Silent Hill 2 remake developer interview - respecting a classic

Known for original IPs such asLayers of Fear,The MediumandObserver, any studio handling a project such as remakingSilent Hill 2, not only carries a burden of exceedingly high expectations from fans but is also an exciting opportunity for Bloober Team. Recently, I spoke with Maciej Głomb (lead producer) and Mateusz Lenart (creative director) about the honour and challenges of remaking such a belovedKonamiclassic. Check out theSilent Hill 2story trailer below! “I think the biggest challenge withSilent Hill 2is that it’s a game that people have loved for over 20 years and it’s very symbolic to an individual....

August 19, 2024 · 3 min · 545 words · Jodi Lee

Silent Hill 2 remake preview - back to that special place

Offering a different version of survival horror to the likes of Capcom’sResident Evilseries, Konami’sSilent Hillfocuses on a psychological horror that explores the psyche of the main protagonist (or antagonist, depending on your perspective). InSilent Hill 2, it isJames Sunderlandwho ventures into the misty town after receiving a mysterious letter from his wife, Mary, who died three years earlier. Check out theSilent Hill 2story trailer below! Now, 23 years later, Bloober Team, known for the likes ofLayers of Fear,ObserverandThe Mediumhas taken on the gargantuan task of remakingSilent Hill 2....

August 19, 2024 · 4 min · 732 words · Crystal Zimmerman

Skyrim fans baffled by secret stone carving after 13 years

The fact that after 13 years, players are still making discoveries inSkyrimis a testament to how awesome this fantasy RPG from Bethesda is. Originally released in 2011, I doubt that evenBethesdacould have predicted how much of a success its next entry in the belovedElder Scrollsseries would prove to be. Alas, to this day, players can not get enough ofSkyrim, which is a big reason why it’s been ported to every console generation since its launch onPC,PlayStation3 andXbox360....

August 19, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Samantha Brown

Spider-Man fans welcome Tom Holland's replacement in new MCU project

Spider-Man is easily one of the most popular heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it’s no real surprise that Marvel would want to capitalise on that. Tom Holland excels in bringing the character to life and despite not having yet been announced, I’m sure a fourth Holland-ledSpider-Manentry will surface further down the line. Rumours are already swirling that the film could potentially followAvengers: Doomsday. Advert Advert In the meantime, a different kind of Spider-Man project is coming to theMCU....

August 19, 2024 · 2 min · 296 words · Matthew Garcia

Star Wars Acolyte season 2 update isn't what we wanted to hear

Star Wars fans are torn on whether The Acolyte should get a second season, and it’s not looking hopeful.The most recentStar Warsshow onDisney+ garnered a mixed reception from critics and fans, with GAMINGbiblecalling itan “enthralling new era” in Star Wars media.Check out our interview with the cast ofThe AcolytebelowMany fans didn’t see it this way though, and have completely dismissed the notion of it getting a second series.AdvertWhile it’s not up to them to decide if it deserves another chance, it is up to Disney and if rumours are to be believed it seems like the company has no intention of renewing it....

August 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1162 words · Angel Park

Star Wars fans discover that Han Solo wasn't always Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford has played some iconic roles in his career, from Indiana Jones to Rick Deckard. But it’s Han Solo that I want to talk about today. George Lucas struck gold when he cast Ford in the role of the lovable scoundrel and yet it turns out that Ford originally wasn’t even in the running. Advert Advert Yes, that sent a shudder through my spine. Ford was involved inA New Hopein the days of its earliest inception, but it wasn’t because he’d been cast as Solo....

August 19, 2024 · 2 min · 331 words · Jennifer Johnson

Star Wars quietly confirms character we all thought dead actually survived

You can always rely on Star Wars to bring back presumed-dead characters. InThe Phantom Menace, there’s nothing to signal that Darth Maul survived being chopped in half and falling down a reactor shaft, and yet … Then, of course, there’s Palpatine. Advert Advert This big bad seemingly met his end inReturn of the Jediafter also being thrown down a reactor shaft. They’ve got to start building safety barriers around those things....

August 19, 2024 · 2 min · 254 words · Ricky Brown

Steam dev surprises players with free store credit, but you've only got a few days

Steam users could win some free in-store credit, courtesy of theOnce Humandevelopers.Aside from the endless supply of free games onSteam, every now and then a giveaway for free store credit pops up for users to take advantage of.Star Wars Outlawslaunches later this month, check out our preview for the game belowOne of the latest giveaways however is coming from the developer ofOnce Human, a smash-hit survival MMO that fans absolutely adore....

August 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1159 words · Brett Adams

The Elder Scrolls 6 latest teaser is getting fans excited about our next big RPG

It may feel likeThe Elder Scrolls 6is far away and that is mainly because it is.However, in the meantime, fans are on the search for anything that could give us more information about the upcomingBethesdaRPG.That includes looking in places you would never think to look.AdvertCheck out the teaser trailer forThe Elder Scrolls 6below!First announced back in 2018,The Elder Scrolls 6is reportedly the next project for Bethesda and a direct sequel toThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrimwhich was released in 2011....

August 19, 2024 · 6 min · 1209 words · Rachel Anderson

Xbox and PlayStation team up to revive PS1 mascot on PS5

Despite Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, it seems that Xbox and PlayStation have come to an agreement regarding beloved mascots of the PS1 era.After a seemingly never-ending court battle with US market regulator, the FTCattempting to blockMicrosoft’s acquisition of Activision, the deal wasfinally completed in 2023. This now means the likes of Call of Duty and more are Xbox first-party titles.Check out the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trailer below!...

August 19, 2024 · 8 min · 1589 words · Jon Lewis

Xbox killing one of its best open-world games in December

WhenForza Motorsportlaunched for the original Xbox in 2005, following in the footsteps of Project Gotham Racing, it was seen as Microsoft’s competitor to Sony’s Gran Turismo series. I think it’s fair to say that over the years,Forza Motorsporthas become a worthy competitor toGran Turismo, offering a blend of simulation and arcade racing for those who like to tweak settings to suit their gaming needs. The series also has an open-world spin-off which is arguably the best in its genre with Forza Horizon....

August 19, 2024 · 2 min · 344 words · Michael Moody

GTA 6 fans brace for cameos from GTA 5 protagonists

GTA Vfans are thinking about what characters we could see return inGTA VI, and now we might have an idea as to how it’d look… GTA VIis expected to launch sometime towards the end of 2025, and whileRockstar Gamesis keeping the details close to its chest it hasn’t stopped fans from coming up with theories and fan-made projects. Check out the one and only trailer forGTA VIbelow Allow me to draw your attention to a scarily good video that shows what it’d be like if the trio fromGTA V, Michael, Franklin and Trevor, appeared inGTA VI....

August 18, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Anthony Little

GTA 6's map is quietly teasing another city for us to explore

GTA VIis looking like it’s going to be a stupidly big game in every sense of the word, with an open world that’ll keep us exploring for a long old time. In factGTA VIwill take place across theentire fictional state of Leonida, based on Florida. Fans have been busy since the last trailer using official and leaked footage to map out Leonida, and every new discovery confirms it’seven biggerthan we expected....

August 18, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · John Taylor III