releases are far from fan’s minds.There is no denying thatRockstar Gamesis one of the most celebrated studios in the gaming industry and for good reason considering it is the creators of both theGrand Theft AutoandRed Dead Redemptionfranchises amongst others.Check out the launch trailer forRed Dead Redemption 2below!Now withGrand Theft Auto VIcurrently in development ahead of a fall 2025 release, fans are counting down the days but it does also beg the question as to when we can expect a potentialRed Dead Redemption 3....

December 13, 2024 · 8 min · 1655 words · Jon Gonzalez

Sony quietly announces new PS5 hardware, and I need it

The controller will sell for $84.99 or £74.99 and will include all the standard features for the DualSense, this seems to be a simple cosmetic change for thePlayStation 5controller. PlayStation is currently celebrating its 30th year making consoles and games. I say simple cosmetic change, but really, this is a tasty looking revamp from the standard white colourway. Advert Advert With a black background colour, the accents appear in yellow and grey....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 267 words · Matthew Nolan

Star Wars Outlaws free download quietly released for you to claim now

If you’re still playingStar Wars Outlaws, then Ubisoft has got another little update for you to improve your experience.Star Wars Outlawspatch 1.5.0 is here, and it means Ubisoft is tweaking, bug squashing, and improving the overall experience.Star Wars: Bounty Hunterwill give players another chance to jaunt around space very soon.Headliningthe patchis a little festive treat from Ubisoft.AdvertThroughout 12 December to 9 January, if you take a photo on Kijimi as part of theUbisoftConnect photo challenge, you’ll receive a stripy scarf cosmetic for Nix, to keep them in the festive spirit....

December 13, 2024 · 6 min · 1227 words · Lindsay Anderson

The Last of Us director reveals new game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet

breaking news breaking news breaking news Just as we thought The Game Awards 2024 had come to an end, Naughty Dog appeared at the last second to reveal its brand-new IP. With the majority of the awards handed out,Borderlands 4,The Witcher 4andElden Ring: Nightreignannounced (alongside others, of course) and The Game Awards 2024 ceremony wrapping up, viewers thought Geoff Keighley had no more surprises up his sleeve. Check out the announcement trailer forIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophetbelow!...

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 317 words · Justin Taylor

The Lord Of The Rings officially returns in jaw-dropping new release

We are being blessed with a brand-new release for fans of The Lord of the Rings, and it’s got some truly stunning features. The Lord of the Rings is back in cinemas with this anime adaptation. It’s a sight to behold, as the films will arrive in a faux leather book with gold foil details. Advert Advert Each film comes as a 4K UHD Blu-ray to ensure the best visual quality possible - and, of course, these are the extended cuts of the films....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 303 words · Erika Clark

The Witcher 4 just canonised a particular The Witcher 3 ending

The latest trailer forThe Witcher 4that was shown off atThe Game Awardslast night confirms that one of the many endings forThe Witcher 3will actually be canon inCD Projekt RED’supcoming game. Obviously, if you’re somehow reading this and haven’t finishedThe Witcher 3yet, there’s a good chance you’ll get spoiled from this point onwards you silly goose. So, there was a lot to take in during that trailer huh? You know one thing that was pretty straightforward though?...

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 299 words · Dr. Lauren Davis PhD

The Witcher 4 teaser confirms what happened to Geralt after The Wild Hunt

I still can’t quite believe it.The Witcher IVis coming, and we got our very first look at the new RPG in an incredible trailer during The Game Awards. Every time I close my eyes I can see that trailer. Fans ofThe Witcherwon’t have been surprised to see thatThe Witcher IVis delivering on the promise shown at the end ofThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt’sgood ending: Ciri is now a fully fledged Witcher, and she’ll be our hero for the new game....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 245 words · Ian Day

The Witcher 4 trailer debuted by CD Projekt RED at The Game Awards

breaking news breaking news breaking news At The Game Awards 2024, fans watched as fog rolled out on the stage, and, suddenly, we were back in the world ofThe Witcher. In the cinematic clip we see adult Ciri as our new Witcher. Advert Advert Given thatCDPRonly just revealed a massive new update forCyberpunk 2077, we didn’t expect to see something forThe Witcher IVso soon, yet here we are, mouths open in awe as Ciri takes over from Geralt....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Karen Edwards

Titanfall meets Halo in epic new free release, unveiled at The Game Awards

Huge news for people who loveHaloandTitanfall 2(but have made peace with the fact thatTitanfall 3will never, ever exist), as a brand new free-to-play mech shooter just dropped on Steam following its reveal atThe Game Awardslast night. The game was revealed at The Game Awards last night alongsidea flashy cinematic trailer. If you prefer your trailers to be a bit more gameplay-focused,a second trailerforSteel Huntershit YouTube directly afterwards that will be a bit more to your liking....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Lisa Oconnell

Turok: Origins announced at The Game Awards in year's most surprising reboot

breaking news breaking news breaking news If you tell me this one was on your bingo card for The Game Awards, you’re a liar. Turok, one of the most beloved video game franchises of the 90s, is back. As revealed in a trailer at The Game Awards,Turok: Originsis a third person multiplayer shooter from developers Saber Interactive, utilising Unreal Engine 5. Advert Advert Turok: Originsfeatures online co-op, with three players able to take on the campaign together at the same time....

December 13, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Austin Gonzales

Xbox gamers warned to grab free store credit while they can

Recently, Xbox gamers have noticed that they don’t seem to be getting as many rewards points as they used to.This was recently confirmed for aGerman player on Reddit, who showed that the total amount of reward points was significantly less than it once was.Borderlands 4was shown off at The Game Awards with a full gameplay trailer.In a thread titled, “Yep, it was nerfed”, the player shows that they were only earning five points for tasks that used to bring in a lot more....

December 13, 2024 · 6 min · 1256 words · Alicia Villegas

Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley fans will adore Steam's latest free download

Uh oh, I think I may have found my next cosy obsession. I’ll be honest, it’s hard to tear me away fromStardew ValleyandAnimal Crossing: New Horizons. I’ve worked so hard on my respective farm and island that as delightful as embarking on a new cosy adventure is, it’s hard to spread my commitment across so many titles. Advert Advert Every now and then though, I unearth something that is wonderful enough to convince me to do just that....

December 12, 2024 · 2 min · 265 words · Katelyn Martinez