GTA 6 announcement criticised by angry fans who expected more

GTA 6fans are tired of waiting for the game, and have now called out Rockstar Games over the way in which the open-world crime sim was announced. One thing gamers everywhere are sick of?Video games announced years before they’re ready. Look atCyberpunk 2077, which was teased back inMay 2012. Or how aboutThe Elder Scrolls VI, which was shown five years ago and probablywon’t be ready for at least another decade....

August 29, 2023 · 1 min · 209 words · Stacey Donaldson

GTA 6 huge open-world map appears online, filled with multiple cities and towns

As I’m sure you’re all-too painfully aware,Rockstar Gamesfirst announcedGTA VIwas in activedevelopment back in February 2022. Since that fateful day, we haven’t really had anything official to look over. Hence therushing live TV showsandinfamous gameplay leaksfrom impatient fans. Take a look at everything we currently know aboutGTA VIbelow. Spoiler: it’s not much. While an official map has yet to find its way online, fans have pored over the gameplay leaks from last year to create a series of reference points and put together what they believe to bethe best estimation ofGTA VI’s map....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 241 words · Christian Hansen

Hogwarts Legacy fans hopeful after Harry Potter: Back To Hogwarts announcement

Hogwarts Legacyis a pretty big game. It’s also a pretty good game. But, over six months since launch, fans are definitely hungry for more.We all know how much expectation surroundedHarry PotterRPG in the run up to launch, and it’s fair to sayHogwarts Legacydidn’t quite deliver theSkyrim-level experience a lot of you so clearly expected. A lot of fans feelthe open-world game feels largely emptyand doesn’t really reward multiple playthroughs. Otherhave accuseddeveloper Avalanche Software of outright lying about the game’s features....

August 29, 2023 · 6 min · 1142 words · Gary Smith

Lara Croft's new look in Call Of Duty is actually amazing

Watch out, Nicki, there’s a newcomer on the way and she’s got a fandom that’s been around since the 1990s. That’s right, we’re talking about Lara Croft and her joining Call of Duty; the first look at her in-game model has dropped and, wow, Croft is killing it. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIhas never been as interesting as it is right now (don’t come for me, you know I’m right); from Nicki Minaj to Snoop Dogg, there’s been a lot of amazing Operators introduced to the game....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 396 words · Veronica Austin

PC freebie: last chance to grab 9/10 Steam RPG for free

PC gamers can currently grab an RPG that has an impressive 9/10 rating over on Steam, and there’s no need to be subscribed to any particular subscription service to claim it. There are so manyfree gameson PC, especiallySteam, assumingyou know where to look. Whether you’re afterfree demos, unusual indies, or something completely different, there’s a little something for everyone. Take a look at the gorgeous new update forCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertybelow!...

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 226 words · Shelby Robertson

PlayStation 2 classic returning on modern consoles

A fan-favourite PlayStation 2 game,Alien Hominid, is getting a modern console re-release, but will exclude PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, for some reason.Originally released for the PS2 andNintendoGameCube in 2004,Alien Hominidis a 2D run-and-gun platformer that initially started its life as an Adobe Flash game. Players make their way through each level smacking government agents, blasting them with rayguns or using an assortment of other weapons to progress through the game....

August 29, 2023 · 6 min · 1155 words · Lisa Curry

PlayStation Plus members can get two new free games right now

PlayStation Plus subscribers can currently get their hands on two very different but equally excellent free games right now.PlayStation PlusEssentialtier subscriberscan currently grabthe following:PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams, andDeath’s Door.Not a bad trilogy of games at all. Meanwhile, Extra and Premium tier subscribers can grab afurther 17 gamesin August, includingMoving Out 2, Lost Judgement, andDestiny 2: The Witch Queen.Take a look atCyberpunk 2077’s upcoming expansion below!As of today, there are two free games that absolutely demand your attention - and both are available now for PlayStation Plus Extra subscribers....

August 29, 2023 · 6 min · 1173 words · George Fuentes

PlayStation Plus' new free game for September has just 2.9 on Metacritic

PlayStation Plus' free games for September aren’t off to the best start, as the first title in the mix for Essential subscribers has a score of just 2.9 from fans on Metacritic.August was a solid enough month forEssentialtier subscribers, whocan currently grabin August:PGA Tour 2K23, Dreams, andDeath’s Door.Elsewhere, Extra and Premium subscribers could getfurther 17 gamesin August, includingMoving Out 2, Lost Judgement, andDestiny 2: The Witch Queen. Oh, and you can now finally get your hands on the gorgeous indie RPGSea Of Stars,which is getting rave reviews....

August 29, 2023 · 6 min · 1143 words · Mackenzie Pearson

Red Dead Redemption 2 fan spots mind-blowing new detail five years later

Red Dead Redemption 2really is the game that keeps on giving, with the latest discovery nothing short of mind-blowing. It’s a detail you might have easily missed if you’re not looking for it, but while it’s subtle, once you spot it, you can’t fail to be impressed. On a Reddit post that asked gamers to share any unusual details about the game they’ve noticed, one post gained a lot of traction quickly....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 343 words · Thomas Freeman

Red Dead Redemption 2 finally playable at 60fps on PlayStation 5

Whenever I seeRed Dead Redemption 2mentioned, I wonder if Rockstar Games has done something annoying, or whether an exciting new mod has appeared on the scene. Today it’s the latter, though the “mod” is for the PlayStation 5 so that we can finally playRDR2at 60fps.It’s been an issue dogging the game since the PS5 launched – you only have to visit Reddit to see the countless times players have frustratingly asked whyRDR2hasn’t had a 60fps patch yet....

August 29, 2023 · 8 min · 1662 words · Cory Bishop

Red Dead Redemption 2 writer leaves Rockstar after 16 years

Some leave their jobs loudly, and others post an updated bio on LinkedIn – that’s exactly what a veteranRed Dead Redemption 2writer has done. You win some, you lose some – like with these epic wins and fails! TheRDR2seasoned writer’s updated profile now reads: “Mike is an accomplished writer who spent over 16 years working for Rockstar Games as a creative lead on some of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful video game franchises of all time, most notablyGrand Theft Autoand Red Dead Redemption....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 299 words · Erica Alexander

Starfield fans are freaking out over newly discovered open-world boundaries

Starfieldfans are going into meltdown due to a leaked in-game message that prevents you from exploring parts of a planet. One of the key selling points ofBethesda’sspace-exploration game,Starfield, was you could do exactly that, explore space. This includes flying your very owncustom starship from system to system, before landing on one of the game’s1,000 planetsand explore it at your leisure. Take a look at Starfield’s gameplay trailer below Unfortunately, fans are panicking at leaked gameplay that suggests once you walk a certain distance on the planet, the game stops you from going any further and asks you to pick a different region....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 306 words · Phillip Hobbs

Starfield fans can start creating their character right now

One of the most sacred parts of any RPG is the creation of your custom character. Especially in a Bethesda game! After all, why wouldn’t you want to spend hourspainfully adjusting things like the width between your eyebrowsand length of your chin in a game where you spend most of your time either in first-person or wearing a helmet? Take a look atStarfieldin action below! Far more important than deciding what your character will look like is how your character plays....

August 29, 2023 · 2 min · 224 words · Leah Patel