Xbox drops surprise freebie you can claim right now

If you are in the market for a brand-new Xbox controller and you also love listening to some bangers then this deal will be right up your street.As much as the current-gen consoles are, their controllers can also set you back quite a bit of money.Check out the Xbox Series S in carbon black below!FromPlayStation’sDualSense controller to theXboxWireless Controller, the latest models are pretty but there is no denying that they can be quite an investment, especially if you want more than one for your collection....

September 24, 2024 · 6 min · 1232 words · Jessica Anderson

Zelda fans heartbroken over cancelled game we'll never see

Fans of The Legend of Zelda have learned about a cancelled game that we’ll never see, breaking the hearts of a million adventures of Hyrule. The first game to arrive in this beloved series was in 1986 for theNESwithThe Legend of Zelda. Considered to be ahead of its time inspiring the roguelike genre that we know today,The Legend of Zeldaset a new standard of what is expected of an RPG on consoles....

September 24, 2024 · 2 min · 301 words · Henry Richard

Assassin's Creed Invictus mercilessly roasted by fans

Oh, how the tables have turned. Once, the Assassin’s Creed fandom was excited aboutAssassin’s Creed Invictus, yet now they’re both amused and concerned with the direction it’s taking. In early 2024, we revealed that the newAssassin’s Creedtitlewould launch in 2025, according to an insider. Advert Advert As far as we’re aware, that is still the plan if the rumour is to be believed. However, it’s not the release date of thisUbisoftmultiplayer experience that has gamers worried....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 223 words · Carrie Harrington

Broken Sword: Shadows of the Templars Reforged Review – A relic that benefits from a nostalgic lens

It’s taken me a long time to write this review. Not becauseBroken Sword: Shadow of the Templars Reforgedis bad, but due to the fact I struggled to understand my feelings toward it. Unlike most of the reviewers I’ve seen praising the remaster, I didn’t play the original game; I was six years old at the time. Why did I want to review its lovingly enhanced release then? Quite simply, I’m a lover of point-and-click/hidden object games....

September 23, 2024 · 4 min · 821 words · Jonathan Monroe

Days Gone DLC challenges praised by fans

The PlayStation 5 is getting yet another remaster, though this time it’s for a game that actually deserves one. So far thePlayStation5 library has consisted of some banging exclusives, but alsotoo many remastersof games that really didn’t need a touch-up anytime soon, like bothThe Last Of Usgames,Marvel’s Spider-Manand potentiallyHorizon: Zero Dawn. Give it a few months and there’ll probably be PS5 Pro remaster ofAstro Bot… There’s currently no confirmation thatHorizon: Zero Dawnis getting a PS5 remaster, though it’s speculated one exists....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Timothy Hayes

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed review - Not quite enough pixie dust

On paper, I’m the prime audience ofDisney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. I wholeheartedly adore platformers and Disney in equal measures. Those two things occupy some of my earliest memories. If I wasn’t playingCrash BandicootorCroc: Legend of the Gobboson my brother’s PlayStation, then you’d likely find me watchingCinderellaorThe Little Mermaidfor the umpteenth time. It’s with all this in mind that I find myself surprised that I’ve come away from my time withEpic Mickey: Rebrushedfeeling underwhelmed....

September 23, 2024 · 7 min · 1420 words · Haley Russell

Far Cry 7 quietly teased by Ubisoft

I hope that you’re sat down before receiving this news, Ubisoft reportedly has new Far Cry games in the works. The first game in theFar Cryseries was released in 2004 onPC, and while it may have taken the series a few years to become a global success, this first-person shooter franchise is one ofUbisoft’smost prominent properties. Check out the Far Cry 6 trailer below! However, despite being one of Ubisoft’s most popular franchises alongside the likes ofAssassin’s Creed, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six and Just Dance (yes, really), some feel that Far Cry has lost much of its spark with its lack of evolution over the years....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 322 words · Patrick Wise

God Of War fans united over perfect Kratos casting in Amazon series

We’re living in the golden age of video game adaptations. Although, you do have to overlookBorderlands. That’s one adaptation that harkens back to our very, very dark history. Instead, I urge you to direct your attention to the likes ofFalloutandThe Last of Us. Advert Advert Then there’sTheSuper MarioBros. Movie,Twisted Metal, Sonic The Hedgehog… things are definitely looking up. All we can hope is that with some beloved IPs soon set to receive the adaptation treatment that this winning streak continues....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 334 words · Nathan Maynard Jr.

GTA 6 fans celebrate being one year away from release

With this past weekend celebrating the first day of autumn, those eagerly anticipating the release ofGrand Theft Auto VIwill also know that it marks the start of a one-year countdown. We are officially in autumn, or fall if you would rather, and if we are to trust Rockstar Games andTake-Two Interactive, that means that it is officially around a year until we can get our hands onGrand Theft Auto VI....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Matthew Smith

Halo 25th anniversary return officially teased by Xbox

With the 25th anniversary of both the Xbox and the Halo franchise falling in November of 2026 it seems as though Microsoft has plans to celebrate the big milestone.It is hard to believe but theXboxbrand andHalofranchise are both set to celebrate their 25th anniversary on 15 November 2026.Check out the launch trailer for the most recent Halo entry below!It seemed as though we only just celebrated their 10th anniversary but another big milestone is fast approaching and to celebrate,Microsoftis already making plans to commemorate the date....

September 23, 2024 · 6 min · 1275 words · Tyler Christensen

Hogwarts Legacy free DLC is perfect for Halloween, fans agree

If free DLC launches for a game that I love, you’d best believe that I’ll be straight in there to play it. On the off chance that tickingThe Haunted Hogsmeade Shopoff your to-do list has escaped you, this may actually be a good thing. Advert Advert You see,The Haunted Hogsmeade Shopis easily the game’s spookiest quest and as such,Hogwarts Legacyfans are decreeing that it’s the perfect DLC to play at Halloween....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 263 words · Meghan Ramirez

Lord Of The Rings fans divided over new prequel movie

A new The Lord of the Rings movie is arriving in cinemas later this year and fans are divided over the prequel animation. Check out The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim trailer below! Advert Advert Later this year, we’re also getting another adaptation, namelyThe Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. Set 200 years before the War of the Ring and will star the returningMirando Otto as Éowynalongside Brian Cox as Helm Hammerhand....

September 23, 2024 · 2 min · 354 words · Martin Carroll

Marvel accidentally confirms recast MCU hero earlier than planned

Agatha All Alongmay have only just started airing, but it’s not a crime to look ahead to what’s next from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. That’ll beCaptain America: Brave New Worldwhich will see Anthony Mackie fully assuming his new role following the events ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Advert Advert Captain America: Brave New Worldwill introduce Harrison Hord as Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker, withFalcon and the Winter Soldier’sDanny Ramirez returning as Joaquin Torres....

September 23, 2024 · 1 min · 191 words · Matthew Baird