Rockstar Games’upcoming titleGrand Theft Auto VIis set to cause a wave of coincidently timed sick days, according to a recent study.Shout out in advance toTweakTown’s Anthony Garreffa, who detailed the report fromGrand Theft AutofansiteGTA Boom.The study, which revealed which US states are the most excited about the upcoming game, concluded that its release will cause “an unusual increase” in folks taking time off to play the title.Advert“Given the history of significant sick day spikes during major game releases,” stated Matt Gibbs, the director of GTA Boom, “like with Rockstar’s last big hit, Red Dead Redemption II, it wouldn’t be surprising to see a wave of ‘GTA flu’ when the game launches....

Hogwarts Legacyis a damn good-looking game, unless you’re playing on the last-gen version that is, and this overhaul mod does a spectacular job of making it look better.The hype for the game has unfortunately died down, but despite itsconnections to J.K Rowling, the game impressed players with its accurate recreation of Hogwarts and its surrounding areas.If you’re in the mood for more Harry Potter games,Harry Potter: Quidditch Championsis your best bet....

Nonetheless, there are far too many noisy fans finding fault with the very features they demanded afterInquisition. Even though it won Game of the Year in 2014, fans had plenty to moan about when it came to the award-winning instalment. As quick as they are to selectively forget this, I have the memory of an elephant. Advert Advert WhenInquisitionlaunched, it was met with frustration that you couldn’t simply upload your saves from previous games....

Throughout the history of Nintendo’s reign over the handheld market, they have produced a staggering amount of great games featuring their mascots and legendary characters. Across the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance, we got new Zelda titles, classic outings for Mario, along with appearances from Mega Man and Samus. WithNintendo Switch Online, you can play a great deal of these classic bangers for free. It might be daunting to see all these games and not know which are the stand-out highlights, particularly if you’re a younger player looking to experience the history of these terrific franchises....

Tom Hiddleston’s fan-favourite Loki has resurfaced in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, although it may not be exactly in the way you’d hoped. While it doesn’t appear thatLokiis getting a third season, we’re assumedly going to see the character again. I mean we are in The Multiverse Saga, after all, and Loki is now the God of Time. Advert Advert That’s surely going to be a factor that plays into the upcomingAvengers: Doomsdayand/orSecret Wars, one would assume....

When it comes to modding, not everyone is comfortable with changing key aspects of the game and would rather stick to the occasional cosmetic download. That is the case for this mod which aims to give one race a cosmetic overhaul for theMass Effect Trilogy. Check out the launch trailer forMass Effect 2below! Advert Advert The creators have included a disclaimer that thismodis “not lore-friendly” and “will not be to everyone’s taste”, however, a recent post over on r/masseffect reveals that this free download is actually a hit with Mass Effect fans....

Marvel fans are once again divided.It seems they rarely agree on much these days, sadly.The latest teaser to cause friction in theMarvelcommunity is the rumour that a Wolverine vs Hulk movie is in the works.AdvertAccording to Twitter user MyTimeToShineHello, an individual who’s posted other speculativeMCUdetails before, “A Wolverine vs Hulk movie is in development at Marvel Studios.”The problem with their claim is the fact that few believe it’s real.“You sure?? You said Cyclops, Jean & Storm are in theDeadpool & Wolverinemovie… well they’re not,”replied@TorqueyLunatico....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is due another switch-up following whatever happens in Avengers: Secret Wars, but from the sound of things very little is going to change.Fans have been speculating for months that whenAvengers: Secret Warsends it’ll essentially reboot the MCU, opening the door for new actors to step into various Marvel roles while keeping a few fan-favourites around.The next MCU project isCaptain America: New World Order, the latest trailer of which can be seen belowWhether that’s true or not is currently unknown, but insider details from DanielRPK are indicating it’s not, as plans for Phase 7 have been leaked online....

Do you hear that? That imaginary klaxon means you have just 24 hours left to nab these Nintendo freebies. Yes, another generous batch ofNintendo SwitchOnline icons arrived this week, but they’re not sticking around for much longer with a new batch due tomorrow. As such, if you’re a fan ofMario, you’re going to want to pay attention and heed this advice. Advert Advert I should hope that’s all of you because let’s face it, who is a Nintendo Switch owner and not a fan of Mario?...

You might have been missing a neat PlayStation trick without realising it. We can get stuck in a routine of automatically renewing ourPlayStation Plus, to the point that we don’t think to try and trick our way to a discount. How foolish we’ve been. Advert Advert “Go to yourPlayStationaccount on PC or phone browser, click on your profile then click ‘subscriptions management’, then click ‘Cancel’ to cancel your subscription,” theyexplained....

Following on from the remake ofPokémon Diamond and Pearlback in 2021, fans have been discussing which game should be next to receive an update. However, despite manyPokémonfans thinking that the logical step would bePokémon Black and White, others think this is being a bit too optimistic. The last time that we saw a major remake was back in 2021 when Gen 4’sPokémon Diamond and PearlbecamePokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl....

Red Dead Redemption 2players can claim these freebies right now but you need to act fast because they disappear in 24 hours. Alongside theGrand Theft Autoseries, its Wild West offering is one ofRockstar Games’crown jewels. What started as a linear series in 2004 withRed Dead Revolver, it later expanded into a huge open world with 2010’sRed Dead Redemptionstarring the charming but ruthlessJohn Marston. Check out the Red Dead Online trailer below!...

As much as we all appreciate the stunning highs and lows ofRed Dead Redemption 2, Arthur Morgan is done dirty.His end is a tragic one that feels unfair for such a beloved protagonist.Despite not being canonical, this fan-createdRed Dead Redemption2epilogue is a way to ensure Arthur gets the ending he really deserves.AdvertArthur’s Redemptionis an aptly named title for this alternate conclusion toRockstar Games’ epic wild west adventure.Take a look at some of our favourite wins and fails....