Steam just got a major update we've wanted for years

A quality-of-life improvement is part of a major update Steam is implementing. Most of the praise we lavishSteamwith comes from its excellent selection of free games; however, this time around, we’re looking at a community-based feature. We’re talking about user reviews. Advert Advert This section ofValve’s site, while designed to be helpful, is often swamped with silly commentary that barely passes for reviews. Seeing as you’re reading about steam,Fields of Mistriais a new game you should check out...

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 251 words · Courtney Adams

The Elder Scrolls 6 can wait, this upcoming Oblivion remake looks stunning

We’ve been pretty spoiled when it comes to non-Bethesda developedBethesdagames recently. Bethesda’s modding community really is the most talented out of all of them, and recent examples likeFallout: Londonare a testament to that. Take a look at Fallout: Londonbelow I’ll be honest, when I first heard aboutFallout: London, I was sceptical. It sounded too incredible to be true. Then I played it, and, just like everyone else, I was completely blown away....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 325 words · Cheryl Foster

The Plucky Squire preview: the most gleefully inventive game I’ve played in years

Every now and then a video game comes along that gleefully and unashamedly embraces the medium.Super Mario Galaxy 2,Psychonauts 2, Astro’s Playroom- not so much love letters to video games as they are love letters to joy itself, to the very act ofplaying. Of having fun. Having played through the first four chapters ofDevolver Digitaland All Possible Futures’ new adventure gameThe Plucky Squire, I can say with no small amount of confidence that it’s one of the most dazzlingly inventive and refreshingly irreverent games I’ve played in a very long time....

August 16, 2024 · 3 min · 541 words · Christopher Leonard

Xbox bringing one of its biggest open-world games to PS5, apparently

With Gamescom taking place next week, rumours are running rampant on what video games might be announced but it seems that an already existing Xbox exclusive could be cruising over to PlayStation 5. It’s not the first time that we’ve heard rumours of a leading Xbox franchise jumping over to PlayStation. Recently, there were rumours that the upcoming prequel,Gears of War: E-Daymightrelease on the PlayStation 5. Check out theGears of War: E-Daytrailer below!...

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Thomas Copeland

Xbox drops multiple RPGs you can download and play free this weekend

RPG lovers who happen to own an Xbox are in for a treat over the next couple of days. Once again,XboxFree Play Days are back, and with it come a myriad of adventures to explore. Xbox owners have already beentreated to two bangers, with that string of successful drops set to continue into the weekend. Advert Advert Watch the trailer forHunt: Showdown 1869now Available toXbox Game PassCore and Game Pass Ultimate members, this latest free play event is delivering a total of five RPGs to play....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Heather Thompson

Xbox gamers surprised with free download, no subscription needed

It’s often brought into question whether a video game should be pre-ordered with constant talk of investors thirsty for those pre-order numbers which in many ways is at the detriment of a developer required to meet highly pressured release dates. Check out the A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead trailer below! Advert Advert “In this exclusive spin-off, experience the journey of a young woman who must endure a treacherous apocalypse in the midst of interpersonal family conflicts, all while coming to terms with her own inner fears,” reads the synopsis ofA Quiet Place: The Road Ahead....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Pamela Brown

Xbox gamers warned they're running out of time to claim free store credit

Some changes are coming to the Microsoft Rewards app, and Xbox users aren’t too happy about it. As anXboxfan myself I’ve seen first-hand the decline of the Xbox Rewards program, which used to offer loads of ways to earn points you could exchange for in-store credit. Did you hear the TimeSplitters series is back on PlayStation? Unfortunately several changes have limited the way players can earn points, and decreased the value of certain actions so it takes longer to amass a sizable stockpile....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 285 words · Jeffrey Montoya

Xbox system update confirms new feature we've all been waiting for

Be warned though, only a select few of you lucky lot are going to be granted access to the feature immediately. Star Wars Outlawsis almost here, and we think you’re going to love it The rest of you will get it eventually as well, but some of you might have noticed that the feature has already gone live on your systems. Advert Advert On theXbox Update Preview Release Notespage, it’s specified that members of the “Xbox insider” Alpha ring group will have already received the preview update “2408....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 310 words · Thomas Hudson

Zelda: Ocarina Of Time fans stunned by free Unreal Engine 5 remake demo you can try now

There are not many video game series as iconic as Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda and despite being nearly four decades old, it remains just as popular to this very day. TheLegend of Zeldaseries has provided so many classics over the years and even for those most devoted of fans, it can be a gruelling task having to choose one definitive entry as the absolute best. No doubt, the likes ofBreath of the Wild,A Link to the PastandThe Wind Wakerwill be top of many fan lists....

August 16, 2024 · 2 min · 225 words · Morgan Miller

A Dark Souls speedrun attempt failed miserably for the funniest reason

Speedruns of Dark Souls are for only the most valiant of heart, and even when you come prepared, you might still fail. Most of the time, failure comes from unsurprising sources. However, sometimes you mess up because of a truly hilarious and unpredictable moment. Advert Advert Unfortunately for theDark Soulsplayer in question, everyone can watch them fail thanks to the beauty of social media. Seems apt to watch some funny Dark Souls wins and epic fails...

August 15, 2024 · 2 min · 320 words · Julie Freeman

Assassin's Creed Shadows is coming to the last system you'd expect

Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and a handful of other Assassin’s Creed games, are potentially being ported to the last console you’d expect.The latest entries inUbisoft’sflagship franchise have pushed the boundary of open-world gaming, getting larger, prettier, and even embracing the roots of what made it popular in the first place.Check out the awesome trailer for Assassin’s Creed Shadows belowWithAssassin’s Creed Shadowsset to push things even further this year forXbox,PlayStationandPCgamers, one must wonder what could be next for the franchise, and we might have just found out…AdvertAccording torumours, Ubisoft is considering portingAssassin’s Creed Shadowsand some of the previous games to theNintendoSwitch....

August 15, 2024 · 6 min · 1129 words · Rebekah Turner

Baldur's Gate 3 massive free update available now

Check out the official launch trailer forBaldur’s Gate 3below! Praised for its fun combat, multi-dimensional characters and epic worldbuilding,Baldur’s Gate 3went on to win Game of the Year for 2023. Advert Advert Now that it has officially been a year sinceBaldur’s Gate 3was released, Larian Studios have taken to Twitter to share a massive free update for fans. As with quite a few RPGs,BG3can reward the player with multiple different endings based on their choices made throughout the game....

August 15, 2024 · 2 min · 240 words · Ashley Lewis

Beloved PlayStation 5 exclusive teased for Xbox

A beloved PlayStation 5 title is reportedly leaving exclusive access to head to Xbox and fans of the much-loved franchise are over the moon. CHeck out the trailer forFinal Fantasy XVIbelow! Despite its original PS5 exclusivity, the title was reported to be in development forPCalmost a year ago and now a new rumour reveals that it could also be heading to Xbox. Advert Advert This news comes courtesy of insider NateDrake when they were questioned over the possibility....

August 15, 2024 · 2 min · 275 words · Lori Jackson