Gears Of War fans agree Dom's death is 'saddest in gaming history'

If you watched a Gears of War trailer for the first time, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind wouldn’t be emotional storytelling. The originalGears of Warwas released for theXbox360 in 2006 and alongside the likes ofHalo, it became one of Microsoft’s flagship properties for the green brand.Gears of Warwas to be an inspiration for many third-person cover-based shooters, but no one was able to quite capture the magic quite like OG developers,Epic Games....

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 361 words · Matthew Crawford

Keanu Reeves, coolest man on the planet, is going on tour with his rock band

Whoa. Keanu Reeves, resident coolest and seemingly kindest man on the planet, is heading back out on tour with rock band Dogstar as they gear up to release their first album in 23 years.It’s been a busy ol’ year for Reeves.John Wick 4released back in March - and if you haven’t yet seen it, you really should. It’s undeniablythe most visually impressive instalmentin the franchise. The release of the film sadly coincided with the passing of star Lance Reddick who brought concierge Charon to life....

July 20, 2023 · 7 min · 1482 words · David Phillips

Netflix cancels $30 million project before it can even release

Oh dear. Netflix’s latest cancellation is a big one, and it’s happened before the project could even release.It’s certainly nothing new forNetflixto suddenlycancel something that everyone’s excited about. We’ve seen it happen time and time again over the years whenfan-favourite series have been suddenly shut down, a practice whichpreviously leftFate: The Winx Sagaviewers on a permanent cliffhanger ending.Things don’t get much more annoying than that.Netflix subscribers can currently play the excellentOxenfree II: Lost Signalsfor free as part of their subscription - take a look at the trailer below....

July 20, 2023 · 6 min · 1176 words · Eric Heath

Netflix subscribers can grab a brand-new free game right now

If you’re an existing Netflix subscriber (or were planning to join the service any time soon, for that matter), then you’re in luck. Subscribers can currently get exclusive access to a brand new game starring Sega’s iconic blue hedgehog, totally free.NetflixGames is easily one of Netflix’s most underrated features. The service is available to all subscribers, even those paying for the ad-supported tier, and contains over 50 games, including some absolute gems likeTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge,Oxenfree, and its newly released sequel,Oxenfree II: Lost Signals....

July 20, 2023 · 6 min · 1238 words · Carl Russell

PlayStation dropping new console in September, says insider

We’ve come to expect mid-generation consoles from Sony. If we look back to thePlayStation4, we had the PS4 Pro and the PS4 Slim. Well, we’re three years into the PS5’s life cycle so you can understand why so many people are asking the question of: What’s coming next? It was last year when insiders first spoke of a redesigned PS5. Some have referred to it as a PS5 Slim but the main feature appears to be that, if real,it features a detachable disc drive....

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Travis Pratt

PlayStation fans are desperate for a new Resistance game on PS5

Fans of the Resistance games are hoping the PlayStation 5 could revive the series as an exclusive shooter. ThePlayStation 5isn’t short of exclusive games, in fact, it’s practically overflowing with them, likeThe Last Of Us,Horizon Forbidden Westand much more. Even when the game is going to be available on other consoles, there’s still a good chance it’ll be a timed PlayStation exclusive first. Check out the trailer forResistance: Fall of Manbelow!...

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 333 words · Steven Jones

PlayStation fans' emergency attempt to block Xbox Activision deal rejected by court

As far asMicrosoftis concerned, things have been going pretty well regarding its proposed acquisition of Activision. Earlier this month, itwon its court battle against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is a huge step forward. However, it still needs to convince the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) that the deal is fair - theUK regulator rejected the buyout once already back in April. If the buyout is fully approved, Microsoft will own theCall of DutyIP....

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Courtney Rodriguez

PlayStation Plus free games: last chance to grab massively popular loot-filled RPG

With 10 games leaving PlayStation Plus, subscribers have until the end of the month to playBorderlands 3at no additional cost.Yesterday, we reported on 10 PlayStation Plus games that’ll beleavingthe Extra tier game catalogue in August. On that list were fan-favourites like the Yakuza games,The Crew 2and a few others, with a particularly heavy loss beingBorderlands 3.Check out the trailer forBorderlands 3belowBorderlands 3is a looter-shooter that follows a similar formula to previous entries in the series, shooting bad guys and taking their gear so you can shoot bad guys more effectively....

July 20, 2023 · 6 min · 1210 words · Erica Stevens

Portal: Prelude available to download and keep for free right now

Portal: Prelude RTX, a remastering of the hugely-popular unofficialPortalprequel is now available to grab for free on Steam, no strings attached. Take a look atPortal: Prelude RTXin action below. Advert Advert The good news is, if you’re a PC owner, you can play for free. You’ll needPortalalready installed, but then you candownloadthePortal: Prelude RTXmod for free onSteam, adding the prequel to your game. Happy puzzling. Topics:Valve,Steam,PC,Mods

July 20, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Leslie Flynn

Red Dead Redemption remake to release before Christmas, apparently

The rumouredRed Dead Redemptionremake may be coming sooner than you think, supposedly just weeks away from launch. While mostRockstar Gamesfans are patiently waiting for news onGrand Theft Auto VI, others are looking for confirmation on something entirely different, afull remakeof the originalRed Dead Redemption, which could potentially release just in time for Christmas. Check out the trailer for Red Dead Redemption below! Leakers and hackers have been claiming for months that Rockstar is secretly working on aRed Dead Redemptionremake, saying itwill be a full remakeand not justa remaster, like what was done for theGrand Theft Auto Trilogy, which wasa genuine concernamongst fans....

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 307 words · Laura White

Star Wars Outlaws will feel like the original trilogy, promises Ubisoft

Just when you thought thatStar Wars Outlawscouldn’t get any more promising, its creative director has confirmed that the devs are making a conscious effort to ensure that the game has the same vibe and style of the original Star Wars film trilogy. From its official reveal last month, we knew that the story of scoundrel Kay Vess will take place somewhere between the events ofThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi....

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 272 words · Jenna Wilson

Starfield fans have 'no doubt' game will be buggy at launch

Fans are counting down the days until Bethesda’s next big RPG is upon us withStarfield, despite there being some scepticism about its launch. It’s no secret thatBethesdagames are buggy at launch for better or worse. In fact, fans will expect nothing less. Though there’s certainly a difference between the somewhat lovable bugs inSkyrim, to the botched launch that wasFallout 76. However, we hear that the latter is in a much better state now....

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 351 words · Emily Brown

Starfield pre-orders are being cancelled, leaving fans concerned

SeveralStarfieldfans are getting nervous following the sudden, unexplained cancellation of their Constellation Edition pre-orders. Bethesda’sdeep-space exploration game,Starfield, is one of this year’s most anticipated releases, with many considering it to be a potentialGame Of The Yearcandidate, provided the game isn’t riddled withbugs and performance issuesat launch. Check out the trailer forStarfield’sConstellation Edition below! The game’s size and scale are of particular interest to players, with over 1,000 planets to explore, which you can visit in a starship ofyour own design....

July 20, 2023 · 2 min · 339 words · William Hubbard PhD