GTA 5 free downloads quietly announced for you to claim in October

It’s October, which means Halloween is merely a few weeks away. I hate to say it, but I really don’t care for Halloween. I’m sorry but it’s the truth. It’s only in recent years that the seasonal celebration has risen in popularity in the UK to match that of our US counterparts. Advert Advert If you do relish the chance to dip your toes into all things spooky though, thenGTA V’s online componentGTA Onlinehas you covered with a new wave of Halloween offerings for 2024....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Laura Ward

GTA 6 can wait, Vice City returns in stunning new next-gen remake

Can you believe that we’re only around two months away from the one-year anniversary ofGTA VI’s reveal trailer dropping?It’s hard to believe that Rockstar has kept us in the dark ever since.Well, that’s not strictly true. The studio did surface to narrowGTA VI’s release window down from 2025 to Fall 2025.AdvertWe’ve certainly not had anything in the way of a gameplay trailer though.Heck, I think many of us would settle for a series of screenshots....

October 7, 2024 · 6 min · 1239 words · Susan Vaughn

Halo A New Dawn officially announced in jawdropping Unreal Engine 5 trailer

Halo as we know it is getting a rebrand, as 343 Studios has been renamed to Halo Studios, and the future of the franchise now lies with Unreal Engine 5.AsXbox’sformer flagship franchises there was once a time when the announcement of a newHalogame was a worldwide event, but unfortunately the last few games have failed to garner the hype required to keep the series going.Halo: Infinitewas a great return to form, but wasn’t enough to save 343’s version of the universeFear not though Halo fans, as it’s been confirmed all future titles will now be made withUnreal Engine5, and Halo Studios is in the process of hiring fresh talent to make it happen....

October 7, 2024 · 6 min · 1167 words · William Holt

Halo fans lose it as Xbox announces sequel we've dreamed of since Halo 3

Halo is coming back in a big way, with a rebrand for its developer and an obvious remake ofHalo: Combat Evolved. If you’ve been aHalofan for the last decade or so you’ve been going through a tough time, as the games just haven’t lived up to the legacyBungieleft behind. Halo Infiniteas a return to form, but mismanagement led it to an early grave There is hope though, as343 Industrieshas been rebranded as Halo Studios, the developer isnow hiring new talentfor the next Halo game, and it’s confirmed the games going forward will be usingUnreal Engine 5....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 243 words · Tiffany Garcia

Marvel boss finally admits MCU character we all love is dead and gone

Wanda Maximoff is definitely dead at least according to one Marvel exec. If you’ve chosen to forget that our favourite witch died, allow me to remind you. We last saw Wanda, or Scarlet Witch, in the Doctor Strange sequel,Multiverse of Madness, where she brought down Mount Wundagore on top of herself. Agatha All Alongis currently showing on Disney+ Advert Advert When asked about the fate of Scarlet Witch Livanos replied, “After the events of’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,' Wanda was taken off the table....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · John Zimmerman

Marvel fans find brilliant solution to why Thor was crying in Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverinehas been out for a while now and has recently landed on streaming services which has prompted fans to rewatch the summer blockbuster. In one scene of the film,Deadpoolfinds himself in the TVA headquarters and sees footage of him in Thor’s arms while the Norse God cries. Thunderbolts*is the next big MCU project for cinemas and will bring back some fan favourites This sparked plenty of theories, including how Deadpool and Thor were in the same battle in the first place....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 338 words · Jeremy Lewis

Marvel fans heartbroken as MCU quietly brings fan-favourite hero to an end

This Marvel superhero’s MCU story has come to an end.When a fan-favourite hero reaches the end of their journey, it’s difficult for their fans to come to terms with it.Sadly, this is part and parcel of being aMarvelfan.AdvertDespitecharacters we love being dead and gone, there are times when a character manages to have thebest ending we’ve seen in the MCUin 16 years.It’s rare though, unfortunately.It’s time for Venom’s last adventure inVenom: The Last DanceAlthough this latest hero isn’t dead as such, they’re not going to make a dramatic comeback any time soon....

October 7, 2024 · 6 min · 1257 words · Virginia Wallace

Marvel fans lose it as Shang Chi star posts potential sequel teaser

The Multiverse Saga has been, let’s say, shaky. In part, that’s perhaps due to its lack of direction. The saga has, so far, been without any Avengers-style team-ups, which can help various storylines feel more congruous. Advert Advert Things are beginning to turn around though. BothDeadpool & WolverineandAgatha All Alonghave proven to be immense successes, while Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Victor Von Doom has injected renewed hype into theMCU....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 280 words · Jennifer Woodward

Marvel fans united over perfect X-Men recast

The future is looking bright for Marvel fans with the MCU welcoming more and more familiar faces. WithDeadpool & Wolverineshowing just how successful aMarveland X-Men collaboration really is, it is no wonder that talk has already turned to what the future of the MCU could look like. Watch two worlds collide in the trailer forDeadpool & Wolverinebelow! Released back in July,Deadpool & Wolverinefound itself dominating the box office with fans of both Wade and Logan flocking tocinemasto see the unlikely pair come together courtesy of Shawn Levy....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Katherine Phelps

Marvel's newest MCU Avengers lineup is already a hit with fans

It is hard to believe that we are heading into the era of theYoung Avengersbut with the mantles ready to be passed over, fans are already getting excited for the next generation of superheroes.Introduced over the years, both officially and non-officially, the YoungAvengersare set to be the future of the MCU with characters such as Young Loki and Scarlet Witch’s twin children rumoured to make the cut.Thunderbolts*is also set to mark the new dawn of the MCU....

October 7, 2024 · 7 min · 1342 words · Dustin Wu

Metaphor ReFantazio review: Earns a spot on the throne as a king among RPGs

It feels somewhat redundant to tell you that the latest RPG from Atlus is quite special. The company has worked hard at establishing itself in the upper echelon of the genre, going from one franchise to another, always delivering something truly outstanding. How, then, do they meet the quality of something as marvellous asPersona 5? Or as daring and deep asShin Megami Tensei V? So, how does this all start? Our protagonist and hero is off to the royal capital of Grand Trad to tell an informant that the prince of the kingdom, once thought dead, is safe....

October 7, 2024 · 9 min · 1739 words · Michael Perez

Nintendo Switch 2 teaser is already sending fans wild

“This is Furukawa, President of Nintendo. We will make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year,” a tweet read. Advert Advert “It will have been over nine years since we announced the existence ofNintendo Switchback in March 2015.” If you’re not aware, fiscal years run from April meaning that the company’s new console should be announced in the next six months. Many people won’t upgrade their consoles immediately and as such, I’m imagining that Nintendo will continue to produce and support the Switch for quite some time....

October 7, 2024 · 2 min · 272 words · David Haney

Nintendo Switch gamers surprised with free Online subscription and dozens of classic games

Nintendo Switch users can get afreesubscription to Nintendo Switch Online with a relevant purchase, granting them access to a huge library of classic games at no additional cost.At the time of writing I’d sayNintendo Switch Onlineis a pretty good deal, that being said the Expansion Pack is still a bit of a nuisance but if you love retro games like I do it’s worth the yearly subscription cost.Take a look at the upcoming Switch gameMario & Luigi: BrothershipbelowIf you’re yet to subscribe toNintendo’smembership program though, or if you used to subscribe but let it expire, you might be interested to hear there’s a freebie going round depending on which games you’re currently buying....

October 7, 2024 · 6 min · 1245 words · Nathaniel Zamora