Starfield review concerns raised as Bethesda withholds copies from specific outlets

The release ofStarfieldis almost upon us, but an important date lies between the present and then. Tomorrow, on 31 August, the review embargo lifts which means, yes,Starfieldwill be getting its Metacritic score. It’s a day that everyone is waiting for with baited breath, but there may be a few outlets missing from the Metacritic roster. As we nearStarfield’s release, we’re learning so much more about the game. It shouldn’t surprise us that there’s a lot to get to grips with....

August 30, 2023 · 2 min · 330 words · Thomas Garcia

Starfield will hit 60fps after all, just not for everyone

Some PC users will be able to boostStarfield’sframerate to 60fps, though it’ll take some powerful hardware to do so. Starfieldis one of the biggest upcoming releases of the year, andBethesdahas done an incredible job, once again, at hyping us up for the game’s launch onXboxandPCin a few day’s time. The time is almost here, check out Starfield’s latest trailer below Fans are already putting together a plan for their first playthrough, whether it becharting the galaxyfor where they want to go first,creating their characterand ship early, or thinking about what theirRPG build will be....

August 30, 2023 · 2 min · 336 words · Thomas Estes

Starfield's first mod has landed, and it's a sex one, obviously

I haven’t playedStarfield, but I don’t believe it’s supposed to be an inherently sexy game. That’s never really been how Bethesda does it. Oh,there are sex scenes, to be sure. But I certainly don’t think we can expect anything as raunchy asThe Witcher 3orBaldur’s Gate 3. Of course, that’s where modders come in. Take a look atStarfieldin action below! There’s an awful lot of expectation surroundStarfieldand what the modding community will be able to do with the game in the years after launch....

August 30, 2023 · 2 min · 252 words · Brian Thompson

Starfield's Metacritic score is already splitting fans

Starfield’sMetacritic score is already causing arguments before the game has even released, in a move that most of us could probably have seen coming from deep space.The level of discourse aroundStarfieldis already unbearable. In the middle you have the majority of gamers: people I assume like you, who are excited to see a big single-player RPG coming toXbox. Then you have the two warring sides, consisting ofPlayStationfanboys who arecampaigning against the game at every turn, and smug Xbox elitists who are handling the situation with all the grace of a hurried crap in a service station toilet....

August 30, 2023 · 6 min · 1275 words · Ashley Kennedy

The Elder Scrolls 6 has finally, officially entered full development

Bethesda fans rejoice, The Elder Scrolls VI has officially left pre-production and entered development. Advert Advert While the majority of Bethesda fans are gearing up for the studio’s brand-new IP,Starfield, many have been looking ahead to future titles, mainlyThe Elder Scrolls VIandFallout 5. Starfieldis almost here, check out the new live-action trailer below Advert Advert Its official announcement teaser was shared in 2018, a whopping five years ago and we’ve heard nothing since....

August 30, 2023 · 2 min · 309 words · Melissa Hansen

The Elder Scrolls 6 release update shared by Bethesda, and it's not good

As much as we’d all love Bethesda to say thatElder Scrolls VIis going to launch real soon, we know such a delightful surprise will never happen. Even more so now that we’ve seen the latest update regarding the game’s release. Be warned, you’re not going to like it if you don’t already know the sad news. Watch the officialElder Scrolls VIannouncement from 2018! Advert Advert When asked if he regrets announcing the game way back in 2018, Howard admitted that the reveal was perhaps a little premature....

August 30, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Candice Cummings

Xbox Series X gets biggest discount ever, days before Starfield launches

Now is the time to purchase a console; the Xbox Series X has just received its biggest discount ever, only a matter of days beforeStarfieldlaunches.It’s not like gamers ever need much of an excuse to indulge in one of their favourite pastimes, but when they’re able to save a considerable wad of cash while doing so, it’s always a massive bonus. Especially when a new console purchase is necessary when it comes to exclusive releases that allow you to explore space in a sci-fi RPG for the ages....

August 30, 2023 · 9 min · 1794 words · Susan Mendez

Baldur's Gate 3 players lament 'disastrous' final act of RPG

Believe me when I say that writing this hurts me more than you having to read it: fans are complaining aboutBaldur’s Gate 3’s “disastrous” final act and we’re freaking out a bit. Keep feeling those positive vibes with theBG3launch trailer Advert Advert As I’ve not personally played the game yet (I’m waiting for thePS5release), I can’t confirm whether this is just a case of extremely nitpicky fans or the general consensus....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 329 words · Dave Lopez

Batman: Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy is returning to cinemas

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy will be returning to cinemas to celebrate Batman Day. Arguably the greatest Batman films ever made, the Dark Knight trilogy will finally return toselect Showcase Cinemas, giving fans the chance to watchBatmanBegins,The Dark Knight,andThe Dark Knight Riseson the big screen once again. Nintendo Switch fans can play Batman’s greatest video game adventures, with the upcoming Batman: Arkham Trilogy. Nolan’s trilogy completely rebooted the character, who previously appeared in more campy films likeBatman(1989),Batman Forever(1995), and the one we try not to talk about,Batman & Robin(1997), which was so bad, it almost killed the caped crusader’s future big-screen appearances....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 323 words · Kathleen Herrera

Call Of Duty fans think Warzone ruined the franchise

Call Of Duty fans are blaming Warzone for the state of the franchise, believing Activision favour it above normal multiplayer.Since its introduction in 2020, the free-to-playCall Of Dutybattle-royale,Warzone, has become enormously popular, receiving several updates and adding new content and upgrades to the game.Check out the first campaign mission for Call Of Duty Modern Warfare III belowDespite raking in millions of concurrent players, as well as boasting several high-profile collaborations, like Amazon’sThe Boys,Nicki Minaj, and recentlyLara Croft from Tomb Raider, fans reportedly hold it responsible for the fall of the franchise....

August 29, 2023 · 7 min · 1356 words · Lauren Terry

Cyberpunk 2077: Stealthrunner is a free gameplay expansion

Cyberpunk 2077fans can get stuck into another gameplay expansion ahead of the officialPhantom Libertyupdate next month. It’s a great time to be a fan ofCyberpunk 2077. The upcoming paid expansion is set to make a ton of changes, including acomplete graphical overhauland the introductionof new gameplay features. Better yet, all of the big changes coming inPhantom Libertywill actually be available for everyone for free as part of theCyberpunk 2077 2.0update....

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 193 words · Stephen Patterson

Fallout fans can grab a massive new free download right now

If you thought Bethesda was only focused onStarfieldright now you’d be wrong, as the developers have just launched a massive new Fallout update that’s free to download. The patch in question is version 1.0.85.0 forFallout 76, and is available for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC to introduce gamers to Season 14.There’s a lot to unpack in this download, so we’ll try to be concise and straight to the point as much as possible....

August 29, 2023 · 7 min · 1489 words · Bradley Reyes

FromSoftware should remake Legacy Of Kain, fans debate

Should FromSoftware be in charge of a Legacy of Kain remake? Fans are hotly debating this, and, for the most part, quite a few are on board with those Dark Souls vibes.The reason this debate is raging so fiercely is because people have a lot of opinions on the narrative retelling of a Legacy of Kain remake, largely due to the fact thatDark Soulsgames aren’t the best at spinning a good yarn....

August 29, 2023 · 8 min · 1703 words · Barbara Brown