Xbox drops two Halloween freebies you can claim now

For so many, Halloween is the perfect time of the year to play our favourite horror video games and watch our most gruesome movies. In fact, we don’t need a certain time of the year to scare ourselves witless because we can do that anytime. However, whether it’s watching the classic John Carpentermoviesor being immersed in the foggy town ofSilent Hill, there’s something extra special about the Halloween season. Check out the Silent Hill 2 trailer below!...

October 4, 2024 · 2 min · 248 words · Shawn Turner

Xbox Game Pass free game kicks a tremendous amount of butt

When I was a teenager I spent far too much time watching Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan films over and over again. I think I must have worn out my VHS tapes ofArmour of God, Police Story,andThe Big Bosswatching every weekend with my mates. The chaotic and frenetic movement of martial arts was always a spectacle.This genre peaked again in the late 1990s and 2000s withThe Matrixand the Western rise of stars like Donnie Yen, Jet Li, and later, Tony Yaa....

October 4, 2024 · 11 min · 2340 words · Keith Chavez

Xbox gamers surprised with two free games they can nab this weekend

The weekend just got a whole lot more exciting thanks to Xbox dropping two free games.Another working week is almost over, and with it comes the chance to unwind and play a game or two.Almost as if it sensed our desire to play something new, or at the very least something that won’t cost us anything,Microsofthas announced its Free Play Days selection.AdvertThe two titles available from now until 6 October are markedly different in the kind of gameplay they deliver; one is a rogue-lite, turn based experience, while the other is “true to form” experience for Tennis lovers....

October 4, 2024 · 6 min · 1206 words · Brandon Schmidt

Batman fans rejoice as new movie teaser finally remembers Robin exists

James Gunn has teased a new film project for Robin, the Boy Wonder, the always brilliant side-kick and superhero in his own right. It’s about timeDCremembered he exists, but not only that, that several people have worn the mask and had great storylines. The Joker sequel is out in cinemas this week following on from the hugely successful original film According to Gunn, who put out the newsvia a tweet, the new film has been green-lit for cinemas....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 304 words · Rebecca Meyer

Elden Ring drops new update you can download now

The hype surroundingElden Ring, while not totally dead, is lesser of late. Due to this fact, you may have missed a new update for the game that’s available to download. Elden Ringis a game that has many secrets, especially since the addition ofShadow of the Erdtree.Yet, it’s not always a game we think of replaying. After all, there’s a lot of familiar ground to cover, thus it’s not for those who want to get to the “good stuff” quickly....

October 3, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · Ashley Shepherd

Fallout 2 remake trailer confirms game will be fully open world

Fallout 2, one of the most popular entries in the post-apocalyptic RPG series is getting a fully open-world remake. Long before it was aBethesda-owned property that began with 2008’s brilliantFallout3which has a huge and immersive open world, the series once had a turned-based formula with a pseudo-isometric perspective. Check out the Fallout 2 remake comparison trailer below! Advert Advert “Fallout 2is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG’ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Frank Atkins

GTA 6 players united over fresh start in GTA Online 2

Grand Theft Auto VIremains shrouded in mystery. Given that we’re now in October, we’re just two months shy of the one-year anniversary of the game’s reveal trailer. And I have to say, I’m surprised that remains all we have to go on. Advert Advert I didn’t expectRockstar Gamesto put pedal to the metal too soon, but I did think perhaps some screenshots might’ve surfaced to maintain momentum. Rockstar did surface to pin down that the game is specifically targeting a fall launch window, so we should seeGTA VIland sometime in September, October, or November....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 322 words · Kelly Harris

Halo 7 teaser leaves fans feeling conflicted

Once upon a time, Halo was the poster child of Xbox. And while, yes, you’ll still see Master Chief included on promotional graphics from time to time, he’s hardly the figure he once was. You see,Halo: Infinitedidn’t exactly have the strongest launch. Advert Advert Developers at343 Industrieshad more than a few bugs to deal with, but that was hardly the game’s most glaring issue. Halo: Infinitelaunched without a co-op campaign, sending player numbers plummeting to anall-time low....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Wendy Perez

Harry Potter fans united over TV reboot Snape casting

Harry Potter fans have united over who should play Professor Severus Snape in HBO’s upcoming TV reboot. Last year, following months of rumours, the live-actionHarry Potter TV series was announced. We know very little about the production, such as the story it will tell, what actors will be cast and when it will be released but fans are excited nonetheless. Check out the Harry Potter reveal trailer below! All we know for sure now is that theHarry Potterseries will be set in the same timeline as the novels and will take place between 1991 and 1997....

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 238 words · Jonathan Conley

I’m a die-hard Dragon Age fan, but I’m dreading Veilguard’s release

October should be a month of celebration for me; after a decade of waiting, there’ll finally be a new Dragon Age game to become hyperfixated about. Yet, despite my excitement for all the new romances I will attempt while trying to clean up Solas’ mess, I’m quite anxious about its launch. Not because I’m scared it’ll fall short of my expectations – though that’s always a worry when you’re a devoted fan – but because of the fandom....

October 3, 2024 · 3 min · 480 words · Jennifer Harris

Lord Of The Rings icon cast as terrifying Spider-Man villain

The Lord of the Rings star looks set to play a terrifying Spider-Man villain appearing for the first time in the upcomingVenom: The Last Dance. It’s expected that Tom Hardy’s last outing as Eddie Brock will conclude with the third and final movie inSony’sVenom series,The Last Dance. It’s also safe to assume that whatever happens inVenom: The Last Dance, will have implications for Tom Holland’sSpider-Man 4. Check out Venom: The Last Dance trailer below!...

October 3, 2024 · 2 min · 255 words · Elizabeth Juarez

Marvel quietly teases mysterious new project

If you’re a fan of comic book art, you’re going to want to keep an eye on Marvel’s mysterious new project.Book publisher Clover Press recently took to social media to tease the upcoming release.If you’re not familiar with Clover, they’ve launched a number of art books.AdvertTheMarvelArt of Alex Maleev, The Marvel Art of David Mack, The Marvel Art of David Nakayama, andThe Marvel Art of Russell Dautermanare some of the instalments already available....

October 3, 2024 · 6 min · 1156 words · Daniel Duncan

Marvel's Wolverine gameplay teaser quietly dropped by PlayStation

PlayStation has revealed more details about its Wolverine game, yet few of us are aware of this because it did so on the down-low.Marvelfans’ love for Wolverine isn’t new – even beforeDeadpool & Wolverinehit cinemas, the gruff but loveable mutant was a fan favourite.As a result, a chance to play as him would be at the top of many gamers’ wishlist.AdvertUntil we get a Wolverine game, let’s watch thatDeadpool & WolverinetrailerIt would seem that those wishes are soon to become reality, after Mike Fitzgerald,Insomniac’s core technology director, spoke of “future games likeMarvel’s Wolverine”....

October 3, 2024 · 6 min · 1243 words · Stephanie Mckee