Red Dead Redemption 3 can wait, thanks to this massive RDR2 map expansion

Forget aboutRed Dead Redemption 3, we don’t want it. Well, okay, we do, but it’s many years away at this point.Instead, we’re jumping into some mods forRed Dead Redemption 2, and one in particular that expands the map, giving you a lot more to keep busy.PC players now have a chance to play the originalRed Dead RedemptionBandit Hideouts is a mod that can be installed inRed Dead Redemption 2to add a bunch of new hideouts that can be attacked and cleared....

December 30, 2024 · 6 min · 1205 words · Carol Barry

Skyrim next-gen Unreal Engine 5 overhaul blows fans away

It’s understood thatSkyrimis one of the greats - an RPG that will keep players coming back again and again over the years. Some would say thatSkyrimis a perfect RPG experience, though with the game creaking away for over 10 years, you could argue that it would be nice for a visual overhaul. Skyrimis a timeless experience that can be played again and again. Advert Advert The team hasshowcased a short walkthroughof the wilds ofSkyrim, displaying how radically different the game looks when using a preset library of over 200 items....

December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 262 words · Jeffrey Gill

Steam drops 4 free games you can download as end of year treat

Do you want to celebrate the end of 2024 with some free games? Of course, you do. Thankfully, Steam, the ever-giving PC store front, has some freebies for you to snag right now. Steamis often giving away titles throughout the year and this week is no different, with four that have been found for you to download and keep. Corsair has released the M75 mouse for all your PC gaming needs....

December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 308 words · Aaron Walker

Steam drops classic remaster you can download and keep for free

Another freebie from Steam? Don’t mind if I do. This is a game that I’ll admit lingers in the void of my PC gaming history.I had no clue it existed until today, and it seems to be a retro banger similar to the originalFallouttitles.For more Fallout vibes, check out the latest update toFallout 76.Burntime Remasteredis an old school strategy throwback that is, much like Fallout, a post-apocalyptic adventure through a wasteland filled with potential battles....

December 30, 2024 · 6 min · 1195 words · Tina Welch

Xbox next-gen hardware leaks with a major PS5 feature

Microsofthas just filed a patent for a suspiciously familiar piece ofPlayStationtech, leading many to believe that the next generation ofXboxhardware may be taking a leaf out ofSony’sbook. Thank you in advance toShahmeer Sarfaraz over on Tech4Gamerswho originally spotted this! Advert Advert The patent is described as “a device configured to generate haptic feedback” and notes that the controller “includes a housing, a connector, and a haptic motor”. As for what this has to do with Sony, the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller features something extremely similar to the patent that Microsoft has filed....

December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Joshua Dixon

Xbox players urged to claim free store credit you're missing out on

You may find this hard to believe, I certainly did, but there are still a number of Xbox users who aren’t making use of Microsoft Rewards. If you’re sitting there thinking, “I don’t know what that is,” I’m afraid you’re part of that aforementioned problem. But worry not, my friend. I’m here to enlighten you. Advert Advert MicrosoftRewards is, as you may have guessed, Microsoft’s reward platform that allowsXboxusers to earn points that can eventually be exchanged for … rewards....

December 30, 2024 · 2 min · 244 words · Alex Graham

Cyberpunk 2077 meets L.A Noire in gorgeous 2024 game you might've missed

Can you believe that 2025 is almost upon us? If we’re nearing the end of the year, that must mean we’re nearing the end of the festive break. I hope that you’ve found time to catch up on your gaming backlog, in addition to enjoying plenty of time with family and friends, of course. Advert Advert If you’re a fan ofCyberpunk 2077and L.A Noire, then Critical Hit Games’Nobody Wants To Dieis perhaps a title you should consider checking out imminently....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 309 words · Dakota Kirby

Cyberpunk 2077 new DLC controversy forces devs to respond

A bunch of losers online are getting mad about someCyberpunk 2077content, which has prompted one ofCD Projekt RED’sdevelopers to jump on Twitter and explain the decision behind the release.Thank you in advance toBrianna Reeves over on Dexertofor the original source!In case you missed it,Fortnitenow has a couple ofCyberpunk 2077characters as skins.AdvertThe collab features Johnny Silverhands and female V, but notably left out male V as one of the skins.Long story short, this upset some folks online - because of course it did....

December 29, 2024 · 6 min · 1153 words · Christopher Murray

Fallout 4 adds nearly 50 new quests in this hefty expansion

The end of the year is within touching distance. I hate to put it to you in black and white but it’s been yet another year without a newFalloutrelease, if we’re talking mainline games that is. Of course, 2024 has brought us Prime Video’s TV adaption, which was fantastic, as well as a steady stream of content forFallout 76- a game which has arguably never been better than it is now....

December 29, 2024 · 3 min · 552 words · Lisa Walker

Fallout 5 announcement roasted by unhappy fans

Fallout fans aren’t happy. It could be argued that they rarely are these days, but let’s not open up another can of worms. What’s the reason for their dismay? It’s the intended launch date ofFallout5. Advert Advert After theAmazonTV show was such a success, some had hoped it would fast-track the next Fallout title. Wait until we can play as a ghoul inFallout 76 Alas, it’s not to be. Advert...

December 29, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Gabriela Smith

GTA 6 release date massively hyped up by industry analyst

If you are in any doubt thatGTA VIisn’t going to make the 2025 release that Rockstar Games said it would, then would it help if I refer you to industry analyst, Brendan Sinclair? He believes that 2025 is going to be a knockout year for games, andGTA VIis a big part of that, perhaps cementing that game into its release window. Sinclair noted in a piece earlier this year, forGame Industry Biz, “if you look towards 2025, if interest rates come down and money becomes a little bit more free-flowing to devs and pubs, we should get a boost in the development cycle again....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Matthew Jones

Mass Effect 5 is going to be unplayable for an awful lot of us

It looks likeMass Effect 5will be unplayable for a lot of fans unless a major upgrade is made. Mass Effect 5(currently its unofficial title) was announced atThe Game Awardsin 2021 but since that time, we’ve heard little about the upcoming sci-fi sequel from developersBioWare. Check out the trailer for the next Mass Effect below! All we know for sure is that fan-favouriteLiara T’Soniwill return and what looks to be some members of the N7 crew....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Annette Brown

Overheating PlayStation 5 opened up, leaves us all scarred for life

There are things none of us should be forced to see. Every time I see inside an overheated PS5 I start to panic and immediately eye my console, wondering if today is the day I regret not dusting it as often as I should. Advert Advert On the PlayStation subreddit, user BigCoreyD allowed us to see inside his son’s PS5. Christ, we wish we could unsee it. Anyone who works atSonywho might be reading this, avert your eyes now....

December 29, 2024 · 2 min · 311 words · Jennifer Holden